Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

  • 568 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room ADA Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Premium View Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premium View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium View Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Balcony Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Balcony Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Suite with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach within a short walk of Santa Barbara Zoo, Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Stearns Wharf. This 176-room hotel has conveniences like 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Santa Barbara Zoo
At Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 48 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a hot tub, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area.
55-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. IPod docks, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 48 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • costa Kitchen and Bar
  • Lido Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1931
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per accommodation, per week
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 48 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hyatt Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara Hotel
Santa Barbara Hyatt
Hyatt Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

As of Dec 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt on Jan 4, 2026 start from $195.0, 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.

What can I see near Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

This hotel is situated in Santa Barbara Beach, just steps from East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion, and within a short walk of Santa Barbara Zoo. You'll also find Chase Palm Park and Andree Clark Bird Refuge less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 48 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt feature a casino on the premises?

No, Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt for a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per week. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

The closest major airport to Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 11.9 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 26.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt?

Yes, some guestrooms at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offer a balcony and may feature ocean views.

Does Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 990 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Nick at the check in desk was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely loved my stay at the Mar Monte in Santa Barbara. It's a beautiful resort but the service is what makes it. The Air Conditioning in my room was not working. Grant at the front desk sent over a maintenance technician immediately. As the issue could not be fixed, Grant apologized as it would be a downgrade but offered me a different room. We accepted and were so comfortable for the rest of our stay. Later that day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable ocean views,reserve a room with balcony facing ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very enjoyable but a bit on the expensive side
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location and service, outdated furniture

Great service and location, but the age of the furniture in the room made it slightly musty and less comfortable than it should have been for a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mar Monte Hotel exceeded our expectations. I chose it to see, in person, how the renovation combined modern amenities with its 1930s structure. And the location next to the ocean, in beautiful Santa Barbara, is idyllic. Standouts were the lighting, tile, marble, furnishings, and mostly the two restaurants. On top of that, we experienced friendly service from the front desk staff and Lido Cafe server, comfortable bed and linens, and a large and heated outdoor pool. Don't miss the hand-painted mural in the cafe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

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

Great location but not worth the price

Power was out on the first night of stay - super annoying and had to switch hotels. Upgraded our room so we weren’t staring out at the parking lot ( most rooms do) and the room was stark bare with 1 odd picture adorning the walls and only decaf coffee in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamad

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

10/10 Excellent

FELISA, Sacramento

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siomara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is awesome, healthy & delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfume being sprayed in the air vent in my opinion. Woke upnwith a headache
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, very accommodating to some specific issues with our pup. Rooms were nice, great location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced, and I would never recommend the Mar Monte Hotel to anyone. When we arrived for check-in, we had two very tired, crying babies with us. Our room was not ready, and instead of showing even the slightest bit of empathy or professionalism, Nick at the front desk was incredibly rude and dismissive. He didn’t care about our situation, didn’t apologize, and made what was already a stressful moment even worse. As if that wasn’t enough, when we retrieved our car from valet, it was returned to us with a flat tire. We had to call AAA and have the car towed to a tire shop — an unbelievable and unacceptable inconvenience, especially after paying nearly $1,000 a night for this stay. The Mar Monte Hotel is not worth a single penny. Between the rude staff, the lack of basic hospitality, and the complete disregard for guests, this was by far the worst hotel experience of my life. Save your money and your sanity — stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Property needs to be upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mildew smell

We were initially put in a room in building 1 which smelled like mold and mildew. Upon complaining about the strong odor we were moved to building 3 which was better. However, still a slight mildew odor. The pool is small and overcrowded. Great location across from the beach and the staff was accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was very dismissive. Common areas are all updated but the rooms are terrible for the cost. Our ocean view was blocked by multiple trees, should not be considered an ocean view room. Advertise bikes and beach chairs included in resort fee but have very limited inventory. Cleaning crew started making noise very early around 630 woke us up. Not a great experience for celebrating our wedding anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andranik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

It was out third time here and a great hotel but this time we paid extra for the "ocean view" room which ended up being above the pool with an obstructed ocean view. The kids and music at the pool kept us awake from 7am to 10pm and was not relaxing at all. Definitely not worth the extra money for the upgrade and had us leaving very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for a weekend getaway and the staffs were very friendly. Had a great time and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and directly across from the beach. They offered bikes and beach chairs to use. They have coffee in the morning in the lobby, water at pool and in the lobby and in buildings next to ice machine to fill your own bottles. Both the pool area and the open air seating off the lobby has nice chairs, couches and fire pits / fire tables to hang with family and friends. The staff was very knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. The rooms are on the large size and beds were very comfortable. We will definitely return to the property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025