Inn by the Harbor

Hotels
8.7 (779 reviews)
433 West Montecito Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Some room issues
Inconsistent amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Multiple reviews mentioned that the rooms were clean and well-kept but also highlighted some issues like ants in the room.
Service
9.31
Numerous positive remarks about the friendly and accommodating staff throughout the reviews.
Location
8.95
Many guests praised the excellent location, though a few addressed concerns regarding proximity to key attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Some guests appreciated the spacious and upgraded rooms, while a few expressed disappointment in their expectations.
Amenities
8.63
The reviews noted good amenities like a pool and breakfast offerings, though some areas require improvement.
Value for Money
8.79
Guests felt that the hotel offered reasonable rates for the quality of service and facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast and happy hour wine and cheese received positive feedback, although some guests noted room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall feedback was positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-25 15:08

Property Description

Charming Santa Barbara Hotel with Pool and Free Bike Rentals

Outdoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax poolside with free Wi-Fi access.

Cozy Guest Rooms with Amenities: Each guest room at Inn by the Harbor is equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV, and DVD player. Borrow DVDs from the hotel's library for a cozy night in.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from West Beach and Stearns Wharf, and minutes away from the City College of Santa Barbara, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city.

Book your stay at Inn by the Harbor now for a relaxing and convenient Santa Barbara getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 779 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
8
Good value for money, comfortable accommodation in a convenient location
Pros:

Welcoming staff. Very comfortable room. Nice pool area.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • extended_group • de
5
Cheap motel in a known town. Too pricey for the construction standard.
Pros:

The bed was decent and the room was huge with a kitchen, It was more like an apartment.

Cons:

Very poorly constructed with lots of noise coming from all directions and a bedroom directly on a carpark (!?).
Also incredible amounts of light came in the room from all directions.
Very poor.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
7
Pros:

Good location
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Keld • couple • us
9
Nice stay close to sites and beach
Pros:

Great location
Nice room
Pool and atrium

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • se
9
Mycket bra motell med free Happy Hour och gatos lån av cykel
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • us
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind • couple • us
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • de
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Cassandre • couple • fr
3
Photos trompeuses
Pros:

Le personnel
Le prêt de vélo gratuit

Cons:

Les photos sont très trompeurs, l’hôtel est très vieillot
De plus j’ai un problème avec ma chambre qui m’a été facturé une 2eme fois lorsque je suis arrivé, et je ne suis toujours pas remboursé, la communication est compliqué avec l’hôtel.
Je ne vous conseil pas cet hôtel et encore moins pour un long séjour
Le petit déjeuné est vraiment très basic

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • couple • br
10
Pros:

Quarto grande, confortável e limpo!! Área externa aconchegante.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Henri • couple • nl
9
Aanrader
Pros:

Mooi verzorgd, vriendelijk personeel, goed ontbijt

Cons:

Alles was goed

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • ca
8
Good location , decent clean room , very good breakfast . Expensive .
Pros:

Excellent breakfast . Especially the lady who kept everything stocked , cleaned etc etc 👍
Decent size room .

Cons:

Rather expensive for what we got . I know Santa Barbara is expensive but anywhere else it would be very overpriced.
Went across to sister hotel for our early breakfast on departure , but the lady in charge was very rude and refused to let us have anything because we were 20 mins early even though everything was out ready !!
We had paid for breakfast .
Bathroom could do with a bit of an update . Not too bad though .

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jobearoundtheglobe • Family • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
Great hotel great staff and SUPER COMFY beds.
Pros:

Brilliant hotel with incredibly comfy beds. Looks like it’s recently had a makeover too as rooms had usb and usb c adapters. Free parking and staff very friendly and helpful. We were travelling with our 7 month old so got a baby travel cot provided too which was great.

2026-02-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Halina • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne Zimmer. Wir hatten ein Gartenzimmer.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Iwona • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Blisko plaży, wygodne pokoje, dobrze wyposażona kuchnia, przestronny parking.

Cons:

Bardzo mało stolików w miejscu, gdzie podawano śniadanie.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • couple • us
10
Fabulous stay near downtown.
Pros:

Quiet location. Close to downtown. GREAT free breakfast. Nice spa and pool. Free bike rentals!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Garth • couple • us
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • us
8
Regardless, we did enjoy our stay.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Close to the wharf area. Late afternoon wine and cheese refreshments offered.

Cons:

From the photos and site descriptions, we expected higher quality and newer facilities. Although staff said the rooms were newly renovated, it didn’t appear to be very recent. No mirror other than the one in the bathroom. Another mirror in the main room would be helpful for more than one person getting ready in the morning. Only one chair in the room. Two would have been nicer. Ants were noticed in the unit.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee