Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara

Simpson House Inn - A secluded 5-star boutique hotel with English gardens, Victorian accommodations, and inclusive gourmet dining

Simpson House Inn occupies a Victorian estate built in 1874 on an acre of English gardens that received the Santa Barbara Beautiful Award. This adult-only property offers 15 guest rooms across the Victorian Manor, Carriage Barn, and English Cottages, featuring wood-burning fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies or patios with garden views. All stays include daily gourmet breakfast served in-room or on the patio, afternoon refreshments, evening wine with Mediterranean-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and dessert bites. The property provides free WiFi throughout, concierge services, baggage storage, laundry, and photocopying facilities. Located in Santa Barbara Downtown, Simpson House Inn sits across from Alice Keck Park Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo shopping center, State Street boutiques, and restaurants including Arigato Sushi and Bouchon. The carriage house rooms and English-style cottages at Simpson House Inn are particularly private and romantic retreats.

Pros

The property features an acre of English gardens with fountains, secluded seating areas, and award-winning landscaping.

All stays include complimentary gourmet breakfast, afternoon refreshments, evening wine reception with hors d'oeuvres, and desserts.

Rooms contain wood-burning fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private outdoor spaces with garden views.

The downtown location provides walking access to Alice Keck Park Gardens, Paseo Nuevo shopping, and numerous restaurants.

Spa services including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages are available in guest rooms.

Cons

The adult-only policy means children cannot be accommodated.

Some upper-level rooms require stair access as no elevator is available.