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Santa Barbara Inn vs Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn and Kimpton Canary Hotel are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Kimpton Canary Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Santa Barbara Inn. Kimpton Canary Hotel is ranked #6 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 12 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Gayot.

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
7 / 10
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $259 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Gayot Gayot
"Along with its beach location, it's ideally located for pleasant walks to the Andre Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"California dreaming on the American Riviera! Santa Barbara Inn embodies the perfect fusion of California-casual elegance and tropical paradise." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Santa Barbara Inn is an impressive boutique hotel that reopened in mid-2016 after a complete overhaul." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The spacious rooms are decorated with Polynesian and Asian influences and have decks, refrigerators, 42-inch high-definition TVs, queen or full pullout sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The quaint Santa Barbara Inn sits across from the beach and Cabrillo Ballpark in Santa Barbara, California. Renovated in 2016, the hotel’s striking, red terra cotta roof and Spanish..." Full review
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
8 / 10
31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $249 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"The secret weapon here is the location, a user-friendly spot just blocks from the beach and steps from the town's main drag, State Street."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Formerly the Andalucia, the Canary Hotel's combination of Moroccan flair and Spanish culture fits in perfectly with downtown Santa Barbara's casual elegance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Canary has been a notable luxury property in Santa Barbara for a number of years, and its purchase by the boutique Kimpton Hotel brand in early 2012 has only increased its appeal." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"On a busy block downtown, this multistory sleek hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The former Andalucia (so called under previous ownership) has 97 rooms that have been dressed up under the aegis of L.A. design virtuoso Michael Smith, who brings an Alhambra-meets-Pacific look." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this boutique hotel charms its visitors with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous city views." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Planted one block north of State Street and 2 miles east of the beach and pier, this canary sings a sweet song indeed." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Echoing Santa Barbara's distinctive Spanish Colonial architectural style, Canary Hotel officially reopened its doors in downtown Santa Barbara in January of 2008." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The only full-service hotel in the heart of downtown, this Kimpton property blends a casual, beach-getaway feel with urban sophistication." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Contemporary California charm in a Spanish Colonial shell in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara." Full review
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