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Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara City College

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carriage and Western Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Harbor

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara City College
Inn By The Harbor offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Inn By The Harbor. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Inn By The Harbor offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (21 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1255 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1844 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

michael

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was absolutely charming!!! Immediately walking into a " beach oasis"!!!🏖⛴️⛱️ The amenities were great, the shower, outstanding, and the queen bed, beyond comfortable. Sam, the Front Guest Agent was so professional, knowledgeable and so plesant and kind!!! Can't wait to book time at this lovely location soon!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a "beautiful" room!!! So spacious, clean, awesome shower, bed suer comfortable!!! A wonderful experience!!!! Very accommodating and kind staff!!!! 4 Stars!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff and the room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leilane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, this is a quiet location, but perfectly located to the beach, stores, shopping & bike rentals. The staff were amazing & our room was large & roomy!!! The kitchen was great!!! The happy hour in the evening plus the morning breakfast are delicious!!! Well definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing. Room was nice too and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came to celebrate our birthdays and booked this hotel because it was so close to the main street. I love this hotel so much! They have a wine and cheese hour at night, which was very nice! The breakfast is good, and the staff were very accommodating. All the guys at the front desk were very nice. This is our new favorite hotel and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very charming boutique property, just minutes from the harbor, shopping, and great restaurants. Staff was very welcoming, The area was safe and walkable. The room was clean and spacious. They offered a complimentary breakfast with an assortment of egg frittata, pastries, breads, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereals, coffee, tea, and juice, as well as an afternoon snack of wine, cheese and crackers, and sweets They were very accommodating to my needs and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property. Well kept up. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The wine and cheese/crackers reception was lovely. We were able to walk to restaurants and the harbor. We'll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very welcome,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Room was spotless and well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nathalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. We appreciated all of their support during our stay. Rooms were a little bit older than expected. They smelled a little stuffy and surrounding areas were noisy at night. Was expecting more. Staff and the breakfast definitely made up for it. We also really enjoyed the free bike rental.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie, Bellevue

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

xin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked that it was close to the beach and other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shulin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just had one issue. There were ants in the kitchen. We were afraid to leave any kind of food on the kitchen counter, or dispose of left over food in waste basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy about selection
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025