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Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
$296
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 919 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Buford

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeewon

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie

Business traveler
It was an okay property. One thing is the room keys kept not working because the hotel was so old making me have to go to the front desk 5x. I literally was made late to work meeting doing this. Also, the rooms smell really musty and the TV’s are from the 1900s
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise, San Luis Obispo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn with very comfortable rooms. Easy walk to lower State Street. Love the complimentary happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahab

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel for very expensive Santa Barbara area, also has free parking, has free wine in afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and loved having bikes that we could use!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Afsaneh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quaint property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, short walk to Stearns Wharf Pier, great service from the staff. Lovely property. Room had a musty smell, air purifier provided but still .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Good choice

Excellent position. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast and complimentary wine and cheese in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very approachable and has good communication.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

6/10 Okay

Nataliia, Ashburn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens were lovely. Bathroom shower was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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