Verified Reviews of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Wonderful Hotel loved every second of my stay there."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I highly recommend it to everyone. I know thoroughly enjoyed it to the max.
Neil B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 18 to Tue Aug 20 2024 at a $423.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Service"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great personnel Great food Beautiful location.
Marlene R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 30 to Wed Jul 31 2024 at a $333.60 average nightly rate.
"Okay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We love the location of your resort. Thought I wold have a beach view, but I didn't, but received a partial view, which really was not a partial view. But overall, it was good.
Baron K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
19-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 15 to Wed Jul 17 2024 at a $279.89 average nightly rate.
"I Had a Great Time by the Beach!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Location! Location! Location! Right across from beach!
Kelvin P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 14 to Tue Jul 16 2024 at a $314.00 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful place to stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff. Great customer service. Good amenities. Thank you for a great stay!
Mischelle P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 07 to Tue Jul 09 2024 at a $225.95 average nightly rate.
"Other than reservation process, superb experience."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Our rooms were gorgeous and fresh. The grounds were beautiful and the personnel were very accommodating and friendly. Visitors should be able to make reservations through the hotel itself. I was placed in a handicapped room by accident and then double booked.
Bob C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 09 to Thu Jul 11 2024 at a $384.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Rooms "
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Large nice room, comfy bed.
Donna E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 24 to Thu Apr 25 2024 at a $306.13 average nightly rate.
"Great On Site Dining"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
I will continue to stay at Hilton Hotels as I truly love them. We had two meals at the on site dining area and both meals were delicious. The wait staff was attentive and professional.
Helen Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 03 to Thu Oct 05 2023 at a $374.99 average nightly rate.
"Always wonderful!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Always wonderful and welcoming staff who provide great service in this beautiful location.
Robert Z. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 06 to Sat Jul 08 2023 at a $755.99 average nightly rate.
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Customer Reviews of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Property Description
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort is perfectly located across from the Pacific Ocean and within walking distance to State Street. This 24-acre oceanfront resort has 360 oversized rooms, each with a patio or balcony offering views of the resort gardens, Santa Ynez Mountains or Pacific Ocean. Conferences held at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort benefit from a variety of features unique to the property. The 12,000 square foot Grand Ballroom and 4,000 square foot Santa Barbara Ballroom were completely remodeled in the summer of 2004. High ceilings, new lighting systems, on site Audio Visual service, and wireless as well as wired High Speed T1 lines are available. Meetings are serviced by an award winning staff, including Hilton Hotels Corporation 2004 Catering Director of the Year Kathy Ackley and 2003 Meetings and Conventions Director of the Year Don Mamone. Executive Chef Peter Genaro, a member of the James Beard Foundation, leads a team of culinary specialists dedicated to fine food. Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort was also honored with the 2004 annual Best of the West Award from Meetings in the West Magazine.Complimentary shuttle service is available from both Santa Barbara Airport and the Amtrak station. On property recreation facilities include tennis courts, pool / whirlpool, putting green, shuffleboard, bicycle rentals, hair salon, gift shop and spa services. Business travelers have access to a full service concierge, business center, 24-hour room service and high speed Internet access. This pet friendly resort also offers a summer children's program as well as other family activities.A $14 million remodel of the resort is currently in progress, due for completion in 2005. The meeting facilities were completed in September 2004, and the lobby, restaurant, and bar areas will be redesigned and updated with a new look in the coming months. All 360 guestrooms now offer Doubletree’s signature “Sweet Dreams Bed” and in 2005 will also be completely remodeled during the first few months of the year. For individual business travel, awards banquets, weddings, family reunions, corporate conferences, or incentive getaways Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort offers a welcoming location with a staff dedicated to service.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
Our hotel is located 15 minutes south of the Santa Barbara airport. We have complimentary shuttle service available to and from the airport and train station. A one-way taxi would be approximately $35 dollars.
Airport Shuttle?
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast buffet every morning starting at 6am. $25 per person
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.
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- Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
- Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
- Pre-arrival planning services
- Pet Friendly Program
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