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Harbor View Inn vs Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Both Harbor View Inn and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Harbor View Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Harbor View Inn scores 76 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Rough Guide.

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
7 / 10
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $285 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service 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." Full review
Rough Guide 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 Gayot
"In terms of proximity to Santa Barbara'€™s most popular tourist destinations, it doesn't get more central than this."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"If you're looking for a taste of the best of old California, look no further than Harbor View Inn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Recent guests said the Harbor View Inn's location is its main selling point." Full review
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
7 / 10
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $192 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Star Service 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." Full review
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Gayot Gayot
"A revamped oceanfront resort hotel that appeals to business travelers and tourists."
U.S. News & World Report 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review