Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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 hotel 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 - 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

Family fun on the beach, 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.

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.

An outdoor pool and a spa 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.

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.
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 spa tub. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel'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 hotel 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 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 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
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Mini golf
  • 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
  • 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 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 40.0 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 45.60 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 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

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. 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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

I showed up and there was no room reserved . This is orbits fault .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. The resort was busy but didn’t feel crowded or that we had to wait for anything
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