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Blue Sands InnvsHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Blue Sands Motel and The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort scores slightly better than Blue Sands Motel. The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort comes in at 70 with praise from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.
Blue Sands Inn
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "This tiny two-story motel may be a bit kitschy, but who cares when you’re just steps from East Beach? Ask the affable owners for an upgraded room." Full review
Rough Guide "Looks like your average roadside motel at first, but this spot is actually the city’s best deal for accommodation."
Gayot "This small motel with minimal landscaping is among the city's best options for budget travelers --- particularly families."
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." Full review
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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 Report6.0
"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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
