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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$508
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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 its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of 10 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 24 Apr 2025 start from NZ$507.78, 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 Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lavender Inn by the Sea has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lavender Inn by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, Lavender Inn by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 906 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1250 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for a great stay, the staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERRYN, Glendale

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El personal fue muy amable, y el área muy segura, todo estaba limpio y los lugares que visite estaban cerca
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean, boutique style hotel, perfect for me.I will give it 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was worn and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and the staff very helpful. The wine and cheese at end of day is nicely prepared and a good way to wind down from the day before heading out to explore restaurants in the evening. The breakfast is surprisingly good with more than your basic continental selection of baked goods.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariko

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed with the accommodations, perhaps it was the room we were given. It was a New Year’s Eve /New Year’s Day stay. We realize it was an older place, but we didn’t expect everything inside the room to be of a certain age. Champagne bucket with glasses, but no champagne offered. When you first walked in, it smelled damp and there was an air purifier in the living room. Needless to say it wasn’t a good first impression and we will not be returning in the future. On our two day get away to Santa Barbara, we expected more of an experience from Lavender Inn by the Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an awesome place. Made my reservation on the road and when I got to lavender Inn, it was set to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youstina Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel close to the beach and downtown. Free parking, free breakfast, free wine and cheese and free bikes!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt, Honolulu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice find for us we will stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at the Lavender Inn by the Sea. I even had the same room by request. As a woman travelling on my own, I feel safe and comfortable here. It is quiet at night and close to the Amtrak Station and bus routes. I was sorry to find the bikes had been replaced with high-handlebar cycles that proved difficult for me. Other than that, all went smoothly and I would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free wine and cheese at happy hour was so convenient since we'd stop in before or after an outing to the beach, nearby State Street, or the Funk Zone. Staff were friendly and helpful. Maintenance staff were hard at work keeping the place organized and clean. Of all the places I have stayed at Santa Barbara, I think this was my favorite so far, especially for the competitive price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very nice and clean place. Bed was comfortable. Very friendly staff and great with free bike rentals. The location is very good and close to the beach and the old town was 10 min by bike. The breakfast was simple. Good coffee machine in the room and coffee and tea available at the reception as well. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect clean comfortable and amazing shower water pressure!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024