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Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 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
(35 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
(58 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
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 Santa Barbara Harbor. 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 cleanliness, comfy beds, and overall comfort
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 6 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 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
  • 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

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 Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 930 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1277 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay at your hotel. Everything was lovely, first class and comfortable. The staff was friendly and professional. The breakfast was enough to satisfy most people and delicious. The only suggestion and I would give is to upgrade your paper products, napkins, tissues, and toilet paper. They were not the same standard or quality that the rest of the hotel was. also it might benefit you to unplug the blow dryers to save energy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided excellent choices. Happy Hour was very nice. The outdoor patio seating areas are excellent. The pillows were very nice compared to many other places I've stayed and the bed was also very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed had no mattress cover and my toilet ran all night and they wouldn’t let me check in 20 minutes early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fowzy, San Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is cozy and staff is very helpful. Room is tight and window AC is noisy. Breakfast is good and basic though limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, and the property was well kept. Location is easily walkable to the beach, and a moderate walk to the State St area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Great experience

Excellent people at the front desk. When we checked in we were given a list of popular breweries and wine tasting rooms. The common area was lovely. The workers in the pool area and grounds were very friendly. When we checked out Lee helped us and store our luggage and was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Nice area. We walked everywhere. Free beach cruisers for use! Rooms are dated but we didn’t spend a lot of time in them. Cute and comfortable. We stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trip for my son’s birthday weekend for 3 nights. Being in July, the price was high, but the location was wonderful as we could walk to the wharf, jetty, beach, and café’s on State Street. The room was small but comfortable, and it was nice having a fridge and a microwave. I have to say, though, being an Asian American single mom, I noticed that the front desk staff were a bit uncomfortable with me. I’m not sure I will stay at the Lavender Inn again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Quaint motel. Old school but very clean, nice, had good shower! We will definitely be back for walking to the beach and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer

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

10/10 Excellent

Britton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Really friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharla, Akron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights. It was a quaint smaller property, but comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Seattle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erick John S

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish there was more choices for breakfast, e.g boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, wheat breads.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Place to Stay

Nice cozy place to stay. Walking distance, 12-15mins, to the pier or to State St./Funk Zone. The sister property across the street had free bike rentals. That came in handy and we enjoyed them for each day of our stay. Service there was great. The lobby team at Lavendar Inn left a bit to be desired, bit of lacky in cust. service, but everything else was great. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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