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Hotel Santa BarbaravsCastillo Inn at the Beach
Both Hotel Santa Barbara and Castillo Inn at the Beach are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Santa Barbara is the choice of most writers compared to Castillo Inn at the Beach. Hotel Santa Barbara has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Gayot.
Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Oyster Mid-Range
"This classic 1926 hotel lies on the heart of Santa Barbara's famous State Street, known as a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet "Old-fashioned yet unpretentious, the 1925 Hotel Santa Barbara has rooms done up with rattan and blond-wood furnishings and sunny Mediterranean colors – Provence meets the beach." Full review
Star Service "Located less than a mile from the pier (a 15-minute walk), this was once a key player in downtown Santa Barbara, and aided in the gentrification of lower State Street." Full review
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Active guests can ask for discounted day passes to 24 Hour Fitness, just two blocks away from the hotel.
Rough Guide "Considering its prime Downtown location, this spot offers good value for its comfortable rooms, internet access and complimentary breakfast."
Gayot "The hotel may not have a pool or restaurant (apart from a handy Starbucks outlet), but with this incredibly central State Street location, they may not be missed."
The Telegraph8.0
"A solid choice in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown. Its unique character and role in Santa Barbara’s story is not only indelible but still being written." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
