Inn by the Harbor

Hotels
8.7 (1026 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 1026 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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Emmanuelle • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Très bien

Cons:

RAS

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • au
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Karine • couple • fr
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
7
local racoon made my partner happy
Pros:

cheese and wine hour was a pleasant bonus

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • us
10
Pros:

We loved everything. No complaints. The receptionist was very polite and provided all the information we needed
The room is very big, the bed is big and very comfortable, the bathroom very clean, we love to have clean towels every day.
Thank you for the hospitality.
Definitely we recommend you 💯%

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Caz 71 • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean and well maintained room. The staff were helpful and friendly. The decor was very good and modern.
We enjoyed the pool and the little extras that were included with our stay.

Cons:

If you can't carry your own bags, request a ground floor room.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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burc • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean and good location to access all

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Romain • couple • fr
9
Chouette hôtel
Pros:

Joli et agréable
Bon petit déjeuner

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Romain • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bien placé
Pros:

Verre de vin d’accueil
Beau rooftop

Cons:

Piscine minuscule

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • couple • us
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • us
10
Great location for our stay in Santa Barbara!
Pros:

Close to the beach. Great breakfast and area to enjoy it. Felt safe walking around there at any time of the day.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rita • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The pastries at breakfast were great!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Cory • family_with_children • us
9
Wonderful. Just what we needed
Pros:

Staff friendly. Upgraded our room as we had three people - Very kind

Cons:

They did a great job remodeling a motor inn

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • do
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Erik • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Allan J • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • us
6
The location was great. The room was well appointed. But it was way overpriced for what you got. Save your money and if
Pros:

The rooms were well appointed. The breakfast was very good. There was coffee and soda is available throughout the day. Excellent location right in the heart of Carmel.

Cons:

The walls were very thin. We could literally hear every word of the conversation of the people besides us. Initially, they put us in a ground level room. It was very uncomfortable. It felt like we were in the basement. My husband and I woke up and could not breathe. Our nose were so stuffy and we were so congested. I don’t know what was going on down there. We requested to move to a different floor and they did accommodate us which I was thankful for. Also the parking was not good. Spaces were so tight. It sounds silly, but when you can’t get out of the car and you’re already tired from traveling and the spaces are so tight it’s just an added hassle. The woman at the front desk told us that you just have to hope there’s a space available and if there’s not, you have to park on the street. That is not cool. Don’t advertise parking is available if you’re not guaranteed spot. Happy hour was appealing to us however, the wine was low quality wine. The cookies were advertised as a plus but again they were just cookies. The hot tub and sauna for only open from 9 AM until 9 PM. So coming back from dinner and wanted to go in the hot tub after dinner did not work because it was already shut down for the night.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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JAMES • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location from which to enjoy Santa Barbara
Pros:

Friendliness assistance of staff, in particular Sam.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee