We stayed at the Hotel Mar Monte in May and it was just an OK hotel. It looks like an old hotel that was in it's heyday in the 60/70's, but is getting really run down and has a bit of a smell. We were in a room in the Santa Maria building and the room was a typical hotel... more

Having stayed many times at the Mar Monte with average to good service, for the price, this time was unacceptable. At check in the receptionist answered the phone at least a dozen times while we checked in. She was abrupt and unapproachable. The front desk personal weren't very knowledgeable about restaurants in the area. When we finally did get a... more

Stayed there on Mother's Day weekend and LOVED everything about it - great package called "tanks for the memories" which included a $25/night gas credit card for any Chevron station anywhere any time AND a $24/day voucher toward breakfast in the hotel restaurant - it was GREAT! We also took advantage of the spa and had magnificent massages (ask for... more

The Hotel Mar Monte is nice. Good price on Orbitz, given that Santa Barbara is on the expensive side. Located in East Beach, so it is a bit of a good walk to Stearn's Wharf or State Street (major shopping and restaurant thoroughfare). There is a 25 cent shuttle that runs along the waterfront and you can get a transfer... more

I stayed at their "poor sister hotel" the first night 2 blocks behind them and the rooms were spacious and nice but old, nice little balcony to sit in the sun(facing other buildings)but the hair all over the place led me to not leave a tip; the next night I stayed in the actual Mar Monte, registering the night before... more

Rarely have I stayed in a hotel that was as bad as the worst review -- actually I've NEVER found a hotel as bad as the worst review, until tonight. I'm sure there are some decent rooms here, but not if you check in after 7PM. We reserved a Deluxe King with balcony and ended up on the third floor... more

My sister and I are from Santa Barbara and stayed at the Hotel Mar Monte when home for a visit. We had a wonderful time. I think the other reviewers on here should be staying down the street at one of the more expensive hotels. Our room was much larger than expected and the staff was very accommodating. We used... more

A wonderful retreat.. overlooking the ocean and in the heart of santa barbara..Front lobby is warm and welcoming and the staff is very accomodating. We enjoyed the comfortable and spacious room and our dog felt right at home.. By the way , the Spa is amazing too.. more

Sorry for the lengthy review, but this story conveys just how shoddy the Hotel Mar Monte's service and attention to detail can be. My wife and I checked in on December 31, 2007 to spend New Year’s Eve here. When I called to make the reservation more than 3 months prior, I requested Rm 375 because that was the room... more