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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Interior entrance
Beach nearby

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 37 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
(69 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Inn By The Harbor in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and 3 minutes by foot from Carriage and Western Art Museum. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carriage and Western Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara City College
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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. 1260 out of 1821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1821 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

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Dragana

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

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice inn very close to everything, with friendly staff and very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juddy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, beautiful gardens, lovely happy hour and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable unit with a little kichen. Nice sliding door connects the room to outside with well kept yard . Good hot water pressure and comfortable bed. Walkable to the beach , park and eating places. Will be back.Also got a bottle of wine. Thanks
Beach
Stearns Wharf
Moreton fig tree
Downtown Santa Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Great spot

Room was fabulous, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think this hotel was way over priced.We usually stay at the Harbor view hotel and get a room with ocean view for the price we paid for this hotel,and the stairs were too much for my knees. We asked for a lower level room and were told no because I had used the bathroom and soap.We will not be staying at this property again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Sweet Santa Barbara hotel

We loved the cozy Inn feel of this sweet hotel. Very lush landscaping and felt so welcomed by desk staff. The complimentary beverage area, and evening complimentary happy hour was also a nice touch! Our only issue was with the bed pillows needing to be replaced. Great hotel for a great price. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Beds were comfortable. The AC had a slightly moldy smell to it and our room never was cleaned in the four nights but it was fine. Super convenient location. We walked to the beach, food and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, old and outdated building but it was clean and comfortable. Desk clerks were excellent. Complimentary snacks and drinks in the lobby were much appreciated and the outdoor seating was a nice setting to enjoy them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

cesar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Moudy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly, great room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ther service was great and the garden was beautiful. The room was clean and it was close to all attractions including the beach and harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

Was just okay...wouldn't stay again.

Our stay here was adequate but honestly we will not be staying here again in the future. The property is older and feels and looks out of date. Rooms were clean but out of date. Bathrooms were updated which was a plus. Pool area was okay and hot tub worked well. Lobby breakfast and cheese/wine afternoon was nice but very small lobby and sitting outside was challenging with all the traffic going by. Location was great...we could walk to the harbor and wharf which was the best part. The pictures online give you the impression that it is in better shape than it really is. There's plenty of other options in the area that I would look at next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, lovely grounds, great breakfast, nice staff. Only critique is no full length mirror!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom and I has a very pleasant stay at this hotel for three days and two nights. The location is close to the beach and main attractions. We especially enjoyed the free wine tasting and the cheese offered in the lobby daily from 4:30 -6:30 pm. Mom thought some of the wines here were better than wines at other tasting rooms in town! The hot jacuzzi was a treat after days of walking to the pier and to downtown Santa Barbara. The manager was super helpful with ideas of local places to visit and he even accommodated our early check in request! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mickey, at the front desk was great! He was personable and extremely helpful.The inside of our room was extremely small, but it was clean. The bed was comfortable.The outside of the property was a bit dingy and the parking area was not great. We stayed on a Saturday and there was music blasting due to our room being 4 feet away from the Stagecoach Museum. They had an event going on until a little after 9pm. You could literally feel the vibrations in our room. We found out that the Museum rents out the venue on Friday and Saturday for events. We both felt for the price, it was not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025