Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Hotels

Hyatt Santa Barbara

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • steps from the beach
  • many room types and rates
  • walk to the zoo and waterfront shuttle

    Cons

  • motelish vibe
  • busy area in summer

Hyatt Santa Barbara Review

A complex of four separate buildings on three landscaped acres, Hyatt Santa Barbara provides a wide range of value-laden lodging options in a prime location—right across from East Beach and the Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse. The lobby and walkways in the historic main building, constructed in 1931, reflect old Santa Barbara: Spanish tiles, wrought-iron chandeliers, and vintage black-and-white photos. A $15 million property-wide renovation was completed in 2012. All rooms and baths boast comfy down comforters, flat-screen high-definition TVs, contemporary furnishings, refrigerators; deluxe and ocean view rooms have private balconies or patios. Even if you don't land a room with a view, you can gaze at the ocean and islands from a table in the on-site Bistro 1111 Restaurant or splurge on a treatment in the poolside spa. The Santa Barbara Airbus to LAX stops here regularly throughout the day.

    Hotel Details

  • 171 rooms, 3 suites.
  • Credit cards accepted.

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