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Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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Relax by the resort's central pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a soothing fountain nearby.
Relax in a spacious room with two large beds, a desk for work, and a seating area.
Walk across the pedestrian bridge connecting two buildings, surrounded by Mediterranean architecture.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Enjoy ocean views from the balconies with wrought iron railings, overlooking palm trees and the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 mi (17 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Harbor View Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 139 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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
  • ATM
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
Harbor View Santa Barbara
Inn View
Harbor View Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn Hotel
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miroslava

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

SB fab

Loved the location and the comfort of our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to walk to everything including the zoo. Its a great property and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar, Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, very nice spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, updated spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property that is just so conveniently located to the heart of downtown Santa Barbara and the shore. Great decision!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to pier and state st. The only thing my wife and I would change is the toilets are not high enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Santa Barbara for my nieces wedding. We booked 3 king rooms for 3 nights at Harbor View - I only wish we could have stayed longer!!! Barbara at check in was fantastic! We stayed in the newer North building with a city view. The rooms are newly renovated and spotlessly clean. The decor and design is lovely. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was quick to provide extra towels and hangers and made sure our room was serviced early before we had to get ready for the wedding. (The beds are hands down the most comfy hotel beds ever) On-site parking is super convenient. The hotel is centrally located which made walking to shops and restaurants so easy. I hope to get back to Santa Barbara again. I will definitely stay at Harbor View!! We looked at other hotels as we walked around. Harbor View is the only place we would stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large with a king bed and sofabed. Perfect for me and my two teenage kids. The view from our balcony was mostly of the parking lot with a side view of the ocean. It was okay but really didn’t matter as we weren’t there to sit on the balcony. Being across the street from the beach was perfection. I was easily able to wake up and walk over to witness the gorgeous sunrise on the beach. I even gave my daughter a photoshoot one of those mornings. She loved it! We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast next door at Jeanene’s. Delicious! Beware that there is a bit of a line so go first thing in the morning if you can. Two things I wish they would update - the shampoo and conditioner bottles are small and hard to use. I would much rather they had the refillable large bottles with pumps attached to the walls I’ve seen at other hotels. The other thing is I wish they had nicer pool towels. Other than that, we loved it there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Riley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water in the room would be the only ask. Stay was good. Clean and good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Would be nice to have waters in room for your guests
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Yufei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jim and Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Extremely clean and updated rooms. Phenomenal location across from Stearns Wharf, the beach and great restaurants. Could use more towels at the pool, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew, Tacoma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location at beach and state street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025