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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Property class: 3.5

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$246
$215 nightly
$246 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18

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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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is 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

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 960 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1335 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff in general was great, but the housekeeping staff was spectacular. The location in SB is so convenient to so many things from the Harbor to State Street everything is close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kenan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very outdated but great location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Marmora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was tidied and towels were changed daily. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ransher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, La Verne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mercedita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean , breakfast is ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! The staff was (receptionist Lee) so friendly and welcoming! The king sized bed was exceptionally comfy! Breakfast starts at 7am which we appreciated since we wanted to go out sightseeing early. Choice of muffins, croissants, bagels, juice, yogurt, fruit, cereals, etc. And delicious coffee! We loved this little inn and can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are so happy with all the services including everything! Front desk staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Ms. Lee! She was beyond grateful. Thank you for everything! We will see you next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, breakfast basic, room basic
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great! The only complaint I have is that there is no counter space in the bathroom at all, made curling my hair difficult. I loved the wine tasting and the cute sitting area outside. Overall, I enjoyed the stay here and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolinne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this boutique hotel was delightful, from the courteous and welcoming staff to the clean, spacious room and bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Avamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, wonderful staff, good breakfast. Everything was just right for our stay. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026