When you stay at Inn on Summer Hill in Santa Barbara, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Butterfly Beach. .This guesthouse is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Blenders in the Grass - 5 min drive
AMA Sushi - 4 min drive
Caffe Luxxe - 5 min drive
Red Kettle Coffee
About this property
Inn on Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and refrigerators.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Prenatal massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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2 floors
Built in 1989
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
1-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electrical adapters
Fireplace
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Inn Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse
Inn on Summer Hill Santa Barbara
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse Santa Barbara
Inn on Summer Hill Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend.
Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Georgia
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Georgia
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
laura
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness, attention to detail, very comfy bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious! Loved that the chef came out to chat and check to make sure to e food was yummy.
The room was cozy with a nice bed and fireplace. The ocean view balcony is big and has a great view but the traffic on the freeway kind of spoils the experience. It’s too bad the traffic noise is so loud but the hotel is cute and cozy
Stayed here years ago, just didn't seem the same. Breakfast wasn't offered daily, and wasn't what we remembered from previous visits. A touch of professionalism was lacking in staffs appearance. We probably won't stay again but we wish them the best
Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Martin
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Poor internet reception, we didn’t have reception the first night.
Basically, the room was grossly overpriced.
Nice unit for $100/night.
Great location on Lillie Ave within walking distance to breakfast and lunch eateries. Great trendy shopping and fabulous bookstore all nearby. Be aware the hotel is near the freeway and rail tracks, as is all of Summerland, so it can be noisy if you leave the window open.
Our second stay at this fabulous property. A lovely upscale place just off the 101, perfect when traveling but would love to spend a little time there. Close to Santa Barbara and Ventura with a lovely little town down the street with shops, coffee and a great restaurant. A must stay!
Beautiful inn. The view of the ocean was stunning, the staff was friendly, the kitchen served an excellent breakfast and snacks, and overall we had a great time there. Amazingly comfortable bed!
Miles
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kathryn
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent customer service, easy check-in/out, and great location. Ask for a room away from the street for less noise. Fine overall, but as is typical in the area, quite expensive for a somewhat standard room lacking in luxury.