Montecito Inn
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About this property
Montecito Inn is a 4-star independent hotel located in Santa Barbara, CA, positioned in the business district within a 3-minute drive of the Santa Barbara Zoo. The property contains 61 rooms, including 10 suites, offering guests a well-appointed base for exploring the Central Coast.
Each of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms features a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Room amenities include phones, in-room safes, and turndown service. Guest comfort ratings average 4.2 out of 5.
Dining at Montecito Inn centers on the on-site Sushi Bar, which serves hotel guests throughout the day. A bar and lounge provide a venue for cocktails and beverages.
The property offers an outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center for recreation and wellness. Additional services include concierge assistance, on-site spa services, wedding coordination, and babysitting (available for a surcharge). The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fireplace in its lobby and maintains 24-hour front desk service. Bicycle rentals are available on-site, and guests have access to a business center with one meeting room (102 square meters of conference space). Wheelchair-accessible facilities include public restrooms, parking, the pool, fitness center, and registration desk.
Santa Barbara Bowl lies 3.8 miles away, while Santa Barbara Harbor and the Santa Barbara County Courthouse are within convenient driving distance. The property sits near the coast and is close to multiple beaches and water sports opportunities, including surfing, sailing, windsurfing, and parasailing. Hiking and biking trails are accessible nearby. Santa Barbara Airport is 13.3 miles away, approximately 21 minutes by road; Beachside Taxi service to the airport costs $25. The hotel has earned a 4.2 out of 5 overall guest rating, with 93 percent of visitors indicating they would recommend the property.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and may be arranged anytime thereafter. Standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Service animals are permitted and exempt from fees or restrictions. Pets are not allowed. The property offers limited parking with height restrictions and provides electric vehicle charging stations. Valet service is available for wheelchair-equipped vehicles.
Location & nearby attractions
Hammond's Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Butterfly Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Miramar Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Andree Clark Bird Refuge - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Fernald Point - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Cemetery - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Cabrillo Bike Path - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Casa Del Herrero - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
East Beach - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
The Easton Gallery - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Montecito Village Shopping Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Cabrillo Pavillion - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Chase Palm Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Lotusland - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 53.5 km / 33.2 mi
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 56.5 km / 35.1 mi
The preferred airport for Montecito Inn is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
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
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets Not Allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
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.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.