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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
$191
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Lavender Inn by the Sea is a smoke-free property.

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

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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 938 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1289 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donnie, Carlsbad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property and a great location in Santa Barbara. A much better breakfast than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet rooms. Breakfast service included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Noeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, very close to the beach and lots of restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. There is complimentary breakfast, which was basic but good enough, water and coffee, as well as sparkling wine when we checked in. Free parking as well. All nice touches. Rooms were clean, although a bit dated. The only issue was the extremely loud AC unit. Very, very loud sounded like an airplane! And the hotel is on the Main Street, so you will hear cars as well as the train going by. I could not sleep all night because of the sound, it was too warm to sleep without the ac. Other than that, it’s a great property and very close to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. I would stay again, as the location was great and it was a good value overall, just bring some ear plugs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little boutique hotel in Santa Barbara within walking distance to the wharf and the waterfront. The free bike rental was a bonus and the breakfast was simple but delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BRETT, folsom

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rating was suspect . Very over rated reviews. Not what I expected but still decent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monish

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
we love staying at Lavendar Inn- so close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near wharf, funk town, restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was dated. Staff was friendly and the property and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable and well-kept, providing a relaxing atmosphere throughout my visit. Getting around was very easy—the location made it convenient to access nearby places without any hassle. Overall, it was a smooth and comfortable experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

philippe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
ok for 1 night not in the best area in Santa Barbara not in town not close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yoram

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

4/10 Poor

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dark and had no fresh air. The TV had 2 remotes and one set of instructions and we couldn’t find anything to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice little motel. quiet, clean, and very nice staff. loved all the outdoor seating options for relaxing and eating. the breakfast is pretty basic but the evening wine hour was a nice added amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good variety of breakfast options and afternoon wine, cheese and crackers was a great plus for us. Location was great. Close to all Santa Barbara has to offer. Within walking distance of Marina and Pier restaurants and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

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

10/10 Excellent

John p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025