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Montecito Inn

4.0 star property

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A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
Dinner served
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.
A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, plush armchairs, a small round table, and a staircase with plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Junior Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

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About this property

Montecito Inn

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Montecito Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Butterfly Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a gym.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Sushi Bar, a sushi bar that serves sushi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by foot from Butterfly Beach and a 3-minute drive from 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.

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.

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
  • 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 - 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Montecito Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE staying here! Everything was perfect- especially the room. Waking up to coffee and pastry in the lobby is the best. Will be returning !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

cayce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Construction on the second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, it was a nice charming inn. Would definitely stay here again. Only downfall our tv in our room wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always delivers…great service and a great location. They just did a remodel and now it’s better than ever. Love going back as often as I can.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel just renovated their rooms and they are nice and neat and clean. The lobby has an great gatsby feel , lots of great finishings, molding, and marble , the 1920"s gated elevator is fun, close to everything, walk to the beach, walk to all the great local restaurants awesome weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room setup for 2 adults and a child. Convenient to shops and restaurants in Montecito. Staff was very proactive in their communication and friendly throughout the stay. Hotel gym met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking had EV charging at no cost and parking cost included in room rate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great staff, clean rooms, quait property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place, so convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J

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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member we can in contact with was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to restaurants and beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025