Lavender Inn by the Sea
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/Santa_Barbara/Lavender_Inn_by_the_Sea.h669/
Hotel Overview
Perfect place to spend my birthday evening
Such a magical hotel, reminds me of grandma's house. :-) The beds couldn't be any more comfortable,...
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Tashina and Jordyn
- Nov 29, 2012
Concert Getaway
Perfect place to stay and get out of L.A. Wine and cheese, milk and cookies, but most of all, a...
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SB Bowl Concert Lover
- Sep 25, 2012
Provides little luxuries, two blocks from East Beach
Formerly the Colonial Beach Inn, the Lavender Inn by the Sea is two blocks from West Beach. Surrounded by lavender flowers, the inn provides many little luxuries. Touches like afternoon wine and cheese, evening milk and cookies, free deluxe continental breakfast, pillow-top mattresses, free high-speed Internet, and a welcome bottle of champagne keep guests coming back. Guests at the Lavender Inn by the Sea can walk to several boutiques, restaurants and Stearns Wharf. Wineries, theaters and the Santa Barbara Mission are just a short drive away.Lavender Inn by the Sea Rooms
- King Room
- Room with king bed includes pillowtop mattress accessed via exterior corridors, 286 square feet, complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary local phone calls, voice mail, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, compact refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, ceiling fan, climate control, windows opens, non-smoking.
- Queen/Queen Room
- Room with two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses, courtyard view accessed via corridors, 310 square feet, complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary local phone calls, voice mail, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, compact refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, ceiling fan, climate control, windows opens, non-smoking.
- Queen Room
- Room with one queen bed includes complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary local phone calls, voice mail, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with complimetnary movie rentals, compact refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, ceiling fan, climate control, windows opens, non-smoking.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Services
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Santa Barbara.
- Nearby airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
- Area description
- The Lavender Inn by the Sea is just two blocks from Santa Barbara's picturesque beaches and yacht harbor. Stearns Wharf, the oceanfront bike path, and downtown shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Golf courses, wineries, and the Santa Barbara Mission are just a short drive away.
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 (55)
Ratings and reviews for Lavender Inn by the Sea
- All travelers (55) 4.1 / 5
- Business (5) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (32) 4.1 / 5
- Families (13) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.7 / 5
- Singles (2) 4.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.9
84%
would recommend to a friend.
- Most recent
- Highest score
- Lowest score
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Just Blah
It was okay but minor things just made my trip harder. I wish I spent the money to stay somewher better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
NICE TRIP/OK INN
CLOSE TO MOST LOCATIONS/NOISY/SPIDERS IN ROOMS PROBLEMS WITH WI-FI
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Needtotravel
Lavender inn by the "STREET"
We were expecting a little more. On line photos are a bit deceiving. The pool is right on the street. No privacy. Hot tub was right infront of a parking space. Room was small. Bathroom was very nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Shopping tip:
Long walk from hotel
Be sure grab a rental bike to get to downtown shopping .
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
My review of Colonial Beach Inn
Small room, ok service!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Few restaurants down the way. 7-11 next door.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tater Tots
Good Times . . .
The hotel staff was very attentive and kind. The location is great!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Trying too be nice
The place is not bad. It can be noisy if one leaves the window open. This place has its own charm, the amenities were nice and the staff very friendly and helpful. A bit pricey like everything else in Santa Barbara. Some of the people walking down the street are questionable. A nice place to stay without a Hotel atmosphere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you don't mind walking the restaurants are close and shopping is a bit farther but worth it. Any way you can cut it we still had Fun.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
little noisy and far from downtown
We joined the hotel just before dinner time Nothing was missing for our staying and it was not comparable to the location of our last trip
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Lavendar Inn by the Sea
A little older but with good charm, great location, good breakfast, friendly and very helpful staff, clean, would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very close to beach, walking distance, good local brewry around corner, close to State St, excellent shopping
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Outstanding breakfast but otherwise is overrated
Before staying here I read lots of reviews. My expectations were high. The breakfast surpassed my expectations. The danish were high quality lots of selection including yogurt, bagels, muffins, fresh fruit and OJ. The room however was uncomfortabily small and dark. My guess is that the room was only about 300 square feet. The pictures shown appear much larger than the room is. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were overly big and sufficating of the type that leaves your head hot. The cheese and wine were nice but I expected the cheese to be thicker than wayfer thin. The hot cookies were good but a little hard and were only available in the lobby.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Klunk
Remodeled motel
Very clean, older motel converted into present day inn. Outside and inside noise heard because of older construction. Outside light illuminated through door jam. Free wifi was a plus, and the remodeled bathroom was nice too.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
