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Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort

4.0 of 5
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
Ranked #22 of 60 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 632 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(29)
  • Very nice(22)
  • Parking lot(21)
  • State Street(20)
  • Pool area(17)
  • Great location(16)
  • Breakfast buffet(12)
  • Grounds were beautiful(11)
  • Room service(8)
  • Popcorn ceilings(8)
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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A really nice hotel in the Spanish style - as is much of the city. The rooms were large and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Views excellent. I would happily stay here again.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

The hotel needs a complete renovation. For the money we paid it was not worth it. The advertisement on this hotel is false. This is not a 3 or 4 start hotel. I would rate it as a 1 star.

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Woodland Hills, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here 2 nights for a "girls birthday get-away". This is our 3rd trip here and each time it's been an outstanding choice. The hotel grounds are immaculate, the staff outstanding and helpful, and the restaurants on site are great and convenient. We had a 2nd floor room in the main building and we used the elevator, so not... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at this hotel for 2 days in May 2012. It is a very nice hotel and the staff are friendly and helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful but take walking shoes if you dont have a car as it is quite a distance to the pier where there are a couple of restaurants. No little shops nearby to... More

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WICHITA, KS
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The hotel property is very well manicured and is wonderfully located right across from the water. However, the rooms are showing their age with deferred maintenance and the need for a good cleaning. Be aware if you take a 2nd story room there are no elevators, you'll be taking the stairs. The bell & front desk personnel are great. all... More

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Matthew La Vine, General Manager at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for your compliments regarding the service you received from our team members and the location of our resort. We are preparing for a large scale renovation and doing our very best to address necessary improvements around the property. The renovation will occur in 2013. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the very near... More

Caloundra, Australia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

"Exceed their expectations" is often the catch cry of Hoteliers. We tried to check in at around 12.30 pm to be told that our room wasn't ready yet and that the " guaranteed check in was 4 pm. When I asked how long it may take to clean the room shy told me there were only 3 people waiting for... More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Everyone loved the hotel, the food, & the locations. The venues for our receptions & dinners were perfect for our group.

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The hotel is good but need refurbishment in rooms and general areas. After a face lift this location and hotel would easily be a 5 star hotel.

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Matthew La Vine, General Manager at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you and for your comments regarding the resort and Santa Barbara. We are very pleased that the face lift you mention in your note is in the planning stages right now. A major property renovation will occur in 2013. More

Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Very nice stay and nice view to the ocean from our room. The pool was great, and if not too crowded you can use it for lap swim. Restaurant closes at 22:00 and Bar at 23:00. Hotel staff were very helpful and accommodating.

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Lakewood, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Our ocean view room consisted of a bottom floor room, blocked from the ocean view by parked cars and an overhanging plant on the patio. There was absolutely no privacy on the patio since there wasn't anything dividing us from the people next door. Paid $400 a night for this terrible room and even worse the room was right next... More

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Address: 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Price range (per night):* S$345 - 619

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