Cuyama Buckhorn, Santa BarbaraCuyama Buckhorn in Santa Barbara, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 30 of 43 hotels we score in Santa Barbara. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction.Cuyama Buckhorn is a restored roadside resort in New Cuyama, in the high desert of Santa Barbara County. It offers 21 guest rooms decorated in a mix of cowboy and Modernist styles. On site there is a farm-to-table restaurant and bar, a craft coffee shop, a market selling house-made and local goods, plus a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, firepit and event spaces. The property welcomes children and pets, and some rooms include a kitchen. It suits travellers driving through the Cuyama Valley who want food, drink and a place to swim and unwind without heading into a town. Reviews are strong overall, though a minority of guests have found the restaurant food disappointing at times.What stands out

Spacious, comfortable rooms

Pool, hot tub and sauna

Fresh, well-liked restaurant food

Friendly, welcoming staff

Watch out for

Some guests found restaurant food disappointing

Remote high desert location

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