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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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268 reviews from our community

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Families
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Couples
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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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Laguna Niguel, California
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We got to Santa Barbara around mid-afternoon on a Friday; the up-front service was great. the Happy Hour at the Lounge was outstanding. I'm not a big fan of that much carpet on the rooms, but the ocean view balance the room.

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

Thank you for your great feedback in your most recent review of the Hyatt Santa Barbara. I am glad you were able to enjoy our Bistro1111 Happy Hour, and take advantage of an ocean view room. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

$300 per night and no free wifi or breakfast? Ok. The breakfast I can understand but no free wifi??? Also, they need to change the filters in their A/C. I have a soar throat this morning and I'm pretty sure its because of the A/C which was left on all night at 74. We also found a bug in our... More

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

Greetings from the Hyatt Santa Barbara. Thank you for sharing some thoughts from your most recent experience with us at our hotel. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the location and staff at our hotel. We have also shared your thoughts and comments with the appropriate team members here, and do look forward to welcoming you back. More

Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

I paid $400 for an "ocean view" room on the bottom floor with a sagging mattress. Service was excellent, but room fixtures are in desperate need of updating to justify these rates. Of course, you are directly across the street from the beach, but for these rates I'd suggest staying elsewhere and making the drive.

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Huntington Beach, California
Top Contributor
107 reviews 107 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Not just saying this! They ARE!!! This is without a doubt one of(if not the) best places I have stayed! Incredible people and an awesome clean & great looking place! The staff there is nothing less than amazing & friendly! I was very impressed! And not to mention Santa Barbara being awesome itself! Don't think about another place...this is it!... More

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

It sounds like you had the perfect get away here at the Hyatt Santa Barbara! We are always delighted to get this type of feed back and are truly happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon, and thank you for the great feedback you shared about your stay. More

Santa Rosa, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

The staff is very competent, cheerful, and friendly. There was a local power outage, and the staff kept their composure, and were friendly throughout a bit of confusion and chaos. We would recommend this hotel for families and couples, alike. Awesome ocean views! It is a nice but not extraordinary Hyatt. It is right across from East Beach, which is... More

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

Thank you for your kind thoughts from your most recent stay, and I'm sorry you had to experience the city's power outage while you were here. We appreciate your warm gestures about our staff, and truly hope you come back to visit us again soon. More

Carlsbad
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

I arrived with my 3 and 5 year olds and we were a bit early. The welcoming committee was amazing and they swooped us up and drove us over to the zoo in the golf cart and parked our car at the Hyatt. I felt like a VIP, which rarely happens at home! I had an extreme case of "mommy... More

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

Thank you for providing us with your helpful feedback from your recent visit at the Hyatt Santa Barbara. I'm delighted to hear that you were selected as our hotels "Guest Of The Day" and enjoyed a few additional amenities while you were here. We hope to see you again soon! More

San Clemente California
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Nice location across from the beach but it is just not up to par with the usual Hyatt quality. Good service but rooms are just nice. Nothng special. Nothing wrong, just not my favorite Hyatt. I'd consider something else next visit to Santa Barbara.

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Queanbeyan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

This property is amazing, and the staff are truly fantastic! The rooms are large and spacious, and from the balcony we had an amazing view of the beach. I stayed here with a group of friends during a Californian road trip, and it was everything that I could have asked for in a hotel. Very hard to fault for quality!

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
March 25, 2013

I am glad you and your friends were able to enjoy our hotel and the city of Santa Barbara. We take a lot of pride in all of our associates efforts to make your stay a memorable one. Thank you for the great feedback, and we look forward to having you as our guests the next time you are in... More

San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

My experience was positive and memorable from check-in to check-out. I love the twists and turns of the many hallways and staircases as well as the convenience of the elevators when I had my luggage with me. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. The food was excellent. I suggest the breakfast buffet. The catered lunch and dinner were both tasty... More

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Jeff L, Manager at Hyatt Santa Barbara, responded to this review
March 25, 2013

Thank you for a great review! We are fortunate to have our hotel in one of the most pristine areas in all of Santa Barbara. Our hotel has many moderen amenities to offer, while maintaining the historic feel and architecture of the building. We hope to see you again soon. More

Santa Barbara, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

My group held a conference at the Hyatt recently. From the early planning stages the staff where helpful in organizing the event and answering all of my questions. We had 30 guests at the hotel, all of whom had a wonderful stay. Everyone was pleased with their rooms, and the attention they were given. The food was outstanding and the... More

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

Thank you for providing the hotel with such great feedback from your most recent event at our hotel. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed all areas of the hotel and that your conference was a success. More

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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
#14 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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