About The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Pacifica Suites is a suite hotel on property with the Sexton House, a historic building, surrounded by a lush landscape near Goleta Beach and the airport.
Suites offer a separate living area with a sofa bed, flat-screen TV with premium channels and DVD player, free Wi-Fi, fridge,microwave and private bathroom. Some offer a balcony or terrace.
Pacifica Suites provides a 24-hour front desk with safe deposit box access and business center, heated outdoor pool, hot tub and spa services. Free parking and a free shuttle to the airport are available.
Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and wine reception are included. Fruit and cookies are available in the lobby. Restaurants are within half a mile, for example The Habit Burger Grill or South Coast Deli.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate is a little over two miles away. Coronado Butterfly Preserve is five miles away. South Coast Railroad Museum is three miles to go.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious clean rooms in great surroundings
Many guests liked the size of the suites and the provided amenities in them. The beds were comfortable and the cleanliness was great. The area around the hotel is fully landscaped and invites for romantic walks.
positive:
Staff is on point
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They will try their best to make your stay memorable. They also provide recommendations and directions in case you need them. From the front desk to the Garden Cafe, guests were pleasantly surprised by the customer service provided.
positive:
Breakfast is nice
You need to put an individual order in for your breakfast that is included in your stay. While that means that you have to wait a moment for it to be prepared, it also guarantees you an individual choice and fresh meal. Most guests enjoyed this part of the day.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Might be a bit noisy
The freeway is not far from the hotel and some guests had noise complaints due to the proximity. It is also depending what kind of room you get. You might want to ask for a room that faces in another direction, or pack some earplugs.
negative:
Water might have a color to it
Some guests were surprised by the cloudy or slightly brown water. The hotel draws their water from a natural source on property that is monitored by the authorities for quality, and it can, depending on the time of the year and dryness, have more or less minerals in it which cloud the water. If this is a problem for you you might not want to stay here.
negative:
Wi-Fi can be wobbly
The Wi-Fi did not work consistently for some guests. They had trouble connecting or the connection was dropped often.