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Montecito Inn vs Riviera Beach House
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Montecito Inn ranks marginally higher than Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. Montecito Inn has a TripExpert Score of 73 with accolades from 3 sources including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Montecito Inn
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
U.S. News & World Report
1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $155 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"For lodging, the three-story Montecito Inn is a friendly Mediterranean-style retreat founded in 1928 by a group of investors headed by Charlie Chaplin."
Star Service
"This is a stylish and unassuming hotel with a colorful history."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Charming, Spanish Revival inn with a wide range of rooms and rates, from quaint, basic units to elaborate suites, plus pool, sauna and jacuzzi."
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Montecito Inn embodies the coastal elegance that's often associated with Santa Barbara, California."
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Riviera Beach House
Gayot
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
121 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $110 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Gayot
"This Hotel Indigo outpost offers services beyond those of your typical boutique hotel with a level of artistry many chain accommodations fail to deliver."
Fodor's
"The closest hotel to the train station, artsy Hotel Indigo (opened in 2012) is a great choice for travelers who appreciate contemporary art."
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If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room on the beach rather than the train side of the hotel.
Jetsetter
"A stay at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Reagan Ranch Center and close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art."
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Lonely Planet
"Peruse local-interest and art-history books in the library nook, or retreat to your room and wrap yourself up in a plush bathrobe."
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