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Quiet, short walk to the beach, large breakfast, pleasant staff, free parking, next to an apartment.

Garden-like environment, friendly staff,many surprised perks.

It was very clean and quiet.

It was clean and the kitchen was a bonus . I like the breakfast bar

Had a nice stay.

very cozy

We stayed here for July 4th and chose this for the location. It was perfect, we easily parked our car at the hotel for the night, and walked down to the harbor to watch the fireworks. The check in person (Micky?) was very friendly and accommodating as were the housekeepers. We were comfortable although overall the room could use a renovation. We would stay here again though.

Older property. Convenient for beach and harbor. Bathroom drains had bad odour and sink plug didnt work. Staff were very friendly

It’s one of the better low budget options that has a kitchen. They usually have a pretty decent breakfast available too. The place is clean and the people are nice.

Great location. Lighting was not adequate in the refinished bathroom.

The staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was clean and the bed was comfy, the complimentary champagne and breakfast baggies were the cherries on top! We enjoyed lounging by the pool and taking in their lush green landscaping. Conveniently located and easy to find. We'll definitely be back!

The Breakfast in a Bag was a really nice touch. Front Desk personnel was very informative & helpful

Quaint small old school hotel...not the average over priced mega hotel

We enjoyed our stay. The grounds were immaculate and well tended to. The rooms could use some updating but for the price it was well worth the stay. No resort fee, free parking, free to-go breakfast. Very friendly staff. We will return!

W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA

Hotel highlights

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free uncovered self parking
  • Outdoor pool

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, Inn By The Harbor is adjacent to Santa Barbara City College and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Carriage and Western Art Museum. This 42-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.


Dining

Free continental breakfast is served each morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available.


Property features

At Inn By The Harbor, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a spa tub, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Inn By The Harbor

Everyone (7) Couples (7) Family (7)
5
Everyone

By on Jul 16, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 5, 2023

Thank you for staying with us.

5
Everyone

By on Jun 13, 2023

Review comment responded on Jun 14, 2023

Hi Jason,Thank you for choosing the Inn by the Harbor for your trip to Santa Barbara. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review, we hope to see you again in the future.Respectfully,Sam H.Supervisor

4
Everyone

Quiet, short walk to the beach, large breakfast, pleasant staff, free parking, next to an apartment.

By on May 10, 2023

Review comment responded on May 10, 2023

Dear James, Thank you for choosing the Inn by the Harbor for your trip to Santa Barbara. We hope you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure having you.

5
Everyone

By , from Encinitas on Feb 16, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 11, 2023

Thank you for staying with us, it's great to hear you had a perfect stay. We hope to see you again.

5
Family

Garden-like environment, friendly staff,many surprised perks.

By on Jan 25, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 25, 2023

Hi Mei-Shu,Thank you for choosing the Inn by the Harbor for your trip to Santa Barbara. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon,SamSupervisor

4
Partner Couples

It was very clean and quiet.

By on Jul 31, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 1, 2022

Hi Ricardo, Thank you for choosing the Inn by the Harbor for your trip to Santa Barbara. We're delighted to hear you enjoy your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks so much, Sam Front Desk Supervisor

5
Family

It was clean and the kitchen was a bonus . I like the breakfast bar

By , from PASADENA on Jan 18, 2022

Review comment responded on Jan 18, 2022

It is wonderful to hear you enjoyed your deluxe guestroom and our continental breakfast buffet. Thank you for taking time to share your impressions with other travelers. We hope to serve you again soon.

4
Everyone

By on Oct 25, 2021

4
Everyone

By on Sep 14, 2021

4
Partner Couples

Had a nice stay.

By on Aug 2, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 7, 2021

We are delighted to hear you had a nice stay with us at the Inn by the Harbor. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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