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Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt vs Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Both Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara scores significantly better than Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara scores 79 with praise from 6 reviews including Oyster, Gayot and Star Service.

Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
7 / 10
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $189 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Gayot Gayot
"Built in 1931, this 171-room hotel is located among the willowy palms of Cabrillo Boulevard directly across from East Beach."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The Spanish colonial–style Hyatt Santa Barbara is a great getaway for couples or families looking to soak in the Central Coast’s laid-back luxe lifestyle." Full review
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Be sure to seek out the historic section of the hotel, where Spanish tiles glisten and photos of the hotel from yesteryear offer a glimpse into the way it was.
Star Service Star Service
"This veteran hotel has a much softer look and resortier edge than in the past. Individuals and small groups are this hotel's focus." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Everything you would expect from Hyatt hospitality: comfy accommodations, every imaginable amenity, a professional and attentive staff, and affordability, is yours to enjoy." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
16.0
"According to recent guests, this Hyatt's location can't be beat. The hotel is situated on Cabrillo Boulevard, just a short stroll from Santa Barbara's popular East Beach. Prefer to lounge..." Full review
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No matter which accommodation style you choose, your room will be outfitted with a Hyatt Grand Bed, a Keurig coffee maker, an iHome radio and free Wi-Fi, among other amenities.
Fodor's Fodor's
"A complex of five buildings on 3 landscaped acres across from East Beach, the historic Mar Monte...all rooms and baths have down comforters, flat-screen high-definition TVs" Full review
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
7 / 10
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $101 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"This old place stays in the running thanks to car-friendly access, free parking, multiple pools and an unpretentious, conscientious staff; consistently discounted rack rates help, too. " Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three miles from the city centre, a comfortable inn that offers slightly better rates than most accommodation of the same type along the beach, with two pools, a sauna, hot tubs and a gym."
Gayot Gayot
"Like many of the hotels on Upper State Street, this one offers a generic taste of Santa Barbara."
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
"The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is a resort-style hotel in Santa Barbara, California, with 150 guest rooms and suites situated on 5 acres of gardens." Full review