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Recent guest reviews

Lovely room that even smelled nice. Loved being able to open a window, sit in a comfortable chair. I've never been told before that the contents of the refrigerator were complimentary - which included sparkling wine! Staff couldn't be nicer. Continental breakfast and wine in the afternoon sitting outside on the lawn. Very relaxing, but near the Harbor, the shops, and numerous restaurants. I will definitely return.

Beautiful place with great service. Gentleman running the place was very kind and extremely helpful on what our options were locally. Very enjoyable experience.

The place is fine for a short stay. Basically an upscale motel. Nice rooms, comfy bed, but nothing special.

I highly recommend Lavender Inn by the Sea. Professional and friendly staff, HUGE comfortable rooms, within walking distance from the Pier, State Street Theaters, shopping and dining, assortment of complementary breakfast items and happy hour wine/snacks AND a bottle of champagne in chilling in our fridge. We will definitely stay at the Inn again.

We loved the comfortable feel of the property and also went in a family bike ride along the beach with the complimentary cruisers

We love the Lavender Inn, close to the beach and very well kept, love The ambiance overall.

Great comfortable, quiet room. Walkably close to basic shopping, several dining options, and the beach.

Castillo 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, Lavender Inn by the Sea is adjacent to Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Santa Barbara City College. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 23 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.


Dining

Start your day off right with a free continental breakfast, 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 have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ceiling fans are also available.


Property features

Guests staying at Lavender Inn by the Sea enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Lavender Inn by the Sea

Everyone (4) Couples (1) Family (2)
5
Everyone

Lovely room that even smelled nice. Loved being able to open a window, sit in a comfortable chair. I've never been told before that the contents of the refrigerator were complimentary - which included sparkling wine! Staff couldn't be nicer. Continental breakfast and wine in the afternoon sitting outside on the lawn. Very relaxing, but near the Harbor, the shops, and numerous restaurants. I will definitely return.

By on Sep 24, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 29, 2022

Hi Martha,Thank you for choosing the Lavender Inn by the Sea for your trip to Santa Barbara. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us!Hope to see you again soon,SamSupervisor

5
Partner Couples

Beautiful place with great service. Gentleman running the place was very kind and extremely helpful on what our options were locally. Very enjoyable experience.

By on Jun 16, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 16, 2022

Good day Allen. We thank you so much for your positive comments about our location and property. The staff takes pride in assuring that our guests enjoy their stay in Santa Barbara. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

3
Everyone

The place is fine for a short stay. Basically an upscale motel. Nice rooms, comfy bed, but nothing special.

By on May 1, 2022

Review comment responded on May 2, 2022

Thank you for your recent stay with us.

5
Family

I highly recommend Lavender Inn by the Sea. Professional and friendly staff, HUGE comfortable rooms, within walking distance from the Pier, State Street Theaters, shopping and dining, assortment of complementary breakfast items and happy hour wine/snacks AND a bottle of champagne in chilling in our fridge. We will definitely stay at the Inn again.

By on Mar 9, 2022

Review comment responded on Mar 9, 2022

Thank you Nancy for our 5-star review. It is wonderful to hear you enjoyed your welcome gift and our many complimentary amenities. Thank you for taking time to share your impression with other travelers.

5
Everyone

We loved the comfortable feel of the property and also went in a family bike ride along the beach with the complimentary cruisers

By on Feb 18, 2022

Review comment responded on Feb 20, 2022

How lovely to hear you and your family enjoyed exploring Santa Barbara on our complimentary bikes. Thank you for our 5-star review and your kind comments. We hope to welcome you back during your next family vacation.

5
Family

We love the Lavender Inn, close to the beach and very well kept, love The ambiance overall.

By on Aug 21, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 22, 2021

Thank you for your kind comments. We love hearing you loved our hotel and hope to serve you again during your next Santa Barbara getaway.

5
Everyone

Great comfortable, quiet room. Walkably close to basic shopping, several dining options, and the beach.

By on Aug 3, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 5, 2021

We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Lavender Inn. Thank you for our 5-star rating.

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