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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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A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
Interior entrance
Courtyard
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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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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King Room

King Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

King Deluxe

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

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

Accessible Queen Deluxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

King Deluxe with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a view of a pool.

Harbor Pool Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Queen room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

Double Queen Deluxe

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

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
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 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. 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.
  • 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

Inn Harbor
Inn Harbor Santa Barbara
Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel
Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By The Harbor to the airport?

Inn By The Harbor is 10.1 mi (13-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 By The Harbor?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $355, 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 By The Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By The Harbor.

How close is Inn By The Harbor to the beach?

This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 8-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn By The Harbor offer free breakfast?

Inn By The Harbor offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Inn By The Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Harbor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inn By The Harbor?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Inn By The Harbor have a pool?

Inn By The Harbor features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Inn By The Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Inn By The Harbor to downtown Santa Barbara?

Inn By The Harbor is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Inn By The Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1277 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1873 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mizuho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast options, very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and quiet environment. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy walk to the beach, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large clean room with kitchen facilities was perfect for what we needed. Also excellent breakfast with great choice of pastries, yoghurt and fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick and easy check-in, friendly and courteous staff, nice room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and pleasant rooms, cute happy hour, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLose to maina and beach, frendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice courtyard & pool. We stayed in one of the suites and enjoyed the large windows looking out to the lush courtyard. Excellent breakfast and fabulous location at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property… very clean and well maintained…the afternoon cookies and wine was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place with good coffee in the morning, friendly staff, clean room and good location. Onsite parking and pool very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was all very kind and helpful. The property is beautiful, and felt very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good pool area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and beautiful place. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast and wine in the afternoon. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, well maintained courtyard, comfortable bed & convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an older-style motel that’s been completely redone and redecorated. Rooms are fresh, large bathrooms, easy parking. They have a simple but good breakfast. Easy walking distance to State street or the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and attentive staff. Enjoyed the happy hour free wine, complete with crackers and cheese. Love how it is close to downtown and funk zone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very friendly and attentive staff, nice garden and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, everything worked well. Hotel old and a bit tired
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was great and attentive as well as great price for room and breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026