$152 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Hyatt Santa Barbara

4 stars
1111 EAST CABRILLO BLVD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
98 reviews
Hyatt Santa Barbara

Great. Parking was easy. The room was large with a great view of the ocean. Everything was clean... See full review

  • Luther music man
  • Feb 20, 2013
Romantic Weekend

My stay at the Hyatt was perfect! Every employee that I came in contact with was friendly, helpful... See full review

  • RJVEE
  • Sep 4, 2012
Santa Barbara luxury hotel keeps guests happy with amazing amenities
The Hotel Mar Monte stands just across the street from beautiful East Beach in Santa Barbara. The AAA 3 diamond hotel has 173 comfortable guestrooms encased in a lovely Spanish Colonial building. Guests take in views of the Pacific Ocean while swimming in the heated outdoor pool. Rooms included modern conveniences like microwaves, refrigerators, high-speed Internet access and 37-inch HDTV with HBO and on-demand movies. The Hotel Mar Monte is within walking distance to the Santa Barbara Zoo and a short drive to many Santa Barbara attractions.

 

Highlights
  • East Beach location
  • Fitness center with personal training
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • On-site spa
  • Restaurant on site with room service

 

Rooms
The 173 comfortable guest rooms at the Hotel Mar Monte are dog friendly (fees apply). Rooms include a California king or two queen beds, high-speed Internet access, 37-inch HDTV with HBO and pay-per-view movies, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste, Oxygen bath amenities, robes, radio alarm clock, windows that open, hair dryer, tub/shower combination, original artwork and down duvet. Standard rooms are 225 square feet, deluxe rooms are 300 square feet and ocean view rooms are 350 square feet. Rooms may include balconies or patios, and ocean or Santa Ynez Mountain views.

 

Features
The Hotel Mar Monte is located just across from East Beach and is a smoke-free property. Guests take in views of the Pacific Ocean while swimming in the outdoor heated pool or lounging in the Jacuzzi. Travelers work out with personal trainers in the fitness center or ease aches at the Spa Mar Monte. The hotel also offers room service, valet and self-parking, valet laundry service and a business center.
 
Dining
The Bistro Eleven Eleven Restaurant at the Hotel Mar Monte serves American cuisine with a California twist and an ocean view. Guests watch games on HDTVs and eat gourmet burgers in the Bistro Eleven Eleven Lounge.
 
Transportation
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (12 mi/19.3 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (95 mi/152.9 km)

 

Attractions
  • Santa Barbara Zoo (0.3 mi/.5 km)
  • Stearns Wharf (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Ty Warner Sea Center (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (4.2 mi/6.8 km)
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (13.3 mi/21.4 km)

 

Business
  • Wi-Fi (fees may apply)
  • 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodates 250 people

Hyatt Santa Barbara Rooms

Classic
Description not provided
Deluxe
1 King or 2 Double beds
Standard
Description not provided

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Elevators
Activities
Heated pool
Fitness center or spa
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Golf
Jogging track
Tennis
Play ground
Boating
Scuba diving
Fishing
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Copy service
Overhead projector
Audio visual equipment
Projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Accessible parking
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Heated guest rooms
Hairdryer in room
Fire alarm with light
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

34.4176 -119.6701
Nearby airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (SBA), 12.00, MI, N; Los Angeles Intl Airport, (LAX), 95.00, MI, S;
Area description
Resort

Dining

Bistro Eleven Eleven
Santa Barbara's Bistro Eleven Eleven Restaurant is a stylish restaurant perfect for business lunches, energizing happy hour appetizers or a casual dinner. Bistro Eleven Eleven proudly serves contemporary. American cuisine with California flair. Mode

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (98)

Ratings and reviews for Hyatt Santa Barbara

Overall score

3.9 / 5
98 out of 98
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.8

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
USA
May 26, 2007

Our experience was very ...

Our experience was very poor. Our first room, there appeared to be a sewer backup so we requested a different room. The second room also had a horrid smell - rather musty. So they moved us to a separate building to a third room - which did not smell. The amenities were nothing to rave about. It was not worth the premium one must pay. The HBO appeared to have been pirated from anther cable service ? due to the sync of visual and sound being off.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
LA
Aug 10, 2009

Ooooh, THE UGLY!!!

