Harbor View Inn

Hotels
8.8 (2346 reviews)
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , US
+1 805-963-0780

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Unfriendly staff at times
Unexpected fees for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
The property is considered old and not clean according to some reviews.
Service
8.85
Some staff were friendly and helpful, though there were reports of unfriendliness from some team members.
Location
9.89
The location received high praise for being close to attractions and convenient.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms were generally described as large, comfortable, and updated.
Amenities
8.37
Amenities were referenced with some complaints about limited fitness center and additional parking fees.
Value for Money
7.83
Value was mentioned negatively due to unexpected fees for breakfast and parking.
Food and Beverage
8.38
No food options on property mentioned, which impacted convenience.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall experience was positive, with notable service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 20:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara offers modern guest rooms with top-notch amenities such as HDTV with film channels, minibar, and complimentary WiFi. Relax in comfort with guest robes, a safety deposit box, and a work desk provided for your convenience.

Unwind and Relax
Indulge in a full-service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia located on-site, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and hot tub. Stay active at the fitness center equipped with elliptical machines and stationary bikes, ensuring a rejuvenating stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy the 24-hour business center, concierge services, and a gift shop all within the hotel premises. With Stearn’s Wharf just a short walk away and popular attractions a quick drive from the hotel, Harbor View Inn is the perfect choice for your Santa Barbara getaway.

Important information:

The hotel does not accept 3rd party credit card payment. The credit card that is used to make the reservation must be the one that will be provided at check-in under the guest name.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2346 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Emma • couple • gb
9
If you’re looking for a fantastic hotel with amazing rooms and a lovely pool in the best location pick this hotel
Pros:

Great location , fab view , amazing room and lovely pool area

Cons:

Pool bar was shut while we were there

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Semih • family_with_children • tr
8
Pros:

Konum ve temizlik

Cons:

Kahvaltı olmaması

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
8
Lovely hotel on a perfect location.
Pros:

Location, location, location
Direct opposite to Stearn Pier
Adjacent to State Street
Close to Amtrak station
Across from West beach

Cons:

Checking in after a long drive, I asked for a bottle of water. Reception offers small or large bottle for $5 or $7 each. Not the best way to welcome your guests.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • no
1
Worst value for money. Would never stay here again.
Pros:

Location and style

Cons:

Staff, inflexible policies, communication, customer service

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
4
Disappointing. Not coming again.
Cons:

Vastly overrated and overpriced with awful balcony view, uncomfortable beds, poor noise insulation letting us hear neighbors bathroom activities, small rooms and essentially none of the comforts promised by th price tag.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • extended_group • us
10
Excellent girls weekend trip
Pros:

We stated in Building A facing Cabrillo St on the 3rd floor. Excellent view from our balcony. The room was large and spacious with a lovely large soaking tub separate from the shower.

Location was excellent right off State St and with Sterns wharf write across the street. We walked to all dining and the Lobero Theater was a short, affordable, Uber ride.

We loved that check out was at noon and staff were able to accommodate a complimentary late check out to 1pm.

Staff were very prompt to provide extra towels, service at the poolside cantina was very friendly.

Cabrillo street can be loud but the windows blocked all noise when closed.

Cons:

Parking is a bit tight with a full-sized truck but otherwise it was safe and clean. Since the bathroom was so large, a second bath rug would have been nice.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ritch • couple • us
5
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Bohdan • couple • ua
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Gil • couple • us
3
Location fell way short of reasonable expectations from website.
Pros:

The pool and fitness center were nice amenities.

Cons:

I had several options of hotels that were beachfront, and I chose the Harbor View Inn because of his proximity to the beach. However, when we checked in, we were sent to the offsite building which was about two blocks away from the beachfront making use of the pool, fitness center and Beach less than desirable. For $500-$600/night we expected more than a view of the Rusty’s Pizza parking lot with the loud music from cars parked in the lot. Property and staff were amazing but this offsite location should be marketed as a separate location. Very misleading.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • family_with_children • de
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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renalda • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Pozitia

Cons:

Personalul nu s-a facut inteles pentru faptul ca erau mai multe cladiri si am avut de mers cu valizele mult pana la cladirea inde aveam practic cazarea

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Vadnais • family_with_children • us
10
Amazing place to stay
Pros:

The views from the room and the pool area were amazing. The 21 and up spa area was very relaxing. Room service was very fast as well.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Megan Elizabeth Rose • couple • gb
9
A truly unforgettable stay in a beautiful setting, with lovely staff and thoughtful touches that made our honeymoon extr
Pros:

The hotel is easily one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. Waking up to a sea view in a room that has an interior like the Yellowstone ranch. It was absolutely perfect. There’s a towel service for the pool and the pool was heated.

Staff were lovely and we were greeted with a complimentary bottle of champagne to kick start our honeymoon. It was SO hard to leave

Cons:

There was construction outside the property which didn’t disturb us too much. However it must have disturbed something as our bathroom was covered in ants upon our arrival. I left a note for housekeeping however and they sorted it I never saw another.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
Pros:

The Harbor View Inn is close to everything we went to Santa Barbara for.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Maryann • couple • us
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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sharon • family_with_children • us
10
Had beautiful weather and great accomodations
Pros:

The room was beautiful. We had the ocean front and the view was great. The warf was close by for good food and
a good walk.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee