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
Property amenity
Courtyard
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is AU$359
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 near Santa Barbara City College
Located close to Carriage and Western Art Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Lavender Inn by the Sea provides free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, beach locale and pool
Room features
All guest rooms at Lavender Inn by the Sea have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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
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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$358.81, 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 Lavender Inn by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lavender Inn by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum, Santa Barbara City College and Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Leadbetter Beach are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 909 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1254 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

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