Choose the right place for you

FACILITIES

  • Kitchen
  • Pets Allowed
  • For Families

REVIEWS

  • 9+ Exceptional
  • 8+ Fabulous
  • 7+ Very Good

DISTANCE FROM BEACH

  • Less than 1 km
  • Less than 3 km
  • Less than 5 km

Montecito: Relaxing hotels by the seaside or near the beach where you can sleep and enjoy a hearty meal.

Are you planning your next beach holiday? Whether you are a last-minute traveller or a solo traveller who likes to organise every last detail of your trip in advance. It's never too late in Montecito to find accommodation that is right for your for your needs. When choosing a seaside hotel, carefully check to see if there are any early booking offers available or any same-day offers. This can help you narrow down the decision to book the right hotel in Montecito.

3 star hotels in Montecito, our top selection just for you

Are you looking for cheap hotels in Montecito? Here is a selection of the best three star hotels in Montecito

  • Casa Del Mar Inn

    • Hotel
    11 Exceptional (2824)
    This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The accommodations at the Santa Barbara Casa Del Mar Inn ...
  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    • Hotel
    12.4 Exceptional (3512)
    This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning. ...
  • The Eagle Inn

    • Hotel
    11.9 Exceptional (3590)
    Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. ...
  • Harbor House Inn

    • Hotel
    12.4 Exceptional (3350)
    Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles. ...
  • Marina Beach Motel

    • Hotel
    11.8 Exceptional (3063)
    This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay. ...
  • La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (3467)
    The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles ...
  • West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.5 Exceptional (3868)
    Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi ...
  • Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.5 Exceptional (2484)
    The Pacific Crest Hotel is located in the East Beach district in Santa Barbara, 2.7 km from Santa Barbara City College. There is an outdoor pool and free private parking available on site. Select rooms ...
  • Harbor View Inn

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (4304)
    With a stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. This beach hotel is 1 mi ...
  • The Franciscan Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (4321)
    An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms. ...
  • Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    11 Exceptional (3846)
    This charming hotel is in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara offers Wi-Fi internet connection in communal areas. Guests may contact the reception desk any time during the day. ...
  • Haley Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.5 Exceptional (1407)
    Located in Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara), Haley Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Presidio Santa Barbara. This hotel is 0.8 mi ...
  • Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    10.7 Exceptional (5248)
    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is served daily and a pool is offered ...
  • Palmoro House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (914)
    The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel. Guests can enjoy amenities like the pool, fitness centre and a restaurant at the hotel's main building. ...
  • Moxy Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    10.9 Exceptional (2917)
    Boasting a year-round outdoor pool, Moxy Santa Barbara offers rooms with free WiFi in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from Amtrak Station Santa Barbara, free coffee is available in the morning and pink lemonade ...
  • Beachside Inn

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (4331)
    Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms ...
  • Riviera Beach House

    • Hotel
    10.9 Exceptional (2435)
    With a stay at Riviera Beach House, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from ...
  • Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (3804)
    Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away. ...
  • Drift Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    11 Exceptional (475)
    With a stay at Drift Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Antioch University and Paseo Nuevo Mall. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa ...
  • Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (1099)
    Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away. ...

The best 4 star hotels in Montecito

Enjoy a relaxing holiday, by selecting an elegant and comfortable hotel in Montecito

  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.6 Exceptional (2159)
    Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. The property ...
  • Santa Barbara Inn

    • Hotel
    11.8 Exceptional (3763)
    Boutique 70 room and suite resort along the ocean in Santa Barbara. Miles of white sand beaches at our doorstep. Waterfront and popular State Street for shopping museums dining and wine tasting all in ...
  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.7 Exceptional (525)
    Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a ...
  • Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.7 Exceptional (637)
    Well situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach, 1.1 km from East Beach and 17 km from University ...
  • Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    • Hotel
    11 Exceptional (3249)
    Located 2 miles away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this historic hotel serves a daily hot breakfast. It features guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. A 24-hour reception is available. ...
  • Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

    • Hotel
    9.6 Exceptional (2048)
    A stay at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. This upscale hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 ...
  • Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (3617)
    With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. This upscale hotel is 2.3 ...
  • Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    9.8 Exceptional (4475)
    This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, ...

5 star hotels in Montecito, for a truly luxurious holiday

Are you looking for a luxury hotel or resort in Montecito? You'd be surprised at how many deals we have chosen for you!

  • Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.3 Exceptional (1976)
    Located on the beachfront, this resort features various on-site dining options and recreation facilities. The well-equipped SPA centre, offering various treatments, features 11 treatment rooms and 4 day-SPA ...
  • Hotel Californian

    • Hotel
    12 Exceptional (2616)
    Surrounded by the citys vibrant Funk Zone Steps from both Stearns Warf and State Street Shopping.Surrounded by the city*s vibrant Funk Zone- the Hotel Californian is steps from both Stearns Wharf and ...
  • Rosewood Miramar Beach

    • Hotel
    12.6 Exceptional (695)
    With a stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casa Del Herrero and Santa Barbara Zoo. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lotusland and ...

Here are some of the best offers for Spa Hotels in Montecito

Choose a relaxing holiday in some of the best hotels with Spa in Montecito

  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    • Hotel
    12.4 Exceptional (3512)
    This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning. ...
  • Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.3 Exceptional (1976)
    Located on the beachfront, this resort features various on-site dining options and recreation facilities. The well-equipped SPA centre, offering various treatments, features 11 treatment rooms and 4 day-SPA ...
  • The Eagle Inn

    • Hotel
    11.9 Exceptional (3590)
    Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. ...
  • Harbor House Inn

    • Hotel
    12.4 Exceptional (3350)
    Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles. ...
  • Marina Beach Motel

    • Hotel
    11.8 Exceptional (3063)
    This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay. ...
  • Santa Barbara Inn

    • Hotel
    11.8 Exceptional (3763)
    Boutique 70 room and suite resort along the ocean in Santa Barbara. Miles of white sand beaches at our doorstep. Waterfront and popular State Street for shopping museums dining and wine tasting all in ...
  • Hotel Californian

    • Hotel
    12 Exceptional (2616)
    Surrounded by the citys vibrant Funk Zone Steps from both Stearns Warf and State Street Shopping.Surrounded by the city*s vibrant Funk Zone- the Hotel Californian is steps from both Stearns Wharf and ...
  • Rosewood Miramar Beach

    • Hotel
    12.6 Exceptional (695)
    With a stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casa Del Herrero and Santa Barbara Zoo. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lotusland and ...
  • Harbor View Inn

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (4304)
    With a stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. This beach hotel is 1 mi ...
  • Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

    • Hotel
    9.6 Exceptional (2048)
    A stay at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. This upscale hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 ...
  • Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (3617)
    With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. This upscale hotel is 2.3 ...
  • Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    9.8 Exceptional (4475)
    This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, ...
  • Villa Rosa Inn

    • Hotel
    9.7 Exceptional (2175)
    This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks. Guest rooms at the Villa Rosa are uniquely ...
  • TIDE POOL VILLAS

    • Hotel
    8.3 Fabulous (125)
    Set in Santa Barbara and only 300 metres from East Beach, TIDE POOL VILLAS offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 500 metres ...

The best places to stay in Montecito

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  • TIDE POOL VILLAS

    • Hotel
    8.3 Fabulous (125)
    Set in Santa Barbara and only 300 metres from East Beach, TIDE POOL VILLAS offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 500 metres ...
  • Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    9.1 Exceptional (15)
    Santa Cruz is set in the East Beach district of Santa Barbara, 2.1 km from West Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach and 20 km from University of California, Santa Barbara. The property is around 2. ...

The best hotels with swimming pool in Montecito

Book your relaxing holiday, by choosing the best deals at hotels with swimming pools in Montecito

  • Coast Village Inn

    • Hotel
    11.3 Exceptional (3265)
    A heated outdoor swimming pool and free beach cruiser bicycles are available for guest use at this inn. Rooms offer free WiFi and the Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf is 10 minutes’ drive away. ...
  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    • Hotel
    12.4 Exceptional (3512)
    This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning. ...
  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.6 Exceptional (2159)
    Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. The property ...
  • Santa Barbara Inn

    • Hotel
    11.8 Exceptional (3763)
    Boutique 70 room and suite resort along the ocean in Santa Barbara. Miles of white sand beaches at our doorstep. Waterfront and popular State Street for shopping museums dining and wine tasting all in ...
  • West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.5 Exceptional (3868)
    Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi ...
  • Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.5 Exceptional (2484)
    The Pacific Crest Hotel is located in the East Beach district in Santa Barbara, 2.7 km from Santa Barbara City College. There is an outdoor pool and free private parking available on site. Select rooms ...
  • Hotel Californian

    • Hotel
    12 Exceptional (2616)
    Surrounded by the citys vibrant Funk Zone Steps from both Stearns Warf and State Street Shopping.Surrounded by the city*s vibrant Funk Zone- the Hotel Californian is steps from both Stearns Wharf and ...
  • Rosewood Miramar Beach

