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Inn By The Harbor

433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, 93101 California

Santa Barbara hotel near parks, beach, city college

Two blocks from the beach
The Inn is within walking distance of West Beach and the beachfront bike path, the yacht harbor, Stearns Wharf, and the vibrant shops and cafes lining State Street. Golf courses & wineries are just minutes away Show more
Continental breakfast
Inn By The Harbor offers white adobe walls and red-tile roofs, an outdoor pool and spa tub, and complimentary continental breakfast, an afternoon wine & cheese reception, and evening milk & cookies.
Free Wireless Internet
Guestrooms at Inn By The Harbor offer in-room safes, hair dryers, coffee/tea makers, refrigerators, and TVs with premium cable. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Hide

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3.9out of 5

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86%

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Standard 1 Queen
1 queenTriple sheeting. Television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Deluxe 2 Queen
2 queenTriple sheeting. Television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Private kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Check-out time is Noon

Property Amenities

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Spa tub
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Total number of rooms - 42
  • Tour assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Patio
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Business services
  • Smoke-free property
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Complimentary reception
  • Suitable for children
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Rooms

The Inn by the Harbor offers individually appointed accommodations with Spanish Mediterranean style furnishings. Many also feature full kitchens, which make them ideal for vacations and extended stay lodging.

Amenities include air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, wall safe, armoire with television, complimentary HBO, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, voice mail, data port, and free high-speed wireless Internet access.

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Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Free local calls
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • DVD player
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Non-smoking only
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Phone
  • Daily housekeeping daily
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • HBO
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Dining

Deluxe continental breakfast is complimentary at Inn By The Harbor. The hotel also provides a daily afternoon reception with wine and cheese and evening spreads of milk and cookies.

Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Playground nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Inn By The Harbor

3.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.2
Hotel condition:
4.0
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Neighbourhood:
3.5
87%

of guests recommend

out of 15 reviews

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A Traveller from SoCA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 11 Sep 2011

“Grandma's house”

disappointed with the age of the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The continental breakfast was pleasant and the surroundings well manicured. The room was in need of remodeling, wall paper, lamps, pictures looked like it was locked in the 80's. Reminded me of a room in Grandma's house. Not that I wouldn't love to visit my Grandma but when the price of the room is significant the experience should match. Would not select this hotel again.

Comment from the hotel's management
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Inn By The Harbor during your recent visit to Santa Barbara. Your generous comments about our friendly staff, continental breakfast, and hotel grounds are very much appreciated. I am sorry to hear you were less than satisfied with the furnishings and décor of your guestroom. Please know that your comments are very important to us and we seriously consider your suggestions. So you will be pleased to learn we are in the process of purchasing custom furniture for our guestrooms. Should you return to Santa Barbara again, we hope you consider staying in one of our lovely upgraded guestrooms and letting us know what you think of our new furnishings.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 28 Nov 2011
Liz C from San Diego, Ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Jul 2011

“Small, cute&clean”

This hotel looks more like a small apartment complex. However, the room was big enough (nicely decorated) with a convenient kitchenette. The bed was very comfortable! The pool & jacuzzi are small. The hotel offers complimentary treats, continental breakfast, cheese&wine, cookies&milk, free use of bikes and dvd movies. The location is great just 2 blocks away from the harbor and only few minutes away from the beach when you go on a bike ride. My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The price is a little high for this type of hotel but most hotels at Santa Barbara are overrated.

A Traveller from San Fernando Valley, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 6 May 2011

“Not what I expected”

Unfortunately, the hotel was not what I expected. In it's first life, It was either a converted motel or small apartments with the doors to the rooms accessible only from an alley. This did not make me feel safe at all, especially since I am a woman and was staying with two young children. In addition, the building was old, had no elevator and it was located on a "very" busy street. To it's credit, the room was clean and had a full kitchen and the staff was excellent, very kind and helpful. The pool was heated and though it had a"teacup" sized jacuzzi the landscaping around it was tropical looking and well kept. The breakfast was good with a number of choices but the wine tasting/cheese and crackers were minimal and if you don't get there on time you might miss it as they put it away on the dot! If you are looking for something 'upscale' this would not be the place for you.

