Santa Barbara
£163—Santa Barbara hotel near the beach, 55% off
Mar Monte Hotel
About the Hotel
Olivia Estrada
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
Save 51%–55% on spring dates at this Santa Barbara Hyatt hotel located across the street from the beach. It's also just a 5-minute drive from the shopping and dining in the Funk Zone and State Street.
Spend the day at the beach, borrow a bicycle and cruise along the waterfront, then return to hang out by the outdoor pool and firepits.
"An appealing lodging option in a prime location right across from East Beach" -- Fodor’s
What's Included
- Stay in an upgraded Deluxe King or Two Queen Room through May
- £163 per night … Sundays–Thursdays
- £258 per night … Fridays–Saturdays
- Additional member perk: Waived resort fee (reg. £26 plus tax, per night); this covers Wi-Fi access, morning coffee in the lobby, a two-hour bicycle rental and more
What You Need to Know
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made prior to 4 p.m. local time, 72 hours before arrival
- Prices based on up to 2 guests sharing a room; higher rates apply for additional guests
- Children 17 and under stay free of charge when using existing hotel bedding
- Valet parking is £36 plus tax, per day
- Pet-friendly; additional fees apply
- For more details, see Policies and Amenities sections
Why We Love This Hotel
- The Santa Barbara Zoo is a five-minute walk away; the restaurants and wine tastings at Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone and State Street are less than two miles from the hotel
- Amenities include a library, a bocce ball court, complimentary Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool with views of the ocean — all of these are open and available
- Stop by Café Lido for Mediterranean-style small plates, which can also be enjoyed poolside
- Stay with confidence — read more about the hotel's enhanced safety and cleaning procedures
Overview
The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara is housed in a historic Spanish Colonial building, maintaining the property’s connection to the past while updating the interiors for modern travelers. The hotel was constructed in the 1930s with white stucco walls and red tile roofs directly across Cabrillo Boulevard from East Beach. The colonial style continues indoors where public spaces are decorated with wrought-iron chandeliers, Spanish tiles and vintage black-and-white photos.
Private accommodations are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, Keurig coffeemakers, and of course, the plush beds for which the Hyatt brand is known. Guests have the choice of rooms with one king, one queen or two queen beds and can upgrade to lodgings with private balconies facing the ocean or mountains. Oceanfront suites have bedrooms separated from the living areas that are spacious enough to entertain en suite and are equipped with Bose surround sound. Families can spread out in the Santa Barbara Houses located on a residential street near the lobby with a private parking lot.
Guests have access to the 24-hour fitness center which looks out at the Pacific Ocean and also offers headphones, chilled water and towels. Those looking for a seaside sweat session can jog on the nearby trails or rent bicycles from the concierge. The pooldeck features an oceanfront pool, open year-round, a hot tub and poolside bar. Open until 11 p.m. most nights, Mar Vista serves tapas, cocktails and local craft beers, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day in the sun. The Spanish-inspired Marbella Restaurant serves tapas and seafood with the option to dine indoors or on the waterfront terrace.
Guests only have to walk for five minutes to reach the Santa Barbara Zoo while Santa Barbara Downtown is 10 minutes away by car. The hotel is one and a half miles from Stearns Wharf and three miles from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
Up to 55% off
£163 / night
About the Hotel
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Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(50 Member Ratings)
(50 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Excellent experience including a room upgrade fre of charge!
Other Comments
4th stay thru travel zoo..will definitely go again!
Alison
06 Jan, 2026
Long Beach, CA, USA
Other Comments
very bad breakfast , only one chair for two people , how can u eat breakfast in a room if only one person can sit in a chair
Tamara
03 Jan, 2026
Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Good
Other Comments
I wish they would have upgraded us to a view room. It didn’t seem like the hotel was busy.
Christopher
31 Dec, 2025
Napa, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great walking/bike trail close by. Close to beach in a quiet neighborhood. Room was very clean.
Angelina
29 Dec, 2025
Sausalito, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
All the staff were very friendly and I loved the location across from the ocean. The rooms just really need updates.
Other Comments
The service was great but the rooms were run down either old carpet and a very musty smell.
Kari
27 Dec, 2025
Fort Hunt, VA, USA
Enjoyed Most
We absolutely loved the Mar Monte Hotel! The location is beautiful with the beach right across the street, and several restaurants within a few minutes walk. The room was spacious, very clean with a wonderful bed. We hope to return!
Laura
18 Dec, 2025
Pasadena, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Hotel is located across the street from the beach with approximately an easy flat 1 mile walk to state street. Desk staff, restaurant staff, bartenders etc were all very friendly and made our stay that much more enjoyable.
Other Comments
The Mar Monte is a beautiful hotel with a great location but close enough to walk to the wharf, along the beach, to the funk zone and state street.
Scott
18 Dec, 2025
La Jolla, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great location! Great staff
Ira Abrams
03 Dec, 2025
San Diego, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff. You must use the Valet to park on property, but even that was not a bad thing. The staff are incredibly kind and out going. The room was a bit smaller than expected and the walls are not sound proofed, so we could hear the neighbor's alarm when it went off in the morning, but the rooms was clean and fresh and ready for us.
Joe
24 Nov, 2025
Anaheim, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
See above
Other Comments
We were not asked about pet allergies upon check-in and were given a room that had previously been occupied by a dog and smelled of pet urine. We were a group of 5 for a girls weekend and both rooms had a foul odor of pet urine. We had to purchase a candle to mask the odor, but that did not help. My friend is also very allergic to dogs and suffered the entire weekend. Very disappointing of a high end hotel Ike this to not have a better policy regarding pet rooms and non pet rooms. We all love dogs, but that was unacceptable.
Jennifer
18 Nov, 2025
Elmhurst, IL, USA