Hotel Overview
happy in the sun
this was a spring break trip, but we also visited UCSB with my son who is starting to apply to...
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trish the dish
- Apr 8, 2011
Great hotel with a homely feel
Great hotel with a homely feel in a location convenient for the beach and city centre. The free...
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Mark
- Jul 14, 2010
Santa Barbara inn tucks guests in at night with cookies and milk
The Inn by the Harbor is just two blocks from West Beach in Santa Barbara and a short walk to the yacht harbor and waterfront restaurants. Built in a Spanish Colonial style with winding staircases, wrought iron and red tiles, the Inn by the Harbor provides a wealth of amenities to guests. Freebies like complimentary bike rentals, free DVD rentals, free deluxe continental breakfast each morning, afternoon wine and cheese, and evening milk and cookies are just a few reasons travelers stay at the inn. Additionally, guests sunbathe on the courtyard patio beneath palm trees, swim in the outdoor heated pool or soak in the Jacuzzi.
Inn by the Harbor Rooms
- Queen Room
- Room with one queen bed includes complimentary wireless internet access, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, voice mail and complimentary local phone calls, compact refrigerator, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, non smoking.
- Deluxe Room
- Room with two queen beds includes complimentary wireless internet access, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, voice mail and complimentary local phone calls, compact refrigerator, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, non smoking.
Hotel Map
433 W. Montecito St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Area served
- Santa Barbara
- Nearby airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport - 10 miles.
- Area description
- The Inn by the Harbor is located near West Beach, less than one mile from the center of Santa Barbara, and is approximately ten miles from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Local attractions include the Santa Barbara Mission, approximately three miles away, and the marina, located less than one mile from the property.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Wireless Internet
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (25)
Ratings and reviews for Inn by the Harbor
- All travelers (25) 3.9 / 5
- Business (3) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (11) 3.9 / 5
- Families (3) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (4) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
trish the dish
happy in the sun
this was a spring break trip, but we also visited UCSB with my son who is starting to apply to collages. I also have a son that is attending SBCC, and lives near the hotel. The hotel is older, but has been well maintained over the years. it was very clean, and I would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
State Street has multiple shops and restaurants.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mark
I loved this place and wish I
I loved this place and wish I had stayed there a couple of days. Some of the facilities were a bit dated but the friendly staff more than made up for it. Nice breakfast and loved the afternoon wine and cheese. Short stroll to the beach and restaurants. Played footy (aussie rules of course) next door on the baseball field. Great times.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mark
Great hotel with a homely feel
Great hotel with a homely feel in a location convenient for the beach and city centre. The free wine & cheese and milk & cookies were a nice touch.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Santa Barbara Jill
Ok, not excellent, pics are decieving
Booked this hotle for a 4 night girls trip weekend. Room was nice, but not great. Very dated, kitchen was old looking, overall not a pretty sight. Tube tv, no flat screen. No private patio or balcony. Location was a short walk to the beach, but after taking that short walk, we ended up booking another hotel ON the beach that next day. I cancelled our reservation (hotel staff was very nice & understanding) after the first night & moved our location to a nearby hotel. I did get a full refund which was nice. But the next hotel we moved to was same price and WAY cuter! Moved to Hotel Oceana right across from the boardwalk & beach. Excellent decision to move!!!! If you arent picky, this hotel will do. Good breakfast & hot coffee. Nice staff. Otherwise i wouldnt' really recommend it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Jallen
Good breakfast
Nice breakfast and extensive free movie library, but the rooms were small, and the Inn is located next to some sort of conference center, and there can be noise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Enterprise Fish Company is just a few blocks from the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Doc
Sleepless nights,
I've had better nights' sleep in a tent. The rooms were extremely old, weird green carpet, discolored towels, one of the most uncomfortable beds I've ever been in, very dark (you can't open the windows or everyone and their mother can see in), TINY, and the worst of it was that it sounded like a herd of elephants over my head at 6am while people started waking up and the maids started going into rooms. It was pure torture, and we paid an obscene amount of money for that torture. I love Santa Barbara, but I've rarely felt like I was fleeing a city just to be in my own bed again. The only upside was that it was blocks from the beach and 3/4 mile from downtown, so it was all walkable. But at night, there are homeless people who will approach, so I wouldn't do it alone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ed
Real good place, except
Visited daughter, her hubby, and grandchildren. We had a great time. Hotel staff made up for the arachnids with apology, champaign, and Ferrero-Rochet truffles. Good continental breakfast, wine & cheese at 430, and cookies & milk later!! Best trip we've had in a long time!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Brew House on Montecito is great. Good food, locally brewed beer, family oriented. The spicy chicken sandwich IS and should be accompanied with something other than the spicy black beans - unless you REALLY like it HOT!! The Salmon Salad is to die for!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Don't get out much
Very nice
we loved our stay. Bikes available for cruising around and DVD movies to watch, all free of charge. Close to the beach..about a 2 block walk. Great choice!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
unsatisfied sarah
unexpected disappointment
The pictures are VERY deceiving! i paid a large amount of money and was very disappointed! no room service, small rooms, bad location. It felt like it hadn't been updated since the 90's. Rooms very stuffy and air conditioner didn't work well. I will be much more careful the next time i book a hotel online.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
OC Travelers
Nice Hotel
Nice big rooms, full kitchen. Good location, near state street and the wharf. There are just lots of homeless people on the 1 mile walk to state street. (not really the hotels fault, more of a Santa Barbara thing since there are tons of homeless people there downtown)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
