Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

US$376

/ night

Avg. for October

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US$376

/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort average US$274 in the cheapest month (December) and US$447 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$284
February	US$318
March	US$369
April	US$383
May	US$378
June	US$447
July	US$446
August	US$418
September	US$442
October	US$376
November	US$331
December	US$274

Most expensive: June (~US$447)

Cheapest: December (~US$274)

About this property

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 hot tub, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. This resort also feat...

Amenities

Business amenities

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.

Dining

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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 360 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. 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.

Location

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 (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

What's nearby

Chase Palm Park(0.4 Miles)
East Beach(0.6 Miles)
Cabrillo Pavillion(0.7 Miles)
Santa Barbara Art Foundry(0.8 Miles)
Santa Barbara Zoo(0.9 Miles)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation(1 Miles)
Stearns Wharf(1.1 Miles)
Andree Clark Bird Refuge(1.1 Miles)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center(1.1 Miles)
Reagan Ranch Center(1.1 Miles)
West Beach(1.1 Miles)
Santa Barbara Channel(1.2 Miles)
Moreton Bay Fig Tree(1.2 Miles)
Santa Barbara Harbor(1.3 Miles)
Cabrillo Bike Path(1.3 Miles)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)(11.9 Miles)
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA)(31.4 Miles)
Oxnard, CA (OXR)(36.4 Miles)

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Location

633 E Cabrillo Blvd, East Beach, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Chase Palm Park (0.4 Miles)

East Beach (0.6 Miles)

Cabrillo Pavillion (0.7 Miles)

Santa Barbara Art Foundry (0.8 Miles)

Santa Barbara Zoo (0.9 Miles)

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (1 Miles)

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

1100 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

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

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

625 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Bathtub)

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

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

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

1100 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

1Kg Bed Junior Suite Hearing Accessible Pool View

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

625 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

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

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

2Qns Rst View with Firepit Mobility Access Roll-In Shower

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

1100 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

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

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

2 Queen Beds Pool View Patio with Firepit

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

625 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

625 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

800 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Separate Living Room

Refrigerator

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

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

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

1Kg 1Bdrm Suite Patio with Pool View and Firepit

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

1 King Resort View Firepit Hearing Accessible

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

450 ft²

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Sofa Bed

2 Queen Beds Resort View Patio with Firepit

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

1 King Bed Resort View -- Patio with Firepit

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

2 Queen Pool View with Firepit Hearing Accessible

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony or Patio

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Private Bathroom

Guest reviews of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7.5

Good

Based on 785 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

15%

Couple

33%

Family

39%

Group

Solo

What guests think

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At Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, guests consistently praise the unbeatable beach-adjacent location and scenic grounds, while noting dated rooms, uneven cleanliness and service, high extra fees, and periodic facility closures or crowding that reduce value for the price.

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What guests think

The beachfront setting is walkable to the Funk Zone and downtown, with family-friendly touches like a large pool, complimentary bike rentals, and lawn games. Rooms vary from spacious with balconies and views to dated and noisy, and Wi-Fi reliability can be hit-or-miss. Expect great access to the beach and activities, but variable room quality and service.

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Facilities

Expansive grounds offer a large pool, hot tub, lawn games and complimentary bike rentals. However, guests repeatedly encountered facility closures or renovations (pool/hot tub/spa), limited or no room service, high resort and parking fees, and occasional Wi-Fi or parking gate issues.

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Colleen

31 Jul 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Great view of ocean and cabrillo street from ground floor ocean front room. Room was big. The pool was large and well maintained and the spa was plenty hot. Lots of lounge chairs by the pool. Beautiful grounds and landscaping. Bike rentals on property had lots of choices and great service. Hotel provides vouchers for wine and bike rentals. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the hotel inside and out. Nice gym. Loved the chess sets and ping pong table on the grounds for guests to play. Cons: Need more umbrellas by the pool. Need more kid friendly food options. All the food is overpriced. Ground floor patios are spacious but not very private from your neighbor. Patios are not enclosed on ground floor. One side of our patio was separated by a bougainvillea hedge and the other side was separated by a wall. You could easily walk around the end of the wall or hedge to get to your neighbor's patio. Patio chair cushions need to be replaced. They had no cushioning left in them. The vent fan in the bathroom did not work so you could not remove smells or moisture. The floor board in bathroom was damaged as if it had rotted from moisture. Valet was extra $10 every night regardless how many times you valet your car. They also charge $40/night for parking and $35/night for a hotel fee. Next time I'll be staying at Hotel Milo or one of the other places on the North of the pier.

