Santa Barbara has 18 hotels with in-room jacuzzi or soaking tubs, mostly independent inns. The highest-rated is The Eagle Inn near the Funk Zone at 4.9 stars and $179 a night.
Santa Barbara is one of the few California markets where the jacuzzi room search leads to owner-run inns instead of resort chains. Of the 18 properties here, most are independent bed and breakfasts with fireplaces, garden courtyards, and breakfast included in the rate. The Eagle Inn near the Funk Zone is the standout: 4.9 stars across nearly 1,200 reviews, a jetted corner tub, rooms from $179. South in Montecito, Rosewood Miramar Beach runs $1,196 a night with a freestanding oval tub and direct sand access. Eastside and lower State Street are thick with Victorian inns where you soak on a private terrace among rose bushes. The feel is closer to staying with a well-connected friend than checking into a lobby.
18 hotelsFrom $89 – $1,196/nightBest rating 4.9
18 properties
Simpson House Inn
Santa Barbara, California
Excellent182 reviews
4.8
One mile from Santa Barbara's State Street, this Victorian inn on an acre of gardens offers fireplaces, gourmet breakfast, and a freestanding soaking tub.
Family-owned Santa Barbara inn steps from the beach with a private hot tub suite, complimentary bikes, beach gear, and ocean views from the lower State Street area.
Victorian B&B in Santa Barbara's Eastside district with in-room freestanding soaking tubs, garden fireplaces, and English cottage suites two blocks from State Street.
California's oldest continually operating hotel on De La Vina Street with marble-detailed bathrooms, freestanding soaking tubs in select rooms, a garden cottage setting, and complimentary breakfast.
Victorian B&B on Bath Street with spa tub rooms, wood-burning fireplaces, private garden patios, and complimentary wine, within walking distance of downtown Santa Barbara.
Working guest ranch in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Goleta with a freestanding soaking tub, horseback riding, homestyle meals, and canyon views above the Pacific coast.
Boutique inn one block from Santa Barbara's West Beach with a Jacuzzi suite option, fireplace rooms, and complimentary breakfast. Smaller and more affordable than nearby resort hotels.
Budget motel with a hot tub suite option, free parking, and updated rooms 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, though some guests flag dated furnishings.
Pet-friendly motel at Santa Barbara's marina with marble-detailed bathrooms featuring a private spa tub, complimentary bikes, beach rentals, and direct harbor views from the property.
Quiet B&B-style inn on De La Vina Street with a private soaking tub, wood-burning fireplace, and complimentary breakfast, a short walk from State Street shopping.
Garden cottage inn on Canon Perdido Street with a private hot tub on the terrace, French country decor, on-site massage, and leafy grounds near the Santa Barbara Mission.
Beachfront Hilton on Cabrillo Boulevard with a Jacuzzi suite option, two outdoor pools, on-site dining, and direct access to East Beach and Stearns Wharf.
Retro-coastal hotel on the Santa Barbara waterfront with a soaking tub option, two heated pools, and an outdoor hot tub, steps from the harbor and Funk Zone.
Historic Charlie Chaplin-built inn in Montecito with a freestanding soaking tub, on-site restaurant, and walking distance to Montecito Village boutiques and the beach.
Historic 1931 Spanish Colonial resort on Cabrillo Boulevard with a private freestanding spa tub, beachfront access, a signature restaurant, and views of East Beach.
Family-friendly villas at Goleta Beach with a private hot tub, year-round pool, sea-view decks, and direct beach access along the Santa Barbara coastline.
Burbank has 13 jacuzzi hotels spanning Glendale to Universal City. The Tangerine is the highest-rated at 4.6 with boutique style from $157. For budget, the Glendale Hotel has a jetted tub from $85.
Wisconsin has 27 cabins with private hot tubs. The best value is Cozy Birchwood Retreat at $175 a night. The most-reviewed is Larsen Log Cabin near Eastman, 4.8 stars across 341 reviews from $190.
This collection covers 616 IHG hotels with in-room tubs. The standout boutique is Holiday House Palm Springs, rated 4.8 from $196. For a budget anniversary pick, Hotel Indigo Chester starts at £99 with a clawfoot tub on the canal.
The Gold Collection groups 62 hotels rated 4.5 or higher across the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Reserve at Hot Springs leads the tier with a perfect 5.0.
62 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Downtown Santa Barbara puts you on State Street, within walking distance of the Funk Zone. The Eagle Inn is a block from West Beach from $179. Montecito is a 10-minute drive south at a completely different price tier. Rosewood Miramar Beach starts from $1,196 per night. Downtown guests walk to dinner along the waterfront. Montecito guests stay on the grounds. Most couples booking Santa Barbara pick downtown.
The B&Bs here favor deep freestanding soaking tubs. Simpson House Inn has an oval tub in the room next to the fireplace. The larger hotels use jetted corner whirlpools. The Hilton Jacuzzi suite is a standard enlarged unit in the bathroom. Secret Garden Inn is the outlier: a private round hot tub on the terrace, outdoors. Confirm whether the tub has jets before booking. At most Santa Barbara inns, soaking tub means deep water and no noise.
The Funk Zone anchors these hotels. A few blocks of wine tasting rooms sit between State Street and the waterfront; the Eagle Inn puts you at the edge on foot. After the tub, walk Stearns Wharf at sunset. The pier is lit at night, and the view back toward the Santa Ynez Mountains costs nothing. That walk along Cabrillo Boulevard rounds out the evening.
Santa Barbara's hot tub market runs mostly on B&Bs and boutique inns with breakfast and fireplaces. Those who want something larger have the Mar Monte, a 1931 Spanish Colonial resort on East Beach from $294, with a freestanding spa tub and a hotel bar facing the ocean. Circle Bar B Guest Ranch in the mountains above Goleta offers a soaking tub in the cabin and horseback riding from $420. Most people picking Santa Barbara are after the B&B format, and the properties here deliver it well.
June through September is peak season, and B&B tub rooms go first. Harbor House Inn holds a 4.8 rating across 342 reviews; its jetted tub rooms book ahead of standard rooms, and that holds across every property here. October or April midweek brings better availability and lower prices. Santa Barbara stays mild in winter, rarely dropping below 60 degrees. A private terrace tub at Secret Garden Inn has real appeal when the rest of the coast is cold.
