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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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
  • Free 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

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
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 908 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1239 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jillynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Gave us great recomendations for dining out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Alpine

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

10/10 Excellent

Sasikarn

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

Third time stay here, always WONDERFUL!

All the front desk staff are very friendly, polite, professional abd courteous. The compliment breakfast and afternoon wine happy hours are AWESOME!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, walkable to the water and wharf, shops and restaurants. Lovely twilight drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and close to the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel. Loved the outdoor seating area on the grass with comfy couches and chairs. Great to relax after a day of exploring. The pool was great and a nice place to relax. Close to the ocean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very friendly. I was in a suite and it had a nice bottle of champagne in it. The area is beautiful and just off the ocean a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was small and cute
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived being close to the shore and SBCC.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great place in a great location.

Such a great place, warm welcoming smiles at check in and lots of advice on what to do etc. Excellent location, and easy to walk to nearby restaurants and bars. The bed was amazing and the shower great too. It’s a bit dated, and could do with some modernizing but it’s great for the road trip stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheala

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

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

Just right for our weekend

We came to whale watch so the location was perfect - close to the marina as well as restaurants, shopping, etc. but just far enough away from activities to be quiet at night. Very laid back yet kind and helpful staff. Room was very clean and comfortable. We didn’t take advantage of the complimentary breakfast and happy hour but nice that they were offered. Received a great bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival by booking through hotels. com
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly property. Close to harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quaint, walking distance to the harbor and Funk District. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was smallish but quite clean. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice. At night not safe to walk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherie, Durango

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry, Woodinville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is quant but in need of an upgrade. There was no vent in the bathroom. The TV is not a smart tv and cannot connect to streaming. We stayed 3 nights and had no maid service.. Breakfast and wine and cheese in office was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025