Montecito Inn

4.0 star property

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Sushi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Butterfly Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Studio

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 7 minutes from Santa Barbara Bowl. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

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
  • ‪The Honor Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Montecito Inn

Mediterranean 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site 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 motorised watercraft
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,098 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

CAPS

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is dated, and actually we loved its history and charm because of it. The service is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Service is great and they do a lot of little things that add to the stay. The only negative is the bed frames are very worn - but the mattresses and linens are great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful, peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, McKinney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to restaurants and beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, McKinney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic and historic hotel on an amazing street walkable to food, stores and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lateefah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall in a nice area . Alittle noisy due to the construction but room is decent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Charming but needs upgrades.

Charming hotel in a great location that is showing its age. Staff was great, but at some point, you have to update the bathrooms etc at this price. Room was comfortable but dark and dowdy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

rudolf

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very old. Desperately need to be renovated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming!

Very nice hotel, close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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