Inn by the Harbor

Hotels
8.7 (1010 reviews)
433 West Montecito Street , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-963-7851

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1010 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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Irad • extended_group • us
1
Misleading photos
Pros:

The photos on booking.com

Cons:

Very misleading photos. The place was not fully photographed.
To the inn: Its not a fraud when you publish selected pictures only, but you can’t be surprised when we discover that our expectations (that you’ve set) are not met. On arrival we saw that this is actually a motel in disguise. Also did not notice the inn is located on a super busy junction. The main photo on booking.com is not what you’ll see when you arrive.
We had to immediately escape to a different place. Paid for the first night out of 3. Booking.com didn’t help. But we’d rather pay just not to stay at this property.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Fermin • couple • us
9
Pros:

Beautiful, welcoming, clean and neat, happy hour and good breakfast

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • us
7
The property is close to the ocean, State street and the wharf and harbor.
Pros:

The coffee was nice and strong. They did have some protein options and fresh fruit.

Cons:

It’s nice to throw in a little variety from day to day but they had the same fruit, eggs, bread and oatmeal every day.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Cyrille • couple • fr
9
Un très bonne nuit. Un accueil parfait et sympathique avec un verre d’accueil
Pros:

L’accueil et l’emplacement

Cons:

Lit pas très large

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
8
Good location and helpful staff.
Pros:

Staff was friendly. Location was convenient and the pool was small but nice. Breakfast and happy hour was included daily. Free parking and free DVDs and bikes available. Not super fancy but clean - would stay again.

Cons:

No private patio or balcony to relax on attached to the room. But you could sit by the pool or breakfast area.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Daria • couple • us
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • it
10
Ci tornerei sicuramente!
Pros:

Ho soggiornato in questo hotel e mi sono trovata molto bene. Lo staff è stato sempre accogliente, gentile e disponibile. La stanza era carina e abbastanza spaziosa, con tutto il necessario per un soggiorno confortevole.
Ho apprezzato molto la possibilità di avere caffè e acqua a disposizione gratuitamente nella hall, così come l’happy hour incluso per gli ospiti. Un punto di forza sono sicuramente le biciclette gratuite, comodissime per spostarsi e visitare la zona senza dover utilizzare l’auto. Inoltre il parcheggio per l’auto è gratuito, e sono stati così gentili da farci lasciare la macchina e di utilizzare le biciclette anche dopo il check out.
La posizione è molto centrale e permette di raggiungere facilmente diverse attrazioni e punti di interesse.

Cons:

la colazione era un po’ carente e con una scelta piuttosto limitata. Inoltre, considerando il prezzo complessivo del soggiorno, il rapporto qualità-prezzo potrebbe essere migliore.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alia • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location was great. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable, I slept well per my Oura ring. I did miss breakfast but it’s ok. Overall I will be coming back!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ginny • couple • us
10
Comfy nights sleep that’s centrally located!!
Pros:

The rooms were updated and beautiful. I loved having a kitchenette in the room!

Cons:

The exterior shows signs of being a bit older. No elevator. Fake grass. No view from the back window. But the interior of the room was fabulous!!

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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chaoka • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • us
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • couple • be
8
Accomodatie met een mooie binnentuin, een voortreffelijk ontbijt, zeer goede gratis fietsen en een prima ligging om zowe
Pros:

De binnentuin en de gratis fietsen.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • de
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Tolga • family_with_children • ae
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • es
5
Mala relación calidad precio
Pros:

La habitación estaba limpia y era cómoda

Cons:

El desayuno. Pocas plazas de parking. Ubicación un poco lejos del centro. Mala relación calidad precio.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alaina • solo_traveller • us
10
Garden oasis and a short walk to the beach and harbor.
Pros:

Loved the property! The garden and the pool as well as the breakfast area were so comfortable and beautiful. My room was totally updated and super comfy. Loved this place!

Cons:

Nothing. It was all great.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mr. Mikl • couple • us
8
Comfortable, clean hotel; friendly, helpful staff and close to the harbour, eats and shops.
Pros:

Room was very quiet even though next to a busy road. Staff were very welcoming and happy to provide information on local shops, restaurants etc.

Cons:

A laptop safe.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
9
Typisches Inn Hotel mit renovierten Zimmern
Pros:

Typisches Inn Hotel mit sauberen und renovierten Zimmern.
Wir sind eher die Hotelzimmerfans, aber in Santa Barbara gibt es das ja nicht.

Cons:

Der Frühstücksbereich könnte etwas liebevoller und großzügiger ausfallen.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The bed was extremely comfortable, and we had an excellent nights' sleep. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, especially Mickey and Heather, who couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay. The complimentary wine, cheese and cookies in the afternoon was a lovely touch, and the continental breakfast had a good selection and was very enjoyable. Free parking was a real bonus, and the laundry facilities were convenient to have. The hotel was clean, well maintained, and set in beautiful gardens, giving it a peaceful, Spanish-style atmosphere that we really loved.

Cons:

The breakfast seating area could be a little larger, although we appreciated that guests have the option to take breakfast back to their room if seating is limited. The only other minor point was that the shower window and the track where it slides open for ventilation could do with a more thorough clean.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee