Mar Monte Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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About this property
Mar Monte Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is a 4-star beach property located in Santa Barbara, California. The hotel sits within a 5-minute drive of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf, placing guests near some of the city's most visited attractions. With 200 rooms and 3 suites, the property accommodates a range of travelers.
The hotel features 176 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, iPod docking stations, pillowtop beds with down comforters, and premium linens. Each room includes a 55-inch flat-screen television with cable programming, complimentary wireless internet access, and a private bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.
Dining options include Lido Cafe and a second restaurant, with room service available during limited hours. Two bars and lounges offer additional venues for dining and drinks, and a poolside bar serves refreshments by the water. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a daily fee.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. The property provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout, concierge services, gift shops and newsstands, bicycle rentals on site, and access to nearby hiking and biking trails. A fireplace in the lobby and complimentary coffee and tea in common areas add to guest comfort.
Mar Monte Hotel sits 1.7 miles from Santa Barbara City College and 2.1 miles from the Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles away, and the Santa Barbara Airbus provides round-trip transportation to the hotel 6 times daily. Los Angeles International Airport is 85 miles distant. The location offers easy access to East Beach, Chase Palm Park, Stearns Wharf, and nearby water activities including kayaking, sailing, surfing, and windsurfing.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome with a $75 non-refundable fee per stay; up to two dogs are permitted per room, and service animals stay at no charge. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and offers valet parking for an additional fee.
Location & nearby attractions
East Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Chase Palm Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cabrillo Pavillion - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Barbara Zoo - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cabrillo Bike Path - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Barbara Cemetery - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Art Foundry - 2 km / 1.2 mi
West Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Santa Barbara Channel - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stearns Wharf - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Butterfly Beach - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Reagan Ranch Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 50.8 km / 31.6 mi
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 60.1 km / 37.4 mi
The preferred airport for Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- $75 non-refundable pet fee per stay
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night
- 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<
Know before you go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).