First time in Santa Barbara!!! This weekend was my wife's 40th birthday and to celebrate, we wanted to get out of town for the weekend and visit somewhere neither of us had ever been. In enters the idea of Santa Barbara. First thing we noticed when looking into hotels was everything was very expensive. I think this was exacerbated by graduation weekend and being a holiday weekend. We settled on Inn by the Harbor after looking at other options and it seemed small and quaint but like a beautiful property and it affords its guests with free parking. Traffic coming up from San Diego was atrocious from the moment we reached LA, but after five and a half hours we made it! It felt good to get out and stretch and we made our way to the lobby. The front of the resort is small but beautiful and has a very Spanish appearance. It was very green and beautiful as well as being centrally located being close to the harbor and the funk zone. We were greeted by Sam who got us checked in quickly, gave us a rundown of the town and even offered us complimentary beverages after he saw that it was my wife's birthday. Sam was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We made our way to the room on the inner portion of the complex and the greenery was very welcoming as we approached the door to our room. The room was small, but furnished nicely, had plenty of storage space, a TV, microwave, AC and a small area near the bathroom where my wife could get ready. There were windows on the front and rear of the room which allowed plenty of natural light which was also nice. The maids were also very friendly when we'd say hello as we were coming and going. We were very comfortable during our stay and it appears they take good care of the complex and the rooms. Although we didn't partake, I also appreciate the fact that they have complimentary breakfast as well as a wine and cheese happy hour in the afternoon. Checkout time was 11am which was plenty and it was nice not having to call for a late checkout. As previously mentioned, this was our first trip up to Santa Barbara but if we find ourselves up here again, I would have no question on where to stay. It's a nice inn and was only a 10-15 minute walk to wherever we wanted to go. read more

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Pictures on website are deceiving, you wouldn't think you'd be right by a busy street. Not even a formal parking lot, adjacent to another sister hotel Brisas who at least have their own parking space. I asked for a quiet room and could still hear the traffic from the bathroom window. The mattress needs replacing, sunken bed! If I had truly seen the location without trusting the photos it would have not been a place I'd select! read more

Wonderful stay! The hotel was very clean and quiet, making it a perfect place to relax. We were pleasantly surprised with complimentary wine, cheese, and crackers at check-in such a thoughtful touch. Free self-parking was convenient, and the complimentary bikes were a great way to explore Santa Barbara. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, always willing to assist. Breakfast was free and offered a great variety of options, including healthy choices, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place we would definitely stay again! read more

Mickey was a great host It was like being at Disneyland! I was greeted by Mickey who had big ears and lots of hair. The happy hour experience was fabulous! Poor Richard read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. First impressions - It looks like a former apartment complex located on a busy noisy street next to a dilapidated apartment building (which I think is probably being converted to another hotel, or remodeled into a new apartment building) so I wasn't quite sure about this place as the area looks sketch. Parking lot is well worn and could use fresh asphalt. But it's cute once you go inside. The man working at the front desk was very nice and welcoming. The lobby is quite small, but comfortable. They have a fresh fruit bowl and sell snacks and beverages, and this is where they host their wine and cheese reception in the afternoon (also cookies and lemonade!). They also have a continental breakfast here, and it's ok. They had egg bites, coffee/tea station, yogurt parfaits, cereal, oatmeal, and pastries. Egg bites weren't good, but the pastries were great. There are only a couple tables inside to eat at, but more tables are available in the outdoor patio outside of the lobby. It was nice to see that they have proper plates, mugs, and utensils to use at breakfast, but we got there kind of later in the morning so they ran out of real plates so we had to use paper plates. As for the room, like the lobby, it was nice, but tight for our family of 4. It looked recently remodeled. There's a small closet for hanging our jackets, and one luggage rack inside. Since there were no drawers to store our packing cubes, our second luggage/clothes had to go on the floor. We were gifted a bottle of champagne in the room which was nice! We had a decent sized kitchen, but we didn't use it except the fridge and the counter to store our snacks and water. Beds were comfy, but because the rooms were so tight, and my bed was positioned so close to the A/C, I couldn't walk through and actually had to crawl into my side of the bed from the foot of the bed. Mind you, I'm not a big person and I'm pretty mobile, so I can't imagine how someone bigger and less mobile than me will get into bed. On the other side of the room is a round table with 2 chairs and a sliding glass door that opens up to the pretty courtyard, and to the pool down the way. If you want to rent bikes or movies, you can go to their partner hotel across the parking lot and use theirs. I think the other hotel has a fitness center too that you can probably access. It's a few blocks to get to the beach/pier, but since I like to walk I didn't mind it. It took me about 10 minutes to walk to State St. from the Inn. I appreciate the little touches that this Inn provided, and the staff were all excellent. I just wish the rooms were more spacious. It would be fine for a party of 2. read more

