Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Santa BarbaraHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 29 of 43 hotels we score in Santa Barbara. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $552 a night (cached, not a live quote).A large beachfront resort on 24 acres at 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, directly across from East Beach in Santa Barbara. It has 335 rooms and 25 suites, many with ocean views after recent renovations, plus several restaurants, a pool, spa, salon, fitness centre, tennis courts and a golf course. A pedestrian promenade runs alongside, with the Funk Zone about a mile away and Stearns Wharf a 20-minute walk. The resort is pet friendly and welcomes families, with meeting rooms and a business centre for work trips. At around $552 a night it is a costly choice, and some guests find the rooms dated despite the refurbishment.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Clean, comfortable rooms

Complimentary bike rentals

Dog friendly property

Watch out for

Some rooms feel dated

Check-in problems reported

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