Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

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Map
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪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

With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. .This beach resort is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 18 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 8 min drive

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

Salt air and outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 360 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. This resort also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 public transport

  • 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
  • On-site 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 centre
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 419 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1005 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

2/10 Terrible

Suhaib Muthanna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband got E-coli
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachelle Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would not recommend. the place was very run down and not what you’d expect from the Hilton brand. was there for my 40th. very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love being across the street from the water and walking distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor room service, drain in bathroom plugged, shower low water pressure, difficult instruction for TV and requirement of a QR code reader to read restaurant menus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked as a last minute getaway, and the property exceeded our expectations. Anna at the front desk was a superstar. The Starbucks and bell crew were an absolute pleasure to chat with. We loved the convenience of the beach chair rentals. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Don

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy, New York

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Strict about checking in early even though we were there at 2 to race the next day a half marathon. Got to room and shower wasn’t working. Wanted to rest but fixing shower required man banging and drilling for an hour. Resisted a refund at first but managed 150 off 450 dollar 1 night stay. Should have been higher refund for situation. Won’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Amenities
It was great from location to amenities to a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yulia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrible service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Property needs upgrade. Housekeeping didn’t rellenish bath supplies. Only one small bat of soap even when asked. Also for some reason it was hard to get the room freshened up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and Dirty…Not Worth the Money
Not great. The hotel is very clearly older with various sign of aging throughout (e.g carpet, wall stains, door does not close without effort, old furniture). They did not provide soap for the shower and when we asked we were told it would be provided but it never arrived. The shower was also covered in beach sand and various types of hair when we arrived. Throughout the night our toilet would flush on its own when guests from higher floors would flush as the pipes are connected. We asked for a room swap the morning of our second day. They declined and instead offered us a $100 credit for the restaurant which did not help with our room concerns. We ended up leaving very early on our checkout day so we can shower at home. About $1K for a 2 night stay was an egregious amount to spend on conditions like this.
Dirty shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and luxurious. The grounds were gorgeous. We had a ground floor room with a nice patio and enjoyed the ocean view every evening. The restaurant only serves lunch and breakfast but the food was excellent. The pool was clean and heated. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Southbay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the properties close to everything. It has a Tesla charger 🔌 that you can charge in an emergency. The rooms are good and like double sinks separate inside the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gevork

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub was not properly cleaned. The toilet constantly malfunctioned. The a/c was too loud at nights. The pool wasn't heated, despite being told that it was when checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great the room was also very beautiful and safe clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly, helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was very disappointed with my stay and thought the Hilton name carried a higher standard. -Mattress was very uncomfortable -Non-Oceanside view rooms had a cheap motel feel with the balcony looking directly into the parking lot -Toilet was held together with silicone -Bathroom fan/vent was not working so walls would start sweating after a shower -Room felt stuffy (not sure if allergens from carpets or dusty AC vent) -for the $600 paid per night, the room felt very cheap. You’re better off going with a hotel closer to State St so you don’t have to walk 20-30 min every trip or get ride share.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris, Thunder Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an ok hotel in great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024