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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 629 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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UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
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
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

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 23 cities Reviews in 23 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. More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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. More

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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
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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. More

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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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Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I stayed here one night in May for a wedding. Here is the info: Parking: Plentiful but you will pay $18/night Service: Front desk and valet guys were nice but requests go ignored Rooms: spacious but outdated View: we had a view over the parking lot in the Bouganvellia Building, 2nd floor Pet Friendly: Yes Towels: ok, not too soft... More

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Monterey, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is a nice property with beautiful gardens and an absolutely perfect location. You can walk across the street and walk a mile or more down a beautiful beach, and most of the keen places in town are just blocks away. The service is very good, the staff is warm and friendly. There are some comments here and there about... More

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

Thank you for your candid and very complimentary comments. I was pleased to see you enjoyed the location, warm service from our staff , Spanish design and large/comfortable (soon to be renovated) guestrooms. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back real soon! More

Boynton Beach, FL
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I stayed at this property on business for 5 days. It is a great place for vacation and located across the street front beach and ocean. The hotel has that old school elegance and along with that there are glitches because maintenance of these resort hotels is ongoing. Case in point the elevator in the main building was broken for... More

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

We are so pleased you enjoyed your recent stay at our resort. Thank you not only for your many compliments but for your valuable input regarding the internet service and fees too. It is the voice of our customers that assist in bringing about beneficial change and improvements to our resort. Enjoyed reading your thoughts on Mr. Fess Parker. We... More

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Address: 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Price range (per night):* RM855 - 1,532

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