Inn by the Harbor
US$283
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$283
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Inn by the Harbor average US$200 in the cheapest month (January) and US$337 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$200 |
| February | US$211 |
| March | US$235 |
| April | US$255 |
| May | US$267 |
| June | US$310 |
| July | US$328 |
| August | US$337 |
| September | US$283 |
| October | US$252 |
| November | US$229 |
| December | US$203 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$337)
Cheapest: January (~US$200)
About this property
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Inn By The Harbor in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.
What's nearby
Santa Barbara City College(0.1 Miles)
Carriage and Western Art Museum(0.2 Miles)
Santa Barbara Carriage Museum(0.3 Miles)
Moreton Bay Fig Tree(0.4 Miles)
Santa Barbara Harbor(0.4 Miles)
West Beach(0.4 Miles)
Reagan Ranch Center(0.5 Miles)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation(0.6 Miles)
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center(0.7 Miles)
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum(0.7 Miles)
Paseo Nuevo Mall(0.7 Miles)
Leadbetter Beach(0.8 Miles)
Antioch University(0.8 Miles)
Stearns Wharf(0.9 Miles)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center(1 Miles)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)(10.1 Miles)
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA)(29.8 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
433 West Montecito Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Santa Barbara City College (0.1 Miles)
Carriage and Western Art Museum (0.2 Miles)
Santa Barbara Carriage Museum (0.3 Miles)
Moreton Bay Fig Tree (0.4 Miles)
Santa Barbara Harbor (0.4 Miles)
West Beach (0.4 Miles)
Room options
7
Double Queen Deluxe
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
398 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
6
Harbor Pool Suite
Room details
2 Extra-Large Double Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
King Deluxe
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
398 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
5
Queen Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Accessible Queen Deluxe
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
King Deluxe with Patio
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomPatio
5
King Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 1,943 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
54%
Family
29%
Group
9%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Inn by the Harbor, guests consistently praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and a charming courtyard with a pool and hot tub, plus handy perks like simple breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, and complimentary bike loans.
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What guests think
At Inn by the Harbor, guests consistently praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and a charming courtyard with a pool and hot tub, plus handy perks like simple breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, and complimentary bike loans.
The location is walkable to the beach, harbor and State Street, and many rooms are spacious or include kitchenettes for longer stays. Some guests note the older, motel-style layout, occasional noise or odors, small breakfast space, inconsistent Wi-Fi, and that it’s a bit farther from the water than the name suggests. Expect a friendly, low-key stay with appealing amenities and easy access to Santa Barbara.
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Facilities
Courtyard setting with a small pool and hot tub is a highlight; many also appreciate free bike loans, convenient parking, and on-site laundry. A few note there’s no on-site gym and that facilities can feel compact.
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Louise
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really loved this hotel. Room was great as included a full kitchen which we made use of. Pool and hot tub were great. Never busy when we were there and towels freely available next to the pool. Small offerings of drinks in reception was nice and also good value. And made use of the cheese and wine freebie which was a nice touch. Yes breakfast area was not very big and in colder months might be challenging if no one goes to use the outside tables. But the food offered was great and good selection. Beds were comfy.
Really loved this hotel. Room was great as included a full kitchen which we made use of. Pool and hot tub were great. Never busy when we were there and towels freely available next to the pool. Small offerings of drinks in reception was nice and also good value. And made use of the cheese and wine freebie which was a nice touch. Yes breakfast area was not very big and in colder months might be challenging if no one goes to use the outside tables. But the food offered was great and good selection. Beds were comfy.
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SL
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A 15 minute walk to the beach. Nice sized rooms and an excellent kitchen amenity as well as charming doors with access to the garden area. Staff were friendly and offered both breakfast and an evening wine reception. This listing claims there's a fitness center or gym on site, but there isn't. It might be part of the associated property that's a block away, but is not on site. Would stay again
A 15 minute walk to the beach. Nice sized rooms and an excellent kitchen amenity as well as charming doors with access to the garden area. Staff were friendly and offered both breakfast and an evening wine reception. This listing claims there's a fitness center or gym on site, but there isn't. It might be part of the associated property that's a block away, but is not on site. Would stay again
10
Debora
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was ready early and we were able to enjoy our weekend stay. The bed was very comfortable and room was clean. Loved the use of the spa, very nice grounds and service was excellent!
Our room was ready early and we were able to enjoy our weekend stay. The bed was very comfortable and room was clean. Loved the use of the spa, very nice grounds and service was excellent!
