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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lavender Inn by the Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, comfy beds, and cleanliness
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara City College
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 a common area. 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, French, Russian, Spanish

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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free 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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Lavender Inn
Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 902 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1241 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is in a lovely location with friendly staff. Really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property

Beautiful property, well maintained with excellent personal touches. Great breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell, Paso Robles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwardo, Menifee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a weekend trip to Santa Barbara and it was great! The location is close to all the local sites and the rooms are comfortable and quiet. Recommend for anyone looking to enjoy Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friends and comfortable stay

Comfortable and quiet room. Nice amenities like happy hour. When I checked in, the receptionist named Lee as very friendly and gave recommendations for where to dine which was very helpful. I plan to stay here again next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and close!

We had the best time at Lavender Inn by the Sea and will definitely be staying again. The room was very cute and the hotel was great walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poppy, happy guest!

My husband and I went down to Santa Barbara to see our grandson. My daughter-in-law recommended Lavender Inn and we loved it!! Friendly people working at the desk and in fact we’re returning in a month! They have a Happy Hour in the evening and goodies for breakfast‼️Perfect location to downtown😁
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

javier

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

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable Gem in Santa Barbara

We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight at the Lavender Inn By the Sea! The staffers were extremely friendly and accommodating. Our room was immaculate. Just blocks to the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute property. Very quaint and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself needs some updating, however the common areas and outdoor spaces are lovely! The light breakfast and happy hour were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A Good Place

Lavender Inn was a good place to stay in a great location. We enjoyed wine and cheese in the evening and their breakfast in the morning. Our first floor room was a bit dated and musty. A dehumidifier was located in the room. The room was clean and well kept. The bathroom was updated and large.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A, Edmond

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Very enjoyable and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for a great stay, the staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERRYN, Glendale

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El personal fue muy amable, y el área muy segura, todo estaba limpio y los lugares que visite estaban cerca
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean, boutique style hotel, perfect for me.I will give it 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025