Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
Beach resort near Lotusland

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Point of interest
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 (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 resort 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 - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Beach resort near Lotusland
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. 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 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-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.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Float Luxury Spa 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 14.95 per night); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 35 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 6 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 18 2024 to April 18 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot 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 35 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 40.00 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 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: USD 14.95 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 35 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 a smoke detector and 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 resort 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. 420 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert, Oak Park

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Niccola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotels.com do better!!!
The pool was closed and we did not know that. We made this reservation in August and Hotels.com never sent us an email to update us on the status. Very very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonya

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected. You can't go wrong! Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It would’ve been nice if they didn’t charge a property fee if they reconstructing everything the pools
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teologis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Moreno Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All and all, nice place. They’re going through some remodeling, pool, spa and restaurants so that’s the only reason I didn’t give it a higher grade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert, La Verne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Added fees when there was no pool or hot tub area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William, La Mirada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location near funk zone, not quite close enough to drive. Nice views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hilton stay
The bed was horrible! We both woke up with our backs killing us! Front desk staff not helpful when asked about restaurants. Hallways were noisy with kids running back and forth at night and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families
Amazing.. loved the location & views!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
-check in is confusing. you must enter the PAID parking lot to check in. Then, there is no place to park in front of the lobby - everything is marked "valet." not very friendly. -parking is NOT free and the web page does not say that you must pay for it. -outdoors, if you look closely, you will see that the property has been poorly maintained. there are missing tiles, lights are out of alignment, and the metal framework for some benches has rusted away. It looks like they have just started to perform some needed outdoor repairs. -the rooms are nice, though the faucets wiggled and there is no microwave
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a handicap room it was just right. We were surprised by a resort fee AND a parking fee when we checked out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated rooms with stains. Need refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aradhana

Travelled with family
The room had a terrible entrance one could not expect . The stars are only for the ease of checkout and comms . The property is beachfront but the rooms did not support any bit closeness very cluttered
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hope

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Cleanliness
Overpriced "ocean view" resort
Hotel is older and it shows. They charge a fortune for parking...$42/day. Then on top of that a $40/day "resort fee", which I'm not sure why I was paying because all of the amenities (spa, pool, etc) were closed for renovations. The "ocean view" we paid a lot for you had to squint and be on your toes to see...the ocean is across a major road. Lots of traffic noise too. The room was spacious and fine. They put us right by a bathroom and people slamming the door day and night made it hard to sleep. Overall I would not stay again. The price didn't justify the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min, Bellevue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024