The SYR helped us celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. The staff was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond the call to help our stay be one of the most memorable yet. We had dinner in both the Plow and the Stone House, both are amazing in their own special way. The gardens here are like no... More

We had a beautiful stay at SYR. We stayed in the Marigold cottage, ate in the Stonehouse Restaurant, hiked and had a massage. Each cottage was beautiful and very private. I really enjoyed the gardens and landscaping. Everything was first class. Will come back.

We stayed in Santa Barbara overnight, but didn't know about S. Ysidro ranch. We discovered it unexpectedly. Only after our driver told us about it. This is a place to see! The beautiful gardens, with little bungalows hidden in the blooming trees is somewhat an unusual landscape for this area, adding even more enjoyment to the experience. Everything is perfectly... More

We had a bad experience with dinner at the restaurant recently. The 3 of us who ordered the special of the night were all very disappointed to have a bland dish that wasn't really worth bothering with, much less worth the $60 they charged. Another in our party had the seafood fettucini which was also lackluster. And to top it... More

Our cottage felt very private, and we enjoyed the jacuzzi that was part of our patio. The bathroom was nearly as large as the bedroom and well-designed. The decorating style probably can best be described as french country (with odd little Asian accents). The TV was the same limited non-HD cable menu you get in nearly all hotels. The grounds... More

We came here with my husband's parents for a one night getaway. The property is breathtaking, and the cottages were beautiful. We were touched by the care they took in preparing for us. Our names are on the door and there was stationary with our names printed on them in the room. The continental breakfast was lovely. But the service... More

Great experience. The best please. Great bar and Restaurant. This has been epic. We love the rooms and the environment. Best hotel in the US. Fantastic value and service. That river side is one of the best places with unviable trees and landscape.

First of all, it's an incredibly lovely property. The grounds are spectacular, if a bit dull (read: everything in order, everything in its place). The hiking trails are amazing. But for a hotel that bills itself as "the best hotel in the world" (apparently a moniker bestowed upon them by Forbes or Fodor's or some such at one point) it's... More

My husband and I came for a two day get away without the kids. We had wanted to come for a decade or more and were very excited to stay at a place that boasts winning best hotel in the world, etc... awards. It is a beautiful, special place, with clean little cabins. At $1200. per night, our cabin was... More