Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 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 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 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 comfy beds and overall comfort to the cleanliness 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 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. 1292 out of 1883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1883 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeongwon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not enough parking space. No directory in the room to call front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed. Very clean. Lovely garden and pool. Great breakfast. Room shower had lovely tile, like new. Very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shakeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jongsang

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Inn by the Harbor. The small hotel was beautifully landscaped with grape vines, palm trees, and many plants all around the courtyard. The staff was amazing. Got many great tips on food, and sightseeing activities. Rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate, but the shower had no water pressure. Opened out to the parking lot and was very noisy. Great comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

reyna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice, clean, cookies in the lobby, pool, hot tub, 15 min walk to downtown, one block from 7/11
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room spotless definitely . Staff was so pleasant. Aaron was so kind and genuine - i felt like i was talking to an old friend. we will most certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fe

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, staff was friendly at check in and check out, continental breakfast was above expectations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely, cozy place to stay. And the staff was wonderful. I enjoyed walking to the harbor, afternoon wine and cheese, and a great breakfast! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay! Staff was great, the location was perfect and I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, landscape is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025