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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara City College

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Inn By The Harbor you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carriage and Western Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara City College
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Inn By The Harbor. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (53 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Inn Harbor
Inn Harbor Santa Barbara
Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel
Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inn By The Harbor?

Inn By The Harbor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Harbor?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$273.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Inn By The Harbor?

Yep, Inn By The Harbor has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Inn By The Harbor?

Yep, Inn By The Harbor is a short 14-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Inn By The Harbor have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Inn By The Harbor has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Inn By The Harbor a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Inn By The Harbor.

Is Inn By The Harbor family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Inn By The Harbor is a hit with families.

Does Inn By The Harbor serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers highly rate the free continental breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inn By The Harbor?

No, Inn By The Harbor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inn By The Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Inn By The Harbor?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1260 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1813 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

cesar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Moudy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly, great room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ther service was great and the garden was beautiful. The room was clean and it was close to all attractions including the beach and harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was just okay...wouldn't stay again.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, lovely grounds, great breakfast, nice staff. Only critique is no full length mirror!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom and I has a very pleasant stay at this hotel for three days and two nights. The location is close to the beach and main attractions. We especially enjoyed the free wine tasting and the cheese offered in the lobby daily from 4:30 -6:30 pm. Mom thought some of the wines here were better than wines at other tasting rooms in town! The hot jacuzzi was a treat after days of walking to the pier and to downtown Santa Barbara. The manager was super helpful with ideas of local places to visit and he even accommodated our early check in request! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mickey, at the front desk was great! He was personable and extremely helpful.The inside of our room was extremely small, but it was clean. The bed was comfortable.The outside of the property was a bit dingy and the parking area was not great. We stayed on a Saturday and there was music blasting due to our room being 4 feet away from the Stagecoach Museum. They had an event going on until a little after 9pm. You could literally feel the vibrations in our room. We found out that the Museum rents out the venue on Friday and Saturday for events. We both felt for the price, it was not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOLLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a decent 2.5
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Third party reservation is not their problem

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren, Anaheim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025