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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 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
(64 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 available

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lavender Inn
Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 1310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1310 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel nice location. My partner couldn’t sleep at all the pillows were quite soft and lumpy and the bed is lumpy. We liked being able to walk to State Street and the Pier
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ues
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edmond

Very noisy room from street cars and people next door slamming the door
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, friendly staff.
Exterior in December
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely suite in excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farnaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property walking distance to the beach, very friendly staff, delicious breakfast and happy hour my husband and I we really enjoy riding their bike to the beach. We will definitely go back there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and we had fresh towels every day. The continental breakfast was great and even though we were unable to aytend, there was a happy hour every night too. We wrre just a shirt walk to the harbir. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Very quaint hotel. Good location . Friendly staff. Delicious fresh pastries, fruit and assorted bread and coffee for breakfast. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Corey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a better breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was cheerful and very helpful. Great location. Very comfortable room. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Los Altos Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , adorable little inn, low pretenses, but just so welcoming to 2 exhausted travelers who needed a cute little place after a really unpleasant event. Came with a comfy bed, a lavender sachet, and a bottle of wine. And a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent, especially breakfast and happy hour. Only stayed 1 night, but next time will be more! Very comfortable room with kind and helpful staff. An easy stay! Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn or Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk, Jose was friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Saulius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is mold in the room. After just two nights all the clothes smell mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Fides

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay here for 2 nights. Location is very convenient for shops and restaurant. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is better than I expected. And the best part for me is parking. I’ll surely stay here again when I come back to Sta Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta, Chula Vista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely superior professional, kind, courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025