Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Property class: 3

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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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $164
$144 nightly
$164 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Deck)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chase Palm Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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.

Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 elevator

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and perfect location to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff. Cimfortable bed. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small room, very few amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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