A Traveller from Los Angeles
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Apr 2011

“Little gem of a place”

Nice little hotel - great free cookies - coffee - dvd's - wine from the sister hotel!

A Traveller from SF Bay Area
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 31 Mar 2011

“Friendly, low key”

The hotel was very comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. The breakfast, wine tasting, and evening cookies were very pleasant. The hotel is next to a park and community center so we did get some music in the afternoon and early evening.

Area recommendations
The Santa Barbara Mission is a must see.
A Traveller from Salt Lake City. UT
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Jan 2011

“Nice people, Good breakfast choices, Very clean!”

We stay here every year. The kitchen rooms are great, the maids are so nice, desk personnel are kind and informative. The desk's computer, available for the public, was free, and free WiFi. Breakfast was great, with good coffee. Wine and cheese was awesome, snacks at night were wonderful. DVD's available were a pretty good selection. My negative comments would be that the bed I had was too soft and was uncomfortable for my back, hot tub and pool could be hotter/warmer, and my kids said the "Brittish lady" who worked in the evenings was a bit curt to them when they went to check out movies.

Area recommendations
This neighborhood. Nice to stay near both the pier and the harbor. Rides on the electric bus downtown cost $0.25 and take you up and down State Street for shopping. Access to freeway, Cliff Drive, and places south are easy.
When to go
Foggiest season is June and July. September and October are still warm, uncrowded and sunny.
Must see
Not tons of night-life, but lots of natural features to see, and plenty of excellent museums and parks.
Mary R from Laguna Beach, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Dec 2010

“It was fine.”

The hotel was fine, and the location was good. It's just not an expensive hotel, but taken good care of. The neighborhood is not the best, but a long way from a bad neighborhood.

Area recommendations
The beach. I always love the beach, no matter where it is.
Outdoors or beach
We loved the pier. A fun place to eat and to see the city from.
A Traveller from San Rafael, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Aug 2010

“Very Nice Place!”

The room was spacious and clean. Set up beautifully for 4 adults so that there was privacy to be had. It was very quiet, which was unexpected. It was close to the event we were attending so that we were able to walk. Free parking was also a plus. Very Nice!

A Traveller from Pasadena, California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Aug 2010

“The best place we have yet in Santa Barbara”

The Inn was just right for our purposes. it was a long block to the harbor, but certainly and easy walk and much quieter than on the harbor or beach. Our room was just great! Very large with a dining alcove, very comfortable beds and black out curtains. Complimentary wine, cheese crackers and fruit was very generous and good. The breakfast met all our needs. Trays were available to take food back to the room, but there were plenty of tables both inside and outside. My husband and I have stayed in Santa Barbara for single nights whenever possible. Not many places accept one night reservations in the summer. This one did - and it was definetly our favorite! We will stay there whenever in Santa Barbara. Their sister hotel, right around the corner looks good also, but bigger. We liked the size of the Inn. It is built around a courtyard. Nice pool and jacuzzi, too.

Area recommendations
The best place to stay in Santa Barbara is near the beach and harbor. We were there to attend the Music Academy of the West. But no matter what you are doing, the beach area is the best. Lots of good restaurants and the views are lovely.
Dining
Downeys is an excellent upscale dinging experience. We also like the Fish House. Good dinner and great happy hour. Super Rica is a must for great and informal Mexican food.
A Traveller from Los Angeles, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 13 Oct 2009

“It was just OK”

The thing that I didn't like about the hotel was where the parking area is there are apartments right next to the hotel. But once inside you don't really notice it. Other than that it was really good. Close to the beach and good restaurants and not to far from the main strip.

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Inn By The Harbor

433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, 93101 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • West Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Leadbetter Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Stearns Wharf - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • De la Guerra Plaza - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Lobero Theater - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Arlington Theater - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Alameda Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

The preferred airport for Inn By The Harbor is Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12.8 km / 8 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Area:

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America: Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is aptly called the “American Riviera.” State Street teems with stores, restaurants, and bars. Downtown’s Museum of Art is distinguished by its mission-revival style buildings. Seafood restaurants and ocean views draw locals and visitors to Stearns Wharf. The Old Mission is a reminder of California’s Spanish history.

Inn By The Harbor

433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, 93101 California

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