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The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

Santa Ynez Valley • Los Olivos • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,136 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Part of Auberge Resorts Collection

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At a glance

A restored 1886 stagecoach stop in Santa Ynez Valley with Roman and Williams cottages and a working tavern.

Best for: Wine country travelers and architecture enthusiasts

Highlights:

  • 1886 stagecoach stop preserved as central tavern building
  • Roman and Williams interiors with aged leather and faded kilims
  • Sixty-four cottages set low in native oak groves and meadows
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PB hotel design editorial

The stagecoach stop that Felix Mattei built in Los Olivos in 1886 became the social anchor of California's Santa Ynez Valley for more than a century — a roadhouse, a traveler's refuge, and eventually a beloved local institution — before Auberge Resorts transformed the property into The Inn at Mattei's Tavern. The original white clapboard tavern building survives at the center of the twenty-acre site, its deep wraparound porch and pitched roof preserved as the architectural spine around which Roman and Williams Guild wove a broader resort vocabulary of board-and-batten cottages, native oak groves, and meadow gardens that feel less like a hotel development than a California rancho that accumulated gracefully over generations. Inside, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams have layered the interiors with the worn ease of a place that knows itself well — worn leather club chairs, faded kilim rugs, antique wood furniture with the patina of genuine age, and linen bedding in sun-bleached naturals that keep pace with the valley's golden light rather than fighting it. The sixty-four rooms and suites spread across single-story cottage structures set low in the landscape, their overhanging eaves and stone chimney breasts in dialogue with the agrarian architecture of the surrounding wine country. A pool terrace framed by mature oaks and a bar housed within the restored original tavern complete a property that holds its history without making a monument of it.

Travel notes

2hr 30min drive from Los Angeles airport (LAX); 40min drive from Santa Barbara

About

From its earliest incarnation, in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei's Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark opens a new chapter as the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Amenities

Pool

Kids Activities

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Free Parking

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Reviews

216 reviews

"Incredible stay for a birthday weekend. Great atmosphere and great staff. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back for another getaway."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 29, 2026

"Very special property. Room (with indoor and outdoor patios) was lovely. Staff was incredibly. Landscaping is beautiful. Very welcoming to pets as well. Can't wait to go back (and stay longer this time!)."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 27, 2026

"Highly recommend; all the staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The rooms are comfortable and are stocked with quality amenities. The area is in a wine growing region and the surroundings are very picturesque. Los Olivos is a small town with a main street with specialty stores and many wine tasting rooms."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 20, 2026

"Mattei's Tavern is nothing short of magical, and if you are searching for a wedding venue that will take your breath away and leave your guests talking for years to come, this is it. We hosted our daughter's wedding here, and from the moment we arrived to the very last moment of the evening, every single member of the Mattei's Tavern team went above and beyond to make the day absolutely perfect. The care, dedication, and artistry that the entire staff brought to the celebration was extraordinary. It was clear this was not just a job for anyone there — it was a genuine labor of love, and it showed in every single detail. The venue itself is stunning — full of history, charm, and an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated. But what elevates Mattei's Tavern above any other venue is the people. Warm, attentive, and deeply committed to excellence, they made our family feel completely taken care of from start to finish. Watching my daughter live out her dream wedding in such a breathtaking setting, surrounded by the beauty that the Mattei's Tavern team helped create, was the greatest gift a parent could ever receive. They didn't just host our event — they brought her dream to life. Mattei's Tavern will forever hold the most special place in our family's story. If you are considering it for your event, do not think twice. It is absolutely worth every moment."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 20, 2026

"This place was immaculate. From the greeting to the farewell. Quiet, cute and unreal hospitality from all the staff. It made our weekend getaway the perfect little escape from the noise of life. Food and drinks were excellent and quality down time. If you haven't been, know that you have to go."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

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