Danielle

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

It was very nice and secure! They had free bike rentals which is highly recommended when in Santa Barbara! They also have a great pool and jacuzzi! The hotel also had little games around the hotel which is fun for the kids like a big chess board, shuffle board, connect 4, etc. Would definitely go back.

Janet

12 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful but the pool was not in function.

Laurie

19 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Beachfront hotel, so convenient for beach access and enjoyable board walk. Easy to walk to different wine bars and restaurants. Property lobby spacious and airy, bar area a little sterile and outside patio bar area needed a big update. Rooms clean and sizeable. A huge property with a pretty small pool but good for families. Pool bar also needed improvement. Pretty grounds. Bikes available as part of resort fee.

Ann

20 Feb 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Property wasn’t as we expected as we’ve stayed there several times before, but this time around many amenities were out of order such as the car charger and jacuzzi. In addition, housekeeping did not come by our hotel room to clean during our two night stay. Hotel seemed understaffed during our stay for several areas.

Angela

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was pretty nice, but they seemed to be very short staffed. Long wait to check-in and there only seemed to be two valets working at any given time. The restaurant is mediocre. The pool area is much smaller than pictured and gets really full. I will give them good marks for cleanliness.

Niccola

10 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights

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.

Aaron

18 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Terrible - no hot tub or pool facilities during construction and no notification of this - they blamed Hotels.com for not notifying us - so we probably wont be using Hotels.com anymore either no hot water 2 days running off duty manager was initially condescending when I tried to address the issue they should not call themselves a resort if they dont provide resort ammenities and service

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

The hotel was is a great location across the street from the beach and walking distance to a restaurants. If you get a room in the back of the hotel you are very close to the train tracks and will hear trains. The pool was big with lots of seating. I think it’s a bit pricy for what you get, especially the resort and parking fees.

Giovanni

31 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night

Added fees when there was no pool or hot tub area.

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping and upkeep are inconsistent, with reports of stained carpets, musty odors, pests and dirty towels or bathrooms, alongside reviews noting clean rooms and well-kept areas. Common spaces were sometimes left unbussed or looked worn.

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Stephanie

30 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, very clean and amenities were great! Parking is good cornice at $42 a day

Tiberiu

22 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The first room we got had no air , so the desk was not sure if we wanted to stay or move in another room , we moved after 10pm , the second room the 2 sinks in the barroom did not drain , both rooms were outdated , dark and dingy , the furniture is old stained and seen better days , the carpet was stained and not very clean , the grounds r very nice so is the location but the rooms r bad for the price

Alexander

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 3 nights

understaff the Pool area all dirty with trash left by guest after eating? food stood there for hours, birds came to get it, after 3 hours I had to go and get somebody When I got the room, there was hair all over the bathroom, tooke me 20 min to check in I paid almost %700 per night! not worth it at all I wont stay at the hotel again

Eden

15 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The condition of the hotel room was far from expected standards with the price point. Towels were dirty, the carpet was dirty, and the walls/ corner nooks were dirty and cracked, observably old/not maintained. Our room had a dingy humid climate, so we had to keep the patio open when we were in the hotel. The beds were nice and the personal patio were the highlights of the room. The exterior of the hotel is pretty and aesthetic to look at. Staff were cold to interact with, our family didn’t really mind but it was something to note. Beware there was tons of hidden costs, there is a parking fee, resort fee, breakfast is not included, and there is no complementary coffee/ water for breakfast.

michael

28 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The room was unkempt and worn right off the bat! The coffee maker was not turning on until it was moved to another outlet.. then , not one or two, but three spiders were discovered in the bathroom area.. when front desk was informed of the spider infestation, their response was just ‘well, sorry about that , we will try to clean better next tiime. The bathroom air filter was full of dust and grime.”, the housekeeping never showed up to clean our room ,, all this for measly $900 plus per night

Paula

14 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights

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.

