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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea – Santa Barbara, CA
Lavender Inn by the Sea – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Lavender Inn by the Sea

This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. DVD players and free movie rentals are also included in each room. Guests will also receive a welcome beverage. Guests can rent a bicycle for free at the Lavender. Stearns Wharf is a 20-minute walk from the Lavender Inn in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College is a 6-minute walk from the inn.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1337 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We love staying here. Great location, walkable to everything we like to do. Clean, comfortable rooms.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good location, ample parking, pleasant atmosphere, wonderful bed, daily housekeeping, fair price.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    All the staff was very helpful, clean rooms and very nice ambiance.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I loved the Lavender Inn! The room was quiet despite being on a busy road. Walls a little thin. I could hear other guests. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, but pastries were not top notch, but fresh and decent. Parking was good. Lots of seating outdoors. Went to sister hotel to get free bicycles across street. Townies very good bike were in great condition. Pool was clean, but cold. Has some shade. I would book again!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great stay! Would book again

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Facility was clean Common area/lawn seatings were appropriately clean Had a great stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The staff was amazing, room was cleaned every day! Breakfast was very good and nice variety. Parking was easy and always available. Wine was not great and TVs need to be updated. Overall I would definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super Tidy and Clean Great Staff !!!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    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!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Extremely kind and helpful staff. Very clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very spacious rooms! Staff was wonderful. Rooms were clean, and have everything you need. Great location. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only negative wasn't on the property but the homeless encampment living in several RVs just around the corner. We were concerned about our vehicle and valuables.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wine happy hour in the afternoon was definitely a bonus too !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice breakfast

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Old property so there is some sewer smell in bathrooms but money wise and location wise it is a good deal .

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    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

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The Inn is about a 10 to 15 min walk to State Street and Stearn’s wharf. Aaron at the front desk was very pleasant at check in. Our room was clean and staff were kind. My wife and I chose to explore for breakfast and decided on Jeanine’s which was excellent! The Lavender Inn continental breakfast would have sufficed. There was ample parking on site. I would recommend exploring further south for nicer beaches. A trip through the Santa Ynez mountains to Solvang is a great take for a Danish touch. A lot of shops, restaurants and bakeries. Public restrooms are near the two free public parking lots.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    A beautiful inn that was a close walk to the harbor and lots of restaurants. The complimentary happy hour with wine and snacks was appreciated after a long drive. The continental breakfast had lots of options. Our room was nicely decorated and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the outdoor seating area for evening happy hour

Frequently asked questions about Lavender Inn by the Sea

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer parking?
Yes, Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free parking on-site.
Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Lavender Inn by the Sea offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a fitness center?
Yes, Lavender Inn by the Sea features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Lavender Inn by the Sea located, and how walkable is the area?
Lavender Inn by the Sea is located at 206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Lavender Inn by the Sea
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.4 mi

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