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Lavender Inn by the Sea

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A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio. - Lavender Inn by the Sea (Santa Barbara)
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Located close to Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College, Lavender Inn by the Sea provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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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)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Lavender Inn by the Sea is in Santa Barbara Beach, a walkable area in Santa Barbara with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Leadbetter Beach, while Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.
    Santa Barbara City College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with mountains in the background.
    West Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.
    Leadbetter Beach
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Eli Luria Library
    13 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    10 min walk
  • Chad’s
    7 min walk
  • Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom
    14 min walk

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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
  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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–9:00 PM.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lavender Inn by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1350 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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Great Coffee! Super Tidy and Clean Great Staff !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paulina

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The Lavender Inn by the Sea was such a cute and charming place to stay! I loved the smaller, more intimate atmosphere, the delicious breakfast each morning, and the relaxing pool. It’s also conveniently located near Stearns Wharf. I truly enjoyed my stay and would happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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Loved the outdoor seating area for evening happy hour
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adria

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Good location, great value! We enjoyed relaxing by the pool and visiting the hot tub across at their sister property. Some nice breakfast choices, as well as complementary wine with cheese.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELISA

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Very spacious rooms! Staff was wonderful. Rooms were clean, and have everything you need. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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Very nice stay with a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Extremely kind and helpful staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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I really enjoyed my stay here. Super cute and cozy. Breakfast, wine time and a cookie at bed time was a great treat. Most importantly it was clean and the staff very friendly. We are looking to book our next stay already☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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Room was very clean, bed comfortable and staff was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronny P

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Clean room, convenient location and nice breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

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Continental breakfast with a nice selection. Wine, cheese and crackers every afternoon was well received by all the guests. Conveniently located down the street from the marina and beach. Within a couple of miles of restaurants, bars and nightlife. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobak

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Very nice staff with good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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I came out on a solo trip and had a wonderful stay. The staff were super friendly. They provided complimentary breakfast and complimentary happy hour with wine and cheese crackers for the guests. The location is within walking distance to everything from the wharf stearn to state street, i literally walked everywhere. Nice cozy room and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Demitry

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Great place and nice staff. Rooms are nice and breakfast and happy hour were great. Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

rajbir

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Old property so there is some sewer smell in bathrooms but money wise and location wise it is a good deal .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

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Lavender Inn has a great location. The room was clean and the staff extremely helpful. Not a fancy place but odd that there was no streaming available on the tv. It was nice but we won’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Room was perfect location by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

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Quaint (meaning older) property. My room was clean and I appreciated the wine & cheese in the afternoon. Continental breakfast is included. It’s located north of the pier, within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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We really enjoyed our stay here. We stayed in the room right next to the lobby- which has a living space with fireplace, a separate room with a bed and a nice big bathroom! Our family (2 adults 2 kids 1 newborn) were quite comfortable. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. The pool area is a bit small but my girls enjoyed it just the same.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MIke and Oralia

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Extra large room with two tv's. Not enough parking though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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Staff were amazing, Aaron gave us a great welcome and was very helpful. All staff were very nice. Loved the room, breakfast and happy hour. We really appreciated the upgrade, it made a big difference. Great location. Only, one thing I thought the pool was going to be heated did not feel very warm! We will definitely come back. Thank you, Susanne Sherry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

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Close to all local restaurants and eateries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sherlyn

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Walking distance to local attractions which was helpful as a first time Santa Barbara visitor. Quiet location, helpful staff, impressive breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Affordable. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026