Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortvsThe Genevieve
The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort and Santa Ynez Inn are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort scores slightly higher than Santa Ynez Inn. The Fess Parker - A Doubletree by Hilton Resort comes in at 70 with praise from 3 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
The Genevieve
3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
From $271/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This posh two-story Victorian inn in downtown Santa Ynez was built from scratch in 2002, and the owners have furnished all the rooms with authentic historical pieces." Full review
Jetsetter
"Victorian elegance and decadent spa treatments amid the vines of Santa Barbara wine country." Full review