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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach vs Hotel Californian

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach and Hotel Californian are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Californian scores significantly better than Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. Hotel Californian is ranked #14 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 4 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
7 / 10
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
7 / 10
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3528
From $433 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel is perfectly positioned to help you discover the area, thanks in no small part to the switched-on team who can be relied upon for their on-point recommendations." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The complex includes various rooms and suites...a rooftop pool deck with panoramic views, a Moroccan-themed spa, two restaurants. meeting rooms, ballrooms, and boutiques." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spread across three buildings, the spacious rooms come in four color schemes (orange, green, yellow and purple) and most have balconies along with attractive design features." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Occupying three prime blocks of Santa Barbara real estate just a stone’s throw from the beach, the refreshed Hotel Californian has been more than two decades in the making." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"According to recent visitors, a stay at the Hotel Californian is worth the high room rates, the $35 daily resort fee and the $39 valet parking fee. Adjacent to the Santa Barbara,..." Full review