Mar Monte Hotel The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Santa Barbara, California

Star rating

Pool
Balcony Ocean View King
Balcony Ocean View 2 Queen
Cafe Lido
Cafe Lido
Premium View 2 Queen
Costa Kitchen and Bar
Costa Kitchen and Bar
Deluxe King Room
Aerial view of hotel and beach
Courtyard
Balcony King Room
Lobby
Ocean View Suite
Deluxe Ocean View Suite
Lobby
Pool
Balcony Ocean View King
Balcony Ocean View 2 Queen
Cafe Lido
Cafe Lido
Premium View 2 Queen
Costa Kitchen and Bar
Costa Kitchen and Bar
Deluxe King Room
Aerial view of hotel and beach
Courtyard
Balcony King Room
Lobby
Ocean View Suite
Deluxe Ocean View Suite
Lobby

The hotel

Say hello to laid-back, charming vibes at this sun-drenched hotel where vintage California vibes meets modern boutique charm. Hop across the road for palm-lined morning strolls across the sand, and spend evenings sipping cocktails on the deck of Costa Bar whilst you watch the sun lower across the Pacific Ocean. And in between you can chill by the pool, or borrow a bicycle to go out on an adventure. Just steps from East Beach and minutes from the buzz of downtown, this is Santa Barbara living with a splash of West Coast cool.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Yoga
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Directly across from East Beach, on Cabrillo Boulevard, close to popular attractions such as the Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, and the vibrant downtown area.

Hotel information

200 rooms and suites across 2 buildings. All with complimentary WiFi access, individual climate control, 55" flat-screen TV, hair dryer, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, iron and ironing board, and safe.

Standard Rooms are 20 sq m and offer a variety of views, with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Deluxe Rooms are 27 sq m and offer a variety of views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Premium View Rooms are 27 sq m and offer ocean views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Balcony Rooms are 27 sq m and offer mountain views from the private balcony, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Balcony Ocean View Rooms are 27 sq m and offer ocean view from the private balcony, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Corner Premium View Rooms are 32 sq m and offer enhanced ocean views and a private balcony, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View Suites are 52 sq m and feature a separate living room, bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Deluxe Ocean View Suites are the same as above but are larger in size, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Cafe LIdo (Mediterranean style small plates and cocktails, located near the pool deck). Costa Kitchen & Bar (coastal Italian cuisine, open for weekday breakfast, weekend brunch, and dinner and drinks daily). Room service*.

Outdoor pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Bicycle rental. Bocce ball court. Yoga.

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. Self-parking $25 plus tax per night, and Valet parking $48 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

There is a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort fee includes:- $10 beverage credit token for Costa Bar or Cafe Lido Bar - Saturday beach yoga - 2-hour bicycle rental - Access to bocce ball court - Chairs, umbrellas and towels for use at the beach - Tesla & Standard EV car chargers - Filtered water filling stations throughout the property - Lobby coffee & hot tea 7am - 11am - Resort games - Discount on tastings at Paradise Springs Winery - Discount on select services at Celebration Cruises - Access to exclusive, local experiences. 

Resort fee inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel front desk for the most up-to-date information.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful hotel across the street from the beach

Sep 6, 2025 nicole S San Diego, California

Wonderful hotel. Beautiful and clean. Great poolside bar and restaurant. We also enjoyed the main restaurant. The only issue I had was not with the hotel itself, but was with an ambulance that parked across the street at the beach. Every time they would get a call, it would blast the sirens startling us each time.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close but no cigar

Aug 30, 2025 Culture476930

Fair offering for the price except for the fact they had a planned power outage during our stay that resulted in no power for one night and no access to other resort amenities. We watched at least two guest Checkin who were not informed even as I was discussing our options with hotel management.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Always my favorite hotel in the Santa Barbara area!

Aug 28, 2025 Cynthia V

I have stayed at the Mar Monte Hotel three times in the past year, and each time I arrive I am reminded why I love it so much. The staff is wonderful, the location is perfect — not only is it right across the street from a beautiful beach, but close enough to downtown and other attractions like Old Mission Santa Bárbara. Plus the drive from Los… Read more
I have stayed at the Mar Monte Hotel three times in the past year, and each time I arrive I am reminded why I love it so much. The staff is wonderful, the location is perfect — not only is it right across the street from a beautiful beach, but close enough to downtown and other attractions like Old Mission Santa Bárbara. Plus the drive from Los Angeles is close enough to make it a perfect getaway. Read less
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Aug 26, 2025 Michael S

Our stay at the Mar Monte Hotel, as part of the Weiss-Schwarz wedding party, was underwhelming. The valet service and some front desk staff were the highlights, but the room itself was just acceptable and not memorable. Upon checkout, we were incorrectly billed for a bottle of water we did not consume, as several others in our party were, and… Read more
Our stay at the Mar Monte Hotel, as part of the Weiss-Schwarz wedding party, was underwhelming. The valet service and some front desk staff were the highlights, but the room itself was just acceptable and not memorable. Upon checkout, we were incorrectly billed for a bottle of water we did not consume, as several others in our party were, and repeated attempts to resolve the issue by phone and email went unanswered. This left us with a poor overall impression. Unfortunately, we don’t plan to return or recommend the Mar Monte to friends. Sorry, but unacceptable customer care. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved our stay at Mara Monte - Unbound Collection

Aug 24, 2025 burgessalm Seattle, Washington

This hotel is a fantastic choice - in a nice safe neighborhood, across the street from the beach, excellent pool area with food and beverage poolside. Plus there is an equipped, but small workout room, bikes to use on the nearby boardwalk (we rode to Montecito for breakfast), and friendly staff - highly recommend. My only comment is the rooms,… Read more
This hotel is a fantastic choice - in a nice safe neighborhood, across the street from the beach, excellent pool area with food and beverage poolside. Plus there is an equipped, but small workout room, bikes to use on the nearby boardwalk (we rode to Montecito for breakfast), and friendly staff - highly recommend. My only comment is the rooms, while nice, are on the small side, but you won't be spending much time there anyway! Read less