Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
View from property
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbor View Inn

At Harbor View Inn, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy scuba diving.
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Harbor View Inn's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking options include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 6 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
As a guest of Harbor View Inn, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Harbor View Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I would like to start by saying the location of this hotel is amazing. My wife and I booked this stay to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We arrived early and our room was not ready, which was completely understandable. The location is perfect, so there was plenty to do while we waited. For background, we booked our stay through Expedia. When our room was ready, we received a call confirming it and returned to check in. To our surprise, our room was not located on the hotel property, but across the street and a block away. While the room itself was nice, it felt more like a remodeled apartment than a hotel room. This separate location has no amenities and no on-site staff. If you want something as simple as a $7 bottle of water, you have to walk a block back to the main property to reach the front desk. If you want to use the hotel’s advertised pool area, you have to walk down the street in your swimsuit like anyone else who is not staying at the hotel. We were very disappointed and asked management why we were placed off the main property. It was clear this has been a concern for other guests, as management stated this issue has been raised before. When we asked if there was anything that could be done to move us onto the property, they were very firm that nothing could be done. We also expressed that the hotel’s website is misleading, as at no point are you informed that you may not be staying on the actual property. Unfortunately, management was less than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the hotel staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John, Fullerton

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful and in the perfect location! The only reason I didn’t give 5 starts is the room is nothing special and I had a deluxe room but our balcony was closed in and facing state street which was fantastic. This will be our new go to hotel for Sant Barbara. Great staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jihong

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

RAMIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
the room was ok but i called before i got there to enquire about parking and i was told their wasn’t valet parking but there would be self parking available but the night we checked in they said self parking was available for a 30 a day fee so wasn’t too happy about this i think they could of informed me when i called , also this place offers no brunch and not even a coffee in the lobby or a bottled water they want you to purchase a bottled water for 5 dollars, i’ve stayed in santa barbara multiple times and this was my first time at this place i will not be returning again as i don’t think the price is comparable to the other places i’ve stayed in that offer more for less money . maybe they can supply a couple bottle waters in the room for their guests that just get in from a long drive don’t think that’s too much to ask for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Korinna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Harbor View Inn..and it won’t be our last! The staff were very friendly & helpful. Parking was easy to access. A major plus is the property is right next to Jeannine’s! Best breakfast spot in SB! The room was beautiful! Super clean with beautiful views. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Harborview Inn Hotel. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the grounds were well kept. The location is a huge plus—you’re right across from the beach and within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. We also enjoyed the pool and sauna, which were both nice and relaxing. The only downside was that the hotel buildings are split across from each other, so you do have to walk a bit to get to the pool. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay and a great spot if you want to be close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Madhavi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William, Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Wonderful interior design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large rooms, clean facility, easy parking, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were not expecting to be located off site from the main hotel. We had to drive through a residential neighborhood to get to our building. There was ample covered parking. We got a room with a balcony with a "city view" which ended up being a view into the neighbors house. The balcony wall ended up being too high to sit and enjoy the view anyway. The mattress was just awful, too sucken in. We did not get great sleep. The ac vent was ill placed and blew in your face all night. The hot water was great and the room had plenty of room. The in room coffee was disappointing. In order to use the amenities, we had to drive back to the main hotel, getting back into the car soaking wet after the hot tub wasn't ideal. The way the hotel charged was off, at check in, they charged my card for about 80% of the bill and at check out I was handed a bill and told I would be charged the remainder which was way more than I was originally quoted,the man tried to explain in a very confusing way,and kept making mistakes in explaining and assured I would only be charge $80 more than quited for parking. We'll see what we actually get charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing gem of a hotel walking distance to everything. Great amenities great staff and great views. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Benyam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026