Just a stone's throw from SB
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/12/07
The HIE Carpinteria was a pleasant surprise. Due to the lack of rooms at the Santa Barbara Holiday Inn, we were directed to this location. The room was quite large with nice furnishings, very clean! The bathroom could use an update- not a big deterrent. There was a handy fridge to keep snacks cool, always a nice feature. And the fact that we saved approx. $80 while still a convenient 12 miles from SB was well worth it! The only disappointment for us was that when we called the front desk regarding a defective tv remote, we were told we had to go the front desk to get new batteries. My expectation is that when there is a problem, someone should be dispatched to the room. The continental breakfast was large, sweet rolls, etc. Would definitely stay there again.