Outdoor pools are almost standard fare with Santa Barbara, California hotels. However, three city hotels give guests access to the indoor pool, as well as the rest of the facilities, at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club, which is four blocks from the city's Old Town District and five blocks from the beach. Guests can take a swim and enjoy the nearby antique and gift shops that make Santa Barbara a tourist destination.
Nestled on an acre of plush English gardens across the street from the Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, the 15 rooms, suites, and cottages that comprise the Simpson House Inn all include free Wi-Fi and cable TV with DVD and VCR players on which guests an play any of 300 films in the inn's movie library and snack on free popcorn while they do. All rooms are individually decorated with authentic Victorian wallpaper. Evening turn-down service is available upon request. Guests can also schedule an in-room spa treatment including a massage and facial. Each morning, guests can enjoy a complimentary gourmet vegetarian breakfast either in their room or on their private patio or veranda. Free afternoon refreshments, an evening sweet buffet, and wine tastings with Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres are served in the lounge. All guests are invited to enjoy the indoor pool, gym equipment, steam room, and sauna at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club for a nominal daily fee.
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-7067
simpsonhouseinn.com
Three short blocks from the beach and once block from Pershing Park, the Eagle Inn offers 27 individually decorated with modern furnishings, double size whirlpool tubs, and private balconies or patios. The bridal suite includes a fireplace. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, able TV with free movie channels and a DVD player, microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning off the lobby, where there is a computer with Internet connection and a printer that guests can use free of charge. Last minute specials are available on the inn's webite. Guests can also use the indoor pool, gym equipment, steam room, and sauna at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club for a nominal daily fee.
The Eagle Inn
232 Natoma Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-3586
theeagleinn.com
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's Old Town District, and five blocks from the beach, the Hotel Santa Barbara offers 74 spacious rooms and one suite with modern décor and a butter yellow and light blue color scheme. All rooms and suites are nonsmoking and include free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, bottled water, pillow-top mattress, and a writing desk and chair. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning in the lobby or on one of the café tables that line the Palm Court. Seasonal fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are available at any time. Guests are invited to use the indoor pool, gym equipment, steam room, and sauna at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club for a nominal daily fee.
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-957-9300
hotelsantabarbara.com
