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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 1341 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Only two "issues." The maintenance crew was cleaning the pool/property as early as 7:15 am on a Sunday morning. Too early to wake up on vacation. And the included breakfast was ok. Would have appreciated non-dairy options for coffee and cereal - though the manager solved it with a personal soy milk. Very kind. But I think soy or oat milk would be a good idea.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a wonderful hotel and in a great location. The property is well-kept and allows areas to relax outdoors. The sister property offers a hot tub across the street. There was a pool on the property along with a simple breakfast every morning. We enjoyed our stay!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Leigh at the front desk was very nice & helpful, made us feel right at home! Can’t wait to go back.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very convenient location - walk to beach easily, easy access to 101. Bathroom small and pedestal sink leaves little room for your things. Property is quite old, looks a little tired. Very nice breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very close to the beach, great restaurants, and ample parking. Lee is wonderful!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This was a very nicely maintained and relatively quiet hotel located in walking distance to the beach. There was a very nice museum in the park right across the street. I was pleasantly surprised at the good breakfast that was offered too.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice staff with good amenities

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was great- proximity to everything- the apps in afternoon etc

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location. Great staff and breakfast. Pool was lovely and clean. Rooms are very dated and desperately need refreshing. Room was dark, furniture old and worn, linens were old and dated. A/C was not very efficient.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Loved it

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We had a great time. The room is adequate but the bathroom was huge. The bed was comfy. They provide snacks for breakfast and dinner. Parking is close. Hotel was close to everything. Biking is great, walking may be too far for some people. All in all, great place to stay and I will stay again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room had a cute separate place for our baby to sleep. Yummy breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice but the breakfast they ran out of stuff and we’re kind of irritated that I asked him to replenish it

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was very clean, bed comfortable and staff was very kind.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Lee was awesome and very accommodating. I booked 2 rooms with queen beds for my sister and myself. We decided to book the inn that was close to the harbor for a well deserved R&R and live for a few days stress free. We didn’t realize not until we got there that the inn was proximate to the freeway. My room was upgraded to a deluxe at no extra charge but we never used the other bed in the other room. My room was carpeted, unlike my sister’s room had laminated floors that I liked better. The rooms were clean. Towels were white, clean, spotless and had a crisp, freshly laundered scent. Breakfast served from 7am-10am with sliced bread, bagels, muffins, croissants and a variety of pastries. They had a 4-slot toaster and 2 slots on the left warm up but do not toast. Iced water is served all day, same with coffee. They have a cooler with ice available also all day. They served free wine (red and white) with a pairing of cheese and crackers for adults and they also served cookies for kids from 4:30pm-6:30pm. The inn has an outdoor sitting area that is cozy where you can relax and enjoy the breeze to unwind. We would definitely return to the inn for another de-stressing vacay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place and nice staff. Rooms are nice and breakfast and happy hour were great. Very convenient location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean. Staff is nice. You can walk to everything! Free wine and breakfast was awesome.

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 86, 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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