Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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August 2025

September 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar

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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

Suite, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

21 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Good

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Corner

Very good

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Excellent

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Very good

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Very good

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

About this property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Santa Barbara Zoo

At Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, hit the beach, dine onsite at Lido Cafe, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a poolside bar, and 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the beach
7 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Zoo and a 4-minute drive from Stearns Wharf
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt was completed in September 2020.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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

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

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: USD 100 per accommodation, per week
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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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

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Eric

5 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

5 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with family

4 May 2025

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

4 May 2025

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

3 May 2025

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

1 May 2025

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

30 Apr 2025

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

28 Apr 2025

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

22 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Travelled with family

20 Apr 2025

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

20 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Behnaz

Travelled with family

19 Apr 2025

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

16 Apr 2025

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

16 Apr 2025

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

14 Apr 2025

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

13 Apr 2025

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

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family

10 Apr 2025

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

10 Apr 2025

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

9 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Travelled with partner

8 Apr 2025

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

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location, second stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz, Novato

Travelled with partner

7 Apr 2025

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

Perfect location. Quiet and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, La Jolla

6 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

4 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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About this property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.4/10