Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel near Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara

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Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.You'll be steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College with a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

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 available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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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Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the airport?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 9.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on Apr 27, 2025 start from $228.65, excluding 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.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lavender Inn by the Sea.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Lavender Inn by the Sea features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to downtown Santa Barbara?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 907 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1248 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In general this is a nice property that, except for a few issues, would be a good option. The rooms are reasonably sized and everything appeared to be clean and good repair. However, on our second day we experienced a power outage that lasted almost until the following morning. The truly shocking thing is that there is no emergency lighting anywhere in the rooms or on the property that we could see (Umm, did California close their Health and Safety Department?). In addition, we never heard word one from the staff. Upon checkout they asked if I enjoyed my stay and, when I mentioned the outage and hi wit impacted our stay, the clerk just said she didn’t know anything about it because she was off that night but had heard about it later. That wast it. No “sorry you had to shower and get dressed for valentines day dinner in the dark using a cell phone camera”. Nada. In addition, we had to open the window to get some air when the power went out and the road noise work us up numerous times overnight and in the morning. Unlikely we’ll be back anytime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable Gem in Santa Barbara

We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight at the Lavender Inn By the Sea! The staffers were extremely friendly and accommodating. Our room was immaculate. Just blocks to the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute property. Very quaint and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself needs some updating, however the common areas and outdoor spaces are lovely! The light breakfast and happy hour were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A Good Place

Lavender Inn was a good place to stay in a great location. We enjoyed wine and cheese in the evening and their breakfast in the morning. Our first floor room was a bit dated and musty. A dehumidifier was located in the room. The room was clean and well kept. The bathroom was updated and large.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A, Edmond

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Very enjoyable and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for a great stay, the staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERRYN, Glendale

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El personal fue muy amable, y el área muy segura, todo estaba limpio y los lugares que visite estaban cerca
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean, boutique style hotel, perfect for me.I will give it 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was worn and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and the staff very helpful. The wine and cheese at end of day is nicely prepared and a good way to wind down from the day before heading out to explore restaurants in the evening. The breakfast is surprisingly good with more than your basic continental selection of baked goods.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariko

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed with the accommodations, perhaps it was the room we were given. It was a New Year’s Eve /New Year’s Day stay. We realize it was an older place, but we didn’t expect everything inside the room to be of a certain age. Champagne bucket with glasses, but no champagne offered. When you first walked in, it smelled damp and there was an air purifier in the living room. Needless to say it wasn’t a good first impression and we will not be returning in the future. On our two day get away to Santa Barbara, we expected more of an experience from Lavender Inn by the Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024