Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Balcony
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbor View Inn

At Harbor View Inn, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy scuba diving.
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Harbor View Inn's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking options include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 6 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
As a guest of Harbor View Inn, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Harbor View Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 15 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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Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
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Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the hotel staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large rooms, clean facility, easy parking, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very spacious, beautifully decorated, clean and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful and in the perfect location! The only reason I didn’t give 5 starts is the room is nothing special and I had a deluxe room but our balcony was closed in and facing state street which was fantastic. This will be our new go to hotel for Sant Barbara. Great staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tenay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walking distance to state street, pier, beaches. Clean and trendy rooms. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Wonderful interior design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JohnB

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous and rooms very nice. Great view and easy access to beach..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Srecko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, amenities, and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, wonderful upgrade - will stay longer next trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great view was great staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing gem of a hotel walking distance to everything. Great amenities great staff and great views. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy inn near the beach. excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the hotel. The location was great! Walkable to everything and it’s right across the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect spot for vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Korinna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Harbor View Inn..and it won’t be our last! The staff were very friendly & helpful. Parking was easy to access. A major plus is the property is right next to Jeannine’s! Best breakfast spot in SB! The room was beautiful! Super clean with beautiful views. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, view of the ocean, close to varied dining options, relaxing environment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms, great location and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the new building. Everything was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025