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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Property class: 3.5
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Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Property amenity
Front of property
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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(38 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lavender Inn by the Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 4 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara City College
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 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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Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1327 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Marmora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was tidied and towels were changed daily. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ransher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, La Verne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mercedita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean , breakfast is ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! The staff was (receptionist Lee) so friendly and welcoming! The king sized bed was exceptionally comfy! Breakfast starts at 7am which we appreciated since we wanted to go out sightseeing early. Choice of muffins, croissants, bagels, juice, yogurt, fruit, cereals, etc. And delicious coffee! We loved this little inn and can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are so happy with all the services including everything! Front desk staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Ms. Lee! She was beyond grateful. Thank you for everything! We will see you next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, breakfast basic, room basic
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great! The only complaint I have is that there is no counter space in the bathroom at all, made curling my hair difficult. I loved the wine tasting and the cute sitting area outside. Overall, I enjoyed the stay here and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolinne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this boutique hotel was delightful, from the courteous and welcoming staff to the clean, spacious room and bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Avamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, wonderful staff, good breakfast. Everything was just right for our stay. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Javier

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is beautiful, well-kept. The room was meticulously clean. The bed and pillows are extra comfy. More importantly, it was QUIET! The staff is simply amazing. What a great find for a last-minute decision to stay in Santa Barbara. We can't wait to come back and spend more time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026