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About this property

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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • 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


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Camilla
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean, big room (double deluxe) with kitchen. Good for 1-2 nights. Carpet on the floor (but clean). Cute poolside/jacuzzi in the middle.
  • Misha
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely hotel with very nice rooms and very friendly employees.
  • Taiwan Taiwan
    The indoor space is spacious, the bathroom equipment is neat and clean, the lobby has snacks ,wine and drinks, and the breakfast is rich and exquisite, making it a perfect accommodation experience.
  • Luca
    Germany Germany
    Everything was excellent including the tourist info by the receptionist Arron! Great stay, definitely a recommendation! Nice pool, good breakfast, very clean!
  • Sandy
    Ireland Ireland
    Great breakfast, plenty options Beautifully maintained gardens and pool Friendly and helpful staff Clean room
  • Beth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property, very clean and the staff were so helpful. Our room was cleaned on request within a couple of hours and the facilities in the room were great. Breakfast was lovely!
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were celebrating an anniversary and they had upgraded us at no extra cost, we also received a complimentary bottle of champagne which was a lovely touch. The room and pool area were lovely. All the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great.
  • Kimberley
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, good complimentary breakfast and happy hour!!!
  • Shannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We spoke to two gentleman on the counter and they were both so lovely and helpful - the cookies were a very nice touch Would definitely stay here again
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really helpful. The complimentary wine and cheese was a first for us, and we thought it was a great idea.

Hotel surroundings

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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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).