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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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February 2026

March 2026

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

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Location
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Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

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1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
‪2 min walk‬
Place, East Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
‪7 min walk‬
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

21 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Ocean view
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Very good

Ocean view
28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Ocean view
67 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

Ocean view
53 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Corner

Very good

Ocean view
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Excellent

Ocean view
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Very good

Ocean view
28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Room ADA Shower

Sleeps 2

Premium View Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Premium View King Room

Sleeps 2

Premium View Corner King Room

Sleeps 2

King Balcony Ocean View Room

Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

King Room

Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Balcony Ocean View

Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Suite with Ocean View

Sleeps 3

King Suite with Ocean View

Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room with Balcony

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2

King Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2

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Pool
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Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. .This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara City College and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪El Sitio - ‬18 min walk
‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Santa Barbara Zoo

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers 176 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Grab a bite at Lido Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Lido Cafe - This bistro serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Costa Kitchen and Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Covered valet parking on site (USD 48 per night; includes in/out privileges)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

costa Kitchen and Bar
Lido Cafe

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Gym
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

10,000 square feet of conference space
5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

2 floors
4 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1931
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
IPod dock

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per week

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Bicycle storage
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Nearby fitness center access
Phone calls
Pool access
Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
Covered valet parking fee: USD 48 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hyatt Hotel Santa Barbara

Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara Hotel

Santa Barbara Hyatt

Hyatt Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotel

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with group

31 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Best balcony view ever.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle, Sparks

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were great. Location is spot on. Rooms are small, but to be expected from a property that originally opened in 1931. We requested a balcony room and, unfortunately, ended up by the regularly utilized ice machine and above a party venue. I sang along to the first couple hours of music (sound deadening was clearly NOT a thing in the 30’s), then put my headphones in for the last 2-hours. They shut it down at 10pm promptly, but if you’re looking for an early turn in, I suggest you verify where your room is located at check-in. We were in bldg 1 on the 2nd floor above Cafe Lido. We had breakfast at Costa Kitchen and enjoyed some delicious lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast, and a farmers breakfast, all of which is delicious. Being directly across the street from the beach doesn’t suck either.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

30 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

29 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was there for a conference, and would have loved to stay for personal time

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

25 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and great view of beach!

Love the view and access to beach. Patio was so comfortable delinking a glass of wine at sunset, and coffee in the morning. Room very roomy and comfortable. We will be back!! Staff very friendly and helpful!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

20 Oct 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

19 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This is an older property. Overall nice facility and friendly staff but the plumbing noise woke us up throughout the night and we had to change rooms. New room was better, but still heard the plumbing and the elevator. The Lido bar ha really good food and Kiran the bartender was the best. Staff at Costa (especially Danny) were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

18 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the location and the perks of the restaurant was awesome but decor of room is a little lacking. Loved the view of the ocean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

17 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

abigail

15 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Travelled with family

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I would like to say that the staff and maids were fantastic. I’ll make it simple and to the point. We were there for 2 nights. As soon as we got into our room there was a smell of must, a wet sitting smell. I could not pinpoint it but perhaps the filters on the mini split system need to be cleaned. We did suffer some allergies while there. The mini split unit was very loud and has a sound like running water while it’s on. The fan does not adjust much or if at all. The next thing was I spent about 30 minutes trying to kill mosquitoes that were all over the room. I swatted them till they were all gone. My wife received 2 bites during our stay. The toilet occasionally does not flush all the way unless you hold the handle down manually. There was no screen on our patio door as there was one on the neighboring room but not the other. I reserved this room because it has a patio, and we had no choice but to keep the door closed due to the chance of allowing more mosquitos in. I paid extra to have the ocean view and be able to have the ocean breeze come in and this was not possible. Our first night our dinner was over an hour late and the French Fries were soggy. We did not eat most of the dinner due that fact. Every meal ordered after that was fantastic. You advertise no room delivery due to protection of the privacy of the guests . How ever in my opinion there is not much privacy. The exit doors were open all night. You can hear all neighbors above you.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with group

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is amazing and we had lovely huge patio areas looking at the beach. We spent the evening in their courtyard with a fire pit and drank wine and chilled. Some ordered a few items from the restaurant and it was delicious. The coffee at the cafe was really good too!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Grazyna

8 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beach view was obstructed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gianna

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The rooms are little outdated but overall, very clean and beds were comfortable. My luggage was not properly stowed while waiting for my room. It sat at the front entrance of the hotel in the parking area the whole day. I had my laptop and other personal items sitting right there in front of all the guests coming and going. Many guests seemed to be upset that their rooms were not ready in time. My room was also a bit delayed. One bright spot were the valet attendees Tracy and Alexander. They were so helpful and kind!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

6 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family

6 Oct 2025

A little disappointed

I was not placed in the beach scenery.. I requested an extra bed or sofa bed so the customer rep kindly enough to given me two queen bed, but he gave us a disability room for deaf people. It was ok . I told the receptionist that’s it’s my birthday and he just greeted without a smile. This place was ok .. I called letting them know that’s its traffic …

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family

4 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Pretty average property at best. They do a good job with their photos making it look like it's actually on the beach, and that their pool is anything more than a Holiday Inn pool. It’s actually across the street from the beach. Lots of small disappointments through out. The AC was broken in the gym. All three Peloton bikes were broken in some fashion. I tried to order room service, but the phone didn't work in our room. I called the front desk, and as no one picked up, I left a message where they said they would call me back, and nobody ever did. They don't start coffee service until 7:00 a.m., and by that time, there's a line of people waiting for them to bring it out. Lots of little things with not that much impressiveness.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyne

1 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like that it's a boutique hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ginger, Woodland Hills

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

On a Sunday morning I was awakened by gardening people using their blowers Twice!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Travelled with family

26 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honesty to the point, everything is perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel manager, Dennise was above and beyond while our stay at this property. She was extremely friendly and super super sweet to make sure that we had an amazing experience. Even the food was exceptionally good at their restaurant. The room conditions could be better, but I’m definitely coming back for another. Stay soon at this hotel just because of her.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller

24 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the experience I expected for a deluxe stay

I stayed in a King Deluxe room with an ocean view overlooking the pool. Unfortunately, several issues impacted my experience. The blinds in the room did not work, preventing me from fully enjoying the view. The hair dryer was broken, and despite calling the front desk, no replacement was provided. I also requested a late checkout, but it was not documented, which led to housekeeping repeatedly knocking and intruding during my work calls. These service lapses were disappointing and fell short of expectations for this level of accommodation.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

22 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thoroughly enjoyed a nice September weekend at Mar Monte. The staff were wonderful: friendly & helpful. I'm from out of State, and found the fresh produce in the restaurants to be outstanding, along with good service. The room was comfortable - firm mattress, with a soft pillow-top, soft pillow, good temperature. They do have a primitive cooling system, which is rather loud. Bathroom & shower were clean & good. The hotel is right across the street from a clean and well maintained beach - safe for walking any time of day. I'd happily stay here again next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner

21 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved our corner room with balcony. The views were great, staff was awesome. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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Santa Barbara

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Getting around

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About this property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies