Skip to main content

The best boutique hotels in California

Check out our pick of great boutique hotels in California

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. Right on the beach and beautiful sunset, very quiet

Show more Show less
9
Superb
1,135 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and equipped with a lot of  amenities.  The bed was incredibly comfortable and the staff was very helpful and kind. The location was perfect for exploring the area. During the week, the prices were very reasonable though it went up at the weekend. I can't wait to return — highly recommend!

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
1,236 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. Great location, very comfortable rooms. Great on site activities for kids. Breakfast was very good. Walking distance to a few restaurants.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
1,408 reviews
Price from
US$185.25
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Lovely location and nice to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset. We only stayed for one night as was a stop off as we were driving through California but would stay again, staff were lovely too.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
1,183 reviews
Price from
US$181.99
per night

Close to Universal City, home of more than 50 shops and restaurants, this hotel in North Hollywood, California offers contemporary amenities such as free wireless internet and an on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and hot tub is also available to guests. We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights, it was family trip included visiting of the Universal Studios. I was fully satisfied with staff operating, facilities condition including good restaurant and free of charge shuttle up to Universal Studios and back. Room we stayed has had a balcony with nice view.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
2,947 reviews
Price from
US$289
per night

Situated in Palm Springs, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Dive Palm Springs provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor pool as well. A continental breakfast is also offered. We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were big enough, very stylish, comfortable and clean. We came here mainly because of the pool which was clean and heated. A big advantage is the fact that the hotel has only 11 rooms so it is never crowded and you can enjoy the outside area without noisy people.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. Good location. Clean and comfortable room. Many delicious foods and breakfast nearby. Enjoyed staying at this hotel.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
956 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

Providing garden views, Arky's B&B in Smith River offers accommodation and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Excellent location and very friendly hosts making the place a base for a relaxing time in the north of California. The breakfast is an joyful experience of tastes making it a culinary journey. We regret not having had more time at this place.

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
185 reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool, we also have an outdoor misting system. Little Paradise Hotel is located in Palm Springs, California. Modern rooms with a curved 55-inch TV and premium movie channels are featured at this adults-only hotel. Beautiful decor quiet spacious comforts of home

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
267 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

Most booked boutique hotels in California this month

FAQs about boutique hotels in California

Boutique Hotels that guests love in California