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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
(60 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free parking, 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.

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
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 965 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1327 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For $400 a night, I thought I was getting a 4 star hotel room. But no! This hotel needs an update badly. The room furniture is old and tired and the inside and outside needs a paint job. The chair in the room clearly needs to be cleaned or reupholstered. I would expect this from a hotel that was $200 a night but this is $400! The pictures may show a quaint hotel, and it could be, but not worth $400 a night! We have been travelling up the coast and never paid more that $290 a night for absolutely beautiful, updated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of dirtiest and horrible properties i have stayed. All the reviews are either paid for or fake. This propery’s pics are deceiving, photoshopped and does not represent the horrific condition of this property. The rooms smell terrible, gross carpeting, dirty bathrooms, awful old sheets and uncomfortable beds and noisy from cars passing by on Castillo street. I do not recommend this awful hotel to anyone. The hotel is in desperate need of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, great location, decently breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bikes were nice. Breakfast was very good. Bed was a little too soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykhailo, Malibu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful romantic boutique hideaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay in Santa Barbara, walkable to the harbor, restaurants, & shops. Nice wine reception in the evenings and continental breakfasts to start your day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is wonderful! Lovely breakfast and “happy hour” for guests. Can walk to the wharf and multiple restaurants. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nastassia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room condition was worn with peeling paint and did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, comfortable room, nice shower, safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perf
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place! Lee greet us with a smile, super friendly, very helpful with options in the area to go to just a sweetheart! We are getting a room early, which is great as well after traveling for a long day. Room was very nice and well equipped and pool is very nice! Wonderful day overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is basic but good parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladyslav

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

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

10/10 Excellent

fariba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Nice charming motel

Nice charming motel. Comp bikes to ride along the beach. Very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025