We were misinformed and mislead about the ocean view room that we had requested. The details on the reservation indicated " Ocean view" , but when we got there we were informed that there was no such room available for that night. The manager simply said that she could cancel the reservation without any penalty. I would have taken that offer if I hadn't been driving for 2 hours and was earlier than 11:00 pm . SUCH DISAPPOIINTMENT for a well planned trip !!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

State Blvd is close for all types of restaurants

Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

1
Future Jet
Texas
Nov 22, 2010

Don't go here!!!

I booked this based upon the fact that it was listed as a 4 star hotel. This was barely worth a 1 star and clearly not a 4 star. My 1st room was small and just above where a wedding party was being set up. They moved me to a slightly larger room, still in the same "party" building with a wonderful view of the Motel 6 across the street. The dining facility was a joke as well. Dirty glasses, slow service and no ambiance what so ever. Top all this off with the fact that the pool/hot tub and several options of beach view rooms were all closed for renovations. Run away from this place as fast as you can.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Head down to State Street for your dining and stay out of the hotel.

Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

1
nanaofnine
Laguna Niguel, CAlifornia
Jun 18, 2012

So dissapointing!!

We checked into a dirty room. It had not been done. When it was cleaned, I found a long hair in the tub. That kind of grossed me out thinking of the rest of the room's cleanliness feature. Security woke up the floor in the middle of the night. Staff came right into room in the a.m. to show customer a room, no knock, used card key. Asked if we enjoyed the breakfast package as we checked out. I was never told I had a breakfast package.. Paid over $400. for one night. I expected better. I wanted to say all this at checkout, but other customers were there and I didn't want to complain , but I will write to hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Santa Barbara is beautiful . But it did not overcome the terrible experience at the hotel..

Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

1
Madamsgran
Hamilton
Jul 30, 2012

Disappointment

Very noisy air conditioner blowied on head all night. Second night avoided turning on AC but motor and pump noises from bathroom persisted all night. Guess that noisy AC cvered up the noisy pipes. Paid a lot less in Marriotts and Westins and had no issues there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Morro Bay, CA
Nov 1, 2008

Ocean View

The location of the Hotel Mar Monte could not be better--the Pacific Ocean on one side and views of the mountains on the other side. The room was comfortable but noise from people upstairs was annoying, as well as street noise below. We needed to leave early to participate in the Santa Barbara Half Marathon so we ordered breakfast for 6:30 a.m. We finally canceled room service at 7:00 as we had to leave.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The beach and promenade are directly across the street.

Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Philadelphia
Jul 29, 2009

most unfriendly check-in ever

Unfriendly service, not a single word of welcome upon check-in at reception desk, disappointing room across the street

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Pasadena, CA
Nov 29, 2010

The Good and Bad

Stayed at this hotel in January 2009 with a friend for cycling in the Santa Barbara and Santa Inez area. It was dated at that time but reasonably priced considering the access to the beach and bicycle trails. It still requires lot's of upgrading to function as a Hyatt property. Apparently it was pruchased by Hyatt earlier in 2010. Our room during this trip in November 2010 was was extremely noisy and had mechanical equipment eternal to the unit which would cycle on and off every 45 minutes or so. additionally, the hotel now charges $10 per day for on-site parking! That's the bad! The good is beach access, it's across the street from the East Beach Bath House (and the beach) which has a very reasonable breakfast menu.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
Erilett27
Los angeles
Oct 31, 2010

Over-rated

Over priced. The sheets were really stiff. The room service was disgusting. The room is really really small. Way smaller than a normal hotel room. For being a hyatt hotel & the price we paid, there was nothing elevated about this hotel. It's old, smells, and make lots of creaking sounds. The bistro lounge smelled like a moldy mop and the counter was sticky. Would not recommend

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Hyatt Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
franco1000
LA
Feb 3, 2013

disapointed

Kind staff. Not worthy for the money With $296USD you only can have a gritty room overlooking a car park.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
2
Dining tip: In Hotel

avoid

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