Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotels
Unbound Collection by Hyatt
7.8 (691 reviews)
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
clean rooms
location
food quality
Cons:
cleanliness issues
high parking fees
noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
4.55
Numerous complaints regarding dirty bedding and cleanliness issues.
Service
9.05
Generally positive remarks on staff responsiveness despite some management issues.
Location
9.55
Positive mentions of proximity to beach and attractions.
Room Quality
7.55
Mixed feelings due to issues with decor and room condition.
Amenities
8.05
Some amenities noted, like the patio firepit and dining options, but valet issues mentioned.
Value for Money
6.55
Concerns over additional parking fees and overall value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Positive reviews about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experience with highlights but significant issues affecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:08

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Resort

Ocean View Rooms: Indulge in select rooms offering stunning ocean views, equipped with modern amenities and stylish decor.

Gourmet Dining and Lounge: Enjoy exquisite dining at Costa Kitchen and Bar, the hotel's onsite restaurant, and relax at Lido Cafe with picturesque ocean views.

Convenient Amenities: Take advantage of the outdoor pool, fitness center, concierge services, and valet parking for a seamless and relaxing stay.

Experience the epitome of beachfront luxury at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Mar Monte is pet friendly, guests will be required to pay $100 so that your pet can stay between 1 - 6 days.

Pets under 40 lbs are allowed at this property.

Breakfast Package rate includes breakfast for up to two (2) adults. Additional charges will apply for extra guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 42 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 691 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 6.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Aslı Yesim solo_traveller tr
9
Pros:

Comfort in the room, bed, pillows, cleanliness, surroundings, relaxed atmosphere… The walk to the centre is very beautiful by the water… everything I expected were good. I would come back.

Cons:

There is no end to improving the service quality, everyone has been trying their best, there could be more convenience items ie- nail polish to buy.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna extended_group pl
2
Nie polecam , bardzo drogi hotel i bardzo słabej jakości
Pros:

Nic

Cons:

Wszędzie śmierdziało , jakość obiektu bardzo słaba . Widok oszukany wprawdzie ocean troszkę było widać ale 4 balkony były przed nami

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jaime family_with_children us
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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rosae658 Couples Padua, Province of Padua, Veneto
10
88th Bday
Pros:

Beautiful location. Beach and restaurants easily accessible! Room had a great ocean view! Patios had burning fire pits

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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B3242LGnickd Couples
10
Wonderful Conference Experience.
Pros:

Stayed for Santa Barbara Witers Conference. Wonderful conference in a beautiful hotel and setting.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Z5535XEtimothyb Family
10
Nice getaway to the beach
Pros:

They treated Globalist well. Gave us a room upgrade. Breakfast was delicious.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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C999GLronw Family
10
Wonderful Beach Trip
Pros:

Beautiful and wonderful trip.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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xoxo126 Family San Francisco, California
10
Great family vacation!
Pros:

Our family had a fantastic stay at the Mar Monte Hotel. Everyone we interacted with—Rob and Danielle at the front desk, the valet team and the restaurant staff—was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service.

We loved the afternoon lemonade and cookies, the cozy lobby area with fire pits, and the hotel’s great location with easy beach access across the street. The combination of warm hospitality and a perfect Santa Barbara location made for a wonderful family vacation. We look forward to returning!

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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omarsX782YD Business
10
Thanks Paulina
Pros:

Paulina was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure my stay, and my check out was as smooth as possible. Thanks Paulina!

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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ThisSiteIsForBoomers Solo travel
10
It’s all about the pillows
Pros:

I consider myself a Hilton hostage, and I am now converted, the pillows alone are worth the stay, having different firmness, brilliant and appreciated.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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207zhimins Family
8
Good overall experience
Pros:

good location, nice pool. Room amanity ok, can improve to match other same category hotels.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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berthonyl2026 Business
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Rob was great at the counter. Experience was seamless.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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kelseak2026 Family
10
Josue Mena the valet
Pros:

Josue Mena provided an excellent experience. Always greeted us with a smile and had an outstanding positive attitude. Would recommend everytime

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Discover48448112504 Family
8
A comfortable Santa Barbara hotel with a convenient location and friendly staff
Pros:

Convenient location for beach and restaurants. The newly renovated Costa restaurant is comfortable and the food is good. In the morning, the service is excellent thanks to Pedro, Eric, Amador, Ally and the others. Managers George and Humberto are engaging and efficient. We enjoyed Matt and Jianna at dinner. Special thank you to Bertha in housekeeping, valet David, and Grant at the front desk.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Curiosity459987 Couples
10
Cute and Clean
Pros:

The room was cute and clean and close to the beach!

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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B5200RTshannonm Couples
10
Beach Getaway
Pros:

My husband and I had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and our room was great. Bathroom was large and clean. Good shower products. Love the pool bar!
It was fun to pop across the street to the beach and have a lovely walk around the Andree Clark Bird Refuge.

We had dinner at Barbareño, which I highly recommend!

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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carolyncE7946LG Couples
10
Mason is amazing at valet!
Pros:

Mason was the most amazing valet driver we could ask for! He helped with our bags, brought them to the room, and had such top notch customer service. I definitely will stay here again and thank you so much Mason for making my wedding weekend amazing from your service!

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Mom824 NONE Los Angeles, California
10
Great stay!
Pros:

We had another great stay at the Mar Monte. It is the perfect location and it is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in California. We love to walk to Montecito from the hotel and stop for dinner at Ospi. Our room had an amazing view and we left the windows open so we could hear the waves crash all night!! We have been Globalists or Explorists for the last 10 years and travel a ton. We always come back to Mar Monte since it’s our favorite hotel in California! The friendly and kind attitude of the staff at Mar Monte always add to our great experience! This is the 6th review I have left for Mar Monte over the last 18 months so you can tell we definitely think very highly of it!

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
6
66liezll Family
10
Location
Pros:

Perfect location, great views and only steps from the beach. Dog and kid friendly!

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
3
375timothys Business
10
Beautiful Hotel With Friendly Staff
Pros:

A beautiful hotel across from the beach that made for a peaceful setting. Nice spacious room. Lauren was fantastic and helping me to check in and also, to help me, when I locked myself out of the room. Grant was courteous and kind at check out.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor