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Castillo Inn at the Beach vs San Ysidro Ranch

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property is preferred by most professionals compared to Castillo Inn at the Beach. San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property comes in at #3 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 11 publications including Hideaway Report, goop and Condé Nast Traveler.

Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
7 / 10
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Accessible
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Gayot Gayot
"Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster 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 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
San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch
8 / 10
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $745 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Welcoming guests since 1893, San Ysidro Ranch has long been an elite hideaway."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"San Ysidro Ranch is one of the most exclusive, romantic luxury options in not just California, but the entire country." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"All of the 41 private cottages and suites have decks and hot tubs. The resort sits less than an hour south of the Santa Ynez Valley, a perfect daytrip for wine tasting." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This romantic hideaway in Montecito's foothills overlooking the Pacific is a beloved wedding and anniversary destination for good reason." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Settle in at this 550-acre paradise and you’ll see why John and Jackie Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon here, at this resort tucked away in the foothills of Montecito." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This 1800s citrus farm and hotel on 500 acres in the Montecito Hills is "just about as perfect as any place can be."" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"At this romantic hideaway on a historic property in the Montecito foothills... guest cottages are scattered among groves of orange trees and flower beds."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"San Ysidro Ranch dates back to 1893 and has long been considered as one of the country's finest hotels." Full review
goop goop
"On an olive and lavender tree studded estate that was originally built as a citrus farm in the 19th century, you’ll find 41 secluded bungalows." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
98.0
"Sophisticated 500-acre cottage-style resort in the leafy foothills of Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara." Full review
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