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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort vs Franciscan Inn & Suites
Both Franciscan Inn & Suites and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort scores slightly higher than Franciscan Inn & Suites. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort comes in at 76 with accolades from 4 sources including Gayot, Star Service and Frommer's.
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."
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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 Report
6.0
"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."
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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."
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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."
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Franciscan Inn & Suites
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's
"The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf."
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Lonely Planet
"Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach."
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Gayot
"A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's
"The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."
