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Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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
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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

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 this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lavender Inn by the Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carriage and Western Art Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, comfy beds, and cleanliness
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara City College
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 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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Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 955 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1321 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was maintained clean, staff were kind, and parking was easy. Super close to the beach and piers (walkable), so as to downtown and old mission.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025