Pooja

3 Aug 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Pros: Size of our room was decent, check in was easy, front desk staff were nice. Cons: (1) Half of our bathroom towels were extremely dirty - we found most towels covered in dark brown, black, or yellow streaks/stains. Two towels also had hair wrapped in it. It was extremely off putting. (2) The bathroom walls had visible rust and mold - it didn’t feel clean at all. (3) Two of our pillow cases were stained so we didn’t use them. Our outer bedsheet had brown stains on them as well. (4) The mattress was extremely worn out and uncomfortable. Being 6 months pregnant and having sharp mattress springs stabbing my entire body all night for four straight nights was so inconvenient. My husband also came home with several knots on his back from the uncomfortable mattress. Needless to say, we had the worst sleep during our stay. (5) The main lobby and common areas were probably the nicest in appearance. The halls leading to rooms, the elevator, and pretty much everything else just looked and smelled so old, worn out, dated. The place looks like it is in need of serious remodeling. Overall, our stay at the Hilton was subpar at most. For the price we paid, we were expecting a much better quality stay than what we experienced. We definitely will be staying elsewhere when we visit Santa Barbara again.

Ehsan

26 May 2025

Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the beachfront Hilton in Santa Barbara and were very disappointed, especially considering the $980 rate. From check-in to check-out, the experience fell short. When we arrived, there was a long line and it took about 20–30 minutes just to check in. We had tried to check in online in advance, but the system wouldn’t grant us access due to an ID verification issue—even though we had already selected our room. Once we got to the room, we were hit with a strong sour dairy smell, and the carpet had visible stains. It felt dirty and uninviting. The staff seemed poorly trained and unprepared to assist with basic guest questions. We were given a voucher for a 2-hour bike rental around 5 PM, only to be told the rental area had already closed for the day—making the voucher useless. Overall, it was not worth the premium price. The property feels run-down, the service was disappointing, and we wouldn’t recommend staying here based on our experience.

Yun

5 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Towels have many black dots. Balcony sliding door was falling when trying to open it first time. Though they sent technician to fix it right away and sent new clean towels. Bedding sheet feels crusty and stiff, very uncomfortable. There are hair in the bathtub when I first checked in. Overall felt disappointed at the stay.

Mike

19 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The property itself is attractive and has potential, but for a four-star resort, it fell short in several areas. To start, the room we were given had wallpaper peeling from the walls and noticeable debris—grass and what looked like leaves—on the carpet near the sliding glass door. It gave the impression that the room hadn’t been properly cleaned or maintained before our arrival. The biggest issue, however, was with the internet. Upon checking in, we discovered that there was no connectivity in our room. Alberto, who appeared to be a manager, asked me to call tech support. After waiting on hold for nearly 30 minutes, I finally reached someone who walked me through standard troubleshooting steps—everything I had already tried on my own. The problem persisted, and after another long hold (20+ minutes), I gave up and messaged Alberto again. He said someone from IT would contact me. Eventually, I received a call, and they resolved the issue by simply rebooting the router. Once that was done, everything worked fine. Still, the experience felt more like dealing with a tech issue at home than enjoying a relaxing stay at a high-end resort. Additionally, for a property of this size and rating, it was disappointing that no complimentary breakfast was offered. Instead, we were charge

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious with balconies and ocean views to dated and dim with worn furnishings; mattresses and A/C noise were issues for some. Expect possible noise from trains or activity areas and occasional spotty Wi-Fi.

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Tiberiu

22 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Rochelle

31 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights

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.

Maria Cielo

26 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night

David the front desk staff was helpful, making it easy to check in so with the guy ( did not get his name)who worked for valet parking. He was very kind and willing to help. Rooms needed upgrading lighting wise a little dark on our room,air-conditioning was a little loud. Beds and pillows were fresh and clean and comfortable. Location was superb 🙌 and the view from our room were blocked by the trees and shrub in front of the patio otherwise nothing too big too complain about. We had a wonderful stay and slept comfortably. We will definitely come back and stay at the Hilton again.

Charles

21 Feb 2024

Stayed 5 nights

We really enjoyed our ocean view. Even thought it rained, the view of the ocean from our room made it feel so calm and peaceful. I really suggested that you do take the splurge and get a room with an ocean and balcony view.

Claire

4 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, right opposite the beach. A nice pool and fun family games throughout the grounds. Our room was very comfortable, asked for quiet room and it was! The reasons I haven't given this 5 stars is because our room wasn’t ready for check in at 4.20pm. The restaurant menu was limited… so easy to walk in to downtown though. We wanted to play pickleball, the courts were empty but were told we couldn’t use them as booking was not available. Minor points really, I would recommend this hotel to friends!

Brittany

13 May 2024

Stayed 1 night

Close to key attractions. Right on the water. Nice renovated rooms. Comfy bed

Arthur

7 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

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.

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Amul

29 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very dated rooms with stains. Need refresh.

Mike

19 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, but service is uneven due to understaffing: long check-in lines, slow dining service, difficulty reaching the front desk, and delays fulfilling requests.

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Susan

5 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Musty, smelly rooms. AC is not working well. Staff ignores calls and when you text them like the automated call tells you to you still don't get responses. It's been two days here and I'm still waiting for responses to questions I had texted them. Very underwhelming for being a Hilton. I've stayed in other hotels that are close by for half the price that are much cleaner, nicer and friendlier.

Mark

5 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights

All was great except the check-in. Only one staff person working with a line out the door. Was quite lengthy, and not an abnormality. This was the case every day during our stay.

David

11 Nov 2024

Stayed 4 nights

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.

Kristin

20 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Nice property. Jamie at the bar is amazing. The entire staff was friendly. Food was good and location was perfect.

Michael

7 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay, the service was exceptional

Maria Cielo

26 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night

Leticia

19 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Food service was extremely slow. Very long lines to get seated for breakfast. Staff took a long time to place orders. Check in process took a very long time. There was always a long line at the front desk, even when we needed help with other things. Tried to call for room service and no one answered.

Angela

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Veronika

26 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

Terrible services at the front desk- very slow and understaffed

Debabrata

28 Jul 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The resort’s staff were extremely friendly

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Location

Across the street from the beach and walkable to the Funk Zone and downtown, with many enjoying ocean views. Some rooms near the back experience train or traffic noise.

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Mary

8 Oct 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful views

Donald

21 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail.

Joanne

24 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent experience for our family. Nice rooms. Large, clean pool. Service was great. Beach is directly across the street. Town is a 20 minute walk. Very close to town, yet more quiet location. Would love to return.

William

31 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Good location near funk zone, not quite close enough to drive. Nice views of the ocean.

Tony

16 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront for our wedding and it was absolutely amazing! The location couldn’t be better—right off the highway, across the street from the beach, and walking distance to everything we needed. The venue itself is beautiful, with comfortable beds, a great resort pool and hot tub, and complimentary beach chairs and bike rentals that made our stay even better. Everything felt convenient and relaxing, and it was the perfect place to celebrate such a special moment. Highly recommend!

Yiqiu

25 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful resort by the sea. Very convenient.

Steven

11 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night

Love being across the street from the water and walking distance to shops and restaurants

April

25 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights

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.

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Linda

13 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights

walkable to the downtown

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Dining

Breakfast frequently earns praise, but other meals and drinks are described as average to poor and overpriced, with slow service. Room service is limited or unavailable at times, and on-site options can feel limited.

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john

26 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Great property would love more dinning options on site

Jorge

6 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great experience and service, top quality hotel and restaurants, conveniently located from great places to visit. Highly recommended.

Kenneth

3 Mar 2024

Stayed 3 nights

The set restaurant was too noisy. The body lotion in the bathroom was not in a bottle. It was inconvenient to get from dispenser. The service for breakfast was very good servers. The check in was slow with a long line. Not enough people. Room was very clean. Staff very helpful.

nicole

20 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights

I still enjoy this property when in Santa Barbara Room very nice, restaurant very nice and great food Property well kept

Maria

18 Aug 2023

Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed the beach view, the location and the bike and wine vouchers. We feel that the hotel can improve on the service at the restaurant. It was slow and could be friendlier.

