With a stay at Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Butterfly Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hammond's Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Miramar Beach.
What's nearby
Butterfly Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Hammond's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Miramar Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
East Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 14 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Blenders in the Grass - 13 min walk
Caffe Luxxe - 13 min walk
Honor Bar - 2 min walk
The Manor Bar - 2 min drive
About this property
Montecito Inn
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Montecito Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sushi Bar serving guests of Montecito Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 1098 square feet (102 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.
Sushi Bar - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
Lion's Tale - This cocktail bar specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Lion's Tale
Sushi Bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Outdoor pool
Personal motorized watercraft
Sauna
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Conference center (1,098 square feet of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1928
Fireplace in lobby
Mediterranean architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Administrative fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn Hotel
Montecito Inn Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn Hotel Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Aged. Poor finishes. Everything was crooked - floor, doors, etc. The bed was comfortable. Noisey as it's near a freeway. If you go into it thinking an antique experience you will be fine. If you are looking for Montecito elegant. Look elsewhere.
Great location. Rooms could use some updating. One thing I did not like is when taking a shower the temperature of the water would fluctuate, sometimes very hot then cold then back to normal.
SANDRA
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
carissa
Sep 10, 2025
carissa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dwight
Sep 4, 2025
Dwight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leeda
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Leeda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Diane
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The king room was very small, and the window latch didn’t even lock. The elevator is from 1930, which is fine if you can handle keeping two door doors open and get your luggage in all by yourself. On the plus side, the staff was very good, the place was very clean, it was quiet, I just don’t think they should be renting a walk-in closet as a king room.
This is an older property but well maintained and in an absolutely perfect location. We were able to walk for meals shopping and to the beach easily. The bikes were also great to use for exploring. Staff were gracious and attentive. When we checked out they had already gone to get our car because they recognized us ! The pool is small but well maintained. We had the pool area to ourselves quite a bit but when it fills up it can be a little loud. I highly recommend Jeanine’s for breakfast and the honor bar for cocktails. Both just steps away. Just a truly wonderful stay in a magical area for relaxing and unwinding.
The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
CAPS
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was centrally located in Montecito, however, the property rooms are small and dated and the building elevator was broke for five days during our stay. I wouldn’t recommend staying here again as there are other properties in this area that seem more updated and accommodating for our needs.
Love our stay here ! Valet and front desk awesome!
Here for a girls weekend and stayed in the double queen room.. perfect for three ladies.. convenient to shopping and restaurants. Will definitely stay here again !
Steve
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Shelby
May 23, 2025
Shelby
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kimberly
Traveled with partner
May 4, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay at this older but remodeled hotel for two nights. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the amenities were nice. However, we were disappointed to find a charge for a $70 robe we never touched or used on our final bill. We called the hotel to clarify the charge, but unfortunately, the issue was never resolved despite follow-up by email. This left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant experience.