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Astrid
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great service, got courtesy upgrade which was super convenient due to dietary restrictions. Has laundry onsite - super convenient too!! Definitely will be back!
Clean room, great service, got courtesy upgrade which was super convenient due to dietary restrictions. Has laundry onsite - super convenient too!! Definitely will be back!
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Robert
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Thanks you for a lovely few days stay. Friendly & helpful service, clean rooms, small but nice pool and great location. The free bike hire was a great way to explore Santa Barbara. Highly recommend
Thanks you for a lovely few days stay. Friendly & helpful service, clean rooms, small but nice pool and great location. The free bike hire was a great way to explore Santa Barbara. Highly recommend
10
Melanie
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Liked location. Was disappointed no gym facility with adequate equipment.
Liked location. Was disappointed no gym facility with adequate equipment.
10
Holly
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice updated room and very clean. Lovely courtyard with pool and hottub. Nice happy hour.
Very nice updated room and very clean. Lovely courtyard with pool and hottub. Nice happy hour.
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Shari
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy walk to the Amtrak station, downtown State St and pier. However the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, and a good restaurant within walking distance was difficult. Hotel clean, somewhat dated but had a beautiful courtyard, clean pool and spa. Staff super helpful and so friendly.
Easy walk to the Amtrak station, downtown State St and pier. However the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, and a good restaurant within walking distance was difficult. Hotel clean, somewhat dated but had a beautiful courtyard, clean pool and spa. Staff super helpful and so friendly.
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jill
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property with a garden courtyard and pool area. Staff was super friendly and helped me secure a large enough parking space for my extended vehicle. Nice kitchen in my room, which I didn't use as I was traveling for work but would have been used & appreciated otherwise. Easy walking distance to State St and the Funk Zone. Top rated all around.
Lovely property with a garden courtyard and pool area. Staff was super friendly and helped me secure a large enough parking space for my extended vehicle. Nice kitchen in my room, which I didn't use as I was traveling for work but would have been used & appreciated otherwise. Easy walking distance to State St and the Funk Zone. Top rated all around.
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Hans
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good free breakfast bar, nice pool and hot tub, free bikes to ride the city. Friendly and helpful staff.
Good free breakfast bar, nice pool and hot tub, free bikes to ride the city. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms and grounds as very clean. Some report issues such as strong cleaning odors, stained carpets or dated finishes, occasional pests, and housekeeping inconsistencies.
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George
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ants in room. Floors dirty
Ants in room. Floors dirty
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Michael
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean but towels and linens felt very rough. A definite smell of bleach.
Very clean but towels and linens felt very rough. A definite smell of bleach.
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Marna
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great bed. Very clean. Lovely garden and pool. Great breakfast. Room shower had lovely tile, like new. Very pleased.
Great bed. Very clean. Lovely garden and pool. Great breakfast. Room shower had lovely tile, like new. Very pleased.
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Kenneth
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Room was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Jim
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just old and dirty.
Just old and dirty.
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Lucia
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Disappointing Stay. We were really looking forward to our stay at Inn By The Harbor, but unfortunately, the experience did not meet our expectations. Upon entering the room, we were overwhelmed by a strong and unpleasant bleach smell that made it difficult to relax or sleep comfortably. Several areas of the room were noticeably dusty, and the TV remote was sticky. To make matters worse, the TV itself didn’t function properly. Throughout the night, there was a recurring motor or engine-like noise that came and went every 20 minutes, adding to the discomfort. The room looked much better in the online photos than it did in person, which was disappointing. After a restless night, we made the decision to check out early. While the location is convenient and the exterior of the property is charming, the room conditions and overall experience left a lot to be desired.
Disappointing Stay. We were really looking forward to our stay at Inn By The Harbor, but unfortunately, the experience did not meet our expectations. Upon entering the room, we were overwhelmed by a strong and unpleasant bleach smell that made it difficult to relax or sleep comfortably. Several areas of the room were noticeably dusty, and the TV remote was sticky. To make matters worse, the TV itself didn’t function properly. Throughout the night, there was a recurring motor or engine-like noise that came and went every 20 minutes, adding to the discomfort. The room looked much better in the online photos than it did in person, which was disappointing. After a restless night, we made the decision to check out early. While the location is convenient and the exterior of the property is charming, the room conditions and overall experience left a lot to be desired.
