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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(92 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(75 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Harbor

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 hot 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 hot 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 Harbor. 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 hot 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 overall comfort and spaciousness
  • Steps from Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot 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 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

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

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 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 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 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 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
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 1256 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1849 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came to celebrate our birthdays and booked this hotel because it was so close to the main street. I love this hotel so much! They have a wine and cheese hour at night, which was very nice! The breakfast is good, and the staff were very accommodating. All the guys at the front desk were very nice. This is our new favorite hotel and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very charming boutique property, just minutes from the harbor, shopping, and great restaurants. Staff was very welcoming, The area was safe and walkable. The room was clean and spacious. They offered a complimentary breakfast with an assortment of egg frittata, pastries, breads, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereals, coffee, tea, and juice, as well as an afternoon snack of wine, cheese and crackers, and sweets They were very accommodating to my needs and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property. Well kept up. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The wine and cheese/crackers reception was lovely. We were able to walk to restaurants and the harbor. We'll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very welcome,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Room was spotless and well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nathalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. We appreciated all of their support during our stay. Rooms were a little bit older than expected. They smelled a little stuffy and surrounding areas were noisy at night. Was expecting more. Staff and the breakfast definitely made up for it. We also really enjoyed the free bike rental.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie, Bellevue

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

xin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked that it was close to the beach and other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shulin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just had one issue. There were ants in the kitchen. We were afraid to leave any kind of food on the kitchen counter, or dispose of left over food in waste basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy about selection
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, convenient location, and the patio entrance onto the “garden” sode of the property was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So welcoming, both hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Very nice staff all around and the breakfast was right on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!! Wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. The continental breakfast you provided each morning was perfect. The ambience the Inn provided was cozy and relaxing. The Inn By The Harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in poor shape. The carpet was frayed, paint chipped, stains on carpet/bedding, furniture was chipped and falling apart. When we arrived, we immediately went downstairs and requested to cancel but the manager had already left and nobody was able to assist us. I did not want to walk on the carpet and my 2 year old son almost ate a "button" that was as missing from one of the stools. Definitely overly priced and I would consider this a rundown motel. Very disappointed and confused by all the positive reviews. I would price this at $150 max NOT the $330 we paid.
A piece fell off this stool and my son almost put it in his mouth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025