Lavender Inn by the Sea
Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen • 291 ft²
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent hidden jewel in Santa Barbara.
4.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.
We would stay here again!
5.0 / 10.0
The front desk was very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast and happy hour were nice.
My only criticism is the pillows - they were terrible - I woke up with a stiff neck every morning. The bed itself was very comfortable.
5.0 / 10.0
Delightful inn a few blocks from the beach
4.0 / 10.0
Very helpful and friendly staff. Every employee we encountered was polite and professional. The rooms had a ‘sewer-like’ odor. They had air conditioners that were noisy but room(s) were humid and got too warm and stuffy. The outside seating areas were wonderful as was the area where breakfast and wine tasting were provided. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but wished rooms were a bit more updated.
5.0 / 10.0
Great and friendly service. Perfect place for a 3 day trip. Good location will come again
5.0 / 10.0
I booked based on the location and information from other travelers regarding the comfort of the beds, nothing like a comfy bed after a day of traveling.
Front desk was super nice guys. Loved the lavender gifts in the room.
5.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed! Clean and spacious. Nice pool and sitting areas. Walking distance to harbor, beach, downtown State St., Funk zone.
5.0 / 10.0
Lovely little motel in centre of Santa Barbara near to bars and restaurants. Great pool, great welcome, great Happy Hour and breakfast
4.0 / 10.0
This was a nice inn at a great location. The rooms are a little dated but very clean. I would give 5 stars except the air conditioner was so loud that it woke me up every night. The staff are excellent. They serve a very nice breakfast for guests and a happy hour every evening. Parking is free and available at the location. This inn was within easy walking distance to the waterfront as well as to the 101.
3.0 / 10.0
We were not aware the Lavender Inn was on a major/busy street. The breakfast and Wine reception were subpar. The same cheese cubes were served the following day at the wine reception and the chilled white and the chilled red wine appeared to be boxed. Options for breakfast were slim which offered "baked eggs cups" and some pastry options. Nearby inns appeared to have better options. We ate out both mornings.
5.0 / 10.0
Charming small hotel. Staff were very friendly. Freeway access was great and away from lots of tourists.
3.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
About time to consider a remodel of the rooms
10.0 / 10.0
Great night sleep....
10.0 / 10.0
Nice rooms, near beaches, beautiful grounds, great breakfast I would stay here again.
3.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Love this hotel
8.0 / 10.0
We loved the quiet environment here. It is a short walk to the beach and town.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, great room, great happy hour. Loved our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Great hotel!
8.0 / 10.0
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.
5.0 / 10.0
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
5.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable room. Close to the beach. Nice pool that I used each day.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
It was great
10.0 / 10.0
Nice cute hotel in a great location, and everything close to see in Santa Barbara. Nice friendly staff, and good wine in the afternoon. Lovely stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel with attentive staff in convenient location between beach and downtown. Bikes were nice.
8.0 / 10.0
All good but Expedia upgrade was mediocre and would have preferred regular wine ( not everyone likes sparking ). Also, the room upgrade was bigger maybe but it seemed older and needs a renovation.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Was good
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice looking property, staff friendly and efficient- the area felt slightly unsafe, but had no problems.
3.0 / 10.0
The name is deceptive; the breakfast very mediocre unless you're a fan is canned joice, unripe melon and packaged cheese; and old-fashioned motel rooms. It's clean, tho. An average motel in a lovely city, ok for an overnight stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely inn with helpful staff. Very clean and enjoyed and appreciated the upgrade. :)
10.0 / 10.0
It is located perfect to all access near restaurants and marina. Super cute place.
10.0 / 10.0
The sitting area outside (one of the sectional sofas) was wonderful. We called it our “living room” when we occupied it. The breakfast was awesome and much more than a Continental style meal!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely boutique motel - we really enjoyed it and the rooms were great
5.0 / 10.0
I departed early in the morning. The key is under the office door mat. I would have been nice if there was a mail slot to put the key. Otherwise, it was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the surrounding environment of beautiful flowers, greenery, lighting, fountain, etc. Nice breakfast, lovely breakfast room and outside. Could use microwave in the breakfast room (great having one in our room, but one in the breakfast room is needed). Would be helpful to have small writing pad in room (and pen) which is usually provided in most hotels of this kind. Appreciated the courteous staff.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is R 5,805 per night. This rental is R 1,750 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lavender Inn by the Sea. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lavender Inn by the Sea. Enjoy the water!
Is Lavender Inn by the Sea pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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