Maria

22 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights

The location of the property is great as it is across the beach. The pool was also good and we liked that music was playing. Our only critique was that we ate at the hotel restaurant the first night for dinner and the food was terrible. The fish was rubbery, the burgers had no flavor and the drinks were watered down. We would not stay there again but I am glad we tried it.

john

1 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice , most staff were polite . I was dissatisfied that there is no room service , I ordered and canceled but they called and said food was ready for pickup . Room service should be available with time restrictions . That was the only disappointment. The facilities is nice and room was great .

Leticia

19 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Christa

1 Mar 2023

Stayed 1 night

We stayed less than 24 hours and it was mostly rainy so I can’t comment amenities or grounds but it sounded like there were plentiful and nice. All staff we encountered were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We had a delicious breakfast in the restaurant. The location is perfect. Nice gift shop too.

adrienne

18 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

This property is right across the street from the ocean. That’s really it’s only selling point. The parking was crazy expensive, the restaurant food was terrible and service was slow. The drinks were good. Front desk staff was very nice. They hotel nickels and dimes you. You literally have to pay for wifi on top of a daily report fee and parking is 45 per day so yeah. So many cute boutique hotels in the area, we will do that next time.

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Molly

3 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. Helpful staff.

Andrew

29 Sept 2026

Stayed 1 night

Good location near the beach and town

Katie

21 Sept 2026

Stayed 1 night

I highly recommend the Hilton Santa Barbara! I will be staying here again if I return to the area. The pool was so much fun and everything was so clean and easy to use. Our check in ran smoothly and Cupid was lovely and very helpful. The room was amazing as well, very spacious and fun to hang out on the balcony. There is beach access right accross the street so that is a plus as well!

Karla R.

19 Sept 2026

Stayed 1 night

We loved the proximity to the beach as well as all the beautiful amenities such as the pool, pickleball, and bicycles that we could use to explore the town. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The room was very nice and well maintained. Highly recommend!

Monique

6 Sept 2026

Stayed 1 night

We pre booked a room with a king bed with partial ocean view and didn’t get either. We got a room with 2 queen beds, and no ocean view. There was mold in the ceiling near the ac vents. The smoke detector was ripped off with exposed wires and there were missing ceiling panels. Very disapointed and not what I paid for

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FAQs about Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 42.00 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Valet parking is also offered at a rate of USD 50 per day. Both options are subject to charges and do not require a reservation.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, which ranges from approximately USD 12 to 35 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities including the registration desk, public areas, and some rooms. There is also a wheelchair-accessible pool and fitness center.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Santa Barbara Beach, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. It is approximately 2.3 miles from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Nearby attractions include Chase Palm Park (0.4 miles), East Beach (0.6 miles), and Stearns Wharf (1.1 miles).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor pool, which is accessible from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Guests can also enjoy a hot tub and sun loungers by the pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 35 per night, subject to availability. An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee. Advance requests for these amenities are recommended.

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What do room rates usually run at at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara?

Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara typically land around US$426 a night for two guests, ranging from US$365 to US$2,467.

When is the least crowded time to visit the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort?

Demand at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara peaks in August and is lowest in February; demand falls after the summer peak, so late winter is the quietest stretch to visit.

Which month has the lowest room rates at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort?

December is the cheapest month to stay at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, averaging US$348 a night; July is the priciest at US$549. The quietest month differs from the cheapest: February is the least busy month for crowds.

What attractions and traveller types is the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort good for?

Set on the California coast, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara is steps from East Beach, Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Zoo, making it a natural pick for families and couples looking for beach and seaside activities. The hotel also suits guests after business-friendly amenities, spa relaxation and sports or outdoor adventure.

How does the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort’s pricing compare with other hotels nearby?

Cheaper than 2 of 17 comparable hotels nearby, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara posts a typical median of US$397 a night versus about US$336 for peers in the area.

How does the nightly price at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara compare to recent weeks?

The current price at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara is US$363 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 10% below its US$413 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between US$315 and US$994.

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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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 resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 55 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 35.0 per night

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

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $359	2 $357	3 $631	4 $873	5 $364	6 $719	7
8 $291	9 $296	10 $368	11 $296	12 $310	13 $641	14 $666
15 $322	16 $322	17 $322	18 $296	19 $302	20 $380	21 $382
22 $296	23 $296	24 $296	25 $374	26 $616	27 $691	28 $560
29 $260	30 $260

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25	26	27	28	29	30 $419	31 $415