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Inn by the Harbor, Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara · CA

Inn by the Harbor

★★★☆☆
Provider-supplied star rating (LiteAPI)
8.7/10 1,026 reviews

Best time to visit Inn by the Harbor: 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
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
Criticised
  • Some room issues
  • Inconsistent amenities

Based on 1,026 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).

Facilities

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

Beach & Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
Spa & Wellness
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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
43 other amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Business center
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • 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

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

  • Queen Room
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 24 sqm (258 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    Room includes a cable TV, a DVD player, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

  • Double Queen Deluxe
    2× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 37 sqm (398 sq ft) Up to 3 guests

    Features a kitchen with dining and seating area. Room includes a cable TV and a DVD player.

  • King Room
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 24 sqm (258 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  • King Deluxe
    1× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide) 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • Accessible Queen Deluxe
    1× Sofa bed (Variable Size), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    The unit has 2 beds.

  • Harbor Pool Suite
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 1× Sofa bed (Variable Size), 1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 47 sqm (506 sq ft) Up to 4 guests

    The unit offers 3 beds.

  • King Deluxe with Patio
    1× Queen bed (151-180 cm wide) 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    The unit offers 1 bed.

  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    1× King bed (151-180 cm wide) 37 m2 (398 sq ft) Up to 2 guests

    <p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>398-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

About the property

Charming Santa Barbara Hotel with Pool and Free Bike Rentals

Outdoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax poolside with free Wi-Fi access.

Cozy Guest Rooms with Amenities: Each guest room at Inn by the Harbor is equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV, and DVD player. Borrow DVDs from the hotel's library for a cozy night in.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from West Beach and Stearns Wharf, and minutes away from the City College of Santa Barbara, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city.

Book your stay at Inn by the Harbor now for a relaxing and convenient 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)

View Santa Barbara weather forecast & all hotels

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.