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Booked hotel stay through Santa Barbara Tourism Board promotion. Arrived and they had no record of us or our reservation. I had a print out with dates /confirmation / rates so Sam, nice man working front desk, was able to accommodate us. We were placed on the second floor away from the busy road and the construction associated with resurfacing the hotel's parking lot. It was quiet but room needed airing out from heavy fragrance of a plug in room freshener. Breakfast was provided in lobby area and was good albeit very basic. Only problem we had were the ants that invaded our room and crawled everywhere including the bed! The room was serviced each day and fresh towels / toiletries provided so kudos to housekeeping. read more

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First and foremost, this place is nothing more than a worn out motel. They cover up the worn out and dirty motel with free breakfast and wine. None of which is any good. Our room with kitchen was disgusting. Carpet was gross. Bathroom was kind of gross as well. Just very shoddy and worn. Door is not sealed so light comes in from under and on sides of the door. Then the ants came marching in. Tons of them. We had to move to another room. Let's also talk about curtains. NONE OF THEM blocked out any light. It was like someone left on the stadium lights and therefore we could not sleep. Had to stuff pillows and pool towels under and over the curtains to block lights. It was AWFUL! Loved waking up to a transient taking a dump in the corner in the parking lot. Really classy. Raunch city! On to room #2 Slightly better room than before. But still had that worn out feel. Door had light leaks. Had to stuff pillows and pool towels around curtains to keep out all the damn light. It was just OK. Woke up to another transient camped out in the parking lot across from the hotel where we parked. Street was noisy. Did not sleep at all. In-fact one night my wife and I woke up, thinking it was morning (see comments about light), it was not. Just never slept here. I really cannot find anything about this place I liked at all. Only good thing is my son had fun in the pool. Ahh to be a kid again and not notice the disgusting motel we slept in. I would never stay at this place again. Sorry. Mikey was nice and what not but did not make the motel experience. I really want my points back. read more

LEAKY CEILING! NO PARKING. MOTEL QUALITY. They have very limited parking. If they have a full house, you can forget about parking here. They sent us to three blocks away to park at 'their sister property. What a joke? False advertising since they do promote free parking. Stay away. This Nola r is below motel quality. Our room has a leaky ceiling, see photos posted. There are other much properties here in the neighborhood. Absolutely one of the worse! read more

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HORRIBLE! Non stop loud reverberating music from next door facility for 7 fricking hours! Worse place I've ever stayed at. AND, the outlets in the room didn't work ! read more

We enjoyed our stay here!! The hotel room had everything we needed and it's just a few blocks (about 10 minutes) from the ocean. Pros- - the front desk staff was very friendly. - There were snacks candy and drinks priced very cheaply in the lobby - Free breakfast in the morning (although it isn't much- cereal, boiled eggs, pastries) - Happy hour in the afternoon (3 wine options, water, lemonade, cookies and cheese cubes) - The garden is very pretty to walk through and all rooms have a balcony overlooking it. - There is a pool and hot tub - There are bikes available to use - They have a parking lot with free parking Cons- - The rooms seemed a bit outdated. The shower head was so low, we had to duck - I wish it was closer to the beach and restaurants, but it wasn't a horrible walk read more

Inn by the Harbor - Garden view! All rooms have a balcony overlooking it. - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Honestly had a great time nice stay! Brian or Bryan not sure which way to spell it but he is quite literally the best ever super helpful and kind and he needs a raise asap!!! read more

I specifically reserved a Room with a view, a kitchen and 2 queen beds. this Place does not honor reservations. Instead of my reserved room with a view, got a room facing walla of an abandoned property. No views, No air flow, heavy smell of mold, Hotel Ice machine continuously churning, room faced hotel pool with all the unwanted noises. Rude, arrogant. indifferent concierge whose only solution to the unavailable reserved $330/night room with a view was " you are welcome to leave, no body is forcing you to stay, this is a third party reservation, take it up with them, we don't care." I DO NOT RECOMMEND: Inn by the Harbor. read more

I haven't given a 5 to an inn/hotel ever, but this place deserves it. I have stayed at the Hyatt and Ramada Inn in SB and the Holiday Inn on Carpinteria and honestly this inn beats them all by a long shot. I booked a 2 queen room 4 months in advance through Hotels.com. I had no issues with the reservation at check-in. Total price for us was $729 for 2 nights. Check-in was great. The staff was friendly, professional and even great to give us a map of Santa Barbara with recommendations go things to do around the area. Room was clean and pretty good sized. I was happy to see we got a full kitchen and a complimentary bottle of champagne (they will swap it out for sparkling cider should you want to instead). We also got white robes in the closet if we wanted to use them. They provide body wash/shampoo products by Bath & Bodywork's. We didn't have a view of the courtyard but it wasn't a big deal since my sister insisted on having the curtains drawn closed at all times. Haha! It's a lovely old style Spanish design building with Spanish tiling on the stairs, wall decor and pavement. We were on the far end of the hotel with a baseball field directly behind us. This place was sooo quiet! We never heard anything through the walls, no noise from the pool area and no pounding of footsteps walking by our door or up the stairs. We loved the cute courtyard with beautiful greenery and flowers. They have a wine and cheese hour from 4:30-6:30pm everyday. We took advantage of it our first night at the hotel. They also offer milk and cookies but I never caught what time it was and so we never went. The continental breakfast was a step up from similar hotels. They had mini veggie quiches, cold cereals, mini parfait cups, fresh pastries (not individually wrapped ones), bagels, bread for toast, hard boiled eggs individually wrapped, milk, juice, several hot coffees to choose from and tea available. I highly recommend this place and I would come back. read more

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Great staff, comfy bed, clean room, nice breakfast and wine and cheese reception included in the stay. The complimentary bike rentals were also a nice perk. I would definitely stay here again! read more

Nice little spot close to the beach. Nothing fancy, but has a lot of personality. Great spot to relax and swim. Free champagne and happy hour treats. Also had a pool and kitchen. Throw off your shoes and relax. read more

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Super cute courtyard, friendly staff, pool and hot tub in the courtyard, but rooms needed updating. It wasn't horrible and it was clean, but for the price we paid and for the courtyard being so well taken care of, the furniture was outdated. read more

We absolutely LOVED this hotel. It's a fantastic, darling, beautiful little boutique place, offering great quality for the price point. The happy hour and breakfast, while standard, are nice benefits and I love that they're included. The hotel rooms are fantastically clean, the beds are sooooooo comfortable. The hotel is very quiet, just slightly removed from the main drag. We had our toddler with us and while she's very well behaved, we almost felt a bit guilty because it was so quiet... but there were other kids there as well, the only time we heard them was in the pool. It seems to draw a slightly older crowd, but our little family did not feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in any way. The best part of the rooms is the kitchenette - we didn't use it a ton, but it was a great place to tuck away our toddler inflate-a-bed to get a bit of privacy. The kitchenette was stocked with what we needed when we did cook. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The place felt inviting. We loved it. read more

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The building, rooms and property are all pristinely maintained. The staff was very courteous and friendly. The downside was that we could hear the dryer quite in our room (West wing, 2nd floor). Unfortunately, Hotel Californian had a private party that was hosted on the roof with a DJ and music until after 9pm on a Sunday night. The city really should do something about the noise issues. There were lots of vehicles with loud mufflers, screaming parties of women, and of course the rooftop party. So if you're looking for somewhere quiet, I would not stay in the area of State and Montecito. If I owned a nice business in that area, I would be vocalizing to city council to enforce better noise ordinances. Santa Barbara is not what it used to be. Again, the hotel did a great job, these things were out of their control. read more

