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Hotel overview

Discover one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, this historic coastal hotel welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service. Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is conveniently located on oceanfront Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, across from East Beach and a quick stroll away from the charming Santa Barbara Zoo. This classic seaside hotel is a shining getaway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera. The hotel is detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences.

Property information

Year Built: 1931
Last Renovation: 2015
Accessible rooms: 8
All rooms non-smoking: 200
Connecting rooms or suites: 52
Double bedrooms: 75
Floors: 3
Nonsmoking rooms: 200
Rooms with internet access: 200
Single-bedded accommodations: 122
Suites: 3
Total rooms: 200
Total rooms and suites: 200

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Hotel advisories

Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort fee: $39.90 (Plus Tax) per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
General Policies: No charge for children 17 yrs and under when sharing room with parents.
Kids Stay Free Policy Maximum number of children per paid adult: 0Maximum child age: 17
Pet Policy Pets Allowed: A $50 non-refundable pet fee will apply. Only dogs weighing 50 lbs and under are permitted; two dogs allowed if not exceeding 75 lbs total. Service Animals exempt from fees.

Ratings & reviews

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TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 1003 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great location! Relaxing stay

    Hotel was in a great walkable location to the Funk Zone and other areas. Staff were friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary coffee bar every morning.

    Jul 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Perfect Place to Stay

    We very much enjoyed our stay. The staff was very responsive and helpful and they made sure our accommodations were top notch. The location was perfect and we were thrilled with our balcony with a water view.

    Jul 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Location!

    I will start with the bad, only because the good very much out weighs the bad. I upgraded to a mountain view room with a patio. I regretted that choice because there was loud construction going on at the lot across the street. Then I realized that night the patio door would not lock and that was scary. It was fine for our group, however the hotel layout is a bit odd, and there are stairs to get to the elevators. Now for the good. Location, location, location. Walk right across the road to the beach. It is a nice beach with volleyball and mild waves. The landscaping and plants around the property are just fabulous. Overall, it is an aging but beautiful property in a great location. The town itself is small and cute. Perfect to get out of the city. I would definitely stay here again.

    Jul 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful Experience

    It was a wonderful weekend at this 1930’s hotel, the location is exceptional, right across from the large beach where you can walk for miles. The hotel is extremely clean and well organized, the staff is exceptional. The rooms were clean and the beds and pillows were great, dark out blinds also. I enjoyed the older style of the room and the hotel, it had character! We had good free coffee in the hotel lobby every morning, lunch at the poolside bar was great, a nice place to sit outside.Pool and hot tub were clean and warm. Free use of bikes and a large bike path out front was also really nice to have. I enjoyed our stay and will be staying here again in the near future. I loved this hotel and SB.

    Jul 25, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Vacation at Mar Monte Hotel - Santa Barbara

    Outstanding facilities and ideally located right across from the beach/ocean. All the employees were very friendly and helpful and it was very apparent they really value the guests customer service!

    Jul 24, 2025