Hotel Californian
Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hotel
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Available Rooms
1 King • 398 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 355 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Queen • 301 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Queen • 419 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 333 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
As hoteliers/restaurateurs, we have a different and sometimes stricter perspective than others. I can only congratulate the hotelier here. We had room 320 and were completely satisfied. What a great room and the service was always unobtrusively nice and courteous. We have traveled halfway around the world but rarely have we stayed in such a great hotel. Congratulations!
As there was not a hair in the soup to be found, we can wholeheartedly give a full score here...🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
4.0 / 5.0
Great location
Limited availability at dining
3.0 / 5.0
The location was great.. nr the beach
The service was not good at the hotel and it was not good value.
4.5 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel in prime location for SB. Staff were excellent and naturally welcoming. Room was lovely and in very good condition. very child friendly hotel
like all the hotels in these types of locations California the cost of the valet parking (only option) is ridiculous when you think about how much you’re paying for a room!
4.5 / 5.0
location and security
no bar or service at the rooftop pool
3.5 / 5.0
the style and the cleanliness
Out room was in a completely separate building from the main hotel. consequently there was no bar or restaurant; we never saw a single staff member and no security at the entrance!! just a note to be vigilant about people following you in!! felt more like a random apartment.
the balcony view was laughable . it was obscured by a wall
5.0 / 5.0
Location is excellent, near the beach and a number of great restaurants nearby. Room service food was the best I've ever had! The rooftop pool and hottub were amazing. We spent most of our time there and loved every minute of it! Our room was spacious and very quiet.
Our room had minor damage on the furniture and cabinets, like a dog had chewed on things and they hadn't been fixed. The beds were too soft for our taste, but that seems to be a luxury thing in most hotels. The hotel is REALLY expensive and there is no option for parking except valet which was more $ than advertised.
3.5 / 5.0
Location was great. Bed was very comfortable.
When we checked in no one mentioned where anything was. Gym, pool etc. We asked for water on 3 different occasions and no one showed up. We were there for 3 nights and no towels were replaced or trash taken out. Gym also didn’t have water. Unfortunately, besides location and the beautiful decorations, I felt it was way too expensive for what we received. We travel often and this did not exceed our expectations.
4.0 / 5.0
exquisite room. great location
close to the railroad tracks- we heard the train at night
3.5 / 5.0
nothing to complain about in generel, but way to expensive for the hotell, the room and the service.
5.0 / 5.0
great location, nice rooms and facility
2.0 / 5.0
Location.
The hotel overcharged us the wrong price and it was so hard to communicate with them to fix the problem. It felt like they doesn't care about customers and just want your money. It really sabotaged our experience with them. With this poor customer service, I think they don't deserve to be a five-star hotel.
2.0 / 5.0
great location
comfy beds
staff who didn’t care if you were unhappy
had requested a travel cot, finally arrived after chasing four times and 3 hours later
2.5 / 5.0
clean and decent location
way over priced for what it is
3.5 / 5.0
location
I did not receive entry to my room at check in time(4pm). I had to wait 2hrs (6pm). After traveling from Northern California.
3.5 / 5.0
location
separate buildings
2.5 / 5.0
the front desk stuff were very nice and helpful
the location
the in room dining was very bad! not only the
menu has limited options, but also the stuff were
not helpful, we asked them to make our breakfast
omelette in healthy way but they told us that the
chef refused to do that because he only uses oil
and butter for the omelettes!
4.5 / 5.0
Rooms are incredible.
No breakfast to improve experience in such wanderfull place
2.0 / 5.0
The rooms were lovely and large.
The pool was too small and one day no one was there to take our order at the pool. The hotel didn’t have any restaurants on site. Room service ended at 8 PM.
There was no games room or communal area for kids. The hotel was over priced for what was offered.
5.0 / 5.0
Interior decor, easy to work with staff and location location location.
5.0 / 5.0
Love the location, the style and aesthetic, room was comfortable
Service, staff, amenities
4.8 / 5.0
Superb Hotel in a Great Location
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is $471 per night. This rental is $257 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Californian. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Californian. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Californian pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hotel Californian?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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