Mar Monte Hotel The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

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Santa Barbara, California

3 stars

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
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
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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.

Hotel details

Dining

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*.

Fun and Games

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

Handy Stuff

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).

Resort Fees

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

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

3.9/5

1,081 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

54%

Very Good

12%

Average

13%

Poor

Terrible

11%

“The location is everything. Can’t beat the view! Staff was nice. In need of a refresh. Carpets throughout are sour.”

Jan 06, 2026mendoza830

The location is lovely, can’t beat the view! The property is beautiful, but in need of a total refresh. The hall carpets throughout are stale and musty smelling, which is not inviting. The shower puddled while showering, which is always creepy to me. The shower head was wayyyyy past the time of replacement. The room had a fridge that was only large enough for water bottles, no leftovers could be stored for later and no microwave. The afternoon lemonade and lemon cookies were wonderful but the morning coffee is pretty bad. For the price, it should be CLEANER and offer at least breakfast and a microwave.

“Nice location, friendly staff but hotel can use an update”

Jan 05, 2026Stephanie K

The hotel location was great. Near the beach and zoo. The room itself was average. Could really use a facelift. It had a damp, old smell to it. I believe I heard the hotel is about 90 years old. The AC was really noisy and made random rattling noises. The bath tub drain was not working properly. Also the walls are super thin. They put us near dog owners and the dog was barking non-stop till at least 12:30am. I tried to call front desk but it just rang out. It was NYE so probably had skeleton staff. Staff at check in and check out was very friendly. The lemon cookies on our first day was delicious but sadly we didn’t see any more after that! The staff at Lito was very nice and friendly. Food was a little slow. It was great to have the free self park option because valet was crazy expensive.

“Great Location and Staff”

Jan 05, 2026QueenBCalifornia

This is my go to hotel in Santa Barbara. Can't beat the location, right across the beach! Friendly and helpful staff. We had breakfast for two days, my husband and I ordered the same thing twice, coz it was really good. The balcony overlooking the beach was an icing on the cake! Highly recommended!

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