Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor

Photo gallery for Harbor View Inn

Outdoor pool
Interior
Exterior
Garden
City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$559
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

A family-friendly stay in Santa Barbara awaits you at Harbor View Inn. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 hot tubs, outdoor swimming pool and gym plus access to scuba-diving. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Harbor View Inn

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor
As a guest of Harbor View Inn, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Harbor View Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
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Inn View
Harbor View Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Harbor View Inn?

Harbor View Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbor View Inn?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbor View Inn on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$558.6, including 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 parking available at Harbor View Inn?

Yep, Harbor View Inn has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 32 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Harbor View Inn?

Yep, Harbor View Inn is a short 14-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Harbor View Inn have a pool?

Harbor View Inn has a pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Harbor View Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Harbor View Inn.

Is Harbor View Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Harbor View Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harbor View Inn?

No, Harbor View Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Harbor View Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Harbor View Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anushka

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Great area near the beach for daytime fun, and the Funk Zone for nighttime fun. Easy walk to State Street shops and restaurants. Nice hotel, though our wing was separate and across the street from the main hotel. Tried to use the jacuzzis (there are two), but they were both barely warm, which was super disappointing. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, nice staff although some didn't know the area very well. Thought that was a little strange.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pouya, Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a prime location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Its a very good location and the staff is terrific staff (very helpful and sincerely nice). Room was large and we had a balcony that looked over the property and ocean. Nice spot to have a glass of wine before walking to dinner. Lots of excellent eating spots within a 10-20 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms with very friendly and helpful staff. The location was perfect, right across the street from the pier and within walking distance of many dining options, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing new building! Such a great location. The rooms are updated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our new favorite vacation property. We'll be back!
We splurged a bit for this trip because it was a special anniversary, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The staff at check in and check out were friendly and knowledgeable. The room was spacious and even more beautiful than it appeared online. The property's proximity to shopping and restaurants made it the perfect home base to walk about town. The service was impeccable. The room was magically cleaned and ready for us each day when we returned, regardless of the timing. We loved the wood shutters and room décor. One of my favorite features was the air conditioning. It was practically silent. I'm a light sleeper, so that was a huge plus for me. It's so rare in hotels! We plan to return every year or maybe more. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay.
View of the hotel from Stearns Wharf
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the design and architecture of this hotel. Santa barbara with a little modern twist, would love my home to look this way. Friednly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was there only to sleep x one night and a half, since the second night I was picked up at 2:45 AM to go to the airport!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back!
Great location. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked this Inn because it was on the Main Street right across from the beach at 28 Cabrillo. When I checked in I found out I was staying in one of their properties that was NOT at this address/location, but instead at Mason & State street! I would never have paid the high rate if I had know I would not be on the main property that is essentially oceanfront. Room was nice but disappointing to be in a room at a separate location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, South River

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time stay. Sometimes you hope that what you read and see online will meet expectations. HarborView exceeded those expectations. Quiet charming hotel rooms, great pool. We dont get to SB much, much Harbor View is at the top of our list even though we commonly stay at one of the largest national chains. We were 6 adults in total including two over age 80 who found the hotel convenient given their limiting walking abilities. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle Vanden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort! Amazing room. We could see the ocean from our balcony. Super-friendly staff. Great restaurant options within walking distance. Right next to the Wharf. Easy parking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our New Home in Santa Barbara
We will be staying here from now on when we go to Santa Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HITOSHI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near beach and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024