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About
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.
236 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.3
- Location
- 8.9
What Guests Say
- “Breakfast was exceptional.”
- “Quiet location, 2 blocks from the harbor and a few more from the pier. The free champagne was a wonderful.”
- “Room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Accessible Fireside Suite
- Accessible room
1/3Lavender Junior Suite
1/4Double Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4King Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/2King/Twin Deluxe Room
1/4Lavender Deluxe Room
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What Guests Loved
Based on 236 reviews
Pros +
- The location is excellent. Moonstone Beach is just across the street. The area is quiet and serene. The view is breathtakingly beautiful.
- The staff super friendly, love the location 2 blocks from Harbor and beach. Super clean, the grounds were beautiful. Loved the breakfast and my favorite happy hour. When you first checked in they had 2 sachets of lavender and a bottle of champagne.
- It¿s very clean and the location- walking distance to the beach and downtown.
Cons -
- It was hard to reach the hotel staff by phone. I tried several times and found it easier to just walk over to the lobby. There is 24 hour staff available there.
- I hope the king size room is bigger.
- Very thin walls and oddly placed AC unit . Lobby was not open so had to go to hotel across the street.
The location is excellent. Moonstone Beach is just across the street. The area is quiet and serene. The view is breathtakingly beautiful.
It was hard to reach the hotel staff by phone. I tried several times and found it easier to just walk over to the lobby. There is 24 hour staff available there.
The staff super friendly, love the location 2 blocks from Harbor and beach. Super clean, the grounds were beautiful. Loved the breakfast and my favorite happy hour. When you first checked in they had 2 sachets of lavender and a bottle of champagne.
It¿s very clean and the location- walking distance to the beach and downtown.
I hope the king size room is bigger.
Location was great , cute grounds , easy parking
Very thin walls and oddly placed AC unit . Lobby was not open so had to go to hotel across the street.
Friendly staff and a very clean room. Easy access to parking.
The hotel looks to be a little older, but it looks to be very well maintained.
Attention to details: continental breakfast, quality and unique variety; afternoon cheese, crackers, wine; evening, yummy cookies and milk! Outdoor courtyard well-lit, with inviting European ambiance. Rooms, nice decor, cozy, clean, and well equipped.
Only complaint is the lack of counter space in the bathroom. I appreciate the pretty pedestal sink that matches the decor, but would rather have had the convenient working space.
I stayed here 5 years ago and it has only gotten better!! Always a warm welcome and and a wonderful time!! Love all the amenities and breakfast is great! Wine and cheese time is a special treat and it was so nice to sit outside and take it all in!!
The furnishings and bathroom were high quality. The landscaping and patio was beautiful. The little extras such as champagne and lavender sache were unexpected treats.
Charming hotel with amenities. The staff was helpful in guiding us to the wine tasting area, a place to grab a casual dinner and giving us info about a art event on Sunday. Enjoyed the wine and cheese offering and breakfast the next am.
The room is small but had everything we needed. I definitely used the vanity area. It was nice because the bathroom has a pedestal sink, not enough space for a woman with make up.
This bed&breakfast was absolutely adorable and we loved every minute of it. It was unique, intimate, beautiful garden. We had our champagne in the garden when we arrived and we had the pool all to ourselves. The bike rentals were great. We loved it all.
We loved it and the sister hotel brisas across the street looked super cute too. Either one you pick, you will love!
Friendly, helpful staff. Great Continental breakfast and wine cheese and crackers and snacks later in the day. The room was designed to pay attention to detail- lots of electrical outlets and very spacious.
Great staff, Loved the bottle of champagne in the room as part of the welcome. Great food perks - wine and cheese in the evening as well as milk and cookies later on. Probably the best continental breakfast I've had. Comfy beds! Close to pier & shops.
Walls were thin. First room we checked into had a loud AC and had to move into a new room. Not very much seating in the pool area and hot tub looked questionable.
How close it was to the beach and the outdoor sitting area
Seating outside the room, and close location to the front desk
The location and proximity to the beach
The walls are very thin
Charming room . . great stay
Location proximity to the beach was good. The breakfast, while not great, was nice to have. The room was quiet, mostly.
The room could have used a refresh. It's a little tired, but still fine.
We were warmly welcomed, and the staff were friendly and polite. The room was clean, and the location is close to the beach.
The price felt too high for the overall condition of the room and the building. There was a damp smell, the furniture and appliances were quite old, the windows were not in good condition, and the paint on the walls was worn in some areas.
The room and location were ideal as it was very quiet and within easy walking distance into downtown
It would’ve been nice to have more of a breakfast variety from one day to the next
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and a great start to the day. Room is clean, friendly staff, comfortable bed
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Heated pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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