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Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Dinner served, sushi
Lobby sitting area
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Luxury Two Queens Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queens Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Queens Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Two Queens Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Two Queens Studio

  • 405 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury King Studio | Living room

Luxury King Studio

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury King Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 518 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Tower Suite

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 1400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 527 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Montecito hotel, you'll find Soma Get Fit and Hammond's Beach. Also, Butterfly Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Miramar Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Miramar Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • West Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Montecito Inn

Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo
Montecito Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1098 square feet (102 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Montecito Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property 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

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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 each 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

How close is Montecito Inn to the airport?

Montecito Inn is 13.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Montecito Inn?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montecito Inn on Oct 27, 2025 start from $175.0, excluding 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.

Does Montecito Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Montecito Inn.

How close is Montecito Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Hammond's Beach and 8-minute walk from Butterfly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Montecito Inn offer free breakfast?

Montecito Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Montecito Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Montecito Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Montecito Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Montecito Inn have a pool?

Montecito Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Montecito Inn have a restaurant?

Montecito Inn is home to Sushi Bar, which features sushi.

Does Montecito Inn have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Montecito Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Montecito Inn is 0.2 mi away from Lower Village.

Reviews

Montecito Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+

Always a great place to stay and the location is absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+

We love staying at the Montacito Inn mostly because the staff are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but well maintained and in an absolutely perfect location. We were able to walk for meals shopping and to the beach easily. The bikes were also great to use for exploring. Staff were gracious and attentive. When we checked out they had already gone to get our car because they recognized us ! The pool is small but well maintained. We had the pool area to ourselves quite a bit but when it fills up it can be a little loud. I highly recommend Jeanine’s for breakfast and the honor bar for cocktails. Both just steps away. Just a truly wonderful stay in a magical area for relaxing and unwinding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms need to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

CAPS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was centrally located in Montecito, however, the property rooms are small and dated and the building elevator was broke for five days during our stay. I wouldn’t recommend staying here again as there are other properties in this area that seem more updated and accommodating for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay here ! Valet and front desk awesome! Here for a girls weekend and stayed in the double queen room.. perfect for three ladies.. convenient to shopping and restaurants. Will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay at this older but remodeled hotel for two nights. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the amenities were nice. However, we were disappointed to find a charge for a $70 robe we never touched or used on our final bill. We called the hotel to clarify the charge, but unfortunately, the issue was never resolved despite follow-up by email. This left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is dated, and actually we loved its history and charm because of it. The service is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Service is great and they do a lot of little things that add to the stay. The only negative is the bed frames are very worn - but the mattresses and linens are great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful, peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, McKinney

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, McKinney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic and historic hotel on an amazing street walkable to food, stores and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lateefah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall in a nice area . Alittle noisy due to the construction but room is decent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Charming but needs upgrades.

Charming hotel in a great location that is showing its age. Staff was great, but at some point, you have to update the bathrooms etc at this price. Room was comfortable but dark and dowdy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

rudolf

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very old. Desperately need to be renovated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025