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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV, pay films

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 119 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • 59 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Californian

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
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 along with free local calls (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.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Californian's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, facials, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Californian offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Hotel Californian. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Hotel Californian has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 51.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 55 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Californian Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 897 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DOROTHY AND JEFFREY

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique luxury with european style.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! It was the perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & spa. Everyone on the staff was extremely helpful and nice. It’s walking distance from everything, beach and state street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Nice staff will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sindia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nvard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location and Decor was perfect. First Class Experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R, SLc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Rooms were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexsander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazem, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pigi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property very centrally located I didn't find our stay to be over the top even though we paid a lot to be there. We tried to play cards one night no one could help. We tried to order dinner to the patio one night no one could tell us how to do that either. We ended up just ordering Uber. Not the service I was expecting in such a high end hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great part of town. Easy access to restaurants, safe and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness

Not so much

The rooftop hot tub that we were looking forward to was out of service ☹️ Disappointing considering the luxury price tag for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We paid $1400 for our room and I would not say this was a $1400/night experience. First the staff forgot to tell us our room was ready. Then I went to use the shower and it had dirt on the wall and the shower curtain so our $1400/night room clearly had not been cleaned. Lastly we had appointments at the spa. There were no amenities and we were supposed to have specialized treatments but just ended up with basic massages. Save your money and go to the Ritz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024