Hotel Mar Monte provided us with a delightful 2nd-floor ocean view room (elevator access). The accommodations were both clean and comfortable. There were French doors with screen doors opening to a patio with chairs. The hotel staff were courteous and friendly. Breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant was excellent. The beach was just across the street, and the SB Zoo was a few blocks away. Great place to stay in SB.

Great ambiance, friendly staff, perfect location - walking distance to the beach and the wonderful Santa Barbara Zoo. I give the restaurant high marks for its food and decor. Looking forward to another visit this spring.

We love Santa Barbara, and the MarMonte is our favorite hotel destination. The location is perfect - a stone's throw from the beach, East Beach Cafe for breakfast, walk to Sterns Wharf, Sunday arts show on the beach, scenic drives everywhere you turn. I suggest taking a cab one way to State Street, shop, have a nice dinner and walk back to the hotel. The view and the weather can't be beat. The ocean view rooms are a fabulous deal. Any other comparable location will cost you at least 40% more. The rooms are newly renovated, tastefully decorated, and the beds are so compfy, it's hard to get out of bed in the morning. I even took a nap one Saturady afternoon - something I never do.

Room service was prompt & delicious. The restaurant is great, especially the Sunday bruch. The front desk personnel really make you feel welcome, and are more than helpful with any request you may have.

This property is an excellent place to stay in Santa Barbara. I thoroughly enjoy so many things about Santa Barbara so I am there often. I have stayed at the Hotel Mar Monte on several occasions and hosted group meetings there.

My most recent stay was characterized by the usual things I expect from the Hotel Mar Monte: excellent location, good food at Bistro 1111 and clean, comfortable rooms. Check-in was efficient, the staff was friendly and the ocean view was tremendous (the Hotel is across from East Beach). The hotel is located directly across the street from the sand and it is only a short ride to State Street and Stearns Wharf.

On a couple of occasions, I have hosted group meetings at Hotel Mar Monte and my experience thus far has been very good. The meetings rooms were properly prepared, reasonably priced and the staff were attentive without being intrusive.

Hotel Mar Monte is a very nice property in a great spot with helpful, courteous staff. This hotel and restaurant have met or exceeded my expectations on numerous visits. If you are looking for a meeting place or a get-away place, Hotel Mar Monte should be on your short list, if not the top of the list.