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Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.
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Interior
A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

View all photos for City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a window with blinds.

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 nearby 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 Stearns Wharf. 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 cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor
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

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

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

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.

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

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. 727 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy room, a great night sleep, many nearby restaurants, very walkable, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and we stayed in the new building, amazing views and pool area was great as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a classic SBA Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hiam

Every thing about this hotel is amazing especially the location. I wish they have a restaurant or cafe for a small bites.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort located right across the street from the wharf. Nice pool area. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was awesome…rooms very nice and pool area was perfect. Location was ideal for walking to restaurants and the wharf. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful!! High ceilings, the beds were super comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abraham

nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Location was perfect for walking around Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara. The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything and very convenient for exploring the area. The room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. On-site parking was also a big plus. Overall, a great place to stay, and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed every minute of my stay at Harbor View Inn. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and very clean. Staff members are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the new North wing and it was fantastic. Everything was beautifully appointed, quiet and convenient to the both the beach and shops. There is a nice small gift shop with exactly what we needed and very reasonable prices. If we visit again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, very nice hotel and brand new it seemed. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large rooms, clean facility, easy parking, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

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