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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Property amenity
Reception
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Queen Room

Double Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Lavender Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King/Twin Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lavender Junior Suite

Lavender Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Fireside Suite | Living area

Accessible Fireside Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. 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 complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 and debit 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. 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

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Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 26 May 2026 start from AU$323, 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 Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lavender Inn by the Sea 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.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea 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 Lavender Inn by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, Lavender Inn by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

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

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 960 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1342 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. The staff very friendly. There was a terrible smell of drains coming from the sink waste. I mentioned there was a problem but it was not dealt with. Otherwise my stay was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, bathroom nice and updated. The A/C/ heating element was very noisy and blew cool air first, turned off then blew warm air. Continental breakfast was a good variety, and coffee was good. Very nice, cute motel and priced just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to downtown and also beaches, Complimentary breakfast pastries, yogurt, and beverages were significantly better than other hotels that we had stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was quaint and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean facility, great breakfast included and ideal location to beach and downtown State Street. Room was very large, a little dated but other things made up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The amenities and location of the hotel are wonderful. Its walking distance to most things. All the employees were also very polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

walt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely updated and the breakfast Danish pastries were to die for. Thx
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved Room #2 Hope to get it next February 2027 when I return for SBIFF!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryon

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
So-so stay @ Lavender. Positives: Price, location and convenience to the highways. That and the staff were friendly. Negatives: Tiny indoor breakfast area with dull and lackluster continental items. Coffee tasted like charred plastic cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Don’t believe positive reviews! We regretted staying there. Dated, motel-style architecture and furniture. Located on a busy street, hence sleeping with open windows was not an option. But the worst part, my husband was bitten by bed bugs. Advise to staff: don’t recommend your guests taking West Montecito street walking to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Super cute hotel, clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Amenities were great. The queen mattress was horrible to sleep on and needs an upgrade. Bad sleep despite a full busy day. Please do better with your mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was helpful and pleasant. The continental breakfast was very good. The location is fantastic. Parking was easy. We had an EV and while they did have (one) charger, it was across the street and frequently unavailable. We were there 3 days and were only able to use the charger once.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, and nice room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I arrived at 0:30 in the morning after a five-hour drive and the front desk person refused to honor the reservation, check me in, or give me a room because of a computer issue. He did not offer to help in any way, despite two phone calls from Hotels.com to try to sort things out for me. He did not offer to call other hotels for me, did not consider giving me a room in return for holding my drivers license and credit card as a deposit and basically kicked me out and told me to go find another hotel, which I did after an hour of driving around and trying many other hotels. Please avoid this hotel at all cost. Honoring a late-night reservation is one of the most important things a hotel needs to get right. I was tired and making me drive around aimlessly for another hour at 12:30am in an unknown city is cruel and unsafe. I have been traveling regularly for more than 30 years and have never been treated as badly as at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest stay! Oh and we loved the complementary bottle of champagne!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners of this Inn got it right. The room was clean, and was comfortable, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Staff was very polite, and the breakfast was delicious. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

roger

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
there are a lot of good things about the room, great bed, clean etc., the finishing needed some work. I also left my electric toothbrush in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Junius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the hotel grounds were well maintained and spotless. The staff was very courteous, and readily answered any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Free champagne bottle gifted to us (rewards member). Great service, wine hours & fresh cookies that are worth the stay alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026