Santa Barbara
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- Modern hotel housed in historic Spanish Colonial building
- Directly across the street from East Beach and the Pacific Ocean
- Features a 24-hour gym and an oceanfront pool with fire pits and hot tub
- Home to Santa Barbara's only poolside lounge with ocean views
"An appealing lodging option in a prime location right across from East Beach" -- Fodor’s
Rooms & Rates
Overview
The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara is housed in a historic Spanish Colonial building, maintaining the property’s connection to the past while updating the interiors for modern travelers. The hotel was constructed in the 1930s with white stucco walls and red tile roofs directly across Cabrillo Boulevard from East Beach. The colonial style continues indoors where public spaces are decorated with wrought-iron chandeliers, Spanish tiles and vintage black-and-white photos.
Private accommodations are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, Keurig coffeemakers, and of course, the plush beds for which the Hyatt brand is known. Guests have the choice of rooms with one king, one queen or two queen beds and can upgrade to lodgings with private balconies facing the ocean or mountains. Oceanfront suites have bedrooms separated from the living areas that are spacious enough to entertain en suite and are equipped with Bose surround sound. Families can spread out in the Santa Barbara Houses located on a residential street near the lobby with a private parking lot.
Guests have access to the 24-hour fitness center which looks out at the Pacific Ocean and also offers headphones, chilled water and towels. Those looking for a seaside sweat session can jog on the nearby trails or rent bicycles from the concierge. The pooldeck features an oceanfront pool, open year-round, a hot tub and poolside bar. Open until 11 p.m. most nights, Mar Vista serves tapas, cocktails and local craft beers, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day in the sun. The Spanish-inspired Marbella Restaurant serves tapas and seafood with the option to dine indoors or on the waterfront terrace.
Guests only have to walk for five minutes to reach the Santa Barbara Zoo while Santa Barbara Downtown is 10 minutes away by car. The hotel is one and a half miles from Stearns Wharf and three miles from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
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Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Enjoyed This
(27 Member Ratings)
(27 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Location and Zoo tickets
kevin
22. Mar 2018
Carlsbad, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location
Harry
17. Mar 2018
Huntington Beach, USA
Enjoyed Most
The very friendly and helpful staff. Also staff would always smile and say hello and ask if we needed any help.
Other Comments
Hotel was run very well and the staff went out of their way to help and make sure our stay was pleasurable.
Jane
08. Mar 2018
West Hempstead, USA
Enjoyed Most
Ocean view is worth the upgrade!
Other Comments
The same menu at the pool bar is available in the restaurant. We waited 10 minutes and were not helped so we left and went into the restaurant. Housekeeping didn't come to clean the room until we returned at 2pm. We weren't happy to have to leave the room after our day at the zoo. Park on the street so you don't have to pay for valet. Walk to the zoo, you won't have to pay the $8 parking,, it's around the corner.
Walk across the street to the beach. Drove to the wharf, the first 90 mins are free to park.
Shannon
22. Feb 2018
Carson, USA
Enjoyed Most
Ocean view
Other Comments
Great staff
Dennis
15. Feb 2018
San Dimas, USA
Enjoyed Most
the location
Other Comments
The bed was too soft. I upgraded to an oceanview room but there was contruction across the street so kind of spoiled the view.
wei
14. Feb 2018
Fullerton, USA
Enjoyed Most
The beautiful location
Breakfast buffet delicious
Staff was great. Very personable nice genuine smiles
Wende
07. Feb 2018
Pasadena, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
The room
Howard
03. Feb 2018
Alta Loma, USA
Enjoyed Most
the nice big room and great location and breakfast
Other Comments
WE forgot the certificate and it was not easy getting it on the phone but
travel zoo was outstanding in emailing it to us
David
24. Jan 2018
Los AngelesEncino, USA
Enjoyed Most
location
Other Comments
Cooked to order, sit down breakfast was nice.
John
24. Jan 2018
Cambria, USA
