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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Grand Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Deck)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Beach and Chase Palm Park. Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3-star hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo
As a guest of Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara also features concierge services, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara was completed in June 2024.

This 3-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1958
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator on request

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara.

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Reviews

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Temecula

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money.

The rooms are very small. The staff was rude and wouldn’t provide us extra towels. The pool was very small and not well kept. The location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location

Such an amazing location. Directly across from East Beach. Room was large with high ceilings, decent sized kitchen. Smaller bathroom and a few small areas needing some repair but still a great value. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, close to the beach, affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabi

Travelled with partner
The rooms are clean, property is in a nice location and free parking was a plus. If you aren't planning on spending a lot of time at a hotel then it would be okay. However, our shower water didn't get hot, just lukewarm. Also, two days before our stay we were told we could have late check out at 3pm for $25. Then one day before I was told it was $50 to check out at 12pm (just one hour after check out). I asked why it changed from $25 to $50 and they said they would let us check out at the 3pm for $25. Then the day of our check out, we were told 12pm was the latest check out. We just left at 11am, because we were tired of the incorrect information being given to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in excellent condition. I was pleased that I received daily housekeeping services, as that is not always provided in this day and age, even at more expensive hotels. Pacific Crest will be at the top of my list for future visits to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the deck off our room. Loved the bed an the colors of the room. A small microwave would be nice a softer towels. Overall great ocean view, love the upper deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not worth the price.Average and weird smell

The check-in was smooth however upon entering the room there was a weird smell that stunk up the room. It smelled like cheap cleaning products and the smell of lime stain due to water damage. Additionally, the WiFi was HORRIBLE. It did not reach our room and we were unable to access anything on the internet due to "poor service". When we asked the front desk staff, they apologized but nothing was fixed. Additionally, the shower area was not well kept and it felt dirty and smelly. The bed itself was comfortable. We were also scared periodically because there was a tree above our room that would drop things on our roof and it felt like someone was walking above us. The floors creaked and the room was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool updated 60s vibe done well. Separate kitchen is a bonus. Accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iullia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little property. Easy walk to the beach, restaurants, the pier, etc. I had the king room with the deck. It’s a small room but suited me fine. The shower worked great and although I don’t take long showers, the water pressure was fabulous and I never ran out of hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Edmond

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel needs updating because it hasn't been done since it was built in the 1960's
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to beach. Breakfast is a nice, simple, healthy and quick. Great onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Viktor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was ok - check in, check out, stay. Except facts that: 1. there is a lack of sound insulation and we herd drunk people chatting downstairs like next room TV. 2. nobody was present at the reception at 9pm and we had to contact those people ourselves 3. very short breakfast time window
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A plumbing malfunction caused flooding in the room, necessitating our departure. Construction and renovations are currently underway on the upper floor and in the rear parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing like the photos

We showed up for a weekend for my wife’s birthday and though we paid for the room at the standard rate of any other room, they put us in a random room in the parking lot that is nothing like those displayed in the pictures. This was the only room from the parking lot that was accessed behind the building and this made it feel very unsafe. The bed had stains, spider, and construction supplies right in front of the room with loud construction going on. When we asked for another room, they told us they didn’t have any and wouldn’t give us a refund though the room was nothing like what was shown online. The other rooms here seem great however you are taking a gamble that you are getting this room. When we told them about the spiders, they said they’d bring someone to clean it and hours later nobody showed and we ended up having to check out. We found a few hotels with rooms that faced the water for the same rate. Those were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025