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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Courtyard
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • 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

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Lavender Inn by the Sea is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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
  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 952 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1296 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and clean. Overall nothing wrong just not worth the price tag. There are other areas nearby that were much much nicer for a similar price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, conveniently close to beach area and restaurants. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small quaint hotel and very close to walk the beach and harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacationers from Texas
I booked based on the location and information from other travelers regarding the comfort of the beds, nothing like a comfy bed after a day of traveling. Front desk was super nice guys. Loved the lavender gifts in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and friendly service. Perfect place for a 3 day trip. Good location will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John (Jake)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good hotel in walking distance to the harbor and restaurants. They offer a decent continental breakfast. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited for our son's wedding and when we arrived to check in they upgraded us from a king room to a king room with a queen bed. The queen bed was located in a bedroom off or room which made for extra room for us to get ready for the wedding. The room was clean and we enjoyed it. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was nice but on day two we needed to call to their sister hotel across the street because the coffee out was empty. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Comfy bed! Clean and spacious. Nice pool and sitting areas. Walking distance to harbor, beach, downtown State St., Funk zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Eli was great. The only complaint we have is that the smell from the sink was pretty bad. It reminded me of when I went to Cancun last year and had really bad plumbing, the stench was palpable. I don’t know if this is fixable, and I wouldn’t mention it in a public review, but I urge you to perhaps investigate maybe some enzyme sticks or other ways to mitigate the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CA roadtrip
Lovely little motel in centre of Santa Barbara near to bars and restaurants. Great pool, great welcome, great Happy Hour and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, easy walk to beach. Many nearby dining options. Staff are incredibly friendly. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Annaly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled a bit moldy. I think the carpet should be replaced. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very Nice Stay
This was a nice inn at a great location. The rooms are a little dated but very clean. I would give 5 stars except the air conditioner was so loud that it woke me up every night. The staff are excellent. They serve a very nice breakfast for guests and a happy hour every evening. Parking is free and available at the location. This inn was within easy walking distance to the waterfront as well as to the 101.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very comfortable staying at this property, it was clean and convenient to both the shore and downtown. Loved having free bicycles to use to get around. My only complaint would be that we were there for 4 nights and we never once had housekeeping service to update towels or empty trash even though I requested it after day 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but the room has everything you need, is walking distance to the waterfront. Hotel staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We were not aware the Lavender Inn was on a major/busy street. The breakfast and Wine reception were subpar. The same cheese cubes were served the following day at the wine reception and the chilled white and the chilled red wine appeared to be boxed. Options for breakfast were slim which offered "baked eggs cups" and some pastry options. Nearby inns appeared to have better options. We ate out both mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming small hotel. Staff were very friendly. Freeway access was great and away from lots of tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024