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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Fitness facility
Property amenity
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free parking, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. 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. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 975 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1342 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel was very charming. The common area in front was so lovely. Great outdoor place to sit have a cup of coffee, read a book or take in the wonderful Santa Barbara weather! The room was decent and bathroom was very clean. The hotel included continental breakfast and happy hour every day. They were both very good. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel, at walking distance of the harbour and the beach. Also not so far from downtown. Parking available. Nice and clean rooms. Breakfast was limited but very tasteful. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom sink/mirror area was very tiny. The room was clean and large. It did smell a bit musty, though. The afternoon wine and cheese was a nice option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Manja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean but smelled and felt suffocating. Hair dryer did not work. We had to claim our free wine bottle several times and only got it in the morning when we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and helpful. Thank you 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for three nights at the end of October. Our king room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was stylishly appointed and plenty of toiletries and bath robes provided. The full size fridge with small freezer and a coffee maker were nice additions and coffee and iced water was also always available in the lobby. Breakfast was tasty and there was a good choice including yogurt, cereals, porridge, frittata, bagels, pastries, toast and loaf cake. The breakfast room was very well serviced and restocked. The hotel is well placed a short walk from the harbour/beach and the hotel has little extras such as afternoon cheese and wine and free bikes from the sister hotel opposite. A small but spotlessly clean pool and garden seating were great places to relax and we would definitely like to return here in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff courtesy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Unfortunately we forgot our bottle of sparkling drink. Didn't get to open it. Everyone was friendly and great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Britt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived finding our room had been upgraded! The room was spotless. The beds were very comfortable. One evening, I slept 12 hours. Very nice location. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is the best part of this property! They are helpful and kind but the property itself is not an Inn, more like a motel. The furnishings are very dated and the area around the property a little dodgy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff, beautiful front yard, delicious breakfast, only complaint is the internet, it’s really slow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room sparkling wine on arrival quick checkin.
View from door
Our room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute hotel with great outdoor sitting to enjoy the garden. Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. Happy hour is great.
Room on the first floor
Happy hour
Patio
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Port Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to walk to the shoreline and other attractions. Staff were all very customer focused and helpful and the room for an inn was clean, large, quiet and very acceptable. The breakfast choice is not wide, but of a good quality. They have a happy hour providing wine and cheese, which is a nice gesture. Sufficient parking makes trips out to visit attractions easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For $400 a night, I thought I was getting a 4 star hotel room. But no! This hotel needs an update badly. The room furniture is old and tired and the inside and outside needs a paint job. The chair in the room clearly needs to be cleaned or reupholstered. I would expect this from a hotel that was $200 a night but this is $400! The pictures may show a quaint hotel, and it could be, but not worth $400 a night! We have been travelling up the coast and never paid more that $290 a night for absolutely beautiful, updated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025