Hotel Californian

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Oceanfront elegance with rooftop serenity

Beautifully designed with contemporary decor, this hotel offers stunning ocean views and is steps away from the beach and pier. Unwind at the rooftop lounge and pool area, or savour quick and delicious room service in your spacious, luxurious room.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$1,138
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a bench.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a green chair, a desk with drawers, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with a view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with a geometric pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outside balcony.

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Magellan)

A hotel room with a minibar, a desk, a chair, a television, a large mirror, and a patterned wall.

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 119 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

A hotel room with a black headboard, white bedding, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

A room with a yellow armchair, a black floor lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

A hotel room with a bed, a green chair, a desk with drawers, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a phone and a lamp, and a dark headboard.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bedside lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a bench.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

A bed with a black and white patterned bedspread, a white pillow with a light pattern, and a dark headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with a geometric pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

A bed with a patterned pillow, a bedside table with a clock, and a wall with a geometric tile pattern.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a building through a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a patterned throw, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a patterned throw, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Alcazar)

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a large mirror, and a star-shaped chandelier.

Suite (Alcazar)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Loft (Californian)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, patterned walls, and a window.

Loft (Californian)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Malaga Full Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

Malaga Full Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.
    Santa Barbara City College
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
    4 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Chad’s
    6 min walk
  • The Harbor Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in the city centre
  • Near Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, Hotel Californian provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, concierge services and massage treatment rooms
    • A porter/bellboy, a ballroom and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 121 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Californian have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Californian?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Californian on 30 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Californian pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Californian?

Self-parking is available for USD 65 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Californian?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Californian?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Californian located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of West Beach, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Chase Palm Park are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Californian Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean best service, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff at the hotel topped our expectations time and time again. They made our stay extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were beautiful and clean. Hotel was busy , so did not get to interact with staff that much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is very well- located and very well-appointed. Rooms are fantastic and beautiful with everything you need. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I love staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location. Helpful and friendly staff. What a beautiful city! 2 minor gripes: Could not stream with their chrome cast platform. Staff tried to help but didn’t know what iPhone settings need to be changed. Hot tub out of order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. The location was excellent. They had a Jacuzzi and a nice pool. The spa was minimal. The services were excellent only a steam room. I wouldn’t call it a five star.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but came at a high price. Parking was a bit annoying dealing with a parking garage that charged regardless of staying at the hotel, we had our room forgotten to be cleaned one day but they made it right after letting them know. Good central location but less peaceful than other options at this price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, no complaints at all. Views were amazing and everyone was very happy, polite, and generally just in good moods!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome time at hotel Californian there rooftop pool is great. All the restaurants which are all walking distance were delicious. Very friendly staff and great rooms with balcony views of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not a great view from our room but hotel location & service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good size room, friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a very pleasant day at the Hotel Californian. I would highly recommend it. The location is perfect, and everyone who works there is very nice and helpful. We use the hot tub one day and pool and it was a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay at this beautiful and perfectly located property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in. One criticism: Shower needs a safety bar installed because there is nothing to hold on to and the floor is slippery when wet. Older folks like us need that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, kind, excellent service as expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the design and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful room and service. Everyone at this place is very attentive and very easy to communicate with. The valet is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. The staff was not very knowledgeable or helpful. The tvs don’t work for streaming devices we had their engineer Eric, who was excellent, try to fix the tv but couldn’t. The setting is antiquated. The walls are too thin and you can hear everything. The pool had a party, we stayed in the pool building and it was so loud and thumping we reconsidered moving hotels. The restaurants have strange hours and do not appear to be a part of the hotel. The building configuration is hard to maneuver and even harder to get help from staff. The front desk and the texting service was useless. Overall very disappointing and definitely not a five star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, beautiful hotel, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it. We had the king size bed and literally melted to sleep, it was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great valet and housekeeping services. Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025