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Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Garden
City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

View all photos for City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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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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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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

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Harbor View Inn

Beach hotel with 2 hot tubs and a fitness center
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.

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

Reviews

Harbor View Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1027 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a relaxing time here. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILBUR

Liked: Amenities
Close to train, restaurants, beach, downtown. Fantastic rooms. Beautiful pool. Friendly staff. One of my favorite hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, Kevin was especially helpful. Great location close to the pier. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

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

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place in Santa Barbara!

Really nice place to stay and be close to everything in Santa Barbara. Hotel has a lux feel. Very comfortable, quiet, solid. Rooms are above average size. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, beautiful room, helpful personnel. Definitely love to come back. Easy walking distance from train station. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casimiro, Los Angeles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back due to such a great front desk, room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, walking distance from the beach, restaurants and shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night, room was great. There is some noise on a Friday night with the hotel being on State street. However, this is a great location. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, planning to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very enjoyable stay. Excellent location, on the beach and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ion

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025