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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Courtyard
Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, 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.

Languages

English, French, Russian, 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free 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

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

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
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 904 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute property. Very quaint and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself needs some updating, however the common areas and outdoor spaces are lovely! The light breakfast and happy hour were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A Good Place
Lavender Inn was a good place to stay in a great location. We enjoyed wine and cheese in the evening and their breakfast in the morning. Our first floor room was a bit dated and musty. A dehumidifier was located in the room. The room was clean and well kept. The bathroom was updated and large.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A, Edmond

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Very enjoyable and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for a great stay, the staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERRYN, Glendale

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El personal fue muy amable, y el área muy segura, todo estaba limpio y los lugares que visite estaban cerca
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean, boutique style hotel, perfect for me.I will give it 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina

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

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was worn and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and the staff very helpful. The wine and cheese at end of day is nicely prepared and a good way to wind down from the day before heading out to explore restaurants in the evening. The breakfast is surprisingly good with more than your basic continental selection of baked goods.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariko

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed with the accommodations, perhaps it was the room we were given. It was a New Year’s Eve /New Year’s Day stay. We realize it was an older place, but we didn’t expect everything inside the room to be of a certain age. Champagne bucket with glasses, but no champagne offered. When you first walked in, it smelled damp and there was an air purifier in the living room. Needless to say it wasn’t a good first impression and we will not be returning in the future. On our two day get away to Santa Barbara, we expected more of an experience from Lavender Inn by the Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an awesome place. Made my reservation on the road and when I got to lavender Inn, it was set to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Youstina Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024