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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort vs Hotel Californian
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Hotel Californian are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Californian is the choice of most professionals compared to Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Hotel Californian comes in at 77 with approval from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor'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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Hotel Californian
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3528
From $433 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel is perfectly positioned to help you discover the area, thanks in no small part to the switched-on team who can be relied upon for their on-point recommendations."
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Fodor's
"The complex includes various rooms and suites...a rooftop pool deck with panoramic views, a Moroccan-themed spa, two restaurants. meeting rooms, ballrooms, and boutiques."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spread across three buildings, the spacious rooms come in four color schemes (orange, green, yellow and purple) and most have balconies along with attractive design features."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Occupying three prime blocks
of Santa
Barbara real estate just a stone’s throw from the beach, the refreshed Hotel
Californian has been more than two decades in the making."
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U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"According to recent visitors, a stay at the Hotel Californian is worth the high room rates, the $35 daily resort fee and the $39 valet parking fee. Adjacent to the Santa Barbara,..."
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