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Caroline
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All of the staff were friendly, the rooms were clean the grounds are cute
All of the staff were friendly, the rooms were clean the grounds are cute
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Mary
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was great. Clean, comfortable, and enjoyable.
The hotel was great. Clean, comfortable, and enjoyable.
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Karen
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It is not ocean front or ocean view. Carpet was gross. Furniture dated. Many spots on the ceiling and wall that were noticeably patched. Bedside table drawer would not stay closed. Kitchen area clean and new. Breakfast was dry pastries, egg bites, oatmeal, yogurt fruit and coffee. Soooo noisy on a busy street- garbage truck empty garbage in parking lot at 600am. Staff was friendly and nice. Beautiful flowers throughout property. Expected more from pictures and rating. Disappointed.
It is not ocean front or ocean view. Carpet was gross. Furniture dated. Many spots on the ceiling and wall that were noticeably patched. Bedside table drawer would not stay closed. Kitchen area clean and new. Breakfast was dry pastries, egg bites, oatmeal, yogurt fruit and coffee. Soooo noisy on a busy street- garbage truck empty garbage in parking lot at 600am. Staff was friendly and nice. Beautiful flowers throughout property. Expected more from pictures and rating. Disappointed.
10
William
28 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room and facilities were very clean, desk clerks very helpful, nice courtyard.
Room and facilities were very clean, desk clerks very helpful, nice courtyard.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with many offering full kitchens or kitchenettes and some recent updates. Several guests mention dated decor, thin walls or traffic noise, and occasional Wi-Fi reliability issues.
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Barbara
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice sized room with wonderful kitchen!
Nice sized room with wonderful kitchen!
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Dave
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I would have rated the property excellent except for one thing which happened to be important to me, which was that the Wi-Fi connection was very inconsistent to the point of being unusable. When it worked, it was fast enough, but it dropped out every 5 to 10 minutes and then came back five minutes later. Over and over.
I would have rated the property excellent except for one thing which happened to be important to me, which was that the Wi-Fi connection was very inconsistent to the point of being unusable. When it worked, it was fast enough, but it dropped out every 5 to 10 minutes and then came back five minutes later. Over and over.
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Sharon
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay here was adequate but honestly we will not be staying here again in the future. The property is older and feels and looks out of date. Rooms were clean but out of date. Bathrooms were updated which was a plus. Pool area was okay and hot tub worked well. Lobby breakfast and cheese/wine afternoon was nice but very small lobby and sitting outside was challenging with all the traffic going by. Location was great...we could walk to the harbor and wharf which was the best part. The pictures online give you the impression that it is in better shape than it really is. There's plenty of other options in the area that I would look at next time.
Our stay here was adequate but honestly we will not be staying here again in the future. The property is older and feels and looks out of date. Rooms were clean but out of date. Bathrooms were updated which was a plus. Pool area was okay and hot tub worked well. Lobby breakfast and cheese/wine afternoon was nice but very small lobby and sitting outside was challenging with all the traffic going by. Location was great...we could walk to the harbor and wharf which was the best part. The pictures online give you the impression that it is in better shape than it really is. There's plenty of other options in the area that I would look at next time.
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Mario
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Large clean rooms with kitchenette. Free nice bike rentals available
Large clean rooms with kitchenette. Free nice bike rentals available
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Angela
31 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Great breakfast (egg frittata!), free parking(!), clean room, comfortable bed, great bathroom (love the counter space and water pressure in the shower), and loved that we had a mini kitchen! The only things I didn’t like were safety-related: no chain on the door that leads to the outside, and the screen door didn’t have a lock on it.
Really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Great breakfast (egg frittata!), free parking(!), clean room, comfortable bed, great bathroom (love the counter space and water pressure in the shower), and loved that we had a mini kitchen! The only things I didn’t like were safety-related: no chain on the door that leads to the outside, and the screen door didn’t have a lock on it.
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Meagan
5 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had everything we needed, and I loved that it was quiet, and clean. You can park right out front, and the area was very walkable and safe. The lobby is a little small for the breakfast but you’re around so many good restaurants it doesn’t matter. We also had a kitchen in our room which was great, and the room overall was nice! Would definitely stay again!
We had everything we needed, and I loved that it was quiet, and clean. You can park right out front, and the area was very walkable and safe. The lobby is a little small for the breakfast but you’re around so many good restaurants it doesn’t matter. We also had a kitchen in our room which was great, and the room overall was nice! Would definitely stay again!
