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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Coffee service
Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College
    6 min walk
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    12 min drive

Room options

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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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includes taxes & fees
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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 Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 945 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1291 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique motel - we really enjoyed it and the rooms were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I departed early in the morning. The key is under the office door mat. I would have been nice if there was a mail slot to put the key. Otherwise, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the surrounding environment of beautiful flowers, greenery, lighting, fountain, etc. Nice breakfast, lovely breakfast room and outside. Could use microwave in the breakfast room (great having one in our room, but one in the breakfast room is needed). Would be helpful to have small writing pad in room (and pen) which is usually provided in most hotels of this kind. Appreciated the courteous staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was like a broom closet next to a freeway.
Although the hotel was clean, we were definitely underwhelmed by both the size of our room, the noise from the busy adjacent Street, and the cold water of their swimming pool. It was a short 2 to 3 block walk to the beach. The hotel personnel were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was no-frills Continental breakfast. The coffee was mediocre. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint property well located to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
small property, great for family with needs for multiple rooms for an event where you want to keep your group a bit private. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lena

Travelled with group
My shower was backed up. On arrival I thought the room/shower had recently been cleaned, thus the suds in the shower. I left, came back and there were even more suds then before. Since I had showered that A.M. I figured I’d take one in the morning. Went in to take shower in the A.M. …suds!….. suddenly water and suds was gushing up out of the plumbing for a good 15 min. Maintenance came to fix the issue and after doing so it was 10 AM, check out it’s 11 AM, he told me he it was fine and I can go ahead and use it. Needless To say I was not gonna get into a shower from not knowing where the water was coming up from, I wasn’t sure if it was used water from somebody else’s bath or what.(pretty sure it was, I can hear the person above me showering at the same time soap was coming up through the drain) Not one cleaning product was used to ensure a healthy environment . I don’t want anything for free, but I wasn’t even offered a credit nor and apology.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fitness centre only opened at 9am. Too lste to use.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and nice room.
Great staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, good location, helpful staff, reasonable breakfast, but room was very dated, particularly for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anupriya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Ernest Jacques, The Villages

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal was very good, the property was older but well maintained. Seating options outside of room front of building very nice. overall very pleased !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Javier made our stay delightful. I would suggest a little more variety at breakfast and happy hour. We loved the sitting area in the front of our room. Relaxing and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great. Definitely will book here on a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the patio area. Very tranquil and accommodating. Staff very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dhanashree Satishkumar

Travelled with partner
Good place with nice service and friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hratch

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at this hotel and it has always been a wonderful and peaceful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024