The picture do not match to the real Inn. I was excited to stay here but upon my arrival my daughter and I felt unsafe. The apartments across the way are vacant and there lacks lighting and safety. The back of the hotel leads to a baseball field that is now a hangout for the unhoused. I think this place was once a gem but given its current state it is no longer. I am extremely disappointed as we drove down over 4 hours to stay here. We did not stay and had to find other accomodations. read more

I felt like I was staying with the Karate kid at his apartment. Rooms were worn out and funky, dodgy parking lot and none of the charm presented on their website. read more

What a gem! I don't know how we find this place but it is darling!!! We enjoyed the patio out front for morning coffee and breakfast. Continental breakfast was decent and a nice start to a day of being out & about. Even made it in time for the wine hour our first day! I had the house made sangria which was pleasant! There's also hummingbirds hanging out in the bushes on the patio. The staff were so helpful giving directions to local spots we wanted to see and recommended a hilltop for sunset. Friendly greetings everyday, although I want ready for it before coffee. Haha! We were in the corner unit away from most other guests so our spot was pretty quiet. The kitchenette was amazing and would've been perfect if we were staying for more than a couple of days or wanted to cook in. I wasn't expecting the kitchenette or the sparkling wine. There's an option for sparkling cider instead if you prefer a nonalcoholic option. Slept like a queen surrounded by pillows. I was happy to see that instead of the typical top comforter or duvet, it was a sheet on top and sheet below the comforter. I felt like this was a better/cleaner option compared to other hotels where the comforters aren't washed regularly. It was easy really easy to check the beds before settling in. I travel with a hotel lock which jams the door preventin anyone from coming in whether by accident or on purpose. I highly recommend it for this type of door. I also happened to have a lock which we used in the sliding door track. I feel better with these extra measures and is not a reflection of the hotel or the location. Speaking of, this Inn is located close to most of the things we came to Santa Barbara to see and do. Wine tasting, dinner on the pier, walking around downtown, and of course, beaches. Thoroughly delighted by our stay and would come again in a heartbeat! read more

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Lovely rooms, good continental breakfast..... The biggest thing is we had a glitch with our reservation (our fault). Mickey was wonderful, so helpful and sweet. And then Sam fixed the whole thing! Great customer service! Mickey was also great with recommendations, so helpful. Very nice time! read more

Front desk clerk was extremely rude to me. It was about ten minutes till 9am, my wife was taking a shower and she asked me to go to the lobby and find out if breakfast ended at 9am or at 10am, because if it was ending early, she wanted me to grab her something quick, but if it was going till 10am we could eat together once she was ready. Okay, so I go up to the desk clerk and I ask what time breakfast is served till. He doesn't answer. He looks at me, then looks over to where the breakfast food is, then looks back at me and asks me for my room number. I said I wasn't sure, I said it was the room on the left just above the lobby, but then I asked again, clarifying I just wanted to know what time breakfast was served till. He sighed, clearly suspecting me of being a guy off the street who didn't have a room trying to get a free breakfast. But my dude needs to understand that if this was the case, I would have just gone over to the food and helped myself. No one else there was being asked for proof that they were a guest. But this guy was determined to not answer my question until I had proved to him that I'm a guest. So he asks me for the last name on the reservation. I tell him, and he types it in the computer. When the name comes up, and he's satisfied that I'm actually staying there, he finally answers my question, but in a curiously worded manner: "You're allowed to enjoy the breakfast until 10am." And that's when I realized why he was being so weird with me, it's because I'm overweight. This guy is afraid I'm here to eat all the food, like once I start eating, I simply won't be able to stop until I hit the time limit. Nah, bro. I'm not here to wipe out all your food. I went back to our room nearly in tears from being treated so poorly by the desk clerk. I told my wife what happened and we agreed it was best that we just leave, as they clearly didn't want us there. If you're thin and good looking, this may be the place for you. If not, consider yourself warned. EDIT: I've added two stars because I accept the sincere apology from Managment and they assured me they would talk to the clerk who was so rude to me about how he could have handled the situation better. I still can't fathom why he couldn't have just answered my question without fat-shaming me, but hopefully his attitude improves and maybe he was just having a bad day and wanted to pass it along. If so he, succeeded, as that interaction absolutely ruined my day but I admit the rest of the staff I interacted with were friendly and respectful so instead of letting one bad apple ruin them all I will try to focus on the positive moving forward and therefore I do think an overall 3 stars is fair: it's an average of the 5-star experience at checkin and the 1-star experience at breakfast. read more

WOW what a refreshing welcome by the front desk @ Sam! He pulled through with the perfect room for Gaucho alumni's. Within walking distance to shoreline, restaurants, etc. Sister hotel Brisas has free bike rentals, which was awesome. Can't wait to visit again real soon 10/10 for sure, reminds me of Melrose Place (if you know you know;) read more

The Inn by the Harbor is a Charming Seaside Escape. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The inn boasts classic Mediterranean flare, surrounded by lush gardens. Its proximity to the waterfront and downtown makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. Each morning, guests are treated to a continental breakfast. Don't expect to walk out of there full but it's plenty for a small bite. In the afternoon, unwind with a glass of wine during the inn's small bites and wine reception. Lounge under the sun or enjoy a leisurely read in the charming courtyard. They have tons of foliage and it's beautiful. Cool off in the pool or relax in the hot tub. The pool is also heated for the colder days. Explore the waterfront and nearby attractions on one of the inn's complimentary bikes. The rooms are average and the bed was actually comfortable and we slept well in the quiet which was very nice. The inn's design exudes a relaxed, coastal vibe.The staff at Inn by the Harbor truly go above and beyond. Their friendly demeanor and helpful recommendations made our stay even more enjoyable. Whether you're on a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, the Inn by the Harbor offers a delightful experience. I highly recommend it as one of the best boutique hotels in Santa Barbara. I would definitely stay there again! read more

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I had a very negative experience at Inn by the Harbor and i would never stay there again. On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 i checked in at about 3:30pm. I had booked through AGODA. First, the man at the desk, Esteban, told me that they could not find my reservation. I provided the booking number and confirmation number and after five minutes of looking through records, the reservation came up. I had reserved a king room. And I paid the price for a king size bed. The gentleman told me that there simply was not any king bed available and that I would have to make do with a queen size bed. I expressed my frustration, that that was not what I paid for. He said without any further explanation or apology that this was a problem with Agoda and if I had an issue with it, I should take it up with them. For a receptionist at a hotel, in the hospitality industry, this is an unacceptable way to deal with a customer who is travel weary and simply wants to check into the room that he paid for it. There was no apology, no empathetic posture, simply the statement that if I had an issue with accepting the queen bed, that I needed to take it up with Agoda. he tried to tell me that Agoda doesn't have the right access or information and that this is a problem with Agoda - not a problem with their hotel. As the customer standing there at the desk, I totally disagree. The hotel needs to determine with greater care what kinds of vendors they want to partner with and if Expedia and then Agoda are not a good partner to accurately reflect the merchandise they are selling... In this case - a king size bed room... Then they should stop partnering with that vendor. Or they should clarify the problem and fix it. But to literally tell me, as the guest, that I need to fix it... That is totally unacceptable. I really had no other choice, so I did check in to the queen room, even though I clearly had paid for a king room. The room was neat and tidy but it had a terrible musty smell. It smelled as though somewhere in the room there was mildew and mold. The bed was uncomfortable, especially because they were two of us in it and we had actually paid for a king but we're jammed into a queen that actually might've been a full size bed and not a queen... and the musty smell was terrible. Finally, at five in the morning, we decided to check out and leave because the musty smell was so awful. we had planned to enjoy a nice morning in Santa Barbara, but we simply could not bear another moment in that mildew or mold infested room. we literally packed our bags and left at 5 AM! Fully one day later, I still have the latent smell of mildew, mold, and mustiness lingering in my nose and in my sinuses... It's pretty terrible. This was my experience with this hotel, which is actually more of a motel... By the way, the name of this place is disingenuous. The name makes it seem like maybe the Harbor is in view or close by... It is not. It is a 15 minute walk to the Harbor and you will certainly not see the harbor whatsoever from this place. what are you will see and have a view of is the 7-Eleven and a gas station. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. They gave us a complimentary upgrade to the king suite! The hotel is both clean and quiet and the hotel staff is so friendly and helpful. This hotel has a large selection of movies to borrow free of charge, free wine, cheese, and cookies during happy hour, as well as free bike rentals. We would definitely recommend! Update: Everything was great until the day of check out. We put our luggage in the car so we wouldn't have to worry about it later, and left to get breakfast. When we came back our hotel room was wide open, despite us closing it before leaving. We decided to relax for a bit before checking out. A staff member barged into the room without knocking saying he thought we checked out. We brought our grievances to the front desk and were disappointed. They said because they saw us taking our bags out that was us "forfeiting" the room. We told him we had not turned our keys in yet and it was several hours before check out time. If we had left things in our room they could have been stolen and we would have appreciated a knock even if they thought we were checked out. Based on their response, it sounds like they do this often. They offered us a $50 refund for the inconvenience; however we found this very unprofessional that they were trying to justify these actions. They said this is common in the hotel business; however I've never been to a hotel that's done this. read more

