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Overview

Located minutes outside of downtown Santa Barbara, the ocean-facing Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara offers guests easy access to some of what makes Santa Barbara such a popular destination.

Guestrooms offer a cool and contemporary California chic style, with all of the amenities that guests need. Comfortable beds, cozy seating areas, and desks for keeping in touch are all standard features. WiFi and updated televisions with cable programming keep guests connected. The hotel is pet-friendly.

The hotel’s pool offers a cool dip for guests who’ve spent a day exploring all that Santa Barbara and Southern California have to offer.

The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara offers the Marbella Restaurant, where guests can enjoy fresh dishes inspired the locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant serves breakfasts and dinners, and room service is also available. Mar Vista is the hotel’s indoor and outdoor lounge bistro and bar. Guests can enjoy cocktails poolside. The heated outdoor pool and hot tub are featured near the hotel’s fire pit and cabanas.

With 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, the Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara is a great destination for corporate and personal celebratory occasions.

The hotel is just steps away from the beach and the Pacific Ocean. Nearby attractions include Stearns Wharf, and the downtown Santa Barbara area with trendy boutiques and sidewalk cafes offering freshly made treats. The Santa Barbara Zoo and the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge offer entertainment for the whole family.

The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara offers guests easy access to many of the attractions and businesses that make Santa Barbara such a special destination.

7.0
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Amenities at Mar Monte Hotel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking

Reviews of Mar Monte Hotel

7.0
Good
1298 verified ratings
Wonderful
429
Very good
170
Good
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Okay
114
Fair
163
Mediocre
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Poor
172

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's excellent location, with many highlighting its proximity to the beach, city center, and local attractions. Some guests also found the beds to be very comfortable. However, there are frequent complaints about cleanliness, with several reviewers reporting dirty rooms or bedding. Service issues, such as unhelpful staff and poor management response, were also commonly mentioned. Noise disturbances and problems with room maintenance further detracted from the experience for some guests.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort7 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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4.0
Mediocre
Sebastian, Mar 2024
The sheets on the bed were dingy and did not fit properly on the bed, we had to get up in the middle of night to try and re-tuck in the poorly fitting sheets. The bathroom certainly could have been cl...
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Wonderful
Ben, Nov 2023
Wonderful property! Great location!
6.0
Okay
Ryan, Oct 2022
This is a very old set of buildings that have very thin walls where you hear everything - doors slamming, people walking, even talking through the walls. The room price does not reflect luxury, especi...
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6.5
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Michael, Aug 2020
Pros (+) Bed comfortable.
Cons (-) Room overall. This was not worth the price for a Saturday night stay. Walls are thin, bathroom offered no place to sit anything down - couldn’t even hang your wet towel. No closet. Bathroom was a gian...
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2.8
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Greeted with friendliness at front desk
Cons (-) We have stayed at Hyatts all over the world. I booked this ONLY because it was a Hyatt and couldn't have been more disappointed. Valet Parking guy was a jerk, the facility was filthy and run down. The...
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4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) Location is great...and that's all
Cons (-) After paying over $400 a night being charged to park at $28 a night is ridiculous. The bathroom toilet leaked onto the floor the caulking in tub was peeling and had black mold. Read other reviews and ...
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4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2016
Cons (-) Bar staff was rude and uncooperative. Front desk, informed us that we were being upgraded. Our room was next to the physical fitness center, on the outside of the hotel security door. We were awoken t...
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4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Pros (+) The location is great, close to everything. The staff was pleasant.
Cons (-) The rooms really need to be extensively remodeled, at the very least. It feels like a 50 year old building. Relatively clean, but after this much use, it feels, looks, and smells old. Astonishingly ba...
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Location

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo0.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center1 mi
  • Stearns Wharf1 mi
  • West Beach1.2 mi
  • Andalucia Building1.4 mi
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum1.6 mi
  • Presidio State Historic Park1.7 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl1.8 mi
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.9 mi
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building1.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art2 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library2 mi

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Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Which month has the cheapest rates at Mar Monte Hotel?

The cheapest month to stay at Mar Monte Hotel is January, with an average nightly rate of $313. The most expensive month is September at $542 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Mar Monte Hotel?

The cheapest day to book Mar Monte Hotel is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of $350. The most expensive day is Friday at $803 per night.

How far in advance should you book Mar Monte Hotel?

To get the best price at Mar Monte Hotel, book around 6 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 41% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Mar Monte Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Mar Monte Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Mar Monte Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Mar Monte Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $340, while the most expensive was $860.
  • How long should you stay at Mar Monte Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Mar Monte Hotel

  • Is Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection by Hyatt accessible by travelers with limited mobility?

    If you are disabled or have limited mobility, you will have a smooth experience at Mar Monte Hotel in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. This hotel features accessible amenities such as suites for visitors with reduced mobility, bathrooms, a business center, pool, public washroom, restaurant, desk, van parking, a path of travel, fitness center, concierge desk, elevators and wheelchairs available on request. In addition, the hotel has a low-height counter and sink, raised toilet seats, a grab bar near the toilet, a roll-in shower, assistive listening devices and a well-lit path to the entrance. If you need assistance, including wheelchairs, inform the hotel when booking.

  • What types of rooms are available at the Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt?

    Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt features two types of suites and the Palmoro House. The suites include a king deluxe ocean view, a 721 square foot suite, and a king ocean view suite, which is 568 square feet. The palmoro house features hospitality suites, junior suites, king bed Palmoro House, queen bed Palmoro House and king bed Palmoro House ADA shower. The house is located 1.5 blocks from the lobby, and its suites feature 225 square foot space.

  • What options does the Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt give me if I travel with my kids?

    For those with kids, Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt offers various kid-friendly activities. The hotel rooms contain separate beds ideal for those with children. Additionally, the hotel provides roll-away beds and infant beds at an extra fee. The restaurant onsite also offers kids meals and high chairs for kids. Older kids can engage in activities such as cycling, swimming at the beach or whale watching nearby. Additionally, they can borrow a book from the hotel library.

  • What is the best way to get from the airport to the Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt?

    For passengers arriving at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), the airport is about 10 miles from Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt. Traveling to the hotel will find various transportation options, including ride-share services, commercial and courtesy shuttles, rental cars, taxis and MTD public buses. If you choose ride-share services, you can use Uber or Lyft. They offer pick-up services at the airport terminal. For those who prefer MTD public buses, you will find them on Moffett Road that’s across the Airline Terminal. The buses operate with varying schedules. You can check for programs in the terminal south lobby or online. For those who prefer renting a car at the airport, you will find various car rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National. Additionally, Thrifty offers offsite car rental services.

  • What business amenities can I enjoy at Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt?

    Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt offers various business services to travelers staying at the hotel. The hotel features an on-site business center with printing, faxing and photocopying services. Additionally, the hotel has meeting room facilities, conference spaces and rooms that can accommodate up to 200 people. Hotel rooms also offer business-friendly amenities such as telephones and desks.

  • Where is Mar Monte Hotel located?

    Mar Monte Hotel is located at 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, 1.8 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is the closest landmark to Mar Monte Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Mar Monte Hotel?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Mar Monte Hotel.

  • Does Mar Monte Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Mar Monte Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Mar Monte Hotel from the airport?

    Mar Monte Hotel is 9.8 miles from Santa Barbara. Mar Monte Hotel is 55.7 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does Mar Monte Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Mar Monte Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Mar Monte Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Mar Monte Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Mar Monte Hotel.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

1.8 mi
Santa Barbara
9.8 mi