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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara

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Beach nearby
Courtyard
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Inn By The Harbor. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (21 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 within 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Inn Harbor Santa Barbara
Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By The Harbor to the airport?

Inn By The Harbor is 10.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Harbor?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on Nov 30, 2025 start from $143.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Inn By The Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By The Harbor.

How close is Inn By The Harbor to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 9-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn By The Harbor offer free breakfast?

Inn By The Harbor offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Inn By The Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Harbor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inn By The Harbor?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Inn By The Harbor have a pool?

Inn By The Harbor features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Inn By The Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Inn By The Harbor to downtown Santa Barbara?

Inn By The Harbor is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Reviews

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1237 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1775 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Winfield

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and quiet and staff were very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mehran

Traveled with family
The wall of the room was sharing a laundry room and noise of banging was all night which disturb our sleep. Old property with no view, one side is old apartment building the other side noise from the ice machine with a roof full of garbage. Misleading pics on the website.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.Quiet..close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deizely

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cezille

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff was nice and the room was clean and newly remodeled. I would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice room but not a fitness center

Room was nice and the kitchen a real plus but the bathroom needs an exhaust fan. And they claim to have a “fitness cente but it’s a dinky room with 3 or so machines (bike, treadmill, etc.). There are no weights and they shouldn’t advertise that as a fitness center — it’s entirely misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beautiful home place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and wine in the afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher A

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

This is a motel not a hotel.

We had high hopes based on the photos, which seem to show a lovely, Spanish inflected place. Imagine our surprise to find out that this is really a motel. And a highly unusual expensive one We were charged over $377 for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for families in Santa Barbara

Thanks you for a lovely few days stay. Friendly & helpful service, clean rooms, small but nice pool and great location. The free bike hire was a great way to explore Santa Barbara. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Maybe I missed reading it somewhere, but our room was not serviced during our stay. I’m all for conserving water and not getting fresh linens every day, but I thought that at least our beds would be made and trash taken out. The front desk staff was kind and helpful. The “deluxe” breakfast was your basic continental breakfast, cereal, yogurt, pastries, and cantaloupe. My impression from the advertising was that it would be more upscale. Overall, it was fine, shared spaces were clean, our room was neat and clean when we arrived, staff was polite and helpful. I also didn’t realize that room doors led to the outside. There are no interior hallways for rooms. The room I had was on the interior courtyard, but several rooms open up to the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the kitchenette, comfortable bed, laundry facility, hot tub, parking close to the room, and included continental breakfast. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATASHA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't eat any breakfast but it all looked good. The bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The free breakfast is surprisingly very good, but the breakfast area can get cramped at rush breakfast hour. The rooms have a 1980 feeling, the bathroom and shower were fine. The bed and the pillows were too soft.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Hotel. Lovely staff. Wonderful location, close to restaurants and walking distance to beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with an amazing staff. Very welcoming, will definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well maintained and beautiful! Sam at front office was great! 100% coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, cute inn and rooms. The parking was the only difficult situation but great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025