Inn by the Harbor

Hotels
8.7 (953 reviews)
433 West Montecito Street , Santa Barbara , us

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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

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 953 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
C
Chrystelle • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'accueil, le calme et la piscine

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • couple • us
10
Lovely charming hotel with gardens, pool & hot tub, not far from Wharf & Harbor.
Pros:

Charming hotel with gardens, pool, hot tub, easy 15 min walk to Wharf. Staff was wonderful and our room was one of the best with big patio to sit at for breakfast overlooking the pool, and the wine cheese happy hour was a nice amenity.

Cons:

The bed was a high platform with storage underneath. Bed was confortable though.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • couple • de
8
Pros:

Meer zu Fuß erreichbar, Wein und Käse After-Hour cooles Konzept und spanisch angehauchte Architektur. Preis-Leistung perfekt

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • couple • us
10
Lovely hotel with great amenities and spacious room
Pros:

Our room was spacious and clean. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast and happy hour were great and we loved taking the bikes out

Cons:

There was nothing we disliked

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
R
Rebekah • couple • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
I
Ina • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kirstyn • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
T
Tânia Santilal • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything was very clean and well maintained, which made for a comfortable and relaxing experience.
The breakfast was very good, with a nice selection of options, and the room was comfortable, especially the bed, which ensured a great night's sleep.
I would also like to highlight the reception staff, who were always friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay.
Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and would happily stay here again.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
N
Nidia • couple • at
9
Passt super
Pros:

Schöne Anlage, sehr grün und die Zimmer sind auch schön. Die Wein + Käse Happy Hour ist sehr nett und das Frühstück passt auch gut :)

Cons:

-

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • us
9
I would stay here again. We found it comfortable, clean, quiet and friendly, and we appreciated the included breakfast.
Pros:

Very nice breakfast buffet. Room was clean and the bed comfortable. Concierge was very helpful with suggestions for a day trip to wineries. Easy walk to the waterfront and downtown.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
A
Anamarija • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Hotel is nice, quiet, room was very big, everything was clean.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
L
leszek • couple • pl
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
R
Radhi_bhatia • family_with_children • sg
9
Spacious, comfortable rooms
Pros:

The rooms were surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. Clean, well located, cute place. The staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
G
Grace • couple • us
10
Loved my stay and would most definitely stay again.
Pros:

It was kept so clean, very walkable to everything, felt like a safe and family friendly environment.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
L
Lina • family_with_children • de
10
Rundum perfekt und zentral
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr herzlich, sauber und unser Zimmer sehr gemütlich !:-)
Ein weiterer Pluspunkt die Wine-Time.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • couple • us
9
Cute cozy get away with great happy hour 🙂
Pros:

It was clean , the happy hour and the room was very close to the lobby with a ceiling fan .

Cons:

Blow dryer wasn’t working . Front desk wasn’t the nicest when we first arrived . Sam was great like always .

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
M
Malik • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
R
Ruth • couple • gb
9
Would recommend
Pros:

We got an upgrade which was unexpected but very much appreciated . Lovely spacious suite.
The wine and cheese in the evening was great, and the buffet breakfast was surprising good considering it was such as small space. Not masses of choice but it was all good quality

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
P
Pål • couple • no
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
T
Thalia • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Nice property and the rooms are clean

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee