Budget for the $75 nightly resort fee, then use what it covers: parking, cruiser bikes, Mercedes-Benz house cars, classes and turndown. The Inn at Mattei's Tavern is an 1886 stagecoach stop on Railway Avenue in Los Olivos, now 52 rooms, six suites and four cottages, with a Michelin-listed restaurant and the Lavender Barn spa. Dogs are welcome.
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Mattei's Tavern quick facts
- Every Wednesday
- Winemaker Takeover in the Tavern Bar, 5–7pm, $10 glass or signature cocktail, open to non-guests, no reservation (weekly specials, as of Oct 17, 2026). More in what's happening every week
- Address
- 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441 · 805.693.2596
- What's new (Jul 2026)
- Clayton van Hooijdonk took over as general manager, moving from the Madeline in Telluride (Hotelier Buzz, Aug 22, 2026)
- Rooms
- 52 guestrooms, 6 suites and 4 historic cottages; accessible rooms available
- Resort fee
- $75 per room, per night: valet or self-parking, daily activities, wellness classes, gym, cruiser bikes, Mercedes-Benz house cars, turndown, in-room coffee and water, a welcome drink
- Check-in / out
- 4pm / noon
- Dogs
- Dog friendly. Call the hotel for fees and size rules
- Spa
- Lavender Barn: treatments $299 (60 min) to $598 (couples). Wednesdays, 20% off 60 and 90-minute treatments for guests, members and residents
- Dining
- The Tavern, The Bar, Felix Feed & Coffee, The Shed (poolside) and in-room dining
Make a day of it
Around The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
The hotel gate opens onto downtown Los Olivos: most Grand Avenue tasting rooms are a 4- to 6-minute walk, and the resort fee already covers cruiser bikes for the farther ones. Here's how an insider would fill a day from the porch.
- MorningCoffee at Queen Cup, the Airstream caravan by St. Mark's, from 7am daily.
- MiddayStart at Brewer-Clifton, Greg Brewer's Sta. Rita Hills room (walk-ins welcome), then Stolpman for limestone-grown estate wines.
- LunchBar Le Côte serves seafood straight through from noon, Wednesday to Sunday, with happy hour 3 to 5pm. Picnic instead? Panino is a 5-minute walk.
- NightLos Olivos goes quiet after dinner. For a late one, Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez is 11 minutes by car and open until 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Eat
- Queen Cup Coffee (The Caravan): Coffee from a caravan by St. Mark's · 3 min walk · open daily
- Bar Le Côte: Seafood from noon, straight through · 4 min walk · open Wed–Sun
- Panino Los Olivos: Picnic sandwiches from a six-shop Santa Barbara County chain · 5 min walk · open daily
- Lucky Penny Los Olivos: Artisanal pizza from a 900-degree wood oven · 6 min walk · open daily
Taste
- Brewer-Clifton (By Greg Brewer): Greg Brewer's thirty years of Sta. Rita Hills · 4 min walk · open Wed–Sun
- Stolpman Vineyards: Limestone estate wines, in town · 6 min walk
- SAMsARA Wine Co.: Five-wine flight; kids and dogs welcome · 6 min walk · open daily
- Liquid Farm: Flights or bottles in a sunny farmhouse room · 6 min walk · open daily
- Carhartt Family Wines: A Los Olivos fixture since 2003 · 4 min walk · open daily
Drinks and late
- Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.: The beer break, with darts and bingo · 4 min walk · open daily
Worth the short drive
- Beckmen Vineyards (Outside Los Olivos): The county's first biodynamic vineyard · 8 min drive · open daily
- Los Olivos Grocery (Santa Ynez): Sushi after 4pm at the same address · 25 min walk
- Maverick Saloon (Santa Ynez): Honky-tonk since 1963, cash pinned to the ceiling · 11 min drive · open daily
Bar Le Côte and Brewer-Clifton both close Monday and Tuesday. Early in the week, SAMsARA, Liquid Farm and Carhartt are open daily.
Times are routed from the hotel's front door without traffic. Days change with the season, so tap through for hours.
What does the Mattei's Tavern resort fee include?
$75 per room, per night, and the hotel lists exactly what it covers: valet or self-parking, daily activities and wellness classes, the gym and Movement Studio, cruiser bikes, rides in the Mercedes-Benz house cars, nightly turndown, in-room coffee and water, and a welcome drink. The bikes and house cars matter most here, because downtown Los Olivos, with more than 35 tasting rooms by the hotel's count, is a short ride or walk.
Can you eat at Mattei's Tavern without staying?
Yes. The Tavern is recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide, serves three meals a day and books dinner on OpenTable. Executive chef Kevin Malone calls his menu reimagined classics and works with area producers such as Motley Crew butcher in Buellton for custom sausages, per Auberge's own story on him. Felix Feed & Coffee does barista coffee and scratch-made pastries daily. The Shed is the poolside bar for guests. See our Tavern restaurant page and Michelin round-up.
How much is the Lavender Barn spa?
Treatments start at $299 for 60 minutes (massage, deep tissue, facials) and run to $505 for 90-minute rituals and $598 for a 60-minute couple's massage, per the current menu. Lavender Barn has a eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, vitality pool, oak wood sauna and relaxation room. On Wednesdays, guests, members and residents save 20% on 60 and 90-minute treatments; call 805.693.2620 to book.
How much is a wedding at Mattei's Tavern?
The hotel doesn't publish wedding pricing. It hosts weddings in historic indoor and outdoor venues, with in-house planning; ask the events team for a quote. Going as a guest? Our wedding guest guide covers room blocks, rides and what to do the morning after.
Mattei's, Mattie's or Maddie's?
All three are this place. Regulars say "Maddy's." A Santa Barbara wedding photographer who shoots here spells it out as Mattei's Tavern, "pronounced 'Maddy's'", and executive chef Kevin Malone introduces himself on Keith Saarloos's Chopping It Up podcast (episode 47) as "the executive chef at Maddie's Tavern." On paper the restaurant often goes by Mattie's Tavern: Auberge's own press release for the November 2022 reopening calls it that, and so does the podcast's episode page. The hotel's full name is The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection, at 2350 Railway Avenue.
The family name came first: the Mattei family opened it in 1886 as the Central Hotel, a stagecoach stop, before it took their name.
What is the history of Mattei's Tavern?
The inn dates to 1886, when it opened as a stagecoach stop for travelers arriving by rail and stage. The hotel says original cottages and heritage buildings still stand, and today it's part of the Auberge Collection.
Good to know
Does Mattei's Tavern have a resort fee? Yes, $75 per room, per night. It covers parking, daily activities and classes, the gym, cruiser bikes, the Mercedes-Benz house cars, turndown, in-room coffee and water and a welcome drink.
Is it Mattei's, Mattie's or Maddie's Tavern? Same place. It's spelled Mattei's and said "Maddy's" locally, and the restaurant is also written Mattie's Tavern, including in Auberge's 2022 reopening release. The address is 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos.
Can non-guests eat at Mattei's Tavern? Yes. The Tavern serves three meals daily and takes dinner bookings on OpenTable, and Felix Feed & Coffee serves coffee and pastries.
Don’t miss
You might also like
- Bar Le Côte · about 0.2 miles, walkable. The other Michelin-listed dinner in Los Olivos, seafood-led. Tip: Book on OpenTable; closed Monday and Tuesday. Official site · source
- Stolpman Vineyards · about 0.3 miles, walkable. Vinous Top 100 Syrah, walkable from the hotel. Tip: $25 tasting; reservations strongly encouraged. Official site · source
- Fess Parker Wine Country Inn · about 0.3 miles, walkable. A smaller inn in town with breakfast and tastings included. Tip: No resort fee listed; free self-parking. Official site · source
- The Ballard Inn · about 6 min drive (2.4 mi). A quiet 15-room alternative just outside town. Tip: Wine and cheese hour, 4–6pm daily. Official site · source
Drive times are without traffic.
Nearby: eat, taste, stay
- Los Olivos hotels: 1886 stagecoach inn or 19 fireplaces · Every place to stay in town, side by side
- Fess Parker Wine Country Inn: The smaller inn on Grand Avenue, breakfast included
- Los Olivos wine tasting: Tasting rooms within walking distance
- Wedding guest guide: Room blocks, rides and the free afternoon
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Best coffee in the Santa Ynez ValleyBy town, plus where to work
- MiddayGo tasting: Los Olivos wine tastingTop-scored labels, one walkable town
- EveningBook dinner: Best pizza in the Santa Ynez ValleyWood-fired to delivery
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Santa Ynez hotelsPolo bungalows to a rooftop pool
Your next move
- GoHours and menus change; the official site has today's. Visit The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection
- Then readMore to eat, taste and do in Los Olivos. Our Los Olivos guide
- Every ThursdayWhat to eat, where to go and what to book this weekend. Get the weekend note
Quick answers
Is Mattei's Tavern dog friendly?
Yes. The hotel calls itself a dog-friendly resort and asks you to contact it about eligible pets, fees and restrictions.
How many rooms does Mattei's Tavern have?
62 in all, by the hotel's own count: 52 guestrooms, six suites and four historic cottages. Coverage of its 2023 opening said 67; the hotel's FAQ now lists 62.
How much is a wedding at Mattei's Tavern?
The hotel doesn't publish wedding prices. Contact its events team for a quote.
What is the history of Mattei's Tavern?
It was built in 1886 as a stagecoach stop in Los Olivos. It reopened as an Auberge hotel and keeps original cottages and buildings.
What time is check-in at Mattei's Tavern?
Check-in is at 4pm and checkout is at noon. Late checkout depends on availability.
Sources
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- Mattei's Tavern: travel FAQs
- Lavender Barn: treatment menu
- Lavender Barn: Wellness Wednesdays
- Felix Feed & Coffee
- Auberge: Chef Kevin Malone
- Michelin Guide: The Tavern
- Auberge (PRWeb): Mattei's Tavern restaurant reopens, Nov 16, 2022
- Saarloos + Sons, Chopping It Up ep. 47: Kevin Malone, executive chef of Mattie's Tavern
- Francesca Maria Photo: Mattei's Tavern wedding (pronunciation)
- Hotelier Buzz: Mattei's Tavern appoints Clayton van Hooijdonk (Aug 22, 2026)
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