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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Carriage and Western Art Museum

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In the heart of Santa Barbara, Lavender Inn by the Sea offers a tranquil retreat. Begin your day with continental breakfast, then unwind in the garden or by the fireplace in the lobby. With an outdoor pool, bike rentals and free WiFi throughout your stay is sure to be relaxing.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £222
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a view of a swimming pool, and a door leading outside.

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Double Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lavender Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Lavender Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

King/Twin Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lavender Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

Lavender Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

Accessible Fireside Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 43 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Goleta Station - 15 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Mill - ‬13 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Craft Ramen

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

  • When you stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool, and visit the fitness centre for a workout. Also, Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Harbor are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and comfortable beds.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lavender Inn by the Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lavender Inn by the Sea and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and a garden.

What's the area around Lavender Inn by the Sea like?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 10-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 4 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Travellers say that the local area is very central with fantastic beaches.

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Reviews

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, clean,comfortable and a very helpful staff. Very close to the beach, great restaurants, and ample parking. Lee is wonderful!
Claudia, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect location by the pool.
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very nicely maintained and relatively quiet hotel located in walking distance to the beach. There was a very nice museum in the park right across the street. I was pleasantly surprised at the good breakfast that was offered too.
Andrea E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay at this property, a bit older but nicely kept up. Pool is large and clean, nice complementary wine and cheese from 4:30-6:30, breakfast is a good variety of choices though not a full spread, comfortable seating outside. A couple of suggestions: less furniture in rooms, makes it a bit crowded and covering the clear window part of the wall around the pool so area can’t be easily seen from sidewalk.
Mary Ellen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast in the morning was delicious. Nice walking distance to the harbor and the beach.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Affordable. Comfortable rooms.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent.
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay! Rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable!I have never had a better nights sleep at a hotel before our stay- very quiet hotel. Centrally located to all of the Santa Barbara points of interest! Breakfast and the happy hour were a very night addition!
DANIEL, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. In walking distance from everything.
Marisa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Great staff and breakfast. Pool was lovely and clean. Rooms are very dated and desperately need refreshing. Room was dark, furniture old and worn, linens were old and dated. A/C was not very efficient.
debra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place! Breakfast was delicious, lots of great outdoor seating. Room was perfect.
Molly, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall nice property and excellent customer service from front desk.
Vishwanath, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet location close to the beach and eating spots.
Monica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for our needs.
Tony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Breakfast was delicious. The staff was kind and helpful and the rooms were clean and well put together
Benjamin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Old but remodeled and clean. Friendly staff!
Bok, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful surroundings, clean room, complimentary wine during certain hours. Will stay here again!
Evelyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything from the continental breaktfast to the rooms were perfect. Beds were comfortable and clean. Great location, close to the beach. Will definitely return here while visiting the grandkids and great grandkids.
Rich, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We were looking for a place close to the action in Santa Barbara for a quick romantic getaway. This place is very sweet, not too fancy but very comfortable, nice lobby, breakfast, happy hour. I'd stay there again without question.
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was safe and easy. Breakfast and happy hour were very good. Nice place. Rooms were clean.
terry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Smallish motel a few blocks from the shore. Felt safe and reasonably clean but also dated. Bed was comfortable but room was stuffy. Price was a bit high for the quality.
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly helpful staff; wonderful breakfast and also wine and cheese in the afternoon. Close to the beach and good restaurants
Kenrick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

No ocean view breakfest great bur the most important all the,people that run tbe hotel very very nice and very helpful make you feel good when we stay there
Sofia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location , comfortable bed and a clean room. Enjoyed the happy hour and the free continental breakfast was wonderful
Kathy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The facility is kind of old, but staffs are great.
Haolin, 1-night trip