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Montecito Inn

4.0 star property

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A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
Tower Suite | View from room
Dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $378
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queens Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Two Queens Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Two Queens Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Two Queens Studio

  • 405 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury King Studio | Living room

Luxury King Studio

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury King Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 518 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Tower Suite

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 245 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Montecito Inn

4-star Santa Barbara hotel close to Santa Barbara Zoo
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Montecito Inn provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 1098 square feet (102 square meters) include a conference center. This Mediterranean hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on request, and a car charging station is available.

Montecito Inn is a smoke-free property.

Sushi Bar - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required. Open select days.
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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,098 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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. 584 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was so easy and the valet parking staff is extremely helpful and nice! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely spot - walking distance to a beautiful beach, yummy restaurants and unique shops. The staff is kind and helpful and the room was well appointed, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we were there for a vacation, would definitely stay for a longer length of period on our next visit to Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE staying here! Everything was perfect- especially the room. Waking up to coffee and pastry in the lobby is the best. Will be returning !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

cayce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Construction on the second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, it was a nice charming inn. Would definitely stay here again. Only downfall our tv in our room wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always delivers…great service and a great location. They just did a remodel and now it’s better than ever. Love going back as often as I can.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is on the older side and rooms are laid out in a strange fashion. No restaurant on site any longer, it was replaced with a bar. Overall in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great staff, clean rooms, quait property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel just renovated their rooms and they are nice and neat and clean. The lobby has an great gatsby feel , lots of great finishings, molding, and marble , the 1920"s gated elevator is fun, close to everything, walk to the beach, walk to all the great local restaurants awesome weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room setup for 2 adults and a child. Convenient to shops and restaurants in Montecito. Staff was very proactive in their communication and friendly throughout the stay. Hotel gym met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking had EV charging at no cost and parking cost included in room rate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is excellent and the staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There's quaint, historic and charming and then there's just inadequate. I was super excited to stay here, even for just one night, on a brief stop in Santa Barbara. The receptionist who checked us in as well as the one who checked us out,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place, so convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member we can in contact with was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025