Lavender Inn by the Sea

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Lavender-scented calm near West Beach

Lavender Inn by the Sea keeps things easy with a tranquil coastal setting, fragrant gardens, and a heated outdoor pool for downtime between beach walks. Mornings start with a complimentary continental breakfast, and afternoons bring a complimentary wine and cheese reception for a relaxed, social reset.
VIP Access

  • Two blocks to the waterfront

    Quick walks to beaches and the nearby yacht harbor keep plans simple.

  • Dining moments, included

    Continental breakfast plus daily wine and cheese make it easy to graze.

  • Poolside pause

    A large heated outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas sets the pace.
$217 nightly
The total price is $248
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Complimentary welcome champagne to kick off.
  • Evening milk and cookies before bed.
  • Complimentary beach cruiser bikes for exploring.
  • DVD library with players in every room.
  • Lavender-scented bath amenities in bathrooms.
  • Hot tub for a warm soak outdoors.
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 43 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Goleta Station - 15 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

  • When you stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Harbor are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and comfortable beds.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lavender Inn by the Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lavender Inn by the Sea and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.

What's the area around Lavender Inn by the Sea like?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 10-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 4 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Travelers say the local area is very central with fantastic beaches.

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Reviews

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were a good variety and a nice treat for guests. (236 reviews)
  • The hotel is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and relaxing beach experience. (113 reviews)
  • Free parking was readily available and conveniently located near the rooms. (48 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel and would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were sparkling clean, staff were always helpful and accommodating. Great location and convenient for dining, shopping, and sites. We loved our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little inn! Clean, great location and we enjoyed breakfast and “happy hour”.
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10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here. Great location, walkable to everything we like to do. Clean, comfortable rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice breakfast
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast and happy hour were nice touches but there was no nice place to enjoy them. Outside from the breakfast room was a main street. the selection of breakfast items was good. The happy hour was very cheap wines. But the cheese was good!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay with a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

I love the atmosphere. The staff was so nice and helpful. They explained everything to you if this was your first time where you could go what you could visit gave you a map which I love. The rooms were clean. They were well maintained you walk in and it smells exactly like lavender. It’s close to everything, the beach, the restaurants, the freeway! The continental breakfast was nice to wake up to. I will definitely be staying here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, bed comfortable and staff was very kind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, convenient location and nice breakfast included.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful inn that was a close walk to the harbor and lots of restaurants. The complimentary happy hour with wine and snacks was appreciated after a long drive. The continental breakfast had lots of options. Our room was nicely decorated and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
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6/10 Good

Fine place. Comfortable beds. My room smelled a bit moldy but its an old building. Wish there was A/C. Also, only Direct tv. Other than that, place is ok for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff with good amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and nice staff. Rooms are nice and breakfast and happy hour were great. Very convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, clean,comfortable and a very helpful staff. Very close to the beach, great restaurants, and ample parking. Lee is wonderful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect location by the pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the lavender pouches they put in room and the lavender shampoo and body wash provided. Breakfast was yum and this is a cute place to stay close to restaurants and the water! Staff very helpful and nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very nicely maintained and relatively quiet hotel located in walking distance to the beach. There was a very nice museum in the park right across the street. I was pleasantly surprised at the good breakfast that was offered too.
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8/10 Very good

The place was nice and clean. Staff was very helpful. The complimetary wine and cheese was nice. The only negative wasn't on the property but the homeless encampment living in several RVs just around the corner. We were concerned about our vehicle and valuables.
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8/10 Very good

Close to all local restaurants and eateries
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8/10 Very good

Walking distance to local attractions which was helpful as a first time Santa Barbara visitor. Quiet location, helpful staff, impressive breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Affordable. Comfortable rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay at this property, a bit older but nicely kept up. Pool is large and clean, nice complementary wine and cheese from 4:30-6:30, breakfast is a good variety of choices though not a full spread, comfortable seating outside. A couple of suggestions: less furniture in rooms, makes it a bit crowded and covering the clear window part of the wall around the pool so area can’t be easily seen from sidewalk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast in the morning was delicious. Nice walking distance to the harbor and the beach.