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
Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - 12 min walk
Shoreline Beach Cafe - 13 min walk
John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - 8 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.
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.
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
Inn Harbor
Inn Harbor Santa Barbara
Harbor Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor Hotel Santa Barbara
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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 May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Harbor on May 27, 2026 start from CA $299, 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
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Room was clean and promptly cleaned every morning. The courtyard is adorable—lots of foliage, pool and jacuzzi, umbrellas and green. Very quiet and relaxing in the jacuzzi every morning. The breakfast was very good as well, a few steps up from continental for sure. My only issue came with my room key, which very easily was erased whenever it got anywhere near my cell phone. Tried to keep them apart but had to get a new keycard 6 times during my 5 night stay. Technology upgrade would take care of that issue. I would definitely stay here again.
Michelyn
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shirlynn
Travelled with family
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, cute room and property. Nice hotel staff at front deck and maintenance crew, they alway had a smile to give.
Great staff, bike rentals, cleanliness. One thing is that the hot tub had a slight odor that didn’t smell to great. Could have been the people who used it prior but that was kind of annoying. Also my shower had very strong pressure.
The amenities were the main reason why we chose this hotel. We enjoyed the quiet and secluded courtyard with pool and hot tub. Having access to cruiser bikes at their sister hotel next door was great!! We also enjoyed the continental breakfast. The breakfast bar was always stocked and well maintained. The staff was pleasant and gave us helpful recommendations.The rooms were clean. Free parking was a plus. These little extras personally saved us a good amount of money that we could spend on other activities and a nice dinner out. The hotel is a little bit off the main area, but we had no problem walking or biking to whatever we wanted to see.
Tim
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Shaun
Travelled with family
Feb 2, 2026
Room could’ve been cleaner.
Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Mark
Travelled with partner
Feb 2, 2026
Our room had a musty (moldy?) odor. The room seemed clean enough but the tile in the bathroom was dirty in the corners. Generally, the exterior appeared nice but the pool area needs attention to detail and the circular staircase up to our room needed a good pressure washing. The breakfast was quite mediocre. The staff were pretty cursory.
Clean room, wine, cheese ans crackers when checking in. Free self parking, free bikes to ride around and breakfast included. Staff were very helpful. I