Montecito Inn - Santa Barbara
34.42123, -119.64054Overview
4-star historic Santa Barbara inn built by Charlie Chaplin in 1928, steps from Butterfly Beach
Dining & Entertainment
The Montecito Inn offers a Michelin Star-rated sushi restaurant on-site, a rare find in a boutique hotel of this scale. Guests can also enjoy craft cocktails and small bites at the attached Lion's Tale bar, which features live music on Fridays and Saturdays. A daily continental breakfast with fresh pastries and fruit is served each morning at the hotel café.
Wellness & Recreation
The Montecito Inn CA provides a heated outdoor pool and hot tub that stay open year-round, enclosed by a fence for privacy. An on-site spa and wellness centre offers massages and wellness treatments for guests seeking relaxation. The fully equipped fitness center includes a Peloton bike, meeting the needs of active travelers.
Accommodations & History
The Montecito Inn Santa Barbara retains its 1920s charm with historic details like a manually operated elevator and original architecture. Guest rooms are clean and comfortable, with certain suites featuring two bathrooms and separate sleeping areas. The property also offers allergy-free rooms and soundproofed rooms for a quieter stay.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel montecito inn santa barbara sits on Coast Village Road in Montecito, less than a 10-minute walk from Butterfly Beach. Guests can walk to upscale shopping and dining in Montecito Village, as well as the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. The nearby Stearns Wharf and Lotus Land are within a short drive.
Business & Pet-Friendly Amenities
Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara offers a business center and conference center with meeting rooms, suitable for corporate events. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing dogs for an additional fee, and provides a fence around the pool area for safety. Valet parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available on-site.
- History: Built by Charlie Chaplin in 1928
- Dining: Michelin Star-rated sushi restaurant on-site
- Wellness: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub & spa services
- Location: 10-minute walk to Butterfly Beach
- Business: Conference center & meeting rooms available
- Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed with additional fees
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed or 1 Queen Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Massage
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Happy hour
Dining
- All inclusive
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room view
- Mountain view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Montecito Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 231 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.3 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santa Barbara, SBA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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