Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara, California

Virgin rating

Standard Two Queen Room
Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room
Ocean View King Room
Standard Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Lobby
Junior Suite
The Set
One Bedroom Suite Resort View
One Bedroom Suite Bathroom
Fitness Centre
Resort View King
Standard Two Queen Room
Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room
Ocean View King Room
Standard Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Lobby
Junior Suite
The Set
One Bedroom Suite Resort View
One Bedroom Suite Bathroom
Fitness Centre
Resort View King

The hotel

Oozing seaside charm, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort puts you just a flip flop stroll from the sands and ocean. Check out the casual coastal menu of its restaurants, and the Central Coast vintages in its Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room. And if that's not enough of the seaside vibes for you then check out the styling in your room for even more of a beachy feel (and ocean veiws if you opt for them)!. When you’re not making the most of your beachfront setting you can relax by the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, enjoy some lawn games in the palm-dotted grounds or pop to the sanctuary of the Spa del Mar for one of the wonderful treatments.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located just across from East Beach, on 24-acres in Santa Barbara, one mile from the Funk Zone District. Within a 10 minute walk of the pier and a 15-minute walk of downtown Santa Barbara.

Hotel information

360 rooms and suites, with a light and airy beachfront-style theme. All have either a balcony or patio, air-conditioning, WiFi access, HDTV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and safe. 

Standard Rooms have either 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Resort View rooms offer pool or garden views, with either 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Partial Ocean View rooms with either 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View rooms with either 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Junior Suites feature a spacious living area with sofa bed, larger bathroom with dual rain shower heads, bathrobes and upraded amenities, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Resort View Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, larger bathroom with dual rain shower heads, bathrobes and upraded amenities, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View One Bedroom Suites are the same as above, but with sea views from the balcony.

Complimentary shuttle service to Santa Barbara regional airport, and to the downtown Santa Barbara AMTRAK station (reservations require 24 hours in advance). Self-parking $40 plus tax per night, and Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

The Roundhouse (open for breakfast, with buffet and a la carte options). The Set (serving bistro-style classic dishes, open for dinner, drinks and weekend brunch). Java del Mar (located in the lobby, serving breakfast sandwiches, Starbucks coffee, and other snacks). Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room (open seasonally). Terraza del Mar (poolside bar serving drinks and light bites - open seasonally). 

Outdoor swimming pool. Fitness centre. Spa del Mar*. Salon del Mar*. Cinema under the stars. Lawn games including croquet, giant checkers, giant chess, cornhole and bocce ball. Table tennis. Shuffleboard. Tennis*. Beachfront yoga classes*. Bicylce rental*. Kayak* and paddle board* rentals. 

WiFi access*. Concierge. Room service*.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Internet access for up to 2 devices - 2-hour bicycle rental for up to 2 people - 2 glass of select house wine – 2 bottles of water daily (available from reception) – 2 beach chair - 20% discount on spa treatments and tennis clinics – Unlimited local phone calls - Electric vehicle charging - Local activity discounts. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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  • Average (826)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Diamond Member, who cares

Apr 9, 2024 Charley P Colorado Springs, Colorado

2nd night in a row at a Hilton Hotel and tonight they won’t even take/apply my Hilton Honors number. What is going on with Hilton Rewards??? I’m a Diamond member and for the second night in a row I’m treated like a nobody. Not impressed, hopefully tomorrow night at the Marriott I’m staying at it will be a better experience. Bartender was great… Read more
2nd night in a row at a Hilton Hotel and tonight they won’t even take/apply my Hilton Honors number. What is going on with Hilton Rewards??? I’m a Diamond member and for the second night in a row I’m treated like a nobody. Not impressed, hopefully tomorrow night at the Marriott I’m staying at it will be a better experience. Bartender was great though, you guys could learn something about customer service from her! Read less
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Mar 31, 2024 katy6706 Brighton, United Kingdom

Very clean , spacious room with amazing views We had plenty space in the room and nice balcony just opening to ocean . Perfect stay All staff were helpful . Good location Easy parking . Very quick check in and quick check out . All in all very pleasant short stay . We never booked Hilton before but we will in future.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Hotel in a great locvation.

Mar 24, 2024 matelajolla La Jolla

Beautiful hotel in a great location right across the street from the paths and nice white sands of East Beach. Also close to the bird refuge, Montecito and State Street. Ocean view rooms have a super view, the are large with a oversized balcony. Haver been coming here for years and always happy we did.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great sea front hotel in Santa Barbara

Mar 14, 2024 bhatay Frisco, Texas

We had a great stay. Ty Frantz was especially helpful and professional. We appreciated his help and he went out of his way to make sure we had a great vacation here in Santa Barbara. We enjoyed the sea view, and the complimentary wine in the evening👏👏Breakfast was also good.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor service, overpriced for what you get.

Mar 13, 2024 Caitlin C

Terrible service. We sat in our room for hours waiting for a comb and toothbrush so that we could go out. The staff didn’t care and were rude about it. Super overpriced for what you get. Outdated rooms. You can do better. This is why people stay at airbnb