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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

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

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Flat-screen TV, pay films

Suite (Magellan)

  • 119 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • 59 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Hotel Californian offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Hotel Californian has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 8-22 for adults and USD 5-18 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Wine-tasting room

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Couples dining
  • Games
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 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 52.28 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 55 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Californian Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 876 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location and Decor was perfect. First Class Experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R, SLc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Rooms were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexsander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazem, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pigi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property very centrally located I didn't find our stay to be over the top even though we paid a lot to be there. We tried to play cards one night no one could help. We tried to order dinner to the patio one night no one could tell us how to do that either. We ended up just ordering Uber. Not the service I was expecting in such a high end hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great part of town. Easy access to restaurants, safe and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis G

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Not so much
The rooftop hot tub that we were looking forward to was out of service ☹️ Disappointing considering the luxury price tag for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We paid $1400 for our room and I would not say this was a $1400/night experience. First the staff forgot to tell us our room was ready. Then I went to use the shower and it had dirt on the wall and the shower curtain so our $1400/night room clearly had not been cleaned. Lastly we had appointments at the spa. There were no amenities and we were supposed to have specialized treatments but just ended up with basic massages. Save your money and go to the Ritz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property, close to the beach and close to all the restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning elegant beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a very convenient location to walk to restaurants, the beach, wharf, and "salt cave"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODELON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing property and we will com back for more
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superior service and magical stay.
My wife and I came here for our one year anniversary. This is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. I once stayed in a Ritz Carlton and our stay here was far superior with beauty and amazing costumer service. We will be back. Thank you to all the staff at Hotel Californian for making our stay welcoming and magical.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024