    • Hotel
    12.6 Exceptional (695)
    With a stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casa Del Herrero and Santa Barbara Zoo. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lotusland and ...
  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    12.7 Exceptional (525)
    Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a ...
  • Harbor View Inn

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (4304)
    With a stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. This beach hotel is 1 mi ...
  • The Franciscan Hotel

    • Hotel
    11.1 Exceptional (4321)
    An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms. ...
  • Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    10.7 Exceptional (5248)
    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is served daily and a pool is offered ...
  • Palmoro House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (914)
    The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel. Guests can enjoy amenities like the pool, fitness centre and a restaurant at the hotel's main building. ...
  • Moxy Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    10.9 Exceptional (2917)
    Boasting a year-round outdoor pool, Moxy Santa Barbara offers rooms with free WiFi in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from Amtrak Station Santa Barbara, free coffee is available in the morning and pink lemonade ...
  • Beachside Inn

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (4331)
    Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms ...
  • Inn at East Beach

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (3786)
    This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Inn at East Beach rooms include a refrigerator. ...
  • Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (3804)
    Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away. ...
  • Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

    • Hotel
    9.8 Exceptional (4475)
    This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, ...
  • Villa Rosa Inn

    • Hotel
    9.7 Exceptional (2175)
    This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks. Guest rooms at the Villa Rosa are uniquely ...
  • TIDE POOL VILLAS

    • Hotel
    8.3 Fabulous (125)
    Set in Santa Barbara and only 300 metres from East Beach, TIDE POOL VILLAS offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 500 metres ...

Spending the night in Montecito: the best selections of beach accommodation to spend a holiday in complete comfort.

If you have considered planning a beach holiday in Montecito and services like; a 24/7 check-in and check-outs, room service and round the clock guest services are non-negotiable for you, then the best choice of holiday accommodation for you has to be a hotel.

Hotels make for the perfect accommodation type irrespective of travelling with your closest family, a group of friends or on your own. Luckily, in Montecito, you'll find an extensive range of hotels eager to provide for your every need. In Montecito you can choose your favourite hotel from the more than 241 hotels we have meticulously selected on your behalf. As many as 225 of these hotels are extremely close to the water, being less than 1 km from the beach. 241 hotels are still close at less than 3 km away from the beach, and 241 are a bit further but still under 5 km from the shoreline.

Nowadays, most of us have become accustomed to using the internet and using different searches to find a hotel to book. Top of most people's list of search priorities is finding the best value for money. Given the popularity of staying in Montecito, there is a lot of competition. This destination really does have something for everyone, of all tastes and budgets. One way we can find out about a place before booking is with traveller reviews. For hotels in Montecito, the general public's feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. To date, 112,870 reviews have been written by tourists who've previously stayed in Montecito. Of these 56,904 have rated the properties in the area as "Excellent", and an equally impressive 53,941 more rated it as "Very Good".

There is no doubt that what distinguished the hotels the most from a vacation rental was its services. Montecito is home to many hotels with some impressive services on offer to their guests: For example: 81 of the hotel operating here have their own swimming pool], 64 have family-centric activities, and nearly 108 offer parking on their premises. Restaurants can be found at many of these hotels, too with others providing simple eateries for their guest and non-guests. Some guests want to eat something without having to go far from the hotel and their room.

FAQ

How much does it cost on average to sleep at a hotel in Montecito?

The average cost of a hotel in Montecito is around £ 108 per night. Here is a list of the best deals for hotels in Montecito

When is the best time to stay at a hotel in Montecito?

Actually, any time of year is a good time to stay at a hotel in Montecito. Here is a link where you can find the best offers for all Montecito hotels

Which Hotels are close to the beach in Montecito?

What services do the Montecito hotels offer their guests?

The Hotels in Montecito offer their guests the following services:
- Kitchen
- Pets Allowed
- For Families
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Parking
- Non Smoking Only
- Linens Provided
and so much more.

Do the Hotels in Montecito have a swimming pool?

Which hotels in Montecito are suitable for families?

There are many hotels in Montecito which are suitable for families and their needs. Here you will find a link with all the best deals for hotels with family-specific services in Montecito

Which Hotels in Montecito are pet-friendly?

Many Hotels in Montecito admit your four-legged friends. Here you will find a link with all the best offers for Pet Friendly Hotels in Montecito

Which hotels offer parking in Montecito?

Which Hotels are accessible in Montecito?