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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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Exterior

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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 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
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.

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

Lavender Inn
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. 951 out of 1297 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1297 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1297 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1297 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1297 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

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was great! Nice options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man kann gemütlich vor dem Pool in der Sonne sitzen. Kleinen Drink dazu. Sehr cool. Tolles, gut ausgestattetes Badezimmer. Zimmer groß. Frühstücksraum sehr nett. Man kann auch außerhalb auf der Terrasse frühstücken. Personal zurückhaltend aber gut. Sehr gute Betten.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is adorable and we greatly appreciated the upgrade -- it was a nice surprise. Appreciated the continental breakfast and happy hour. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel was dated. The room we had was dark and small. For the price, we were disappointed. The people were kind and they did welcome us with wine and cheese. But the room was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
About time to consider a remodel of the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Champagne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, near beaches, beautiful grounds, great breakfast I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reason I gave this rating is because my room, 24, was VERY noisy. Being right next to the office, the sounds of banging door and work being done in the back was really annoying. I like the property and the room was beautiful, but for $300 for the night..... nope, never again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great room, great happy hour. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and both times we have had spacious rooms and great amenities. Breakfast is lovely. And the location is central and walkable. We love it. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sanya, Soquel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an older property. They’ve done a lot to keep it clean and the bed was comfortable. Everything in SB is so expensive, it’s hard not to expect more. The happy hour was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room in a good location
Very comfortable room. Close to the beach. Nice pool that I used each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, small hotel that isn't too far from the water. The staff was great, the room was nice enough, and they have some good amenities. The breakfast is good, and they have a free wine/sangria happy hour in the evening that is actually pretty nice. They gave us a room upgrade, and even gave us a free bottle of champagne for being Expedia VIP members. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The staff is friendly. Free breakfast and afternoon wine tasting. The pool is clean. However, the room is small. Bathroom is very small. AC and the refrigerator were very loud, which kept waking me up at night. Overall, this is an overpriced motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian, Midlothian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly enjoyed our stay at the Lavender Inn. We were greeted by great staff, and we really enjoyed our complimentary VIP gift of sparkling wine. It was clean, quiet, had a wonderful breakfast, and had great staff. Parking can be a little bit tricky if you get there later in the evening, but we ended up getting a great spot for the remainder of our trip since we were able to walk to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024