Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

United States , Santa Barbara Area - CA
SANTA BARBARA, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Jaqueline

Yes

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Minjeong

Hars to find a room since there was some sort of banquet on the floor and the hall way to the bed room. Not so much option for restaurants.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Leonardo

Sheets had a stain and housekeeping walked in while I was changing clothes. Worst part about it is that the front desk was minimally apologetic at checkout and right after “the incident”. Safe to say that I will never stay there again.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Kirtan

Rooms smell bad

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Monique

The toilet did not flush well. The “shower” was falling apart with a huge crack in the tub portion. Out server at the restaurant inside the hotel was horrible. We kept having to ask the other staff to get us our needed items. The ice machine on the second floor didn’t work. The door to the room had a huge gap so every noise from the hallway came in at all hours of the night. Kids were running up and down the halls without consequences. Would not recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

CSILLA

Michael B front desk greeting, helpful.Super good experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Krisna

Room

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

nour

Our room shared a wall with the elevator and the room shook every single time someone used the elevators so we got 0 sleep the two nights we stayed. Also the room above us sounded like they had dogs jumping all over the place and we called to complain and nothing was done.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Janita

Clean room and friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

JEFFREY

Great room and staff

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Melanie

Great location, rooms are spacious but a little dated/tired, could use a refresh.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Marianne

The room was in good condition. Half the staff was ok, and half were just downright rude. The $40 daily for parking is kind of ridiculous too many added fees. The breakfast items were not good. Dinner at the bar was excellent with excellent service.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2026

peter

The room lacked trash receptacles; the faucets were very tight...you had to tug hard to get the water flowing...the door handle of the door leading to the patio was broken disallowing exit to the patio. The staff were very nice. We checked in late and finding the building that included our room was very difficult...the area needs more lighting...we saw a person walking, stopped and asked them as to the location of our building...she knew and pointed us to the entrance. On a happier note, I left my electric toothbrush in the room and after filling out the hotel's \"left in the room\" form, they are sending it back...course I have to pay $39 to have it shipped.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

SEUNGHYUN

old and outdated buildings and restaurants.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Jeanne

This property is tired and in desperate need of renovation! Did not offer guest room amenities like other resorts, barely had hotel style amenites in the rooms. Have stayed here previously years and was surprised at the decline of the property.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Raul

Dirty

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

April

Jaylen was so friendly and welcoming!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2026

Arturo

yes

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Eric

The hotel is ok. Actually the restaurant was very nice. But the place is so big and odd... Rotunda hallways have no wall hangings and seem worn out and abandoned. Some of the staff just acted ambivalent, like they didn't want to be working through the holidays.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Judy

Yes

Leisure

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Lisa

Booked on Expedia. Got to the hotel and reservation was cancelled. Food at hotel also terrible

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Christina

It was very rainy during our stay, but rooms smelled mildewy and there was a blower in the hallway for rain water leaking on to the carpet. The booking was made through Expedia, but when we arrived there was a $40 destination fee and $42 parking fee despite the rainy weather and a parking lot that was almost empty. Never again would we stay at this \"resort\".

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Sanjiv

Room heating was not working, Inspite of repeated reminders there was no fix. had a terrible night. Paid huge amount and an disappointed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Nishant

Perfect stay

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Jeff

Ala cart is great!

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Shahin

Excellent location - but that’s about where the positives end. Front desk initially didn’t honor Expedias breakfast package. Room cleaning didn’t show up for day one from our 2-day stay. Carpets need upgrading. Checkout lady who finally comp’ed our breakfast made it sound like she’s doing us a huge favor - I had paid for it at time of reservation. Multiple common areas are not cleaned or attended to- leaves lying around, dusty walkways. Gym was also not clean abs well maintained. Will not return.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Cristina Iuliana

Great location and amenities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Randolph

Amazing location. grounds and ambiance. Hardworking friendly staff made stay great!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Kate

The room was very tired. There had obviously been a flood as thre were sandbags by the door into the corridor where our room was. The room looked tired and dated. It is in need of a refresh. The carpet smelled very musty and it was not pleasnat to stay in the room so we opened the sliding door to the patio and left it open the whole time we were there which certainly helped. The room was spacious and the view was amazing. Just disappointing how dated everything was,we paid nearly $600 a night so bumming it was not more luxurious. Felt a little Madmen circa 1960!

Love Santa Barbara.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

Steve

Staff was nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

LISANDRA

Clean room, excellent service by staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Rene

Staff was nice, shower was missing both body wash and conditioner.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2025

Lei

great location, clean and spacious room, seemingly that is all.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Dec 2025

Chia-Chien

The room is really outdated and not really clean. The price does not match the quality

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Carol

The staff was great. However, all vending machines were broken on the property. I wish they would have given us more towels. The pool was great but closed early. Overall it was very good.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Brian

Patio has unpleasant tar like smell. Very weak water pressure with the rain shower head. Housekeeping team didn’t show up until 3:30 PM on one of the days which we declined since we needed to rest after spending most of the day out already.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Deborah

We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Kim

Great staff room very clean. Had an unfortunate room service meal but when contacted rhey helped to remedy it right away.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2025

Carolyn

It's small but nice resort. It seems like they are in process of upgrading some things which will help.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Nov 2025

Kiran

We used to love this hotel. But it is quite beat up now. Location is great. We got an ocean view room. But other than that it’s become quite old and faded.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Starla

My stay at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort was truly exceptional. The property is beautiful, well-maintained, and perfectly situated right across from the beach, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to the shoreline. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, ensuring that every part of my visit felt seamless and relaxing.

