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Pacifica Suites

3 stars
5490 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
29 reviews
Great for families

My mon, sister and I went to Santa Barbara for a weekend getaway trip on Mother's Day weekend and... See full review

  • Julie's Kids
  • May 14, 2012
oregonian

Very quaint nestled next to the freeway but you would never know it.. Suite was on the small side... See full review

  • oregonian on spring break
  • Mar 31, 2013
All-suite hotel close to the University of California, Santa Barbara
Pacifica Suites is located on beautifully landscaped grounds lined with apple trees and flowering gardens. The hotel is outside most of the bustle of the city, giving guests restful nights. An outdoor heated pool and whirlpool help guests decompress. The free cooked-to-order breakfast, airport shuttle, and weekday wine and cheese receptions keep guests returning. Families visiting the University of California, Santa Barbara choose Pacifica Suites based on its close proximity.
Highlights
  • Free Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak shuttle
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Free weekday wine and cheese receptions
Rooms
The 87 comfortable, spacious suites at Pacifica Suites include a king or two double beds, two televisions with cable and movies-on-demand, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee-maker, bottled water, iron/ironing board, free high-speed wireless Internet, free local calls, and data ports. Each offers a private bath with a hair-dryer and bathrobes, and there is either a balcony or patio with mountain, garden or pool views. Pet-friendly rooms are available, with a daily fee.
Features
Situated on picturesque grounds, Pacifica Suites is a short drive from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and many other local attractions. An outdoor heated pool and whirlpool helps guests decompress. Parking is free. A large desk, data ports and free high-speed wireless Internet make working en suite effortless.
Dining
Pacifica Suites guests start the day full with a free, cooked-to-order breakfast with gourmet espresso. Eggs and omelets are made fresh in addition to bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, fruit, cereal and yogurt. The friendly staff can assist with dinner reservations and recommendations. On Monday - Thursday evenings, the hotel hosts free receptions with wine, cheese and cookies.
Transportation
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (1.9 mi/3.1 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (96.9 mi/155.9 km)
  • Free Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak shuttle
Attractions
  • Goleta Beach Park (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (3.6 mi/5.8 km)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (7.3 mi/11.7 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7.5 mi/12.1 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (7.8 mi/12.6 km)
  • Stearns Wharf (8.7 mi/14 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet
  • Sexton House rentals for events, meetings
  • Audiovisual equipment available

Pacifica Suites Rooms

Poolside King Suite
Our most preferred suite facing the pool courtyard with double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 4.
Poolside Double Suite
Our most preferred suite facing the pool courtyard with double sofabedin the living room. Maximum occupancy 6.
Sunnyside King
Garden view suite with an easterly view facing outward. Double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 4.
Sunnyside Double
Garden view suite with easterly view facing outward with 2 double beds and a double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 6.
Executive King Suite
Partial Garden view suite with double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 4.
Handicap King Suite
Handicap accessible room. Partial Garden view with double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 4.
Mountainside King Suite
Our most econimical room. Westerly facing on the mountain side. Double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 4.
Mountain Double Suite
Our most econimical room. Westerly facing on the mountain side. Double sofabed in the living room. Maximum occupancy 6.
Smoking / Pet King Suite
Smoking/pet friendly room with king bed and double sofabed in living room. Maximum occupancy 4.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Services
24 hour front desk
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Free newspaper

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Hotel Map

34.4367 -119.816
Area description
City Center

Dining

Breakfast Cafe Only
* Cuisine - American Breakfast * Serving - Breakfast Only * Hours - 6:30am-9:30am Monday-Saturday/7:00am-10:00am Sunday

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (29)

Ratings and reviews for Pacifica Suites

Overall score

4 / 5
29 out of 29
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.7

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Sacramento, CA
Jul 27, 2009

Outstanding Santa Barbara family hotel

The room was exactly what was expected, clean and comfortable. Breakfast had a great selection and the made to order portions were fast and delicious. We would stay here again in a heartbeat....perfect spot for a family in the Santa Barbara area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company...best seafood in a seafood town, and the best clam chowder I've ever had, period. Located at the end of Stearn's Wharf, it's got the location and the quality that the other places with they had. Would go back daily if I lived close enough to do so.

Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

4
norm_mein
Yorba Linda, CA.
Jul 25, 2009

Pacifica Suites

Very welcoming staff from the time we arrived till we left. Helpful, courteous, and friendly, that describes the staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

4
MelM
La Mirada CA
Jul 13, 2009

Pretty nice

Good hotel. It was a bit busy due to a large group of swim team members staying here at the same time, but otherwise I would stay here again. Clean, decent sized rooms, a short driving distance to State Street, and, once the team left, quiet and peaceful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

You can't go wrong eating on State Street. Try Spice Avenue for Indian- delicious!

Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Northridge, CA
Jul 5, 2009

Great Place

3 families traveling for a fourth of July getaway. Our kids had a blast at the spacious heated pool. We traveled with a total of 5 kids from ages 2-5. The separate living space was great for the kids to run around in and watch DVD's. I wish we had a DVD player in the bedroom also so they could watch while in bed. Breakfast was wonderful and the landscaping was immaculate. Very quiet place. The only problem is that it is a little far from Fisherman's Wharf, where we wanted to be and there is no on-site restaurant. Other than that great all around. We did not have a microwave.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

4
Gammerglo
San Mateo, Ca
Jul 5, 2009

Pacifica Suites

The hotel does not have a work out area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Madison, WI
Oct 30, 2008

Not the easiest to find at nighgt; no elevators to rooms.

This was a comfortable hotel. The staff was pleasant. The breakfast arrangement is different (made to order continental) and the rooms are not connected to the main bldg. Parking can be challenge if the hotel is full. Covenient to SB airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Irvine, CA
Oct 5, 2008

Beautiful and quiet hotel

Just like a retreat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

UC Santa Barbara is only a couple of miles away

Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Folly Beach, SC
Jul 24, 2008

Great value for location

The Pacifica Suites in Santa Barbara provided excellent value in a beautiful park-like setting for what is otherwise a costly area to stay - and is just close enough to downtown Santa Barbara, without being too close to all the people and noise. There are two separate rooms in each suite, although the sink for the bathroom is in a common area. All other aspects of this hotel exceeded expectations and the staff were very professional and accommodating.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Pacifica Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jul 1, 2008

great find- close to santa barbara

If you are looking for a little off the beaten path this is a great spot. clean rooms, great courtyard. however the bathrooms are less than luxurious for the price and rather small room sizes makes this a tight sqeeze if you like to spread out and relax. Goleta is easy to get in and out of and close to santa barbara for shopping. Hit Solyana for a day trip. this hotel really makes sense if you'll be going into that area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Horseback riding at El Capitan, Solvane--great shops

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