Mason Beach InnvsHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Mason Beach Inn. The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort comes in at 76 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Star Service, Gayot and Frommer's.
Mason Beach Inn
324 West Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Gayot
"Though Mason Beach Inn falls woefully short of its advertised claim to provide luxurious travel accommodations, it is not a bad little hotel."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located on a tree-lined street in a quiet residential area that's just a five-minute walk from the beach, Mason Beach Inn is a mid-range family-owned property." 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