Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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)

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1100 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Bathtub)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Resort view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Resort view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Resort in Santa Barbara Beach
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
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 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge).

This resort offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This beach resort also offers a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 35 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 6 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 April 15 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

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 a smoke detector and 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)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1006 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

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Moreno Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All and all, nice place. They’re going through some remodeling, pool, spa and restaurants so that’s the only reason I didn’t give it a higher grade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert, La Verne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Added fees when there was no pool or hot tub area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William, La Mirada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location near funk zone, not quite close enough to drive. Nice views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hilton stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families
Amazing.. loved the location & views!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
-check in is confusing. you must enter the PAID parking lot to check in. Then, there is no place to park in front of the lobby - everything is marked "valet." not very friendly. -parking is NOT free and the web page does not say that you must pay for it. -outdoors, if you look closely, you will see that the property has been poorly maintained. there are missing tiles, lights are out of alignment, and the metal framework for some benches has rusted away. It looks like they have just started to perform some needed outdoor repairs. -the rooms are nice, though the faucets wiggled and there is no microwave
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a handicap room it was just right. We were surprised by a resort fee AND a parking fee when we checked out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated rooms with stains. Need refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aradhana

Traveled with family
The room had a terrible entrance one could not expect . The stars are only for the ease of checkout and comms . The property is beachfront but the rooms did not support any bit closeness very cluttered
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hope

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Cleanliness
Overpriced "ocean view" resort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min, Bellevue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yingting

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not an actual resort as far as I can tell
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyra

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! We had a king-sized bed with a patio. The staff was polite and helpful. The only tiny problem was I looking forward to a dip in the hot tub, which was under construction and I wasn’t made aware until we arrived. The dining options were delicious if you don’t feel like venturing out. You can’t complain when the beach is just across the grounds. It was a peaceful vacay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Padma

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
execellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024