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Mar Monte Hotel, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93103
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Discover one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, Mar Monte Hotel, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service. Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is conveniently located across from East Beach and a quick stroll away from the charming Santa Barbara attractions. This classic seaside hotel is a shining getaway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera. Mar Monte Hotel, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences.

Venue Details

ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built1931
Renovated2020
Total meeting space19,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms200
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2023: Costa Kitchen "Best Tri Tip in the County". 2021: Sunset Magazine Online = Travel Award for “Rad Hotel Redesigns” (Mar Monte) 2021: Lido won the AIA Restaurant Awards for Best Built Café and The People’s Choice Award 2021: Lido won LIV Hospitality Design Awards for Best Casual Café 2021: Lido was a finalist for Hospitality Design Award’s Best Casual Restaurant 2021: Costa received an honorable mention for the LIV Hospitality Design Awards for Best Eating Space 2021: Costa made it on the shortlist for Restaurant & Bar Design Awards for Best Hotel Restaurants of the Americas 2020: Costa was a finalist for The International Hotel & Property Awards for Best Restaurant Global and the Americas 2020: Lido was a finalist for The International Hotel & Property Awards for Best Hotel of the Americas 2020: Mar Monte was a finalist for the Shaw Design Awards

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026
Apr 5, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
19,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,325 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
3,800 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
400 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
6,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
525 sq. ft.
33 x 18 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
-
40
50
50
24
20
--
4,325 sq. ft.
83 x 65 sq. ft.
10 ft.
300
-
280
320
300
160
-
80
-
3,300 sq. ft.
90 x 39 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
200
-
175
200
175
110
---
2,000 sq. ft.
60 x 40 sq. ft.
11.1 ft.
160
32
100
160
150
100
20
-
40
420 sq. ft.
23 x 18 sq. ft.
11 ft.
14
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14
--
3,800 sq. ft.
50 x 65 sq. ft.
10 ft.
260
44
180
250
260
140
--
56
790 sq. ft.
29 x 39 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
75
20
40
75
50
30
20
-
20
860 sq. ft.
32 x 26 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
50
22
50
50
50
50
20
-
22
1,650 sq. ft.
50 x 34 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
120
30
80
100
120
70
20
-
32

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
200
Single (1 bed)
128
Double (2 beds)
72
Suites
3
Tax rate
9.25%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

Getting Here

From Los Angeles International Airport, navigate to I-105 from S Sepulveda Blvd. Follow I-405 N and US-101 N to E Cabrillo Blvd in Santa Barbara. Take exit 94C from US-101 N. Continue on E Cabrillo Blvd. Drive to Orilla Del Mar Drive. Turn left onto E Cabrillo Blvd. Turn right onto Corona Del Mar and Turn right onto Orilla Del Mar Drive. The hotel will be on your right.
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Funk Zone
Nightlife
2 mins
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University of California Santa Barbara
University
12 mi
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Arlington Theatre
Theater
2 mins
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Granada Theatre
Theater
2 mi
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Chase Palm Park
Park
3 blks
Downtown State Street
Nightlife
1 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Museum
2 mi
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Santa Barbara Mission
Historical landmark
5 mi
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Goleta
Business district
15 mins
Santa Barbara Airport
Airport
12 mi
15-20 minute drive from Hotel. Roadrunner Shuttle may be scheduled for a fee.
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Urban Wine Trail
Recreation
1 mi
12 wine tasting rooms a short distance from the Hotel Mar Monte
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Downtown Santa Barbara
Shopping
2 mi
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Santa Barbara Zoo
Recreation
1 blk
Santa Barbara City College
University
2 mins
Stearns Wharf
Recreation
1 mi
Ocean-view dining and attractions
East Beach
Recreation
East beach is located directly across the street from Hotel Mar Monte.

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancel by 3pm PST 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid two night room and tax fee.

Additional details

Recent rebrand and full hotel renovation.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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