SIMPSON HOUSE INN, Santa Barbara

Simpson House Inn - A secluded boutique hotel with English gardens, Victorian design, and in-room spa services

Simpson House Inn, a Five Diamond boutique hotel, occupies a Victorian estate built in 1874 on an acre of lush English gardens, awarded the prestigious 'Santa Barbara Beautiful' designation. The property features 15 guest rooms spread across the Victorian Manor, Carriage Barn, and English Cottages, each decorated with Victorian-era furnishings, antique beds, and private bathrooms with clawfoot tubs or whirlpool tubs. Some rooms include wood-burning fireplaces, private balconies, or garden views. Guests receive a gourmet breakfast served in-room or on the patio, along with afternoon refreshments and an evening wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. The inn offers in-room spa services, including massages and facials, with treatments like the Simpson House Inn Signature Massage ($205 for 75 minutes). Located in Santa Barbara Downtown, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Paseo Nuevo shopping center and near attractions like Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (0.3 miles) and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1 mile).

Pros

The Victorian-era rooms feature antique furnishings, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs.

Complimentary gourmet breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and evening wine reception are included.

The English gardens provide a tranquil setting with fountains and secluded seating areas.

In-room spa services offer massages and facials without leaving the property.

The downtown location is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.

Cons

Some rooms have detached bathrooms located across a hallway.

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner, though nearby dining options are available.