Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • 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

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 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
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 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. 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 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

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 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
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. 1088 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1532 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property will located a good value for the price I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property that has been updated and very comfortable on all aspects.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small clean hotel at a reasonable price.

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was adequate, nothing special. Garden and pool are were tropical and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buyer Beware
Don't be deceived by the pictures, this is a old motel that has been only slightly upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

April

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davi

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

4/10 Poor

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very mediocre. One or two stars max. Near the harbor is a misnomer. This was not convenient to anywhere. Far from restaurant. Far from the beach. Far from state street. Very loud as it is on a main road .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
This hotel is wonderful. The staff is very nice and my deluxe room has everything I needed . Great kitchen and the most comfortable bed . I will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and overall wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas, South Burlington

Service from Eli was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kevin, foothill ranch

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

10/10 Excellent

Dortha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pandara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Hedda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Stores close by. Good location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything, including the beach. Full kitchen with stove and large refrigerator, large rooms, great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Luann

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great wine and cheese reception every day
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024