Montecito Inn

Property class: 4

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A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Junior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 free continental breakfast. .The sushi bar, Sushi by Scratch, serves sushi and is open for dinner. The Lion's Tale is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Santa Barbara hotel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Miramar Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Cemetery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Montecito Inn

As a guest of Montecito Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

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. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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 safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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 WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sushi by Scratch
  • The Lion's Tale

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 - 18

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Tourism fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 40 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
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. 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 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montecito Inn on 17 Nov 2026 start from AU$312, 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?

Yep, Montecito Inn has a free self car park and free valet parking.

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 a heated pool and an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Montecito Inn?

Montecito Inn features a heated pool, an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Montecito Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a Michelin-starred restaurant, 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.

Does Montecito Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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. 596 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel and very large, quiet room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this hotel!! The staff was so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very special place for those of us who prefer quaint over big and bombastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, rooms are small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect staff and location. We love this place. Best possible location to enjoy the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel has a great location, and walkable to the beach. The staff is great, we had problems with TV and maintainance fixed in a timely manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I recommend this place, it is clean and its staff is very attentive and they provide excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is such a lovely location off coast village road.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location; walkable to dining and shopping and ocean. I enjoyed the pool/jacuzzi and the exercise room. Nice bar with jazz in the evening. I also appreciated the beverages in the lobby and continental breakfast. Beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was so easy and the valet parking staff is extremely helpful and nice! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Nice atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Just remolded, really nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is excellent and the staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located to explore the nicer part of Montecito for shops and restaurants. The room is fairly large and nicely appointed. They offer free electric vehicle charging which is an excellent boon if you're driving up there in an EV. All the staff were very helpful, especially the gentleman running the garage and valet service. There was one problem in the bathroom fixtures, but they readily came up to fix it and solve the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026