Hotel Californian
5-star Hotel with Outdoor pool
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+1 805 882 0100based on 399 reviews
per night
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Hotel Amenities & Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Beachfront
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service (free)
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Increased accessibility
- Elevator
- Shower chair
- Accessible by elevator
- Adapted bath
- Allergy-free room
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Wi-Fi
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Minibar
- Breakfast in the room
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining table
General
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Storage available
- Beachfront
- Fireplace
- Sea view
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Soundproof rooms
- Telephone
- Carpeted
Services and conveniences
- Business center
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Things to do
- Beach access
- Bicycle rental
- Fishing
- Board games/puzzles
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty salon
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
Pool and spa
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
- Pool with a view
- Spa and wellness center
- Rooftop pool
- Massage
- Sauna
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Additional toilet
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (free)
- EV charging station
- Valet parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Pants press
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Streaming service
- TV
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness center
Hotel Californian Reviews
Pros +
- Free bikes great. (in 3 reviews)
- Roof pool and spa is great! (in 14 reviews)
- "Beautiful room, loved the decor and amenities." (in 12 reviews)
Cons -
- Should be charged for a partial ocean View. (in 2 reviews)
- But I was charged a pet fee? (in 3 reviews)
- Front desk staff not great. (in 4 reviews)
Hotel Californian room booking info
Check in/Check out
Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.
Frequently asked questions
How does Hotel Californian compare to other 5 star hotels in Santa Barbara?
In Santa Barbara, 5 star hotels have average nightly rates of $1,032. Hotel Californian is $371 cheaper than the city average at just $661/night.
How far is Hotel Californian from Santa Barbara?
Hotel Californian is 8.7 mi away from Santa Barbara. You can typically expect your drive time from Hotel Californian to Santa Barbara to be 25min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.
What is the best way to get to Hotel Californian from Santa Barbara?
Hotel Californian has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way to not only get from Santa Barbara to the hotel, but also around Santa Barbara during your stay may be renting a car. Car rentals in Santa Barbara are on average $28/day. A very popular option for travelers staying at Hotel Californian would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Santa Barbara directly to the hotel.
Is Hotel Californian pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs and pets are welcome at Hotel Californian.
Are there food options at Hotel Californian?
Hotel Californian does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call Hotel Californian at +1 805 882 0100. One of the easiest dining options for Santa Barbara guests staying in Hotel Californian is to get room service, which is available to all hotel guests.
Does Hotel Californian have a pool?
Yes, Hotel Californian has a pool that customers can use. Typically, hotel pools have restrictions based on the time of day so be sure to speak to the front desk before using the pool.
How close is Hotel Californian to Santa Barbara city center?
0.9 mi separate the front steps of Hotel Californian and the city center of Santa Barbara where you can keep busy with restaurants, shopping and of course The Granada Theatre, a very popular landmark in Santa Barbara.
What is the phone number for Hotel Californian?
For questions regarding the hotel or your stay at Hotel Californian, call +1 805 882 0100.
Does Hotel Californian have Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Hotel Californian has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
Is there a gym or fitness center available to guests at Hotel Californian?
There is a hotel gym accessible to guests staying at Hotel Californian. Most hotel gyms are not 24-hours, so be sure to ask the front desk for gym hours and availability.
What time is check-out for Hotel Californian?
You can plan to arrive after 4:00 PM for checking in. Check-out time is 12:00 PM. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.
How much is a room at Hotel Californian?
The cheapest deals found start from only $587 per night. The average rate for rooms at Hotel Californian is currently around $880/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.
Is there laundry service in Hotel Californian?
Yes, you can take care of all your laundry needs with the on-premise services at Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara. Guests can also take advantage of irons and ironing boards at the property either in the room or at the laundry facility.
What is the distance from Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara to The Arlington Theatre?
1.2 mi is the distance between Hotel Californian and The Arlington Theatre.
Is Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara close to Hotel Californian?
You can easily walk just 0.7 mi from Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara to get to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
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Hotel Californian location: 36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101