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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
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A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.
Courtyard
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

King Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Accessible Queen Deluxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

King Deluxe with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a view of a pool.

Harbor Pool Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Queen room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

Double Queen Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Inn By The Harbor

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. 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 centre.
Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The free breakfast at Inn By The Harbor gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodation, from the spaciousness and overall comfort to the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre 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 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (53 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

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. 1287 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1901 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zaneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Clean room, good food, friendly and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and immaculate. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, comfortable quiet room. Nice continental breakfast, several good options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff very friendly and full of info and the continental breakfast was better than most hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mizuho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast options, very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t stay here for the breakfast but more for the ease of how close it is to the wharf and downtown. The property is super peaceful and feels like a perfect getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was friendly. The afternoon cookies were great. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great charming in with wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Friendly staff. Perfect location. Cute rooms, comfortable bed, and breakfast was a nice touch. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and quiet environment. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy walk to the beach, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the enclosed pool and hot tub were awesome! We loved riding their bikes to Butterfly Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Inn at the Harbor! Nicely appointed & decorated room on second floor (no elevator), lovely pool & hot tub area, helpful staff & delicious breakfast ( & evening wine, cheese & cookies) close & convenient to oceanfront & shopping areas. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
small, quaint hotel perfect for what we did which was just a quick 2 day stop in Santa Barbara. The wine and cheese in the afternoons and the breakfast in the mornings were a perfect (free!) way to kick off the afternoons or mornings. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick and easy check-in, friendly and courteous staff, nice room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! Our room decor was amazing and it was very clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub were perfect!! The staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So lovely, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large clean room with kitchen facilities was perfect for what we needed. Also excellent breakfast with great choice of pastries, yoghurt and fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GF muffins were excellent! Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and pleasant rooms, cute happy hour, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLose to maina and beach, frendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good experience. Close to Amtrak but no noise. Walk to beach and harbor. Easy walk to State St. great breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a refurbished motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026