Montecito InnvsHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort scores slightly better than Montecito Inn. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort comes in at 76 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"For lodging, the three-story Montecito Inn is a friendly Mediterranean-style retreat founded in 1928 by a group of investors headed by Charlie Chaplin."
Star Service
"This is a stylish and unassuming hotel with a colorful history." Full review
Rough Guide
"Charming, Spanish Revival inn with a wide range of rooms and rates, from quaint, basic units to elaborate suites, plus pool, sauna and jacuzzi."
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Montecito Inn embodies the coastal elegance that's often associated with Santa Barbara, California." Full review
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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." Full review
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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." Full review
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
"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