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Harbor View Inn vs Castillo Inn at the Beach
Both Harbor View Inn and Castillo Inn at the Beach are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Harbor View Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Castillo Inn at the Beach. Harbor View Inn ranks #16 in Santa Barbara with praise from 4 reviewers including Rough Guide, Star Service and Gayot.
Harbor View Inn
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $285 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This place offers a backdrop of updated early-California design for all ages. The well-groomed grounds and hot, hot, hot tub are big benefits."
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Rough Guide
"One of the more appealing luxury hotels around, offering on-site restaurant and bar, pool and jacuzzis and elegant rooms with patios or balconies."
Gayot
"In terms of proximity to Santa Barbara's most popular tourist destinations, it doesn't get more central than this."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"If you're looking for a taste of the best of old California, look no further than Harbor View Inn."
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U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Recent guests said the Harbor View Inn's location is its main selling point."
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Gayot
"Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster
Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor."
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Lonely Planet
"Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn."
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