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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Inn By The Harbor in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and Carriage and Western Art Museum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 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
  • 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

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 available
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

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

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; 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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. 1264 out of 1862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1862 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie, Bellevue

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

xin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked that it was close to the beach and other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shulin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just had one issue. There were ants in the kitchen. We were afraid to leave any kind of food on the kitchen counter, or dispose of left over food in waste basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy about selection
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, convenient location, and the patio entrance onto the “garden” sode of the property was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So welcoming, both hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Very nice staff all around and the breakfast was right on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!! Wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. The continental breakfast you provided each morning was perfect. The ambience the Inn provided was cozy and relaxing. The Inn By The Harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in poor shape. The carpet was frayed, paint chipped, stains on carpet/bedding, furniture was chipped and falling apart. When we arrived, we immediately went downstairs and requested to cancel but the manager had already left and nobody was able to assist us. I did not want to walk on the carpet and my 2 year old son almost ate a "button" that was as missing from one of the stools. Definitely overly priced and I would consider this a rundown motel. Very disappointed and confused by all the positive reviews. I would price this at $150 max NOT the $330 we paid.
A piece fell off this stool and my son almost put it in his mouth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and friendly staff. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice, comfortable and relaxing. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Lots of restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025