This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast. Inn by the Harbor features a refrigerator and coffee maker in each unique guest room. Cable TV and DVD players are also included and guests can borrow DVDs from the hotel's library. Free bike rentals are also available for guests. Stearns Wharf is a 20-minute walk from the Inn by the Harbor in Santa Barbara. The City College of Santa Barbara is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff we met were incredibly friendly, helpful particularly Mickey, Arron and Sam. The afternoon cheese & wine was an unexpected bonus as was the opportunity to use their bikes free of charge. The opportunity to borrow from their extensive...
  • Joann
    United States United States
    Loved the charming breakfast area and offerings were very good. Location was perfect, one of the reasons I booked the Hotel. Staff was excellent, friendly and helpful. Lots of good restaurants nearby.
  • Neru
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good size room overlooking the pool. Clean and comfortable. Free bottle of good champagne chillied in the room on arrival. Lovely kept plants outside the room. Free parking and 10min walk to the harbour.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Inn by the Harbor
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Inn by the Harbor takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Inn by the Harbor accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Inn by the Harbor

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Inn by the Harbor on this page.

  • The prices at Inn by the Harbor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Inn by the Harbor is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Inn by the Harbor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Inn by the Harbor offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Inn by the Harbor include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Inn by the Harbor is 1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Inn by the Harbor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at Inn by the Harbor is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.