Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property

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Exterior
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Leadbetter Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

In addition to an outdoor pool, Inn By The Harbor provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Inn By The Harbor is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

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

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1152 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1626 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Inn by the Harbor! Easy 15 minute walk to State Street, 3 minute drive to Ledbetter beach and easy walk to the pier. Room was clean and comfortable for our family of 4. Parking is free and easy and the continental breakfast is a wonderful bonus to get your day started. This was our second stay and will likely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location. No hot water!

Pros: We booked 3 rooms for a family trip to visit my son in Santa Barbara. The rooms are spacious and the staff is very friendly. The location is great, close to get harbor and many restaurants. Cons: There was NO HOT WATER for 2 of the 3 days that we stayed there. We should not be paying over 300 per night for COLD SHOWERS!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s dated but clean , the pool was dirty couldn’t swim, the kitchen is a nice option the breakfast wasn’t good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

erika

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muktesh

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

Nice little place.

Great little place to stay. Other places are a little closer to the beach but this is a nice clean quiet well-maintained place to stay. More of a motel really than a hotel imo but nevertheless, a great place for a good night's sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ordered a queen bed and received a complimentary upgrade to a king bed suite with direct access to the hot tub and pool. Staff was friendly and the location was very close to the beach and restaurants. We stayed for a weekend and found it easy to walk to the beachfront area for dining (10-15 minutes) instead of driving 3-4 mins and looking for parking. Very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, OAKLAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Welcoming and comfortable

Delightful stay, traveling with 3 adult kids who enjoyed the pool and hot tub, and breakfast. Attached kitchen let us make some meals ourselves. Walkable to State Street restaurants and shops. Restful and comfortable. Looking forward to return stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazingly beautiful. The staff is second to none. Second.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Merrimack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to dining, shopping, and beach activities. Bathrooms need soap dish for sink, place for toiletries in shower, and better bath towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property in a great location. Walking distance to restaurants shops and the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Had complimentary wine with cheese and crackers in the afternoon. The room was spacious and clean. Came with a full kitchen. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monzerratte

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival to check out everything was great, best sleep I’ve been able to get in a while. And the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to relax and enjoy the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantille

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

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens around the courtyard were beautiful. Our room on the 2nd floor (no elevator) was spacious and the kitchenette was nice. The complimentary wine and cheese hour was enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Great breakfast (egg frittata!), free parking(!), clean room, comfortable bed, great bathroom (love the counter space and water pressure in the shower), and loved that we had a mini kitchen! The only things I didn’t like were safety-related: no chain on the door that leads to the outside, and the screen door didn’t have a lock on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff, morning breakfast, and evening cheese and wine were all fantastic! The jacuzzi had a lot of foam, which can maybe mean that it is dirty. Also, there was a strange odor in our room and it took a day to finally figure out that it was coming from the bathroom sink drain. The front desk was notified, and they tried to do something, but it was not eliminated. Had to put a glass over it. Construction on the building next store caused there to be some trash kinda left around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very helpful and had awesome personalities! We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025