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4.5 out of 5

"Stayed in a deluxe king suite. Very spacious, great location in hotel. Chose this hotel for its location to restaurants. So many great choices on Stat ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 25 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

3.5-star beach hotel with scuba diving

Walk to the beach

At this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Harbor and Reagan Ranch Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

Family-friendly fun

2 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, and a gym are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Families will appreciate the children's pool and onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the sauna and perks like free WiFi.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$275* Per night/room Mar 25 - Mar 26

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Harbor View Inn ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Harbor View Inn

Everyone (5) Couples (5) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Great stay for our anniversary weekend. The room was clean (as were the other facilities) and spacious. Nice updated bathroom. Bed was a little firm for my liking but I still got a good night's sleep. Great location within walking distance to everything on State street as well as the harbor. Nice big balcony. Wasn't crazy about the additional charge for parking but it was worth being able to park there and walk everywhere. It also felt safe and we did not feel the need to worry about the safety of our vehicle. Staff was friendly, professional, and accommodating. It was a little more expensive than places we normally stay at but the price felt appropriate for what we got. Would stay again, especially for special occasions. Would recommend.

Posted by on Apr 17, 2023

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5 out of 5
Right on the beach and walking distance to the Funk Zone!!

Posted by on Feb 3, 2023

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5 out of 5
The property itself is really pleasant and clean. I knew we weren't going to have a view of the water, which was actually fine in this setting. We were in the North building which felt like a little boutique hotel and was a little more central to restaurants and wine bars. 5-7 minute walk to the Amtrak station. A multitude of bars & restaurants within a few blocks of easy walking. Our room was clean, quiet and relaxing and I liked the way it was decorated. My room had a fridge and a keurig with some coffee and tea options. There's an ice machine by the elevator. The staff was very professional and pleasant. I had a slight issue trying to check out a day early. It was actually an issue on Travelocity/Expedia's side and the hotel did as much as they could do on their side. I felt the front desk staff acknowledged the issue, wrote notes and assisted me as much as they could. Overall we had a really nice couple of days and I do recommend this hotel.

Posted by on Jun 19, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on May 22, 2022

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5 out of 5
Close to beach pier restaurants and downtown. Great staff clean room and property. Loved pool and jacuzzi.

Posted by on Oct 26, 2021

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5 out of 5
The property was clean, safe and nice. Its best feature is the location. The property is located across for Santa Barbara's main pier and around the corner from State street which is where most of the restaurants, bars and shops are located.

Posted by on May 9, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 28, 2021

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4 out of 5
Third floor room had some nice views, even though not facing the water directly, I could still see some of the shoreline. Great location, right across from the beach. Staff nice, and the room was clean and tastefully decorated.

Posted by , from Los Angeles on Aug 30, 2020

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5 out of 5

great location

Pros: location
Cons: price is a little high for what you get.
Location: close to shopping
right accross from the beach. just stayed one nite, but it was very nice Front desk could use some improvement they did everything they could to suck an extra $20 out of me to get a king bed rather than 2 queens. paying for parking here is a rip off for sure.

Posted by on Sep 7, 2015

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4 out of 5

Close to beach and main drag

Pros: The rooms were nice and the bed was comfortable.
Cons: Didn't care for the balcony above the coffee shop, not very private.
Location: Beach, shopping and close to interstate.
I thought the hotel was very nice. The front desk talked me into upgraded my room. However, the sink leaked all on the floor and my friend slipped. I mentioned this at check out and the only reply I got was "oh sorry about that". I would have at least expected a discount for the upgrade.

Posted by on Mar 24, 2015

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Property Features

As a guest of Harbor View Inn, you'll find 2 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Harbor View Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • MP3 dock
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Nearby Activities

2 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 15
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Harbor View Inn
  • Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
  • Harbor View Santa Barbara
  • Inn View
  • Harbor View Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara Harbor View Inn
  • Harbor View Inn
  • Harbor View Inn Hotel
  • Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
  • Harbor View Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.