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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

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433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Deck)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara places you steps from East Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Chase Palm Park. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to 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 a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. On-site 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 all 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara on 8 Apr 2025 start from NZ$335.23, 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 parking available at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

Yep, Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

Yep, Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara have a pool?

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

No, Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv didn’t work, bed was a little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good and bad
Pros: Best deal during the holidays for a true 2BR / 2 bath suite. Great proximity to the beach. The staff is great; 5 star folks running a 2 star motel. Cons: The staff, even though I brag on them, never answered a phone call before I arrived and there is no way to leave a message. No way to take a nap there! Folks running the place are active all freakin day long and making a lot of noise the entire time. It is noisy AF there. And, if it isn't the staff or repair crews, it's the neighborhood around it (loud ass cars and car alarms) and the city (trash trucks at least a few time a week and a street sweeper). The floors in our suite were filthy! My wife's socks were black after walking around in the room for an afternoon and my slippers were sticky on the bottom after the first day. It seems like this is a 1950s motel with all of the issues with a construction of that era (thin walls and thin floors). They run out of hot water, which is just great during a shower; so you have to take your shower early. Seemed like the folks above our room were moving all of the furniture back and forth and practicing as a marching band. The pool is heated so noisy ass kids were in it the last two nights of our stay (I guess parents are reluctant to teach manners to their kids these days). One of the two TVs didn't work at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Arman

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a 3 star hotel. Pretty much like an average motel, Didn’t have microwave while it was mentioned on the website that it has. Very small room and bathroom, Very expensive for what you get
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Let me start with the positive- Location is great. Right by the beach and walking distance to some local restaurants. The room was nice. However we did have hot water to shower, the phone in the room did not work to call down to fix in the middle of the night. I reported it in the morning and they said they would check the heater. Long story short we never got hot water. The front desk reception pretty much said sorry instead of at least crediting us some money back for the inconvenience. The outside parking area was a hot mess due to construction but we managed to get a parking space. My opinion overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach steps away
Friendly, helpful staff and just one or two minutes walk to the beach. We didn’t try the pool, but it looked inviting. I’m sure this property began it life as a motel, but it has been thoughtfully updated with pleasant furnishings and features. Wi-Fi worked well enough for us to stream a movie (although my son said Wi-Fi was weak in his room). There are even two EV charging stations. Our rooms were squeaky clean and reasonably sized for a quick weekend getaway. I appreciated the coffeemaker and tea kettle. The bathrooms were quite small but everything worked perfectly, with the shower doors being the only giveaway to the past life as a motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shaoying

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience! There is a room behind their hotel that anyone can reach, without any protection. It's like a room remodeled in a garage, very small and without windows. We wanted to cancel and get a refund. We spent over three hours negotiating with the hotel and Expedia. The hotel said that if Expedia didn't cancel, they would show no rooms available and couldn't book for others, so they couldn't refund. But Expedia's reply was that they couldn't cancel if the hotel didn't agree to refund. It was a dead loop. I was skeptical about Expedia's control and description of the hotel. During the two hours I waited at the front desk, someone came to ask and they said no room available. Also, during the two-hour wait, Expedia kept saying they were calling the hotel, but the front desk told me no calls came in from Expedia at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very near to the beach (walkable distance) and the Santa Barbara zoo is also walkable from the hotel. The kitchen and amenities in the kitchen (including a few utensils that were provided in the kitchen) was a pleasant surprise. One thing that we didn’t like was the washroom size. It was very small and without a bathtub. Apart from that, the rooms were spacious, the front desk staff was courteous. There was ample covered and open parking area for cars and there was 1 EV charging area also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and well located. The staff was very friendly, room was clean.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Close to beach and quiet. Only problem was vending machine took your money but didn't give your items!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalcia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plain but great for the budget conscious
We are locals who wanted a staycation that wouldn't bust our budget. This place is in a great location, only a block from the beach, and a lot cheaper than the beach facing hotels. Yes, the room was tiny, with few amenities (but had a mini fridge and coffee maker) but super clean and quiet with ample parking. Just note that it is right next to another hotel and go to the correct check in office! It doesn't look like much from the street but we consider it a hidden gem we will recommend to our budget conscious friends.
View from the second floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dusti, New River

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful property form the price. My room needed some repairs and updating, but the pool was heated and the person at the front desk was friendly. The property itself is very well kept and a stone's throw from the beach. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel was close to the train line and our room was close to the ice fountain It was noisy all the time and I didn’t sleep The room was humid and the amenities very low I don’t recommend this hotel Hopefully the young lady at the welcome desk for our checking was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonatan, Valencia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024