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Palihouse Santa Barbara vs The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Spanish Garden Inn and Kimpton Goodland are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Spanish Garden Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kimpton Goodland. Spanish Garden Inn has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 9 sources including Concierge, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Concierge
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Star Service
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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge
"Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options."
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Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street."
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Star Service
"A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations."
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Try to avoid the five rooms in the main building.
Rough Guide
"About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot
"A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa."
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Fodor's
"This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara."
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U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway."
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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
From $136 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"A vintage Woody car, a silver Airstream trailer, and a digital photo booth are among the elements that bring 1960s California surf culture to life at this Kimpton hotel in Goleta."
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Jetsetter
"Post-modern hacienda serving up surfer chic and So Cal’s greatest hits."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Let the good times roll as Kimpton puts its own spin on coastal surf staying."
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U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"If you're looking for a hotel that embodies the laid-back SoCal spirit, The Kimpton Goodland is for you. Situated in Goleta, California, about 9 miles west of Santa Barbara, the hotel..."
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A tip from past guests: ask for an inward facing room to avoid the commotion.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A Kimpton Hotel. Just north of Santa Barbara.
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