Inn By The Harbor

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

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. 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) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By The Harbor to the airport?

Inn By The Harbor is 10.1 mi (13-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 Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on Feb 10, 2026 start from $167.2, 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 15-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 8-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.

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1284 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1855 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Great Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast, wine happy hour, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winfield

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto, Riverside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
There is nothing I didn’t like
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great day very conveniently looking thank you so much for making all the things
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN, The Woodlands

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sparkling clean room. Friendly staff. The bikes were great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful courtyard between rooms and great jacuzzi and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely inn! My room was ready early, and extremely clean. I was touched that the staff member I talked with exchanged my free sparkling wine bottle with a sparkling apple cider. I’m sober, and it was nice to still feel valued. I felt very safe and parking was extremely easy. I highly recommend, especially as a solo female traveler!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ted, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a king deluxe room, but the room was very dated with old carpet and old furniture and one small window that overlooked the back of the property. We “downgraded” to a garden level king room that had newer flooring and furniture and a sliding door that let in lots of light. The desk people were friendly and helpful, offering recommendations to restaurants and giving information about local activities. The breakfast is great, the wine and cheese in the afternoon is a lovely perk. We used the bikes, they were in very good condition and comfortable for a long ride. I would stay here again, but I would not pay the extra money for a deluxe room that badly needs remodeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a quaint Inn. Everything about it was nice, room size, cleanliness, great breakfast and happy hour. Air conditioning worked great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was ready early and we were able to enjoy our weekend stay. The bed was very comfortable and room was clean. Loved the use of the spa, very nice grounds and service was excellent!
Pool side
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large clean rooms with kitchenette. Free nice bike rentals available
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry setup was easy to use. Great and welcoming staff. Everything was very clean, especially the bed and towels. However, the floor felt slightly dusty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

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

8/10 Good

keri, Alpine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia, Yorba Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John A.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Salam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old noisy AC. smelly room. old furniture
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Update the room with hard floors or new carpet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025