Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Lotusland

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Cabrillo Pavillion
    14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    18 min walk
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    14 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View (Bathtub)

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Partial View (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Hearing)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony Or Patio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Bathtub)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Resort View (Hearing)

  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Resort View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Bathtub)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biergarten - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Beach hotel near Lotusland
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 360 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1986
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers 360 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Spa del Mar has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period), Wired Internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.95 per night), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 42.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11 AM: USD 12-35 for adults and USD 7-20 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 18 2024 to March 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.60 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 35 for adults, and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 42.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
The location is great and the property is very nice. My only complaint is that every time I use Expedia the room I get is usually the room for disabilities. My last day we specifically booked a room that was not an ended up with the same old, same old. I wish somehow this trend could be eliminated. It really isn’t fair that when you book a non-ADA room I always get that very wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Veronika

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible services at the front desk- very slow and understaffed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xueying

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nandita, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jOSEPH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad service and unprofessional hotel restaurant
The location is perfect and our room was nice. However we found sand in the pull couch bed when trying to put my kids to sleep. It was late and they were tired so we had to wait to get clean sheets and bedding. Also the restaurant is in a nice spot. But the waiter was terrible, very rude, and didn’t come back to check on us often. We always have bad service this restaurant. There was also no food left over. I mean how can a restaurant run out of chicken nuggets for kids. It was a terrible Saturday night after driving so far and to not enjoy a nice dinner. Make sure to pick nice waiters who want to be there because we spent $200 on drinks and will tip very generously if deserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High price for what you get and a parking fee on top of it... not good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

FREDERIC

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, the service was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff TYE was a horrible experience very unprofessional ungrateful rude and didn’t want to listen to the issues that had arises during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in took over 30 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historically interesting architecture and general plan of the buildings. However, the lack of modern technologies in the rooms as well as in the public areas makes staying at the hotel a disappointment (no air conditioning, no sensor dispensers or hand dryers in restrooms, or sensor opening doors) The lack of complimentary services such as coffee/ water with lemon/ or seasonal fruits available 24h in the lobby creates a very cheap feeling of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, winston salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not so good!
First impression was horrible. The lobby area and furniture are old (can I say 80's vibe) and worn. The people at the check in were in wrinkled and tattered clothing and not friendly at all. Our room was not ready by check in time so had to wait. The valet was very nice and helpful. Our room was fine with a great view of the ocean but we paid for it. It was clean but definitely could use some paint. The pool area and grounds need refurbishing. We did not eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the food. A lot of money for the lack of luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shujath

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in a good beachfront location across from the road. However it an old property that needs updating. Rooms are big but outdated, hallway smelly, carpet worn out. Definitely would not recommend if you are expecting a plush high end stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024