Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Golf
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Leadbetter Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara City College
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

The free breakfast at Inn By The Harbor gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodation, from the overall comfort and cleanliness to the comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Steps from Santa Barbara City College and 3 minutes on foot from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Inn By The Harbor. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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

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
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 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

  • 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 cots (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; 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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 aged 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

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. 1120 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1577 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

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the courtyard pool area clean and pretty. The staff was super friendly and they did a nice breakfast, and a wine and cheese every day. When we arrived at our room we received a lovely bottle of California sparkling wine🙂🙂 Thanks to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, so handy for everything, people friendly and great brekky
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely courtyard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trena, Manteca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Great breakfast and excellent service. Will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Hotel was amazing, is a hotel that you can feel like home , really good conditions and really recommend 👌 for me was a really good experience, really jear to the beach just 5 min way on car and also 8 min way to santa barbara downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, not worth it. The rooms were dimly lit with low ceilings. The room was clean it just didn’t feel like anything special. For the price, I think you can get something more charming and upscale. Coffee was hardly drinkable. The pictures are a bit deceiving I would say. Just pretty underwhelming for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was great like being at home down home feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ternura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot very convenient. Excellent hosts. Cheery place would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have farmer brothers, coffee, and tea. My favorite they have happy hour cheese, crackers, wine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem of quiet comfort with a surprisingly beautifully landscaped courtyard! Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Wonderful surprise & we will return!

Wonderful and lovely! Can’t wait to stay again! Next time more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cici

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

10/10 Excellent

Maverick

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice front desk people! Happy hour! Snacks! Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Positive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture shown is not Inn By the Harbor, but their sister property across the street, however, Inn By the Harbor has a much nicer courtyard overlooking the garden and pool whereas the property shown here overlooks the parking lot. Room was somewhat dated but very comfortable bedding and double queen room even has a kitchenette! We enjoyed the wine and cheese served in the lobby for happy hour and had a nice walk to State Street for dinner and walk down to the harbor in the morning. Overall, a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Arron was the best receptionist!!

Great hotel in a great location. Arron was the best receptionist. Everything went smooth from start to finish. Hot tub was nice and relaxing, breakfast was very good too. For the price it was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025