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Inn on Summer Hill

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A two-story building with a balcony, a front porch, and a driveway. - Inn on Summer Hill (Santa Barbara)
A wooden interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a dining area. - Inn on Summer Hill (Santa Barbara)
A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a fireplace. - Inn on Summer Hill (Santa Barbara)
A cozy wooden interior with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a seating area. - Inn on Summer Hill (Santa Barbara)
A wooden table with a glass top, a bottle of champagne, a tray with a floral arrangement, and a plate of fruit. - Inn on Summer Hill (Santa Barbara)
Inn on Summer Hill provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a desk with a chair, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a fireplace in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed in a room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a dresser, a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara, Inn on Summer Hill is near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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2520 Lillie Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93067

What's nearby

  • A stone archway, a bell tower, and a road leading through a mountainous landscape.
    Lookout Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a rocky background and mountains in the distance.
    Santa Barbara Zoo
    5 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Summerland Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station
    11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Ospi Montecito
    5 min drive
  • Blenders in the Grass
    5 min drive
  • Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Bettina
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn on Summer Hill pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn on Summer Hill?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Inn on Summer Hill?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn on Summer Hill located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Summerland Beach and Lookout Park. Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Miramar Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Inn on Summer Hill Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 379 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property nice and quiet, beautiful views to the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved the fireplace in the room and the balcony! Would have loved more food options for the weekend breakfast, but the juices were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at the Inn on Summer Hill - we wanted a relaxing anniversary weekend close enough to explore Santa Barbara and Solvang/Ojai, without having to stay in the bustle of a major city. This hotel is so quaint, the room was spacious and very charming, and we got to experience Montecito shopping and eats a couple minutes away (which was a pleasant surprise)! There's an amazing cafe and shop (Field and Fort) a short walk away that we went to every morning. If you want a relaxing weekend getaway in a good central location, can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff are wonderful. The Jacuzzi is nice and clean close to the beach close to all the restaurants. I stayed for a week and I am coming back. Wanna think William for his helpfulness when the power went out from Carpenteria to Santa Barbara set everybody up with lamps and accommodated everybody the best they could and everything went really smooth. I’ll be back. I love everybody there any accommodations are beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place. Staff was accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a cute little place. The rooms were nice. Everything seemed very clean. Loved the fireplace and the balcony looking out at the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot - we’ve stayed here a few times over the years. Booked a room for my older parents who needed some special accommodations and the staff were very helpful. Lovely hotel, great spa, gorgeous views. We come back for a reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable rooms, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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We loved this place it was small and our room was cute and very clean. It’s just a bit loud from the freeway noise, but they are aware and I was happy to find a noise reduction machine on the table so you could help drown out the freeway noise with ocean or rain sounds. They also provide ear plugs. We got used to the noise and it really wasn’t a problem. We will stay there again. There are great shops and a cozy restaurant nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cleanliness, attention to detail, very comfy bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious! Loved that the chef came out to chat and check to make sure to e food was yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful inn. The view of the ocean was stunning, the staff was friendly, the kitchen served an excellent breakfast and snacks, and overall we had a great time there. Amazingly comfortable bed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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The room was cozy with a nice bed and fireplace. The ocean view balcony is big and has a great view but the traffic on the freeway kind of spoils the experience. It’s too bad the traffic noise is so loud but the hotel is cute and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our second stay at this fabulous property. A lovely upscale place just off the 101, perfect when traveling but would love to spend a little time there. Close to Santa Barbara and Ventura with a lovely little town down the street with shops, coffee and a great restaurant. A must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location on Lillie Ave within walking distance to breakfast and lunch eateries. Great trendy shopping and fabulous bookstore all nearby. Be aware the hotel is near the freeway and rail tracks, as is all of Summerland, so it can be noisy if you leave the window open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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wonderful and romantic place to stay we loved it . Thanks for letting us make memories there for our anniversary, my wife's Birthday and of course we arrived on Valentines day! Robert & Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great Property - A bit pricey and the coffee service was minimalist... Beautiful room with an incredibly comfortable bed... We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room. Relaxed vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay here. The room was cute and clean and more than anything the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. We loved waking up in the morning and seeing the dolphins playing in the water. Close proximity to Montecito and Santa Barara was also a huge plus for us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming room! Miguel at check in was so kind. Breakfast was enjoyable. While propert and room was very clean and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location within walking distance to some good food and stores. Only problem was when someone decided to take a bath at midnight. Very loud plumbing. Definitely it drowned out the freeway noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025