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Janet
24 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spacious and well-appointed. My husband says that the beds and pillows were exceptional. Beautiful city.
Room was spacious and well-appointed. My husband says that the beds and pillows were exceptional. Beautiful city.
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Laurie
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room is large and mostly well kept. The carpet is stained, and should be replaced. The walls are too thin, and we could hear our neighbors, and the traffic noise was annoying. The staff was great, and we hope if we come back that we will try out the pool and hot tub.
The room is large and mostly well kept. The carpet is stained, and should be replaced. The walls are too thin, and we could hear our neighbors, and the traffic noise was annoying. The staff was great, and we hope if we come back that we will try out the pool and hot tub.
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Tianfeng
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very spacious and clean. It comes with a full kitchen and dinning table which is very handy and nice!
Very spacious and clean. It comes with a full kitchen and dinning table which is very handy and nice!
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Dianne
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and the beach. The room was spacious and newly renovated. There is a nice pool surrounded by lovely trees and flowering bushes.
The hotel was within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and the beach. The room was spacious and newly renovated. There is a nice pool surrounded by lovely trees and flowering bushes.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and proactive, with frequent shout-outs to front-desk staff and occasional complimentary upgrades. A few guests reported lapses or unhelpful interactions.
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Edward
6 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
This place was like paradise. It has a beautiful interior courtyard filled with plants and palm trees. Breakfast was somewhat typical but the desk staff was very helpful in helping you find the best places to eat and explore.
This place was like paradise. It has a beautiful interior courtyard filled with plants and palm trees. Breakfast was somewhat typical but the desk staff was very helpful in helping you find the best places to eat and explore.
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Flor
16 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay at Inn by the Harbor! The staff was so welcoming and gave us great recommendations. They took the time to really understand the point of our visit and paid great attention to detail. It was so quiet and peaceful; we slept great! Everything from checking in to parking was super easy.
We loved our stay at Inn by the Harbor! The staff was so welcoming and gave us great recommendations. They took the time to really understand the point of our visit and paid great attention to detail. It was so quiet and peaceful; we slept great! Everything from checking in to parking was super easy.
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Terry
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotels.com suggested this hotel as a search result for all the ideas mentioned above, what I was given was strong moldy odor with a view to a wall of an abandoned property in the bedrooms and the hotel pool directly in front of the door of our Pool House Suite. the front desk personnel kept arrogantly insist the two king size beds were an upgrade and we were free to leave if we didn’t like it. So no. Not a great experience.
Hotels.com suggested this hotel as a search result for all the ideas mentioned above, what I was given was strong moldy odor with a view to a wall of an abandoned property in the bedrooms and the hotel pool directly in front of the door of our Pool House Suite. the front desk personnel kept arrogantly insist the two king size beds were an upgrade and we were free to leave if we didn’t like it. So no. Not a great experience.
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Chad
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sam at the front desk was fantastic. Very helpful and welcoming. Our room was clean, soft bed, and love the robes and free bubbly. The pool and hot tub, the wine social, I really love the way the staff goes above and beyond for their guests. I highly recommend staying here if visiting Santa Barbara.
Sam at the front desk was fantastic. Very helpful and welcoming. Our room was clean, soft bed, and love the robes and free bubbly. The pool and hot tub, the wine social, I really love the way the staff goes above and beyond for their guests. I highly recommend staying here if visiting Santa Barbara.
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Jennifer
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and made us feel welcome and apart of the family.
Excellent staff and made us feel welcome and apart of the family.
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Debra
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff make us feel very welcome and spent extra time asking what brought us to the area. Wine and cheese in the lobby in the evening was nice. We also loved tge little area out side where you could eat breakfast. Outside vegetation was beautiful
The staff make us feel very welcome and spent extra time asking what brought us to the area. Wine and cheese in the lobby in the evening was nice. We also loved tge little area out side where you could eat breakfast. Outside vegetation was beautiful
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David
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn By The Harbor was conveniently located near Santa Barbara Harbor, the Funk Zone and shopping/dining on State Street. The staff was very attentive and welcoming.
The Inn By The Harbor was conveniently located near Santa Barbara Harbor, the Funk Zone and shopping/dining on State Street. The staff was very attentive and welcoming.
