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1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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Ranked #30 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We were in LA for our son's graduation and decided to head up to Santa Barbara. We picked out the Montecito Inn from the web and looked carefully at the TripAdvisor reviews. We had an excellent experience. On arrival we were upgraded to "The Apartment". Thank you Montecito Inn! What a nice room, or set of rooms. Per the header,... More

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Irvine, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I have been here twice and I really like this hotel but it might not be for everybody. The hotel is old, old. Very well kept up, but the rooms are, as one might expect from an old building, small - as are the bathrooms. The hallways are narrow. Not easy to find sockets to charge all our many modern... More

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New York, NY
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

The hotel has an unbeatable location and most of the staff wet very courteous and friendly. But the room we occupied was a disappointment. It was quite small; the only furniture it fit was a bed and a small dresser. Not even a proper desk. The bathroom was absolutely tiny, it was more like a walk-in closet. The bathroom appeared... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The hotel is impressive when arriving at night. We enjoyed the charm of the lobby, the antique elevator and the elegant furniture in the room. There was beautiful tile in the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable, and the combination of air conditioning and ceiling fan made it comfortable. All the staff is friendly and professional. There is valet parking.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

I have stayed in plenty of boutique style inns around the country with history and character. When you hear these words your going to have to make compromises. The room was small, the bed is small and the bathroom and closets were small. However hotels like this can make up the difference in great service and cleanliness, the Montecito staff... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The Montecito Inn is perhaps in one of the world's greatest locations, and the hotel is has elegant, yet relaxed feel. We had a great suite with a fireplace, but it seemed like the details (curtains, linens, carpets, etc.) hadn't been upgraded since the 1990s or so. Also, the breakfast was nothing to write home about - cold cereals, baked... More

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Pacific Palisades, Ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This boutique hotel in the heart of Montecito is a wonderful, historic quaint inn to stay at. The rooms are furnished beautifully. The staff is friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast and complimentary bikes are provided with your stay. It was wonderful to get up and just walk into town for incredible shopping and restaurants. I will definitely stay here again... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

If you're looking for a standard chain hotel, this isn't for you. The room I was in was comparatively small - one double bed - and the bathroom was small. The lift is one of those old rickety ones with the metal gate you have to push back. But if you're OK with that and you like a bit of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is a charming small hotel conveniently located in beautiful Montecito, where everything is walking distance. Our rooms were clean and comfortable, and fairly quiet considering they faced the street. The bathroom was on the small side but perfectly adequate. The staff at this inn are excellent, very professional. There is a good choice of restaurants and cafes in town,... More

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Los Angeles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

The Montecito Inn is a lovely little hotel. We have stayed there several times, most recently in early December 2012. The Inn has plenty of old world charm, well-appointed rooms, a nice fitness center and a more-than-adequate continental breakfast. There is also a coffee and water bar off the main lobby. You can easily walk to a number of Montecito... More

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Also Known As:
Montecito Hotel
Montecito Hotel Santa Barbara
Address: 1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#5 Romantic Hotels in Santa Barbara
#19 Business Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): RM545 - 964
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