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Montecito Inn

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Sushi
Lobby
Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AU$391
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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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

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Living room

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

A family-friendly stay in Santa Barbara awaits you at Montecito Inn. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Hammond's Beach and Butterfly Beach. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The sushi bar, Sushi Bar, serves sushi and is open for dinner. Lion's Tale is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Barbara hotel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Miramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • East Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 14 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Montecito Inn

Boutique hotel with an outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo
Montecito Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1098 square feet (102 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Montecito Inn.

This Mediterranean Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1098 sq ft of conference space
  • 102 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Montecito Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Montecito Inn?

Montecito Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Montecito Inn?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montecito Inn on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$330.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Montecito Inn?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Montecito Inn?

Yep, Montecito Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Butterfly Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing.

Is there a spa on site at Montecito Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Montecito Inn have a pool?

Montecito Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Montecito Inn a romantic place to stay?

A Michelin-starred restaurant and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Montecito Inn.

Is Montecito Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Montecito Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Montecito Inn?

No, Montecito Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Montecito Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves sushi. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Montecito Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Montecito Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Montecito Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abbylin

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

8/10 Good

BASUKI, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very nicely located hotel in the city center. Good price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and plenty of parking space/chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Bathroom was so small side was on the wall when using the toilet. No storage space. Not well laid out Charged additional 47 that claimed Hotels.com doesn’t show correctly so The room was 25 percent higher than the rate shown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn has all you within the property, but the need for the beach is a very walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi Hanson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious king suite within walking distance to ocean and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

GERMAN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
N
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Santa Barbara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aged. Poor finishes. Everything was crooked - floor, doors, etc. The bed was comfortable. Noisey as it's near a freeway. If you go into it thinking an antique experience you will be fine. If you are looking for Montecito elegant. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms could use some updating. One thing I did not like is when taking a shower the temperature of the water would fluctuate, sometimes very hot then cold then back to normal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The king room was very small, and the window latch didn’t even lock. The elevator is from 1930, which is fine if you can handle keeping two door doors open and get your luggage in all by yourself. On the plus side, the staff was very good, the place was very clean, it was quiet, I just don’t think they should be renting a walk-in closet as a king room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Steiner, Los Angeles

Liked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana, Miami Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025