Hotel Californian
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Hotel Californian
No.7 of Instagrammable Hotels in California
36 State St, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States
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A stay at Hotel Californian places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.Show More
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4.5/5Great·Cleanliness: 4.5
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolSnorkelingHikingSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPrivate ParkingCar Charging FacilitiesBar
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Surroundings
Airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
(17.8 km)
Train: Amtrack Station Santa Barbara
(320m)
Train: Amtrak Goleta
(17.5 km)
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5
Sestina Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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7
Granada King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Cordova King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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7
Sevilla Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Sestina Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Almeria Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Granada Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Sevilla Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Granada King Room Accessible
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Magellan Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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4
Almeria King Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
6
Sevilla Two Queen Room Accessible
2 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
6
Almeria Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
5
Sestina King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
6
Sestina King Room Accessible
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
5
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
7
Tagerinn King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
5
Accessible Cordova King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
5
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
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Guest Reviews(41)
4.5/5
Great
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Guest User
August 13, 2023
The hotel is expensive, but the room is small, has no bathtub, and has no sea view. Most of the money is spent on the location and exquisite decoration. Hotel parking also costs money, and none of the services are provided for free, so a hotel that costs 7,700 to 8,000 or 8,000 per night is really not cost-effective.
Of course, it also has a sense of history and design. It is true that many rich people live there, but if you want to truly enjoy the feeling of being rich, you'd better book a room for more than 10,000 yuan a night, otherwise you will regret throwing money away like me. Inside.
Don't say that I am poor and have not seen the world. I moved out and lived in downtown Santa Barbara, LA and other places. There is no harm in not comparing. I can only say that you can stay here if you don’t mind the money. After all, it’s a luxury hotel and you won’t feel uncomfortable. But your little money can’t buy you elegance. Just don’t be fooled by Xiaohongshu’s sales like me.
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russhughes
September 15, 2024
Wonderful settings. Stunning room overlooking a Spanish courtyard with fountain. Everything was top quality and clean and tidy. The town was right downstairs from our room, but there were no issues with noise at all. Food and drink places were just a couple of minutes away, as is the beach. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Leigh C
June 7, 2024
I would NOT recommend staying at the Hotel Californian. We were just there last week and were shocked to find a live bed bug in our room in the middle of the night. The hotel staff issued a refund and laundered our clothes after we showed them the bug. But, they denied an active infestation despite my husband squishing the live bug on his arm in the middle of the night, and their third-party inspection finding many carcasses dried up in the room. This has never happened to us before, and we were truly in disbelief that such a high-end hotel had this problem and denied an active infestation. The room was also far less clean than I would have hoped - it had a musty smell upon arrival and the windows were dirty. We switched to the Ritz which was beautiful and clean. I'm posting here to help others avoid staying at this hotel and going through what we had to experience. It's also a rip-off for the quality of cleaning, service (they don't help with luggage despite our room being in a separate building and me being pregnant), and management that are not matching the price point!
Guest User
October 27, 2024
Hotel Californian is so pretty, as soon as you enter the hotel, you get this modern look of black & white decor, very well decorated. We arrived a bit early from Pismo beach. Check in was at 4pm. It would have been great if we could have gotten drink vouchers on arrival, we got this at Fairmont, San Francisco, MacArthurs Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. The receptionist told us our room would only be ready at 4pm as it had to checked after the cleaners cleaned it. It was a beautiful room, generous size, bathroom was lovely with his and hers basin, big bath which I really enjoyed and lovely shower. Unfortunately the air conditioning did not work the 1st night, probably that needs to be checked when doing the final check. We were moved to another room which was just as lovely as the first. The swimming pool on the rooftop is very nice, my only wish was that I used it more than once. We ordered room service the one night, that was delicious as well. Big portion for Salmon, coming from New Zealand, 2 pieces of Salmon on 1 plate is very generous. They offer a shuttle service which is very convenient if you don't want to take your car into the main town. Within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, funk zone, wine bars. It was a lovely stay, thank you to the team :)
Guest User
October 24, 2024
For a special occasion we stayed at Hotel Californian. Location was perfect, but hotel experience was lacking. If you're a late-night reader and partner a sleeper, there was a problem. No separate reading light. So side lights controlled by same wiring, were either on or off, on both sides of bed. The walk in shower flooded the bathroom floor. With a rain shower, you would expect to have shower caps, but no, you had to ask. Simple toiletries were not automatically supplied. Had to ask for fresh soap and lotion. If guests have to ask, it's not a 5-star lodging. Premier ocean view room was over a warehouse building with unsightly skylights. Not worth the price. Management was indifferent.
Guest User
October 20, 2024
The most elegant and wonderful hotel! So amazing!!!!! Service is exceptional, the rooms are magnificent, the food is amazing, and who doesn't love Santa Barbara?! The linens are luxurious. The rooftop pool is an instant stress reliever. Even the light fixtures are exceptional!
Guest User
October 20, 2024
Hotel Californian is located in an ideal spot in downtown Santa Barbara, being walkable to many restaurants, stores and wineries. The room was lovely and so comfortable, with a large bathroom. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. A little noisy one night in the bar below us, but it didn't go too late. Would definitely go back again.
Guest User
October 18, 2024
Good hotel but very poor guest relations. We have coffee pods in our room but no tea bags. The hotel supplied us with a kettle but wanted to charge for individual tea bags. When I said we have coffee pods but will not be using them, as we like tea, the staff said it was company policy to charge for tea bags which most likely costs them 5 cents per bag but to charge guests in dollars. When asked I wanted to talk with the general manager I was told he wasn’t available. Very very poor guest relations.
Guest User
October 14, 2024
I stayed two nights at this amazing hotel and enjoyed everything about the place. The staff from the front desk to the valet were very friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfy and the room was beautiful. I didn’t care for the food at their restaurant “goat tree” but there’s a lot of other places to eat within walking distance. They provided bicycles for their guests. The bikes were ok … 3 speed but well maintained and I rode around the city every day ! I’d love to come back and stay at this place !
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 3 years old and under | Adding cot: Free |
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | US$18.00 (approx. £13.91) per person |
Adult | Set menu:US$22.00 (approx. £17.01) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2017
- Number of Rooms: 126
A stay at Hotel Californian places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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 fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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 fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Snorkeling
Hiking
Sauna
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private ParkingAdditional charge
Car Charging Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Station Pick-Up Service
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Multi-Function Room
Business Center
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Luggage Storage
Bicycle Rentals
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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