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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and three framed artworks on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a bench, a desk, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view, and a patterned rug.

Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed (Deck)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Zoo and a 3-minute drive from Stearns Wharf
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara also features concierge services, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara was completed in June 2024.

This 3-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1958
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara.

Property is also known as

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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to beach, great stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful and the staff were friendly. I will book again soon
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Honglin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to access beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful spot, excellent hospitality, newly renovated rooms, thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an amazing location, clean, staff was great and the morning breakfast was presented in such a cute way!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near beach. Great parking situation. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good bed and sheets. Furniture a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was short easy walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool people where cool enjoyed there breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was such a cute hotel with great amenities and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A++++ will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great, clean & in a great location. Woman that was running it was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were pleasant and the front desk attendees were super helpful and friendly. 5 stars for Naomi and Jaime
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plentiful parking in the lots around the hotel. Walking distance to east beach. Breakfast basket included with muffins, yogurt, orange juice. Rooms are renovated and the bed was comfortable. I didn’t get to use the pool during my short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiarra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here was nice clean and absolutely excellent it’s close to downtown and the beach property is also quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't big but the bed was comfortable. Parking was very convenient, the beach was a 5 minute walk away. Their breakfast basket was so thoughtful. I didn't use the pool but the pool area looked nice. The staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is great. The room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, plenty of parking is available. The ocean was very close. The staff were professional and courteous. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and updated. And just a short walk to the beach. I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Risa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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