Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Lavender Inn by the Sea offers a quiet Santa Barbara getaway. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the garden or by the lobby fireplace. The outdoor pool, free bike rentals, and WiFi throughout the property enhance the laid-back experience.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is ₹12,153
₹13,878 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel near Santa Barbara City College
Located close to Carriage and Western Art Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Lavender Inn by the Sea provides free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, beach locale and pool
Room features
All guest rooms at Lavender Inn by the Sea have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 14 Dec 2025 start from ₹12,152.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lavender Inn by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum, Santa Barbara City College and Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Leadbetter Beach are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 928 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1283 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, comfortable room, nice shower, safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel at walking distance from the harbour. Not a very fancy, but the room was very clean and had a comfortable bed. Hotel staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is basic but good parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Milo

Staff was friendly and helpful but room was outdated inside. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a very quaint inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location & nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel was very charming. The common area in front was so lovely. Great outdoor place to sit have a cup of coffee, read a book or take in the wonderful Santa Barbara weather! The room was decent and bathroom was very clean. The hotel included continental breakfast and happy hour every day. They were both very good. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Excellent hospitality. Walkable to the beach and downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff, beautiful front yard, delicious breakfast, only complaint is the internet, it’s really slow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and helpful. Thank you 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Reasonably priced for Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived finding our room had been upgraded! The room was spotless. The beds were very comfortable. One evening, I slept 12 hours. Very nice location. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property and a great location in Santa Barbara. A much better breakfast than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bikes were nice. Breakfast was very good. Bed was a little too soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is the best part of this property! They are helpful and kind but the property itself is not an Inn, more like a motel. The furnishings are very dated and the area around the property a little dodgy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so adorable I honestly feel like I’m at my child hood home in Maine! The staff was very friendly and the room was nice comfortable and clean! I will definitely make this my go to place to stay when I visit Santa Barbara in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, wish we could've stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to walk to the shoreline and other attractions. Staff were all very customer focused and helpful and the room for an inn was clean, large, quiet and very acceptable. The breakfast choice is not wide, but of a good quality. They have a happy hour providing wine and cheese, which is a nice gesture. Sufficient parking makes trips out to visit attractions easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean and everything in great condition. Location was a few blocks from the waterfront which made for great morning walks along the harbor and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025