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Michael
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My wife and I enjoyed staying here. Every person on staff that we talked to were very kind and friendly. It was our honeymoon and they left us a handwritten note, a bottle of champagne and some chocolates! The location of the hotel is great too. Freeway is super close, downtown is super close, the funk zone is super close. We really enjoyed our stay here and recommend it. It seems as though they’re starting to remodel their rooms, so that will only be even more positivity for this property.
My wife and I enjoyed staying here. Every person on staff that we talked to were very kind and friendly. It was our honeymoon and they left us a handwritten note, a bottle of champagne and some chocolates! The location of the hotel is great too. Freeway is super close, downtown is super close, the funk zone is super close. We really enjoyed our stay here and recommend it. It seems as though they’re starting to remodel their rooms, so that will only be even more positivity for this property.
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Julian
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful find in a great location for exploring Santa Barbara and the staff could not have been more welcoming….wonderfully comfortable bed and the complimentary breakfast and happy hour wine and cheese was wonderful….could not recommend this delightful hotel highly enough !!
Wonderful find in a great location for exploring Santa Barbara and the staff could not have been more welcoming….wonderfully comfortable bed and the complimentary breakfast and happy hour wine and cheese was wonderful….could not recommend this delightful hotel highly enough !!
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Thomas
17 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Service from Eli was excellent.
Service from Eli was excellent.
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Location
Walkable to the beach, harbor, train station and State Street for many guests. Some felt it’s farther from the water than the name implies and noted a busy street or less picturesque immediate surroundings.
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Jennifer
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay. Hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. Great location. Walkable to everything.
We had a great stay. Hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. Great location. Walkable to everything.
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SL
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A 15 minute walk to the beach. Nice sized rooms and an excellent kitchen amenity as well as charming doors with access to the garden area. Staff were friendly and offered both breakfast and an evening wine reception. This listing claims there's a fitness center or gym on site, but there isn't. It might be part of the associated property that's a block away, but is not on site. Would stay again
A 15 minute walk to the beach. Nice sized rooms and an excellent kitchen amenity as well as charming doors with access to the garden area. Staff were friendly and offered both breakfast and an evening wine reception. This listing claims there's a fitness center or gym on site, but there isn't. It might be part of the associated property that's a block away, but is not on site. Would stay again
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Josiah
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance from the beach, marina, and downtown. Breakfast was nice! I’ve stayed here multiple times and will consider it again.
Walking distance from the beach, marina, and downtown. Breakfast was nice! I’ve stayed here multiple times and will consider it again.
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Joseph Michael
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, 2 blocks from the waterfront and within walking distance to many restaurants and places of interest. The property is well maintained, with onsite parking. Pool area is in the courtyard, quiet, and receives morning and afternoon sun. complimentary breakfast in the morning, and wine & cheese during happy hour. Also, there are 2 other sister properties close by guests are able to access including bikes. The room was very large with a kitchen and breakfast area, spacious bathroom, and updates amenities. Very clean, very attentive maid service. All staff were very friendly and helpful, and inquired at every opportunity if everything was okay, or if anything was needed. Overall, this was a great experience. Thank you.
Great location, 2 blocks from the waterfront and within walking distance to many restaurants and places of interest. The property is well maintained, with onsite parking. Pool area is in the courtyard, quiet, and receives morning and afternoon sun. complimentary breakfast in the morning, and wine & cheese during happy hour. Also, there are 2 other sister properties close by guests are able to access including bikes. The room was very large with a kitchen and breakfast area, spacious bathroom, and updates amenities. Very clean, very attentive maid service. All staff were very friendly and helpful, and inquired at every opportunity if everything was okay, or if anything was needed. Overall, this was a great experience. Thank you.
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Pauline
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property in a great location. Walking distance to restaurants shops and the harbour.
Beautiful property in a great location. Walking distance to restaurants shops and the harbour.
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Faustina
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel and staff. All within walking distance.
Nice hotel and staff. All within walking distance.
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Nadine
22 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very mediocre. One or two stars max. Near the harbor is a misnomer. This was not convenient to anywhere. Far from restaurant. Far from the beach. Far from state street. Very loud as it is on a main road .
Very mediocre. One or two stars max. Near the harbor is a misnomer. This was not convenient to anywhere. Far from restaurant. Far from the beach. Far from state street. Very loud as it is on a main road .
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Muktesh
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great little place to stay. Other places are a little closer to the beach but this is a nice clean quiet well-maintained place to stay. More of a motel really than a hotel imo but nevertheless, a great place for a good night's sleep.
