My husband and I got home just a few hours ago and I feel compelled to review Pacifica Suites (my first review ever on TA) since I think I have some helpful info to add to the many reviews here.
A few things I consider noteworthy:
1) We stayed in a "traditional king suite" which was adjacent to a freeway on-ramp. Unlike some previous reviewers, we heard NO road noise throughout our 3-night visit. Granted, we kept the room fan (via thermostat) on at all times because we're used to white noise at home, but even still, the walls are thick and the outside noise was minimal.
2) Our room came with a DVD player and a fridge, would guess they all do (I didn't see these amenities listed on their website). We went to the local grocery store and bought some liquid refreshments, and hit up a Red Box during our stay (right down the road at the 7-11). Also, microwaves are available via the front desk for free per request. TV's have inputs so you can hook-up your computer.
3) The hotel has bicycles available to rent and the prices are reasonable (up to $20 for 4+ hours/full day). They all looked like beach cruisers, but would have handled the many paved bicycle paths in the area.
4) Breakfast options were plentiful and tasty. The dining area was ridiculously packed the first 2 mornings with some uninsightful guests who didn't know how to get out of their own way, but we were always able to find a table and enjoy our breakfast.
5) Fresh coffee, decaf and hot water for tea/large selection of tea bags are available in the lobby 24/7 as are to-go cups.

We arrived on Thanksgiving in time for the Manager's Reception (5 - 7PM) which offers guests their choice of beer or wine and multiple snacks. There was no limit on how many drinks you could get.
Overall, we were VERY happy with Pacifica Suites. Every staff person we encountered was friendly and eager to accommodate which made our getaway close to perfect. We look forward to returning sooner than later.

P.S. A few more points: the hotel is technically in Goleta. One of the staff recommended we eat at the Natural Cafe--a mostly vegetarian, (very) casual restaurant (that serves milkshakes ;) BIG winner.

We arrived just after dark, so we had no idea the extent of the beauty of the grounds/plantation until morning.

The room was great. We have 4 kids and the room was large enough to accommodate us comfortably.

Breakfast was made to order and excellent. My 6 year old is a bit of a "foodie" and told my husband that the breakfast sandwiches was going to be his request once we arrived home. Honestly, this was the best breakfast we've had included in the room rate at any hotel.

The staff was friendly and check-in was flawless. First impressions are important.

I've driven by the Pacifica Suites for years thinking, "Oh that looks interesting".The grounds are a beautiful old lemon plantaion style mixed w/ a new well done additions. When my husband indicated that this is where we were staying on this visit to his dad's I was pleased. Even with high expectaions I was very, very happy with the choice. The rooms are big, beautiful, well appointed suites. Everything is understated luxury. The grounds are beautiful, the pool great and the atmospherecasual and refined. The guests are neither stuffy nor obnoxious. AND>>>> they take dogs! I can't wait to go back.

This hotel was perfect for our college group. The rooms, being suites, gave people more room to spread out. The breakfast was great with lots of choices and seating both indoors and out. The staff was quite accommodating. Being set back from the road, the rooms are quiet. I paid the $5 fee to go to a local fitness club which was nicer than any hotel's on-site facility. Overall, a great choice for our group.