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Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Sushi
Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds
In the heart of Montecito, Montecito Inn offers a tranquil retreat with lush gardens and soothing spa services. Guests can unwind by the fireplace or stay active with cycling, bike rentals, or a workout at the gym. With an outdoor pool and Michelin-starred sushi bar on site, this hotel is perfect for families and travelers alike.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$528
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Room options

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Mountain view
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Studio

Junior Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Living room

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

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 - 7.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 42 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 46 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 14 min drive
  • Carpinteria Station - 15 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy sushi at Sushi Bar, which is open for dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1098 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Sushi Bar – This sushi bar specialises in sushi and only serves dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
Lion's Tale – This cocktail bar specialises in French cuisine and only serves dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn Hotel
Montecito Inn Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does Montecito Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Montecito Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Montecito Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Montecito Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Montecito Inn?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Montecito Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Montecito Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, horse riding and parasailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness centre. Montecito Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Montecito Inn?

Yes, Sushi Bar offers sushi.

What's the area around Montecito Inn like?

Montecito Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Butterfly Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Miramar Beach. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Montecito Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Bathroom
Restaurant
Bed
Water
Ambience
Shower
Lobby

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant serves great food and the bar is a good socializing spot. (7 reviews)
  • The property offers a short walk to the beautiful Butterfly Beach and proximity to restaurants along Coast Village Road. (4 reviews)
  • The pool area was lovely, offering a relaxing spot for guests to unwind. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Lovely stay. Staff is super helpful and kind.
3-night trip

10/10

Love all the walkable restaurants and places and safe area.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

So much charm!!
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

We had a great experience at Montecito Inn!
2-night trip

10/10

Great location to walk everywhere comfortable room
2-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed my stay!! Historic older property but great location and staff.
2-night trip

6/10

Rooms are very old. Desperately need to be renovated
1-night trip

10/10

Attentive staff Located in town within walking distance to shops and restaurants and the beach
1-night trip

10/10

Like alway the Montecito inn is hard to beat location location location
1-night trip

10/10

Not a 5 star hotel, but we’d stay there again.
1-night trip

10/10

Great staff great location
2-night trip

10/10

The grounds are beautiful, as is the lobby. The staff, including the valet attendants, are all so nice. Really lovely hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Great staff, wonderful location.
1-night trip

10/10

We will be back for Christmas,love the lights during our holiday stay
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice staff and walk ability. Nice pool area as well.
2-night trip

8/10

Great location within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants
1-night trip

10/10

Terrific location and Charlie Chaplin history.
4-night trip

8/10

Limited rooms with a view
1-night trip

10/10

We reserved the basic room. Although small it was very clean and well appointed.
1-night trip

10/10

A wonderful hotel, very comfortable
1-night trip

10/10

Love that there are so many wonderful restaurants that are walkable. Pretty safe and quiet area!
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice and clean property
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location and great service! Lovely property.
1-night trip