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Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Exterior
City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harbor View Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 139 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
Harbor View Santa Barbara
Inn View
Harbor View Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn Hotel
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location opposite Stearns Wharf Very friendly staff Lovely pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beachfront property. Older but very well maintained and clean. Walked to tons of great dining. Only thing lacking was coffee on property. No restaurant but some lobby or in room coffee would have made this stay perfect. There is a great coffee/restaurant right next door (Jannine’s) but on site would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet needs to be updated. Embarrassing for. Hotel not to offer high speed internet in the 21st century.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Likes: location, actual room was clean and spacious, the view from our room was nice (city view). Walkable area, right across from beach and pier, near lots of great restaurants and shops. Dislikes: customer service was sub par (felt like we were at a motel with the level or service), no water available in room, not convenient to get to actual lobby if you need something, most of the hotel is very outdated, the amenities and pool area look like they haven’t been changed in over 20 years and even had gross stains on chairs and cushions. No access to a microwave if needed. Our room was very noisy, could hear a loud washer & dryer going off most of the day. Felt like we were a burden anytime we asked staff questions. For the price I would not recommend and would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Great room & location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here yearly, it is an old building, but clean andgood size rooms. The location is great for shopping, restaurants, and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The.staff was very friendly. And the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Basically this is the place

This place is amazing. Probably the best place we could have picked. I think it’s the closest hotel to the pier. There’s nice restaurants nearby. It’s a few blocks from basically anything and everything we were interested in. The property is beautiful with the stream and the bridges going over the water. Two small complaints. 1. There’s no microwave for the guests anywhere on the property. If you’re made of money, that isn’t a problem. You just eat out for every meal. 2. Parking is a separate $32 per night. I didn’t notice that anywhere until I showed up. I half expected it, but it’s pretty lame I would’ve added photos but this app is saying they’re too large
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please if you’re planning to stay anywhere, stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emiliano

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is the best. Beautiful ocean view, loads of fun things to do. The inns beds are soft and relaxing. The design of the inn is beautiful. You are surrounded by overpriced restaurants FYI. Some upgrades like a microwave in the room should be a must. Only 2 vending machines for such a big property is a no. Front desk should have a walk-in pantry for customers to buy things, 24hr lobby hello. If you enjoy being across the street from the beach this is the place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Oceanfront and so close to dining and activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SRI DIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The asst manager on duty - Jason - did his good job understanding how taking care customer complain with the solution . And the receptionist on duty when I check out - sorry I forgot his name - very friendly and he called me to let me know we had stuffs belonging left in our room - and the bell boys they are very kinds and friendly . Some concerns need to improves : the worker - cleaning services need to teaineee to be more friendly when meet the customer - like other hotel - and on the booking confirmation must to mentioned which building their confirmation room - on the south , west or north building . So didn’t have any misunderstanding of the customer expectation due to north and west are but further from the ocean and swimming pool like the south / main building .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martha, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a great location - close to many restaurants and just across the street from the beach and its great biking/walking path. I did have one complaint I shared at checkout. The mattress in my room should have been retired a long time ago. It was so saggy and it was difficult to sleep on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid extra for the view and I got view on parking lot under my tiny balcony. Swimming pool was located over two streets in another location. No room serves, no Restorant, no bottle water, but the coffee maker.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025