See all properties
Save

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property

Photo gallery for Inn By The Harbor

Exterior
Interior entrance
Beach nearby
Free daily continental breakfast
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry

Explore the area

View map
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Leadbetter Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,255 reviews
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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 - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chad’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬12 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.

Languages

English, 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free 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
  • 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

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. 1174 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1666 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

Daniele, Pomona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard, where the pool is, is gorgeous and so lush. I'd go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the beach. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly Recommend!

This property is charming and very affordable. I was pleasantly surprised by the full kitchen in our room, continental breakfast with a great variety of options, and the happy hour offerings. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a place to stay with a very relaxing ambiance, this place is for you. The courtyard is very pretty, resort-type vibes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is large and mostly well kept. The carpet is stained, and should be replaced. The walls are too thin, and we could hear our neighbors, and the traffic noise was annoying. The staff was great, and we hope if we come back that we will try out the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
lazy staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at the Inn By the Harbor when I visit Santa Barbara. It is a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much like the this Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great place to stay near the beach!

The staff were so friendly and helpful, the bed was very comfortable, and they have some nice extras like a wine and cheese happy hour in the lobby in the late afternoon and free bike rentals from their sister property next door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable but noisy

Our room was comfortable and spacious but there was a lot of noise from the upstairs room, chairs being dragged across the floor, heavy footsteps, loud voices. The noise woke us up every morning. Otherwise, staff were great, breakfast excellent, good location, comfortable beds, and good AC. Ask for second floor room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel, great breakfast, bikes to use, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in for a wedding and only stayed one night. Fortunately for us the front desk was able to get us in the room early and were all friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Our coastal getaways are important.

A brief sojourn to Santa Barbara for a documentary showing at the Lobero.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2 night state at Inn By The Harbor

Nice location, clean. Nicely updated motel. Breakfast was good, but got repetitive. Rotating hot items, such as breakfast burrito halves from the nearby Rudy's Mexican restaurant would be big upgrade from Costco frittatas. My wife liked the squishy down pillows, however, for me it was like sleeping with a beach towel in the pillow case. The motel style air conditioners were noisy to sleep by, otherwise room became stuffy Those were the only negatives. It was nice parking our car near the room and we weren't bothered by car or neighbor noise. Appreciated the wine and cheese/crackers in the afternoon. Courtyard landscaping was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Very nice room. Staff helpful. Grounds very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was like paradise. It has a beautiful interior courtyard filled with plants and palm trees. Breakfast was somewhat typical but the desk staff was very helpful in helping you find the best places to eat and explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed, and I loved that it was quiet, and clean. You can park right out front, and the area was very walkable and safe. The lobby is a little small for the breakfast but you’re around so many good restaurants it doesn’t matter. We also had a kitchen in our room which was great, and the room overall was nice! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo Renato, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room upgrade provided is roomy and contributed to our relaxing, wonderful vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S San

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

Trip with Mom and the girls

We had a lovely stay, we had a problem with our room on the top level, Child's disability and staff swiftly changed our room. The ambiance upon arrival with great, friendly face, music and cookies, wine. Perfection! Our room, super clean, the layout with kitchen was great. Kids were able to make their usual quick noodles and we reheated dinners from the night before, travel tip ;) Thank you Inn By the Harbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025