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The WatermanvsHotel Californian
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel Californian ranks slightly better than The Wayfarer. Hotel Californian has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Waterman
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
"Guests can choose from 31 modern private and shared accommodations with full en-suite bathrooms. All enjoy access to a community kitchen and heated outdoor pool." Full review
"The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
"Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
"Part hostel and part hotel, The Wayfarer is a sweet spot for those who want a playful, not-too-fussy place to rest their heads after a long day of traveling." Full review
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review
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
"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
"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
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
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
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