Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotels
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Independent
8.8 (258 reviews)
433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, California, 93103 , Santa Barbara , US
1-805-8459185

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Noisy walls
Limited breakfast
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
The hotel appeared clean, but some rooms had issues like mold in the bathroom.
Service
9.38
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with positive mentions of service.
Location
9.42
Guests loved the location, being close to the beach and shops.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were spacious but some guests found mattresses lumpy and overall quality varied.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities like free parking and a pool were appreciated, although TV and breakfast were lacking.
Value for Money
8.66
Some guests felt the price was high compared to what was offered.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Limited breakfast options and no dining room, impacting the rating.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a pleasant stay with a few notable issues but highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:20

Property Description

Experience the charm of coastal living at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara, where comfort meets convenience in a picturesque setting.

Recreation and Relaxation
Unwind by our sparkling outdoor pool, perfect for soaking up the California sun, or enjoy a leisurely stroll to nearby attractions such as East Beach and Chase Palm Park.

Modern Comforts
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel and enjoy the comforts of your room, featuring pillowtop beds and flat-screen televisions for your relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
We prioritize your comfort with express check-out, on-site free self-parking, and concierge services to assist with all your needs.

Book your unforgettable getaway at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • General

    Events/parties not allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 258 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Iris • family_with_children • us
10
Fue lo mejor solo que tuve emergencia y solo estuve 4horas
Pros:

Todo

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
Very clean and comfortable! Just a block and a half from the beach. Loved our stay
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Valentin • solo_traveller • us
7
Overall good option.
Pros:

The hotel was in a nice area, very clean. Staff was great.

Cons:

I was disappointed that my booking said 1 king and 1 queen bed but I got two queen beds instead. That bed space would have helped. Also not a big fan of having to park in the street as hotel parking was small.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Silke • couple • de
10
Vereint Charme, Gemütlichkeit
Pros:

Klein, aber fein! Sehr nah zum Strand

Cons:

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2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Teong Chye • couple • ca
1
Disappointing. Booking should check out the properties before allowing their listing.
Cons:

The room was in such an awkward location, with the window facing a corridor. Room was truly small. We could hear the snoring from the next room! The shower rose from the rainshower fell on my head whilst showering. Unacceptable. The management did not bother to respond. Breakfast was minimal.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Maria Jessica • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location was perfect. It was a few blocks and walking distance to the zoo where we went for Roar and Pour wine tasting event, and in proximity to Stearns beach and restaurants.

Cons:

I left my jacket in the closet and just remembered leaving it in the hotel on our way back to our hometown which is about 2 hours away. I would have appreciated if someone from the front desk had called me that morning to let me know about the jacket. We were still in the area until late afternoon. The housecleaning crew turned it over to the front desk when we checked out at 11am for lost and found. Anyways, I have arranged for mailing and was appreciative of Naomi from the front desk to package it.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • couple • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Great location, nice pool, and friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Great location. An hours walk along the coastal path to the pier. Nice pool and great helpful staff. The complimentary breakfast basket was delicious. Great supermarket for groceries just a short drive down the road called Sprouts with delicious fresh produce.

Cons:

Our neighbours upstairs were really noisy late at night, scraping chairs across the floor and chatting at 2am. Not really fault of the hotel just maybe poor build quality regarding insulation.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Ute • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The location was good.

Cons:

The room was not very clean. Shower floor wasn't clean. Light fixure missing on one of the night stands. Night stand rusty. My room faced a house with their windows facing my bedroom. Not a good value for the price. Won't recommend.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • us
10
We loved staying in the hotel, it’s pretty quiet and very chill. The stuff is very friendly and helpful! The location is
Pros:

The stuff is very friendly and helpful! This place is very clean!

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Toller Pool. Prima Lage in Strandnähe. Leckerer Frühstückskorb mit Saft, Muffin und Joghurt/Granola. Gut ausgestattet Küche mit Geschirr und Töpfen etc.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Rasmus • couple • no
7
Pros:

Fin beliggenhet nær strand

Cons:

Det var litt bråkete / lytt på rommet

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Joelma • couple • us
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Agata • couple • no
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

Comfy bed and overall very clean and tidy

Cons:

Strong smell of urine at the room entrance, we assumed this might be related to the neighbours dog but you never know. Very thin walls, was woken up by a neighbour vomiting.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Iris • couple • us
10
El reencuentro con mi primer amor después de27 años
Pros:

Me encanto todo muy bonito la
Atencion. Excelente El cuarto todo muy bonito ordenando limpio el baño todo bonito recomiendo 10de10

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Weihsin • couple • us
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee