Rate based on Check-in: Jun 11, 2013 Check-out: Jun 14, 2013

Harbor View Inn

4 stars
28 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
17 reviews
Great weekend getaway

Our first impression as we drove up was 'wow, great location'. Our second impression was the nice... See full review

  • LApilot
  • Oct 5, 2009
Great location with the beach

Great location with the beach and pier right across the street. The harbor is just a short walk... See full review

  • Larry
  • Sep 26, 2009
Luxurious West Beach escape includes an on-site spa
The Harbor View Inn is located just steps from gorgeous West Beach in Santa Barbara. Guests can also walk to the shops and restaurants on historic Stearns Wharf. This AAA 4-Diamond luxury resort offers sumptuous accommodations with private balconies or patios, free Wi-Fi, robes, ocean views, sunken tubs and more. Boasting a heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, on-site spa, coffee shop and restaurant, the Harbor View Inn has everything a traveler could want.
Highlights
  • West Beach location, views
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool
  • On-site spa, restaurant, concierge
Rooms
Harbor View Inn rooms are warmly lit and offer a king or two queen beds, coffee-maker, HBO, on-demand movies and games, an iron/ironing board, robes, private balcony or patio, a daily newspaper, hair-dryer, safe, CD player and minibar. Rooms range from 425 to 500 square feet. All suites have a king size bed and separate living room, and either ocean or resort/city views. Suites range from 750 to 1,000 square feet, and some feature a sunken tub.
Features

Harbor View Inn helps travelers de-stress with an elegant, on-site spa. An outdoor heated pool and whirlpool set the tone for vacationers with poolside towels and food service. The on-site fitness center sports cardiovascular equipment and free weights. A gift shop offers sundries to guests looking for sunscreen and other essentials. The concierge assists travelers with restaurant and wine tour reservations.

Dining
Guests of the Harbor View Inn have three tasty dining options. Eladio's Restaurant & Bar offers views of Stearns Wharf and the Pacific Ocean, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with an excellent local wine list and full bar, and features inside and outside dining. Guests gather for dishes like crab cake Benedict, beer-battered fish, and lobster tacos. The Pool Bar & Grill at the Harbor View Inn offers poolside frozen treats, drinks, sandwiches and more. State Street Coffee serves up morning goodies like gourmet coffee, croissants, muffins and yogurt. Guests can also order room service.
Transportation
  • Santa Barbara Amtrak (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (10.6 mi/17.4 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (89 mi/143.2 km)
Attractions
  • Stearns Wharf (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Santa Barbara Zoo (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.2 mi/5.1 km)
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (11.9 mi/19.2 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • A 24-hour business center
  • Banquet room offers catering for meetings

Harbor View Inn Rooms

Ocean View King
Ocean View King Bed
Ocean View 2 Queens
Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
Ocean View Suite
Ocean View Suite King
Run of House
Bed type not guaranteed
Resort/City Vw King
Resort City View King Bed
Resort/City 2 Qns
Resort/City View 2 Queen Beds
Resort View Suite
Resort View Suite King

Amenities

  • FREE parking
  • Heated pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Elevators
Ice machine
Phone service
Activities
Heated pool
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Coffee shop
Room service
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Concierge desk
Security
Wake-up service
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Parking
FREE parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Grab bars in bathroom
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Mini bar
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Fire alarm with light
Over sized rooms
Turndown service
Bathroom telephone
Cribs available
Sitting area
Temperature control
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
International direct dial
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms
Bath tub
Wet bar

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Hotel Map

34.4119 -119.6906
Nearby airports
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Area description
City Center

Dining

Restaurant / Dining Information
Eladio's Restaurant and Bar offers a very casual menu with favorites including French dip sandwiches, wraps and a 20 oz. Porterhouse steak. State Street Coffee is a convenient way to get your daily dose of caffein, offering specialty coffee drinks made

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
10:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (17)

Ratings and reviews for Harbor View Inn

Overall score

4.5 / 5
17 out of 17
Amenities:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.4

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
romantic traveler
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 21, 2010

Nice...but, not sure it's worth the $300

The hotel was nice and in a great location. However, I was expecting slightly more luxury for the price. The Best Western down the street gave it a run for its money.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

4
Hotel Person
Santa Clarita, CA
Mar 15, 2010

Great location

Wharf is right across the street. Centrally located, no need to drive once you park.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Hotel restaurant is on the corner. Several restaurants within walking distance on the wharf.

Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
San Jose, CA
Dec 20, 2009

Great location for a weekend break.

This hotel is in a really great location but the room had a funky smell and was not exceptional for what the normal rate would have been. Good hotel not great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

5
LApilot
Santa Monica, CA
Oct 5, 2009

Great weekend getaway

Our first impression as we drove up was 'wow, great location'. Our second impression was the nice receptionist who was funny, thorough and professional. Once we got to the room we were impressed by its cleanliness, view, and were generally positively surprised at the good quality. Every contact with staff was pleasant, professional and helpful. There were lots of couples there, it was very romantic. We couldn't get the jacuzzi to work so that was kinda awkward, like sitting in a warm bath. Apart from that, great trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The pier is a one minute walk, and it's beautiful to look over the harbor from it.

Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

5
Larry
Not Provided
Sep 26, 2009

Great location with the beach

Great location with the beach and pier right across the street. The harbor is just a short walk away and shopping/drinking on State St. is also walking distance. The hotel room and grounds are 1st class. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Santa Barbara and the Harbor View Inn.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 27, 2009

Great for couples

everything was great. Great veiw of the ocean.Great everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

4
Weekender Away from LA
Los Angeles
May 10, 2009

All that we expected

Although we didn't opt for a room with a full or partial harbor view, the view of the Santa Ynez Mountains from our room and deck was spectacular. The location is wonderful, the room spacious and comfortable, and the staff friendly. Can't report on the pool or fitness center as we didn't visit either. Would I come here again for a weekend away, absolutely!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

We had two dinner evenings and very much enjoyed Emilio's, a short walk up the street, and Louie's, which is in the Upham B&B a short drive away.

Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Orinda,CA
May 4, 2009

Perfect Location

We walked along the pier, had lunch and then sat around the pretty pool. We had a very nice dinner at the hotels cafe and received a 20% discount.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
corvallis, OR
Apr 22, 2009

great location, great amenities

We spent a lot of time either on the beach which was just across the street or by the pool. Location was excellent! shopping, dining and relaxation all within a short walk.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lots of great restaurants were within walking distance. The restaurant associated with the hotel had a great lunch menu and patio to enjoy the sun.

Review of Harbor View Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Nov 23, 2008

Very Beautiful and Comfortable

This is by far my favorite hotel in Santa Barbara. The service is impeccable and the surroundings are gorgeous! It is located right across the street from Stearns Warf and at the bottom of State St. so it is a great location. My family loves the pool because it is right across the street from the beach. I stayed in an ocean view room and it was so large and comforable. It had a balcony which overlooked the pool and the beach. The gardens are fabulous and the added bonus of room service seals the deal. I love It!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

The shopping in Santa Barbara is great. The Harbor View Inn is located at the bottom of State St. which has fabulous shopping! It has every store imaginable. It is either a long walk uptown or a short drive. There is public parking everywhere in Santa Barbara so parking is a breeze!

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