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Lavender Inn by the Sea, Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara · CA

Lavender Inn by the Sea

★★★☆☆
Provider-supplied star rating (LiteAPI)
8.8/10 464 reviews

Best time to visit Lavender Inn by the Sea: weather and the prices we have observed, by month →

Best time to visit

July is historically the best month for Santa Barbara

July is when Santa Barbara is at its best — 99% of days are warm with over 6 hours of sun and rain falls on just 1% of days (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025). Median sunshine: 13.9h per day.

99% warm+sunny · 1% rain days · n=248

ERA5 reanalysis 2018–2025 — historical likelihood, not a forecast. Full almanac for Santa Barbara in July →

Santa Barbara by month — ERA5 8-year history. Warm+6h sun = days ≥72°F with >6h sunshine.
Month Warm+sun Rain days Avg high n
January 18% 18% 67°F 248
February 22% 18% 66°F 226
March 20% 32% 67°F 248
April 48% 10% 72°F 240
May 53% 9% 73°F 248
June 78% 2% 78°F 240
July 99% 1% 84°F 248
August 99% 2% 86°F 248
September 96% 6% 84°F 240
October 85% 5% 80°F 248
November 48% 13% 72°F 240
December 18% 22% 66°F 248

What guests say

Verbatim from provider sentiment analysis. We publish both sides — the cons are why the pros are believable.

Praised
  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Delicious breakfast
Criticised
  • Musty smells
  • Limited breakfast options

Based on 464 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).

Facilities

57 amenities on record. Grouped by category — spa/pool/beach/golf lead.

Beach & Pool
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
Spa & Wellness
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services
Kids & Family
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Family rooms
Dining
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
38 other amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Free WiFi
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available
  • Wine/champagne

Room types

7 room types on record from the provider. No price shown without a live quote.

  • King Room
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 27 sqm (291 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    This traditional-style room features an extra large double bed. There is a sitting area and cable TV, as well as a DVD player and free movie rentals. Also available are a refrigerator and tea/coffee maker.

  • Double Queen Room
    2× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 27 sqm (291 sq ft) Up to 4 guests

    This traditional-style room features 2 large double beds. There is a sitting area and cable TV, as well as a DVD player and free movie rentals. Also available are a refrigerator and tea/coffee maker. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies)

  • Lavender Junior Suite
    1× Sofa bed (Variable Size), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 4 guests

    The unit offers 2 beds.

  • Accessible Fireside Suite
    1× Sofa bed (Variable Size), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 4 guests

    The unit has 2 beds.

  • Lavender Deluxe Room
    1× Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 4 guests

    The unit has 2 beds.

  • King/Twin Deluxe Room
    1× Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 3 guests

    The unit offers 2 beds.

  • Queen Room
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 27 sqm (291 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    This traditional-style room features a large double bed. There is a sitting area and cable TV, as well as a DVD player and free movie rentals. Also available are a refrigerator and tea/coffee maker.

About the property

Charming Inn near the Beach

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy a daily continental breakfast, relax by the outdoor pool, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi during your stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea.

Cozy Room Features: Each guest room is equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, DVD player, and free movie rentals. Plus, guests are welcomed with a complimentary beverage upon arrival.

Explore with Ease: Take advantage of the free bicycle rentals to explore the nearby Pershing Park, the beach just 2 blocks away, or venture to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara City College within walking distance.

Book your stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea for a delightful Santa Barbara getaway!

Description from provider (LiteAPI). Not generated or paraphrased.

Stay details

Check-out
11:00 AM
Pets
Not permitted
Children
Welcome
Parking
FREE

Weather in Santa Barbara

7-day run 7–13 Nov, zero rain · 4 clear, rain on 4 of 16 forecast days (69h)

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Property data from LiteAPI, including photos, facilities, rooms, policies and sentiment analysis. Star rating is provider-supplied. Guest rating shown only when a review count is available — never invented. No price is shown without a live quote. No awards are claimed that are not in the provider record. Weather data from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo); almanac figures are 8-year historical likelihoods, not forecasts. All model logic is on our methodology page.