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Blue Iguana Inn vs Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort ranks slightly higher than Blue Iguana Inn. The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort scores 70 with accolades from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Blue Iguana Inn
Fodor's
Time Out
11794 North Ventura Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
From $149 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Artists run this Southwestern-style hotel, and their work (which is for sale) decorates the rooms."
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Time Out
"Amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, complimentary continental breakfast and tastefully decorated (dog-friendly) suites with hardwood floors and high ceilings."
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While enjoying your stay, don’t forget to visit “Iggy” the hotel’s namesake iguana mosaic tile fountain.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Star Service
Gayot
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
Frommer's
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $192 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"This is Santa Barbara's key midrange convention hotel and wedding center, a marble-clad operation with sprawling sparsely furnished public areas purpose built for large gatherings."
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Note: Request a room near the lobby for convenience.
Gayot
"A revamped oceanfront resort hotel that appeals to business travelers and tourists."
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"Walking distance of Santa Barbara's shops, restaurants and shoreline, but many guests feel that they never have to leave the premises...guest rooms spacious, equipped with amenities."
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Fodor's
"The complex centers on a palm tree–lined plaza and includes the Spa del Mar, a spacious pool and hot tub, three tennis courts, three restaurants and a coffee shop."
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Frommer's
"Set on 24 well-kept acres overlooking the Pacific, the property reflects Santa Barbara's signature Spanish/Mediterranean style with whitewashed stucco, red-tile roofs, airy courtyards."
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