Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Beach nearby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 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
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk
  • Leadbetter Beach - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive

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. Santa Barbara - ‬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 spa 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 spa 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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 fire extinguisher, 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

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

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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

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large room with a full kitchen. A bit larger than needed but was well appointed and clean. Location was good for Santa Barbara activities. A small breakfast was included and was OK, not special. Plants and trees around the property were beautiful. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for our needs
Great. Option for a short stay near the water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, room was clean, grounds where clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and beautifully executed rooms. We have stayed here before and they have redecorated since. All the personal have been welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better. It is self service in reception and is too cramped and very basic. Everything else was excellent with helpful and friendly reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

thelma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal. Very close to the Funk Zone and State st. The hotel is a small apartment complex turned into a hotel. The rooms reeked of stale cigarette smoke and was difficult to endure. The staff was very helpful and extremely friendly who offered great recommendations to the cities sites and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here very much. Very convenient location, few blocks from the beach. Room was spacious, loved the kitchen. Would definitely book this property on my next visit to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Liked: Staff & service
I don’t know the area but from what I could discern I expected this to be very near the water. Inn By The Harbor was actually Motel By the Gas Station. The photo is a cute tiny area at the entrance. The rest of the property is old and somewhat rundown. The weekend rate off season was $400 ish per night. Not what I usually get for that. A lot of these old places need to be taken down and rebuilt but that won’t happen as long as they’re making $$ I suppose. The staff was lovely and does what they can but this is a very old motor inn. The hot tub should be deglazed as finish is very worn off in many areas. Near very busy intersection so often difficult to pull into parking lot…..It was “ok”
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place with friendly staff. Breakfast is very nice as is the wine & cheese in the evening. Use of bikes included in your stay is so good as its the perfect way to get around town I would only say that the name indicates to me that it’s located by the harbor but really isn’t. Its a 10 min walk or 5 min bike ride. Overall, very nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Maidstone

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for our stay in SB
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. perfect for my birthday stay. Staff was great. Room was awesome. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room rates were on par with other nearby hotels. The structure dates from the early 60s and has been maintained very well; I saw no signs of disrepair or neglect. It is a two-floor walk-up building. Rooms are comfortable, very clean and have amenities including ice bucket, wine flutes, refrigerator, Mr Coffee machine and good packaged coffee. I appreciated the small touch of quality sugar and Splenda brands instead of the generic pink pack of sweetener, Plastic and paper cups/glasses. Abundant lighting , a charger on a bedside table, another at the writing desk. The mattress was plush and comfortable for most anyone but a little soft for me. Furniture was in very good condition and I liked the nifty pull-out writing surface in the desk. I did not utilize the TV but there is also a DVD player in the credenza. A foldable luggage rack, ironing board and iron were also there. Breakfast was served beginning at 7:30, and seemed an upgrade from many in this hotel category: mini quiches, melon, prepared oatmeal, pastries and bread to toast, yogurt portions with berries prepared in small coupes, juice, milks, half-and-half, dry cereals and of course coffee (and tea). Staff were friendly and offered a wine opener to borrow for the room when asked. Locaton is a 7-10 minute walk to the beach and pier; a bit farther to Stearn's Wharf and State Street activities. For a moderately priced hotel this represented good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overall good stay
Overall we had a good stay. The room had a slightly bad smell but we opened the windows. The front desk staff gave us lots of information about the area, however did not let us know that the beach close by has a significant amount of tar on it which ruined many articles of our clothing and shoes which had to be thrown out. Of course, not the hotels fault but definitely a heads up I would give to future guests when I'm telling them about the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I spent several days at Inn by the Harbor. The green space/courtyard was a complete joy to find! Room was clean, bed comfy, water hot. We had everything we needed. The breakfast and afternoon wine/snacks were a very nice touch. Within easy walking distance of Funk Zone, beach and more. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with good parking. Full of palm trees and plants. We had a ground floor room which was good as we might have struggled with the stairs. The afternoon happy hour and cookies were very much appreciated. Breakfast was good but does get crowded so best to go early or late. Good pastries and cereals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, teaneck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Santa Barbara for a wedding. We chose this hotel because it was conveniently located. For someone from the east coast, it was a tad difficult finding the hotel despite using gps. Wilson street is also the entrance to the property. Breakfast was a nice convenience. My husband enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten Bruun

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onofrio

SB
Lovely inn with great personal service from check in to check out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024