Less than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms. An private bathroom is available and ironing facilities are provided. Built in 1928 by Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin, guests can enjoy the peaceful grounds and onsite spa and wellness center. An outdoor heated pool and hot tub are also included at the Montecito Inn. A fitness center, business center, and same day dry cleaning and laundry services are all offered for guest convenience. Lotus Land is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Montecito Country Club is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • America
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is beautiful but what impressed me the most was the staff being with reception. My check in time was at 4pm but I was way early and really hoping for earlier check in but I didn’t have my hopes up , and what a wonderful surprise when I...
  • Aliceann
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a beautiful, historic building in a great location.
  • Antonia
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice room, valets charged my e car each night! Pool was nice, if a little small. Close to Butterfly Beach.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Sushi Bar
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Montecito Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $15 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Montecito Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Montecito Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are limited to booking 3 reservations for any particular stay period.

Please note there is city construction in front of the hotel that may impact your stay. Characteristic hours of construction are Sundays - Thursdays; however, may go through the evening hours. At times you may experience loud equipment. Due to the nature of construction schedules being fluid and unpredictable, we are unable to provide details of the nature of construction at any given time. For to most current information, please contact our Front Desk at 800-843-2017

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Montecito Inn

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Montecito Inn on this page.

  • Room options at Montecito Inn include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family
    • Studio

  • Guests staying at Montecito Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Montecito Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Montecito Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Montecito Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Montecito Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Montecito Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Montecito Inn is 3.1 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Montecito Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Sushi Bar