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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Lobby
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara City College
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Inn By The Harbor gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodations, from the cleanliness and comfy beds to the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Santa Barbara City College and 3 minutes by foot from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center 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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • 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 available
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1081 out of 1526 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1526 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1526 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1526 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1526 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Loved the hot tub! Pretty garden vibes. Easy walk to shore. The wine and cheese hour was a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Wine tasting and breakfast were all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RIKARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is basically like a Motel 6 or Ecolodge. It’s in the worst part of a great area (between 2 busy streets and just off a freeway on/off ramp), but very convenient to the beach and walkable. $700 for 3 nights is hard to stomach but that’s Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Kailua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and grounds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay the night. They even had cheese and wine tasting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff made great dining & activity suggestions. Good walkable proximity to boat harbor & Stearns wharf
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outstanding! Our best stay along the Oregon and California coastline. We are definitely coming back. A
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large room with a full kitchen. A bit larger than needed but was well appointed and clean. Location was good for Santa Barbara activities. A small breakfast was included and was OK, not special. Plants and trees around the property were beautiful. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for our needs
Great. Option for a short stay near the water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, room was clean, grounds where clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and beautifully executed rooms. We have stayed here before and they have redecorated since. All the personal have been welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

thelma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal. Very close to the Funk Zone and State st. The hotel is a small apartment complex turned into a hotel. The rooms reeked of stale cigarette smoke and was difficult to endure. The staff was very helpful and extremely friendly who offered great recommendations to the cities sites and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here very much. Very convenient location, few blocks from the beach. Room was spacious, loved the kitchen. Would definitely book this property on my next visit to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Liked: Staff & service
I don’t know the area but from what I could discern I expected this to be very near the water. Inn By The Harbor was actually Motel By the Gas Station. The photo is a cute tiny area at the entrance. The rest of the property is old and somewhat rundown. The weekend rate off season was $400 ish per night. Not what I usually get for that. A lot of these old places need to be taken down and rebuilt but that won’t happen as long as they’re making $$ I suppose. The staff was lovely and does what they can but this is a very old motor inn. The hot tub should be deglazed as finish is very worn off in many areas. Near very busy intersection so often difficult to pull into parking lot…..It was “ok”
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place with friendly staff. Breakfast is very nice as is the wine & cheese in the evening. Use of bikes included in your stay is so good as its the perfect way to get around town I would only say that the name indicates to me that it’s located by the harbor but really isn’t. Its a 10 min walk or 5 min bike ride. Overall, very nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Maidstone

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for our stay in SB
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. perfect for my birthday stay. Staff was great. Room was awesome. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room rates were on par with other nearby hotels. The structure dates from the early 60s and has been maintained very well; I saw no signs of disrepair or neglect. It is a two-floor walk-up building. Rooms are comfortable, very clean and have amenities including ice bucket, wine flutes, refrigerator, Mr Coffee machine and good packaged coffee. I appreciated the small touch of quality sugar and Splenda brands instead of the generic pink pack of sweetener, Plastic and paper cups/glasses. Abundant lighting , a charger on a bedside table, another at the writing desk. The mattress was plush and comfortable for most anyone but a little soft for me. Furniture was in very good condition and I liked the nifty pull-out writing surface in the desk. I did not utilize the TV but there is also a DVD player in the credenza. A foldable luggage rack, ironing board and iron were also there. Breakfast was served beginning at 7:30, and seemed an upgrade from many in this hotel category: mini quiches, melon, prepared oatmeal, pastries and bread to toast, yogurt portions with berries prepared in small coupes, juice, milks, half-and-half, dry cereals and of course coffee (and tea). Staff were friendly and offered a wine opener to borrow for the room when asked. Locaton is a 7-10 minute walk to the beach and pier; a bit farther to Stearn's Wharf and State Street activities. For a moderately priced hotel this represented good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overall good stay
Overall we had a good stay. The room had a slightly bad smell but we opened the windows. The front desk staff gave us lots of information about the area, however did not let us know that the beach close by has a significant amount of tar on it which ruined many articles of our clothing and shoes which had to be thrown out. Of course, not the hotels fault but definitely a heads up I would give to future guests when I'm telling them about the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024