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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Front of property
Exterior
Property amenity
Courtyard
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and 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 23 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. 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. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • 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

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 935 out of 1276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1276 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel within easy walking distance to downtown, wharf and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly staff. Every employee we encountered was polite and professional. The rooms had a ‘sewer-like’ odor. They had air conditioners that were noisy but room(s) were humid and got too warm and stuffy. The outside seating areas were wonderful as was the area where breakfast and wine tasting were provided. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but wished rooms were a bit more updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - clean and attractive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean small inn, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and clean. Overall nothing wrong just not worth the price tag. There are other areas nearby that were much much nicer for a similar price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, conveniently close to beach area and restaurants. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small quaint hotel and very close to walk the beach and harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacationers from Texas
I booked based on the location and information from other travelers regarding the comfort of the beds, nothing like a comfy bed after a day of traveling. Front desk was super nice guys. Loved the lavender gifts in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and friendly service. Perfect place for a 3 day trip. Good location will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John (Jake)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good hotel in walking distance to the harbor and restaurants. They offer a decent continental breakfast. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited for our son's wedding and when we arrived to check in they upgraded us from a king room to a king room with a queen bed. The queen bed was located in a bedroom off or room which made for extra room for us to get ready for the wedding. The room was clean and we enjoyed it. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was nice but on day two we needed to call to their sister hotel across the street because the coffee out was empty. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Comfy bed! Clean and spacious. Nice pool and sitting areas. Walking distance to harbor, beach, downtown State St., Funk zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Eli was great. The only complaint we have is that the smell from the sink was pretty bad. It reminded me of when I went to Cancun last year and had really bad plumbing, the stench was palpable. I don’t know if this is fixable, and I wouldn’t mention it in a public review, but I urge you to perhaps investigate maybe some enzyme sticks or other ways to mitigate the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CA roadtrip
Lovely little motel in centre of Santa Barbara near to bars and restaurants. Great pool, great welcome, great Happy Hour and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, easy walk to beach. Many nearby dining options. Staff are incredibly friendly. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024