Great little place to stay. Other places are a little closer to the beach but this is a nice clean quiet well-maintained place to stay. More of a motel really than a hotel imo but nevertheless, a great place for a good night's sleep.
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Raymond
9 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
When we first pulled in, the property looked a bit dated, but once we got into the room, we saw that courtyard was very nice. We liked the location with easy walks to both the harbor and State Street. We did pass a few homeless on the way to State, but we never felt unsafe - even at night. (We were two men - maybe women might feel differently about the night walk.) We didn’t think we would take advantage of the daily happy hour, but we ended up stopping by every day. We didn’t take advantage of any breakfasts, but they looked OK to me. The front office staff was friendly and they also made good suggestions for dining. It’s not a super fancy hotel, but we thought it was a good value for us - we would definitely return.
When we first pulled in, the property looked a bit dated, but once we got into the room, we saw that courtyard was very nice. We liked the location with easy walks to both the harbor and State Street. We did pass a few homeless on the way to State, but we never felt unsafe - even at night. (We were two men - maybe women might feel differently about the night walk.) We didn’t think we would take advantage of the daily happy hour, but we ended up stopping by every day. We didn’t take advantage of any breakfasts, but they looked OK to me. The front office staff was friendly and they also made good suggestions for dining. It’s not a super fancy hotel, but we thought it was a good value for us - we would definitely return.
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Shari
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy walk to the Amtrak station, downtown State St and pier. However the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, and a good restaurant within walking distance was difficult. Hotel clean, somewhat dated but had a beautiful courtyard, clean pool and spa. Staff super helpful and so friendly.
Easy walk to the Amtrak station, downtown State St and pier. However the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, and a good restaurant within walking distance was difficult. Hotel clean, somewhat dated but had a beautiful courtyard, clean pool and spa. Staff super helpful and so friendly.
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Dining
Complimentary continental breakfast and an afternoon wine-and-cheese social are frequently appreciated. Space and variety are modest, and a few guests found the offerings or coffee underwhelming.
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Louise
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really loved this hotel. Room was great as included a full kitchen which we made use of. Pool and hot tub were great. Never busy when we were there and towels freely available next to the pool. Small offerings of drinks in reception was nice and also good value. And made use of the cheese and wine freebie which was a nice touch. Yes breakfast area was not very big and in colder months might be challenging if no one goes to use the outside tables. But the food offered was great and good selection. Beds were comfy.
Really loved this hotel. Room was great as included a full kitchen which we made use of. Pool and hot tub were great. Never busy when we were there and towels freely available next to the pool. Small offerings of drinks in reception was nice and also good value. And made use of the cheese and wine freebie which was a nice touch. Yes breakfast area was not very big and in colder months might be challenging if no one goes to use the outside tables. But the food offered was great and good selection. Beds were comfy.
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Rebecca
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed for one night, but it was a great room and we would definitely stay here again. The included breakfast and wine/cheese in the afternoon were great perks.
We only stayed for one night, but it was a great room and we would definitely stay here again. The included breakfast and wine/cheese in the afternoon were great perks.
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Katherine
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a very well situated hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful. They provide a nice wine-cheese-crackers and cookies spread in the early evening, and comprehensive breakfast in the morning, complete with oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, all types of breads/rolls/bagels, a bite-size fritatta, and of course coffee and tea. All of this at a reasonable price for Santa Barbara. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
This is a very well situated hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful. They provide a nice wine-cheese-crackers and cookies spread in the early evening, and comprehensive breakfast in the morning, complete with oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, all types of breads/rolls/bagels, a bite-size fritatta, and of course coffee and tea. All of this at a reasonable price for Santa Barbara. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
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Alane
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay. It was a very beautiful property. The pool area was nice. Clean pool and spa. Lived the Spanish style building. We loved the breakfast and happy hour everyday. We also loved the bike rentals. It was so nice to be able to get a bike and ride all over Santa Barbara. Highly recommend this place and we will be back!
We enjoyed our stay. It was a very beautiful property. The pool area was nice. Clean pool and spa. Lived the Spanish style building. We loved the breakfast and happy hour everyday. We also loved the bike rentals. It was so nice to be able to get a bike and ride all over Santa Barbara. Highly recommend this place and we will be back!
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David
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beakfast and happy hour were excellent.
Beakfast and happy hour were excellent.
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Deborah
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is such a charming hotel..smaller and quaint with great customer service. If I had to be nit picky, I would request more protein for breakfast besides the egg frittata.
