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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
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Front of property
Exterior
Fitness facility
Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
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 6 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 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
  • 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

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 Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1257 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine, San Diego

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. We were able to walk to the beach and to downtown. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is only a couple of blocks from the beach, and it is a very walkable area. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although a bit dated decor. The staff was super friendly and shared recommendations for places to eat - all great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Buford

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeewon

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie

Business traveller
It was an okay property. One thing is the room keys kept not working because the hotel was so old making me have to go to the front desk 5x. I literally was made late to work meeting doing this. Also, the rooms smell really musty and the TV’s are from the 1900s
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, San Luis Obispo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn with very comfortable rooms. Easy walk to lower State Street. Love the complimentary happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel for very expensive Santa Barbara area, also has free parking, has free wine in afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and loved having bikes that we could use!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Afsaneh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quaint property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, short walk to Stearns Wharf Pier, great service from the staff. Lovely property. Room had a musty smell, air purifier provided but still .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice

Excellent position. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast and complimentary wine and cheese in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very approachable and has good communication.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nataliia, Ashburn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens were lovely. Bathroom shower was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025