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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Property class: 3.5

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A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $270
$236 nightly
$270 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Room options

View all photos for King Room

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
(65 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessible Fireside Suite

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 WiFi

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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
(79 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 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

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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
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1342 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect location by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay in Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Lavender Inn. The breakfast was very good and the staff was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Good basic accommodation with nice staff. Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all local restaurants and eateries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Location of the A/C in the room was not the best and trying to redirect the air flow was very restricted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to local attractions which was helpful as a first time Santa Barbara visitor. Quiet location, helpful staff, impressive breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Affordable. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, professional, helpful staff. Hotel was clean, tidy, well-maintained. The morning continental breakfast and afternoon happy hour are both well-stocked. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice peaceful spot. Outstanding staff and great location. Nice breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem of a place for a nice getaway. Staff was very nice, rooms very clean and location was ideal. Walking score to main downtown was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and genuinely helpful with tips and conversations. The breakfasts were great. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel but needs update, the furniture and carpets are very old. Good breakfast and easy parking, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant facility in a surrounding neighborhood so felt less like a hotel. Lovely pool area. Nice complimentary breakfast and happy how. Room was large and well equipped. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. In walking distance from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, compact inn near the marina. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Parking right out front was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room. Nice decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place! Breakfast was delicious, lots of great outdoor seating. Room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vishwanath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice property and excellent customer service from front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a hidden treasure of a hotel. It had nice outdoor seating areas. The hotel was within walking distance of the beach. The continental breakfast served was delicious. Our room was very clean, and it was a quiet hotel. We would definitely stay there again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026