The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with thoughtful amenities and a peaceful ambiance—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Santa Barbara. The grounds are gorgeous, with walking paths, palm trees, and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the scenery.

The location is ideal, just minutes from the Funk Zone, the waterfront, Stearns Wharf, and great restaurants and shops. Whether you want to relax on the property or venture out, everything you need is within reach.

Overall, the Hilton Santa Barbara delivers comfort, convenience, and outstanding service. I highly recommend this hotel for a weekend getaway, family trip, or relaxing escape by the ocean. I look forward to staying here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

RAVI P.

Excellent

Business Self

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

Carlos

Spa was ok

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

Ramin

I was misled when we booked. Partial ocean view which I paid for was only view above multiple buildings. Parking fee and resort fee were excessive. Complete misleading even though Expedia claimed the total is what you pay. Not happy

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Nov 2025

William

The Room I reserved was not the room i was given. I reserved a room by the pool with a fire pit outside my door. What I received was a room on the outskirts of the property next to the Pickleball courts. Which are very noisy.. When i asked why i did not get the room i ordered, i was told that the Hotel was fully booked and the room i got was all they had.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Barbara

Beautiful setting.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Richard

Yes

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2025

Erin

Rooms are clean. Sliding door needs to be sound proof. Train is loud.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

barbara

Was in Santa Barbara for a family event. Have stayed there often. Especially like the location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

EDDY ROBERTO

Very Green property, Nice room. Great accès to the beach.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Vincent

Room was clean last two days. AC ended up breaking had to sleep with the balcony door open, but I have to say the front desk and bar. Staff were very polite and helpful on informing me on how to have a great time in Santa Barbara thank you Ty bar manager

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

Melissa

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

James

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

John

Beautiful resort

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Stephanie

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

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Maria Cielo

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.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

24 Oct 2025

Debra

Would not provide a handicap shower chair for us. Said they needed a week advance notice. We had booked a handicap accessible room only to learn it wasn't really so. It was only for hearing impaired.

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Rahim

Awful stay! Great location

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

David

Room was very tired and dated. There was also some work happening in the communal area where I was staying and It absolutely stank. Carpets were waterlogged. Staff were every nice and location was great but my room was very dated, old wallpaper peeling away, damp marks on the ceiling, old facilities in the bathroom. Wouldn’t stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

PAULINE

For the pricepoint, and suites \"facing\" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2025

Kristie

The hotel is old and it shows. The staff seemed tired and felt as though there was minimal effort put towards impressing guests. Our \"junior suite\" was just one big room. The couch was stained. The carpet dirty. Ocean front rooms mean the rooms are facing the ocean which was way far a way once you looked past the round coliseum type courtyard which seemed like a huge waste of space. The pool was nice but there were a bunch of trash and plates from where guests were sitting. It needed to be bussed. The complimentary bikes were the only highlight of the weekend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Igor

It’s a place where I do like to spend time with family for a little escape from the daily routine.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Alexia

Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Daisy

Room was double booked. Had two men walk into my room(they were given keys). Lucky my boyfriend was with me and stopped them from coming in any further. Called front desk to get clarity on what was going on. They apologized said they “didn’t know how that happened” and offered me a $75 food voucher. We did use it after checking out and getting back home my card was charged for the meal. Room was small, sofa it the room looked dirty and was ripped from one side.our room had a small patio with ocean view when we went outside the patio furniture had been stripped down of pillows/cushion.nothing but metal bars. Called front desk again took them over an hr to get someone up to my room Mind you we paid $900 for this room. It was my bday weekend, first time visiting Santa Barbara beautiful place, but this hotel was a nightmare. Will never stay with them again.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Matthew

The stairs to our room had a horrible smell. The bathtub was peeling. The toilet would barely flush the smallest piece of tp. The patio was very dusty and full of spiderwebs. The patio door couldn’t lock so it was held closed only by a metal rod. It was kid friendly and the wait staff at the set were great, but that was the only good thing about the place.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2025

Chong

Service at check in was not the best. We got a room facing the parking lot. I asked if there’s any other room. She said the active hotel is booked. She lied. When I walked around at night there were many unoccupied rooms. I won’t be coming back here again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Mandana

Clean rooms. Walking distance to shops and so close to beach! Perfect getaway!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2025

Sylvia

The room was out dated. Just don’t feel like the price I paid was worth it. Most likely I would not revisit.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2025

Abdelkader

Closed by rooms were noisy

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

scott

Very run down and ceiling in bathroom caved in and leaked

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Gnel

We didn’t know there are 3 weedings at the property for 4 days, it was packed place, hotel was packed, pool and jacuzzi were dirty, extremely busy, at bookitwr didnt know there’s a resort and parking fees x night x stay, took very long the check out since everyone from the wedding were in line to check out and only 1 person working who was very rude, carpets in the room old and smelly..terrible experience

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2025

joan

Hotel needs remodeling. There were no toiletries provided in the bathroom. There were two large spiders in their webs in the balcony. Everything was subpar for a Hilton! Food was good in the bar. Staff was friendly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Rosemary

Staff were Rude.
Hot tub out of
Service

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Jennifer

Hard to get ahold of them for a charge I am disputing

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Jay

Dry poor quality junior suite .
Dirty , smelled , torn up carpet , property entrance to Bougainville suites , disgusting !

Never have we experienced this with a Hilton Property. We checked out of the hotel just after 3 hours , staff unable to accommodate us .

Leisure Partner