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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Lobby
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool

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1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

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

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

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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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 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 bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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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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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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.7 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • East Beach Tacos

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free 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

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. 414 out of 912 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 912 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 912 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 912 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 912 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach access
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

chance

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff, minor issues with the property. Had a roof leak in our room occur, found hours after we had checked in. Was told they could not offer us an ocean view room as a replacement as we reserved and was only offered 5000 Hyatt points in consolation (not even equivalent to the valet fees) once we decided to stay in the room. They didn’t even provide fresh towels after we had used them to clean up the water due to one of us slipping in it. Definitely unfortunate but overall had a good time with our family that we had convinced to stay there for Mother’s Day weekend as a fun way to get together. But definitely disappointed in the over all situation, and wish it would have been handled better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel Only complaint is the cost of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a nice property, but our stopper in the tub wouldn’t close. Our room was on the first floor and the people above were walking around at 2 am and woke us up. Lots of doors slamming as well. The room was okay, had low ceilings and felt cavernous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

John

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

Concerns this visit - but will be back

We love the Mar Monte and have stayed here 12 or more times over the past 5 years. This visit - Our room smelled mildewy and musty. This was concerning. Heater made a lot of noise. We confidentially shared our concerns with front desk staff that this room needs work and should likely not be utilized to guests in this condition. We were instructed to provide this input in review and follow up with Director of Rooms, Danielle Shear, as we re doing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Cedar Rapids

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location not far from Funk Zone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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

Lovely beachside hotel

Staff were immediately welcoming and lovely. They accommodated our 7 month baby with a pack and play and high chairs at the restaurants. The room is thoughtfully designed and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity of the hotel to the beach, wineries, restaurants and zoo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad service

The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Whenever we would call down for towels or anything it would take repeated phone calls to the front desk and the wait would be at least an hour or more . I will never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property had everything we needed for our stay as a family. The rooms are ok but not every room comes with a balcony or an ocean view which we were a little disappointed about. Also the phone in the room was not connected so when I needed to call the front desk I had to walk to them as no one was available when I called using the posted phone number from my cell phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

4/10 Poor

Behnaz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was not the friendliest. They tend to look more like we are bothering them by staying there. The walls and flooring are thin and you can hear other people staying at the property. A guest above us left their dogs alone who were crying and howling for at least 3 hours. I told staff but they didn’t do anything about it. The plus was the beach across the street and easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best. The beach was across the street. I took a nice on the beach everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and very comfortable rooms. Top quality beds and furniture. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

N

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice, this 2nd time after their upgrade. It seems like they updated some of the furniture, but not the actual structure. It feels dark and old. Our room, which cost about $680 a night with the fees and tax, had a ground floor view of the parking lot. We couldn’t keep the window open. The room was small with a cabinet placed in the room to serve as the closet. There are no drawers for clothes, no full length mirror, no space in the bathroom to place your toiletries. It’s just the basics here. The pool and jacuzzi are too small for the number of guests they accommodate. At 8:30 at night there were about 8 kids in the jacuzzi eating ice cream and dunking their ice cream cups and spoons in the jacuzzi water for play. The location is great, the patio off of the lobby is nice. We enjoyed the breakfast at Costa. I wouldn’t stay here again though. We booked last minute and this was one of the few properties with availability. Now I see why.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced, mattress pad doesn’t fit and no fitted sheet. Every night the bedding comes completely undone and untucked exposing the mattress and bunching up and sleep was rough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is 5 star. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Nice for solo trip

The service was great and the front desk employees and valet were really nice. I appreciated the late checkout and help with beach amenities. I wish I used the bikes and beach chairs more. The hotel could use some updates and walls are thin. Otherwise, I enjoyed this option for my solo trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is outdated, smelly, moldy and musty. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful lobby. The hallways are dingy and dark and they smell like a porta-potty. Rooms are tiny and have a musty smell. My allergies went crazy because I’m allergic to mold. I couldn’t wait to leave the hotel. We stayed one night on our way up to Big Sur. I could barely sleep at night. There were all sorts of sounds. The sound of banging pipes, footsteps from above, and there was a weird knocking sound as if someone was hitting a credit card against the nightstand. I also felt a very strange heavy energy in our room. Not sure if it’s haunted or what, but I felt off the moment I stepped into the room. The valet parking fee is insane as is the resort fee. We luckily found street parking and had the resort fee waived. We checked out at 7:30am because we just couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manpreet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, second stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025