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Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre 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 on-site.
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 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 complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lavender Inn by the Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 6 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara City College
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 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
  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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

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

  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
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

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

Reviews

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 920 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1255 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael, Seattle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erick John S

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish there was more choices for breakfast, e.g boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, wheat breads.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Place to Stay

Nice cozy place to stay. Walking distance, 12-15mins, to the pier or to State St./Funk Zone. The sister property across the street had free bike rentals. That came in handy and we enjoyed them for each day of our stay. Service there was great. The lobby team at Lavendar Inn left a bit to be desired, bit of lacky in cust. service, but everything else was great. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint property where you feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable room. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Very friendly staff, I thought the pool would be on the back patio but it’s on the front next to a busy road which I didn’t realise from quickly browsing the photos when I booked. Rooms are dated but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet and centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

malgorzata, modesto

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay of our trip along the coast! Very comfortable cozy clean quiet room and bath, with nice breakfast and happy hour and friendly staff. Location made walking in Santa Barbara very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

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

10/10 Excellent

greg

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

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a good location, continental breakfast was good. The room was comfortable and the lavender sachet was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

Love, love this place!

We loved this hotel! Got there and there was happy hour upon arrival. Delicious wines and cheese, crackers and cookies. Friendly staff and adorable hotel. Loved our room And comfy beds…yes, furniture in room 3 could use updating and some scuff marks on doors and trim, but overall loved the feel of this place. Also, loved the breakfast with mini quiches and chocolate muffins being our favorite. Loved the location just blocks from beach and surrounding restaurants and activities. We wil be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff, complimentary use of bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

KENICHI

Room are clean . Bathroom are very small no space to put any belongings TV remote react very slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025