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 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, bathroom amenities, 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 $42 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 lunch, dinner, drinks and weekend brunch). Java del Mar (located in the lobby, serving breakfast sandwiches, Starbucks coffee, and other snacks). Wine Tasting Room (open seasonally). Terraza del Mar (poolside bar serving drinks and light bites - open seasonally). Room service*.
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 - Complimentary fitness classes - 2-hour bicycle rental for up to 2 people - 2 bottles of water daily (available from reception) – 2 beach chair - 20% discount on spa treatments and tennis clinics – 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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Not worth the price!
May 9, 2025257dawnq
Very disappointing, for the price! The location of this Hilton is very good––across the street from the beach (not beach front), and barely a mile into downtown SB––but it is in SERIOUS need of updating, and nowhere in line with the pricing! Sitting in the lobby, you look up at the giant glass skylight, that is covered in bird poop, on the INSIDE!…
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Very disappointing, for the price! The location of this Hilton is very good––across the street from the beach (not beach front), and barely a mile into downtown SB––but it is in SERIOUS need of updating, and nowhere in line with the pricing! Sitting in the lobby, you look up at the giant glass skylight, that is covered in bird poop, on the INSIDE! It's disgusting. The carpet and design throughout is incredibly outdated. We had to take one elevator from the lobby to the 2nd floor, and then walk countless hallways (imagine Severance, with ugly 90s floral carpet) to take another elevator to the 3rd floor. Our room had missing trim that was rusty and ugly, and there was nothing about it that was luxury or worth the $600 per night cost. The view from our room of the pool and side ocean was nice, and again, location is good, but overall, disappointing!
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Wonderful hotel.
Apr 21, 2025Gl272001Los Angeles, California
This hotel used to be Fess Parker Hotel, which was converted into Hilton. The location is fantastic. The room we were assigned was in a section of single rooms with a patio. I like that section because it feels private. The room was spacious and fully renovated. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly. The grounds were well maintained. …
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This hotel used to be Fess Parker Hotel, which was converted into Hilton. The location is fantastic. The room we were assigned was in a section of single rooms with a patio. I like that section because it feels private. The room was spacious and fully renovated. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly. The grounds were well maintained. Their in-house restaurant served an amazing food. Everything that we ordered was delicious. I would definitely come back for another visit.
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The Train Ruined it All
Apr 10, 2025jajibajiHayward, CA
Beware of the TRAIN!!! There’s an Amtrak line that runs along this hotel and depending on the room you get it can be very very very very LOUD. My room faced the train tracks right at a spot where the conductor honked the horn. Even a loud TV could not drown out the sound. It runs from 6:30am to 9:30pm with trains passing every few hours. Say…
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Beware of the TRAIN!!! There’s an Amtrak line that runs along this hotel and depending on the room you get it can be very very very very LOUD. My room faced the train tracks right at a spot where the conductor honked the horn. Even a loud TV could not drown out the sound. It runs from 6:30am to 9:30pm with trains passing every few hours. Say goodbye to a relaxing getaway of peace & quiet. Forget about sleeping in! I tried to switch rooms but apparently they were all booked, even upgraded rooms weren’t available.
Terrible! Not to mention they charge $50 for parking, $40 for a resort fee, and their pool is closed? Embarrassing to have this place as part of Hilton.
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Motel 6 in a good location
Apr 5, 2025L6032FFjsLos Angeles, California
This hotel has gone dramatically downhill. What used to be a beautiful, welcoming lobby with fresh flowers now feels like a standard Courtyard Marriott. They’ve eliminated room service, and even basic amenities like in-room coffee are now painfully cheap. The restaurant had just one overwhelmed waiter and truly awful food. The Starbucks was closed…
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This hotel has gone dramatically downhill. What used to be a beautiful, welcoming lobby with fresh flowers now feels like a standard Courtyard Marriott. They’ve eliminated room service, and even basic amenities like in-room coffee are now painfully cheap. The restaurant had just one overwhelmed waiter and truly awful food. The Starbucks was closed and the machine broken. All the pools were under refurbishment, yet they still charged a full resort fee. Parking is $45 a night—and you park your own car. The only redeeming feature is the view. It’s clear they no longer care about the guest experience.
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Extremely Disappointing Hotel Experience
Apr 3, 2025B1151PWjuliekLos Angeles, California
Although the hotel is located on a beautiful piece of property, that’s the only positive thing that I can say about our stay. My husband is an Elite Hilton member which at this facility means nothing. We checked on a Tuesday for 3nights and were told that we were to receive a food and beverage credit of $30 per day. Check out is at noon. We…
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Although the hotel is located on a beautiful piece of property, that’s the only positive thing that I can say about our stay. My husband is an Elite Hilton member which at this facility means nothing. We checked on a Tuesday for 3nights and were told that we were to receive a food and beverage credit of $30 per day. Check out is at noon. We planned to use our credit for breakfast for the 3 mornings of our stay. Late Thursday we were told that the 3 days were Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so if we ate breakfast at the restaurant on Friday there would be no credit, even though our stay included Friday until noon. In addition, the hotel is significantly under staffed. We had to hunt down our server at breakfast for coffee, and although our friend asked for syrup for his order of French Toast, by the time it arrived the Toast was cold. We requested daily cleaning service and on Thursday when we returned to the room at 3:00 it had not been cleaned. My husband was told after inquiring that the room was not on anyone’s list for cleaning! This is an expensive hotel and definitely NOT worth the price. In other words, I strongly recommend that you stay elsewhere.
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Not worth the price!
