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The Eagle Inn vs Hotel Californian

Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Californian is the choice of most writers compared to The Eagle Inn. Hotel Californian scores 77 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.

The Eagle Inn
The Eagle Inn
7 / 10
232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $175 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Fitness Center
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 15-room Eagle Inn is a quaint but basic B&B in Santa Barbara, near the water but a bit of the trek from restaurants and shops on State Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"You'll feel like Spanish royalty strolling underneath the colorful tile-lined archway into this white, two-story inn." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located just a few blocks inland of the Santa Barbara Harbor, this elegant 23-room property offers a nice mix of options."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Be it a romantic getaway, long weekend or strictly business, this lovely, family-owned and managed boutique bed and breakfast exemplifies the best of Santa Barbara-style comfort, convenience and congeniality." Full review
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
7 / 10
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3528
From $433 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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." Full review
U.S. News & World Report 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,..." Full review