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 comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$285
$250 nightly
$285 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

  • 568 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Corner

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

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
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬8 min walk

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 48 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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
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. 457 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach view was obstructed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gianna

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Traveled with family

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

Traveled with family
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

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

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

Traveled with family
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveler
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Nick at the check in desk was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely loved my stay at the Mar Monte in Santa Barbara. It's a beautiful resort but the service is what makes it. The Air Conditioning in my room was not working. Grant at the front desk sent over a maintenance technician immediately. As the issue could not be fixed, Grant apologized as it would be a downgrade but offered me a different room. We accepted and were so comfortable for the rest of our stay. Later that day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable ocean views,reserve a room with balcony facing ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025