I made this reservation about a month before our stay. I found this place on hotels.com and booked from there as well. I called the day before to confirm and the kind person on the phone was helpful. We rode our bikes from LA, and when I was checking in the nice person at the desk was welcoming to us and our bikes. They let me know they do get a lot of cyclists. I recommend this nice hotel as a place to anyone who passing through on bikes or headed north or south. The stay was very warm and relaxed after 100 miles. Very close/ walking distance from the train or any stores and restaurants. I have a feeling we will be back! read more

Inn by the Harbor - We loved the courtyard, well maintained/loved plants and flowers. Clean and quiet. - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The pricing is very fair. I am impressed. I had to book an emergency booking here due to an inconvenience, my check in was supposed to be at 3 pm however, the front desk was willing to accommodate me and make things happen! I checked in at 10am instead, Sam gave me a summary of the times and schedules for what goes on throughout the day, Sam also gave me recommendations of nearby areas to eat or hang. Rodrigo built rapport by asking if I was okay, and how the drive was for me over. They are professional and cordial. The room I had was on the bottom floor with a king side bed, a kitchen, and a spotless clean tile based shower. This was a wonderful pleasant experience coming from a very hard day. I fully recommend this location due to the fact that it is walking distance to the beach, food nearby, and a highly professional staff. Also check in was only 30 seconds. read more

Four stars is a good rating for this place after spending the night, as I had to come up to SB for an extra night for work, grabbed this place off Expedia using my points for 40 bucks! Anyway, I roll into town around 9am and did some work till about noon, I called to see if I could do an early check in, or "soft" check in, and the person who answered the phone said "no, you can't check in till 3, those are the rules, you can come do paperwork though". I said alright, little stand offish but I rolled by to see what I could do. I get there, and after talking wiith Sam at the front, he let's me check in early anyway, so that happened and it was nice. Room was clean and comfortable, I was upstairs so it was nice to have no one above me. The room is simple, nothing special. Comfy bed. Got good rest. Wifi worked fine. Plenty of outlets to charge my gear. And didn't hear any neighbors or ruckus. Downside was that the water pressure in the shower was pretty weak, so that took away a star, with the combined phone call hard no convo. Plenty of parking which was good, and a beautiful breakfast in the lobby. Cereal, Fruit, Yogurt, Coffee, Bagels, Oatmeal etc. Four stars. If you get a good price on the room, go for it! read more

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This place is a little gem. If you like walking and having a quiet place around you (not hearing cars etc) this is good. The place was clean and we enjoyed using their amenities. We used the pool and jacuzzi on our first night, and then the next day afternoon after a long walk all over state street and the beach. They have go bags as breakfast and gave us complimentary wine champagne. No elevators so if you're hard of taking stairs make sure you book the lower level. There's only two levels. Mickey the concierge was very informative about all the restaurants and beer and wine around the town. He gave us a list to check out so now there's more reason why we should go back to SB! read more

