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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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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior entrance
Beach nearby
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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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, West Beach
    ‪7 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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 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
(37 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 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
  • 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

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 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$349.27, 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 9-minute walk from West 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.

Reviews

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1226 out of 1742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1742 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Travelled with partner
I think calling yourself Inn by the Harborside when the Harbor is a walking mile away is stretching it. Beautiful grounds and the manager was great. Wi-fi was non-functional. The concrete stairs leading up the the rooms rocked us every single time somebody took the stairs. Clean and complete room with small kitchen and cafe table. Decent breakfast and they offer wine late in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute Inn. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay convenient to Santa Barbara Bowl.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lary

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hovik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See you next year
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bakersfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Outstanding staff and marvelous breakfast. Loved the pool and courtyard plantings. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided free bikes we used everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh, Van Nuys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lourdes

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I would like my money back for false advertisement. Expedia should have checked on the property and they would have seen that the pictures were desiving. I could have used my $850 on a nice room from a hotel I could trust.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful landscaping on the property, and very clean. It was just what we needed for a one-night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. Great location. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room. Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the hotel was very nice. Great experience. Highly recommend. Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good overall. Great location. Doesn't have a toilet for guest to use before they get their room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

QIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Good stay with fm Amily
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marisol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely courtyard. Breakfast was same everyday but nice. Standard room small but updated. Very close to train station but a little further to beach and restaurants. Skimpy with bathroom items. Had to ask several times during our long stay for things. Please more and better towels. Housekeeping did not come on third day as indicated by email sent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient! Very quiet neighborhood. The breakfast bar and wine and cheese was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

cristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025