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Hyatt Santa Barbara

3.5 of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Formerly Hotel Mar Monte)
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Hyatt Santa Barbara
Ranked #21 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Atlanta, GA
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Stayed here for a wedding over a long weekend. when we booked our room, the block rate was sold out for our first night. i requested that we keep the same room for our entire stay when i booked. when we checked in, we were informed that we had been upgraded to a beach view room for our entire stay... More

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Nottingham
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We stayed 3 nights for a friends wedding so there was 20+ of us around the hotel, some with children. Our room faced the ocean and overlooked the pool. It was very spacious and had all mod cons in the room that you would need, all toiletries were replaced daily. I did have to complain about what appeared to be... More

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Philadelphia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I struggled between 3 and 4 here and ultimately wish I could do 3.5 I traveled here with my mother mid-week for a last minute getaway. We initially booked one night but then I later added a night using points. I verified at least three times that we would be able to stay in the same room with the front... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

My son book the room for us using his Platinum status. He called ahead of time to guarantee a suite He can do it 4 time a year. When I checked in, I was told that there were no suites. I asked for a room facing the ocean. They gave me a room facing the parking lot. They had rooms... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Greetings from Santa Barbara. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your most recent stay with us. Although this particular Hyatt hotel does not participate in Hyatt's Gold Passport Diamond upgrade program due to our suite inventory levels, we do try to provide upgraded room types when they are available. Thank you again, and... More

mosinee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Nice place but old. I was shocked with a window type air-conditioner on our very expensive room. Bathroom was smallish and again old school. Nothing seems to have been up-dated since 1940 One would think plumbing wouldn't be that hard to make a little modern? Restaurant for breakfast was very good and they certainly give you plenty to eat. The... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for taking your time to provide us some thoughts on your most recent stay. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed the ocean view room from your private balcony, and were able to dine in our Bistro1111 Restaurant. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Finding a good vacation spot in Santa-Barbara is a challenge, usually you'll have to make a compromise between location, price and room quality. However the Hyatt in Santa Barbara, although not cheap is a great value. The staff is excellent and service is quick and attentive. The location is right across from the ocean (you have to cross the major... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for making the Hyatt Santa Barbara your choice of hotels while visiting the Santa Barbara area. In addition to the hotel and our facilities, we are fortunate to be in great proximity to many great restaurants and attractions that Santa Barbara has to offer. We look forward to seeing you again this summer! More

NJ
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

It's beautiful! We had a high floor oceanfront rooms with balcony overlooking the ocean. Yes there was a street between us and the ocean. But you had a wonderful view and could hear the waves at night. The sliding glass door and a screen and it was a wonderful place to sit and have cocktails (wine we bought at Napa)... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
May 4, 2013

Thank you for sharing your thoughts from your most recent stay with us. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed one of our ocean view rooms and were truly able to enjoy the beaches and scenery of Santa Barbara. We appreciate when a specific individual is mentioned by name, and will gladly share your comments with them. I look forward... More

California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Just an average Hotel not the Hyatt I imagined. Staff was a nice group of young kids. Room was clean. This hotel is just average and I had expected a little more for the money I spent. Usually Hyatts standards are above and beyond but not this one. I think everything in this town is overpriced but I paid the... More

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Lynnfield
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This is a very nice hotel with a good location opposite the beach. It is not within walking distance of State St. nor the wharf (unless you like long distance walking), but parking is very easy in both of those locations. It is a beautiful walk along the long beach with a few places to eat along the way. The... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
May 4, 2013

Greetings from Santa Barbara! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with some feedback from your most recent stay. I'm glad you enjoyed our hotel and city of Santa Barbara. We hope to see you again on your next trip in. More

San Francisco, California
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I came here directly from the JW Marriott in LA, so was steeped in the expectation of plush hotel comfort. I was not expecting what I found at the Hyatt Santa Barbara, but I quickly came to love it! They bought this hotel a couple of years ago (it used to be the Hotel Mar Monte, which was well reviewed... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Greetings from Santa Barbara. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a little feedback from your most recent stay. I'm truly delighted that you enjoyed the staff and our hotel while in Santa Barbara. As you know, we are a historic property and really try to embrace all the wonderful things that come along with our type... More

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  • Ocean views(8)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Pool area(5)
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Additional Information about Hyatt Santa Barbara

Address: 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Formerly Hotel Mar Monte)
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara
#8 Business Hotels in Santa Barbara
#17 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Discover one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara, California when you stay at Hyatt Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, our historic hotel welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service.Detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences, Hyatt Santa Barbara is a shining gateway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera.Discover 171 comfortably-appointed guestrooms, a perfect home base for both leisure and business travelers. Enjoy the warm California sunshine in our heated outdoor pool and therapy OLEASTRO SPA, work off stress in the spacious fitness center, or enjoy happy hour at Bistro 1111 Restaurant, serving American cuisine with California flair. A 100% smoke-free hotel, Hyatt Santa Barbara also offers amenities like in-room dining, valet and self-parking, valet laundry service, and a business center.With 10,000 square feet of flexible and unique meeting space, offering exquisite culinary selections and the latest in technology, Hyatt Santa Barbara is ideal for your next corporate event. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Hyatt Santa Barbara Hotel
Hyatt Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel
Hotel Mar Monte

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