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.
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.
Relax in a spacious room with two large beds, a desk for work, and a seating area.
Step into the Harbor View Inn's North Wing, where a grand arched window above the entrance welcomes you.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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 this property

Harbor View Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor
At Harbor View Inn, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy scuba diving.
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.

Harbor View Inn's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking options include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 5 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
As a guest of Harbor View Inn, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Harbor View Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
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Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1007 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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah, Belmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff were great. Shower pressure could definitely be better - thankfully, I didn’t need to wash my long hair while staying there. Thoroughly enjoyed the view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Belmont

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice and spread out. Our room seemed newly remodeled. The decor is fantastic. The pool is great! And the location is like no other. Perfect! ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Comfortable class

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025