Inn by the Harbor - Queen size bed - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Very cute boutique hotel just off the beaten path. We were able to walk to state st easily during the day. Would not recommend walking at night due to homeless, but never felt unsafe during the day. Room was more than adequate w comfy bed and lots of pillows. There is a small pool and hot tub in the courtyard. Ample parking. Breakfast was nice with a hot egg bite, oatmeal, pastries and fresh fruit and yogurt. Happy hour had cheese, crackers, Chardonnay, house made Sangria and Cabernet. Super cute hotel. Definitely recommend. read more

Great place to stay over super cute and clean great service super close to everything totally recommend read more

Inn by the Harbor - Great place to party totally recommend - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Excellent service!! That is the 5 star review because everyone did great otherwise I hated the wifi, ground floor- take a look at that. TV wasnt working well but we weren't really watching TV so no biggie. Loved the free breakfast and the security pool guy on 4/13 is a sweetheart and deserves credit! All staff was awesome, thanks we would come back in a heartbeat!! Take care and thanks for making our wedding AMAZING!!!! read more

I hate writing bad reviews, but this place is NOTHING LIKE ITS DESCRIBED!! I took 7 days to drive up the coast and booked hotels as I made my way to each town. Every hotel was perfectly described except this one. It's actually a 26 min walk or 7 min drive to the beach and State street. It is not anywhere close to beach front. The hotel is not bad, but it's located by the freeway and the train. It's really loud!!!!!! It's on a main Street so you hear cars and motorcycles all night. Not their fault but you can't walk anywhere from the hotel as a lot of homeless. They do leave a bottle of champagne in the room, and wine in the lobby in the afternoon. I cut my stay short as just not close to walk to anything and the noise is bad. They did allow me a late check out so I could sleep, as the people next to me were parting until 4:30am. The front desk was nice enough to tell the room next door to quite down. Good if you need to crash and go, but not close to anything. read more

What a great experience! We arrived and met Frank who works at the front desk. Within the first few minutes we knew we made the best choice. Frank greeted us and was informative and gave great service! He is exceptional! He told us all the great places to eat and visit. We had a great room. Large patio, roomy, and very clean. We were able to rent bikes and they made it a extra easy experience. Frank gave us a map on sightseeing and it did not disappoint. We had the best time. Great location, very clean rooms, clean pool and landscape, and WONDERFUL service from Frank at the front desk. He should be the example for everyone. Walking distance to Stearns Wharf and several restaurants and coffee shops. Completely enjoyable!!!!! We will be back! read more

Inn by the Harbor - Front of hotel ...Beautiful place to stay! - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The GM Greg was so welcoming. The happy hour was great along with the breakfast. The front desk were all great too!! I highly recommend this place! read more

Absolutely love this comfy and cozy Inn, walking distance to West Beach, the Funk Zone, and downtown Santa Barbara. Their bikes were an ideal way to explore the city, and their afternoon Happy Hour and morning breakfast were very special. Thanks Sam and Mickey for taking good care of us, and for directing us to some of the best restaurants that Santa Barbara has to offer. read more

We had a lovely weekend stay here. It is in a great, quiet location with many restaurants, and even the beach within a mile or so. It appeared to be an old "Motel 6" style hotel which had been completely renovated. There was ample free parking on the premises and yummy treats for us to enjoy. The bathroom did have a slight musty odor, but was large with fantastic water pressure. We were in a larger, upstairs corner room and we utilized the full kitchen area as well. The entire staff always was cheerful and helpful. Thank you and we will be back! read more

Inn by the Harbor - A very nice, welcoming inner courtyard - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We had such an amazing stay here at Inn By The Harbor. The room was much bigger than we were expecting and everything was clean and well kept up. We really enjoyed the breakfast each morning and the afternoon happy hour and snacks was a great addition to our days! Mickey was absolutely amazing and made our stay so much better. He gave us so many awesome food recommendations as well as amazing wine suggestions and tips. We would come back again just to see him! read more