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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Ballroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

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

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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 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 iPod docking stations and safes. 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, complimentary newspapers, 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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1931
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020

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

More

  • 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
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool 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
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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 987 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very enjoyable but a bit on the expensive side
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location and service, outdated furniture

Great service and location, but the age of the furniture in the room made it slightly musty and less comfortable than it should have been for a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mar Monte Hotel exceeded our expectations. I chose it to see, in person, how the renovation combined modern amenities with its 1930s structure. And the location next to the ocean, in beautiful Santa Barbara, is idyllic. Standouts were the lighting, tile, marble, furnishings, and mostly the two restaurants. On top of that, we experienced friendly service from the front desk staff and Lido Cafe server, comfortable bed and linens, and a large and heated outdoor pool. Don't miss the hand-painted mural in the cafe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

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

Great location but not worth the price

Power was out on the first night of stay - super annoying and had to switch hotels. Upgraded our room so we weren’t staring out at the parking lot ( most rooms do) and the room was stark bare with 1 odd picture adorning the walls and only decaf coffee in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELISA, Sacramento

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siomara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is awesome, healthy & delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfume being sprayed in the air vent in my opinion. Woke upnwith a headache
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, very accommodating to some specific issues with our pup. Rooms were nice, great location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced, and I would never recommend the Mar Monte Hotel to anyone. When we arrived for check-in, we had two very tired, crying babies with us. Our room was not ready, and instead of showing even the slightest bit of empathy or professionalism, Nick at the front desk was incredibly rude and dismissive. He didn’t care about our situation, didn’t apologize, and made what was already a stressful moment even worse. As if that wasn’t enough, when we retrieved our car from valet, it was returned to us with a flat tire. We had to call AAA and have the car towed to a tire shop — an unbelievable and unacceptable inconvenience, especially after paying nearly $1,000 a night for this stay. The Mar Monte Hotel is not worth a single penny. Between the rude staff, the lack of basic hospitality, and the complete disregard for guests, this was by far the worst hotel experience of my life. Save your money and your sanity — stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Property needs to be upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mildew smell

We were initially put in a room in building 1 which smelled like mold and mildew. Upon complaining about the strong odor we were moved to building 3 which was better. However, still a slight mildew odor. The pool is small and overcrowded. Great location across from the beach and the staff was accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was very dismissive. Common areas are all updated but the rooms are terrible for the cost. Our ocean view was blocked by multiple trees, should not be considered an ocean view room. Advertise bikes and beach chairs included in resort fee but have very limited inventory. Cleaning crew started making noise very early around 630 woke us up. Not a great experience for celebrating our wedding anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andranik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

It was out third time here and a great hotel but this time we paid extra for the "ocean view" room which ended up being above the pool with an obstructed ocean view. The kids and music at the pool kept us awake from 7am to 10pm and was not relaxing at all. Definitely not worth the extra money for the upgrade and had us leaving very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for a weekend getaway and the staffs were very friendly. Had a great time and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and directly across from the beach. They offered bikes and beach chairs to use. They have coffee in the morning in the lobby, water at pool and in the lobby and in buildings next to ice machine to fill your own bottles. Both the pool area and the open air seating off the lobby has nice chairs, couches and fire pits / fire tables to hang with family and friends. The staff was very knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. The rooms are on the large size and beds were very comfortable. We will definitely return to the property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Don and Sharon

Travelled with family
A couple of restaurant staff were not the most enthusiastic to please guests. Valet guys were great. We asked for an additional chair(3 guests) and only 1 chair was provided. The front desk was going to send up a second chair, but nothing ever arrived and no call back. Kind of disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Novato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to Santa Barbara often and our favorite place is the Mar Monte Hotel. The woman, Caroline, at the front desk made it even better for us by helping of choose a room that was perfect. She was so kind and efficient and friendly. Thank you so much. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room- the outdoor furniture needs to be cleaned but besides that it was perfect. Lovely porch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

arineh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please be clear that what you call crib is a play pen and its not sanitary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am disappointed that my stay was not credited to my World of Hyatt account # 572948698X Stephen Calabrese Hotels.com or Hyatt needs to correct this problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025