This is such a charming hotel..smaller and quaint with great customer service. If I had to be nit picky, I would request more protein for breakfast besides the egg frittata.
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Patrick
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast could be better. It is self service in reception and is too cramped and very basic. Everything else was excellent with helpful and friendly reception staff.
Breakfast could be better. It is self service in reception and is too cramped and very basic. Everything else was excellent with helpful and friendly reception staff.
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Gladys
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a cheap motel dressed up with Spanish tiles so they can charge a fortune. Location is marginal. Good 20 minutes to State street, the main promenade in Santa Barbara. Rooms are basic. Don’t be fooled by the pictures. Lobby and stairs are your standard cheap motel size. Evening wine is served with cheapest of wines with cheap pepper Jack and cheap marbled mild cheddar with no flavor. Breakfast, well your standard motel fare. This hotel is ok if you pay $150/night not for $350/night Stay in more central location for that price.
This is a cheap motel dressed up with Spanish tiles so they can charge a fortune. Location is marginal. Good 20 minutes to State street, the main promenade in Santa Barbara. Rooms are basic. Don’t be fooled by the pictures. Lobby and stairs are your standard cheap motel size. Evening wine is served with cheapest of wines with cheap pepper Jack and cheap marbled mild cheddar with no flavor. Breakfast, well your standard motel fare. This hotel is ok if you pay $150/night not for $350/night Stay in more central location for that price.
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Stephanie
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was convenient; parking was free and easy. The breakfast and happy hour were great. The rooms could use some refreshing.
It was convenient; parking was free and easy. The breakfast and happy hour were great. The rooms could use some refreshing.
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Danielle
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quiet and close to all the sites. We enjoyed the happy hour and were able to mingle with other travelers. Clean rooms and only thing that gives it 4 star is the breakfast was very limited (egg bites warmed up in the microwave) and muffins were stale. Everything else made up for this and we just ended up having more fruit for breakfast. We would've loved gluten free and dairy free options so my husband couldn't each much.
Very quiet and close to all the sites. We enjoyed the happy hour and were able to mingle with other travelers. Clean rooms and only thing that gives it 4 star is the breakfast was very limited (egg bites warmed up in the microwave) and muffins were stale. Everything else made up for this and we just ended up having more fruit for breakfast. We would've loved gluten free and dairy free options so my husband couldn't each much.
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Noe
5 days ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Stay was very peaceful. Staff sre very friendly. Very queit neighborhood. College is right up the street. Walking distance from the marina, beach, pier, and restaurants. 1/2 mile from downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo shops, State street.
Stay was very peaceful. Staff sre very friendly. Very queit neighborhood. College is right up the street. Walking distance from the marina, beach, pier, and restaurants. 1/2 mile from downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo shops, State street.
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Brian
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Once we returned from dinner, we pulled down the sheets to find a stain in the middle of the sheets - I went immediately to the front desk - I was told he would comp the room for that night because no one in housekeeping was on duty and the manager wasn’t able to be gotten a hold of - we had to lay on towels over the stain … was never contacted by the manager - won’t go back
Once we returned from dinner, we pulled down the sheets to find a stain in the middle of the sheets - I went immediately to the front desk - I was told he would comp the room for that night because no one in housekeeping was on duty and the manager wasn’t able to be gotten a hold of - we had to lay on towels over the stain … was never contacted by the manager - won’t go back
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Farruh
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very helpful, and the hotel was located very close to ocean and convenient for all nice places
The staff was very helpful, and the hotel was located very close to ocean and convenient for all nice places
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jodie
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
It’s not as nice as it looks. We had a terrible ant problem in our room and the a/c didn’t work properly. The wine and cheese was ok, as was the breakfast, but nothing as good as it seems from the advertising.
It’s not as nice as it looks. We had a terrible ant problem in our room and the a/c didn’t work properly. The wine and cheese was ok, as was the breakfast, but nothing as good as it seems from the advertising.
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DARCY
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The free breakfast and happy hour are great amenities and the location is excellent for getting around Santa Barbara!
The free breakfast and happy hour are great amenities and the location is excellent for getting around Santa Barbara!
FAQs about Inn by the Harbor
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific needs.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Santa Barbara Beach, just steps from Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum. It is 0.4 miles from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.7 miles from Santa Barbara Harbor.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, with access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?
Up to 2 children aged 12 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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