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Hotel Californian

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Hotel Californian

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Located in: SANTA BARBARA, CA
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Californian's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Hotel Californian offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butterfly Beach and Carpinteria State Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for Santa Barbara Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • bar
  • breakfast available
  • business services
  • children club
  • crib
  • elevator
  • extra bed
  • fitness equipment
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • laundry
  • no smoking
  • outdoor space
  • parking available
  • pool
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • soundproof room
  • spa
  • toys
  • tv
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 8-22 for adults and USD 5-18 for children
  • Room service available
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
Parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Wine tasting room
Family Friendly
  • Children's club
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
Business Services
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace
Language Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Activities Nearby
  • Beach access
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Marina
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Mountain climbing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Surf lessons
  • Whale watching
  • Windsurfing
  • Winery tours
  • Zoo
More
  • Couples dining
  • Games
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
Food and Drink
  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
More
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
  • Check-out before noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability
Pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
  • Welcoming dogs only
Special check-in instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Fees
  • You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 74.23 per accommodation, per night
  • The resort fee includes:Additional inclusionsIn-room bottled waterInternet accessNewspaperPhone callsShuttle service
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for childrenCovered self parking fee: USD 65 per nightCovered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)Pet fee: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stayService animals are exempt from feesRollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
 

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