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Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Butterfly Beach

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Front of property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2520 Lillie Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93067
  • Place, Lookout Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerland Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Santa Barbara

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Santa Barbara guesthouse, you'll find Summerland Beach and Lookout Park. Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lookout Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Summerland Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪AMA Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Inn on Summer Hill

3-star guest house near Butterfly Beach
Inn on Summer Hill offers its guests spa services, a terrace, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Santa Barbara guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Inn on Summer Hill offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 1-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 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 fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inn Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse
Inn on Summer Hill Santa Barbara
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn on Summer Hill to the airport?

Inn on Summer Hill is 16.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn on Summer Hill?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn on Summer Hill on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $558, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Inn on Summer Hill have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn on Summer Hill.

How close is Inn on Summer Hill to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Summerland Beach and 3.1 mi (9-min drive) from Butterfly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn on Summer Hill offer free breakfast?

Inn on Summer Hill does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inn on Summer Hill?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Inn on Summer Hill?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inn on Summer Hill?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Inn on Summer Hill have a pool?

Inn on Summer Hill does not have a pool.

Does Inn on Summer Hill have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages.

How close is Inn on Summer Hill to downtown Santa Barbara?

Inn on Summer Hill is 6.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Inn on Summer Hill Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 359 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view even from downstairs room. Gas fireplace. Easy check in and out. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable rooms, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness, attention to detail, very comfy bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious! Loved that the chef came out to chat and check to make sure to e food was yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy with a nice bed and fireplace. The ocean view balcony is big and has a great view but the traffic on the freeway kind of spoils the experience. It’s too bad the traffic noise is so loud but the hotel is cute and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

shaitaneh

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff support lacking, not caring at all. Also the room was nice and spacious but the air conditioning unit extremely loud did not let us sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Loved the comphy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing little get away for visitors from LA or even from Santa Barbara! We loved all the little bites they provided and the great view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Location to the beach, Santa Barbara, montecito and Carpenteria was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful welcome and really nice and clean hotel ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor internet reception, we didn’t have reception the first night. Basically, the room was grossly overpriced. Nice unit for $100/night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed here years ago, just didn't seem the same. Breakfast wasn't offered daily, and wasn't what we remembered from previous visits. A touch of professionalism was lacking in staffs appearance. We probably won't stay again but we wish them the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service and accomodations. I'll look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Lillie Ave within walking distance to breakfast and lunch eateries. Great trendy shopping and fabulous bookstore all nearby. Be aware the hotel is near the freeway and rail tracks, as is all of Summerland, so it can be noisy if you leave the window open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at this fabulous property. A lovely upscale place just off the 101, perfect when traveling but would love to spend a little time there. Close to Santa Barbara and Ventura with a lovely little town down the street with shops, coffee and a great restaurant. A must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn. The view of the ocean was stunning, the staff was friendly, the kitchen served an excellent breakfast and snacks, and overall we had a great time there. Amazingly comfortable bed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time there. Lovely little Inn and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022