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Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property

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A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.
A seaside patio with wicker chairs, a view of the marina, and palm trees.
A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two armchairs and a small table, a patterned wall, and a wooden floor.
A bridge leading to a row of white buildings with balconies, a palm tree, and a brick pathway.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $365
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

City Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Harbor View Inn

3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
At Harbor View Inn, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy scuba diving.
Harbor View Inn offers 139 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Harbor View Inn features 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3.5-star property.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Harbor View Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara
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Inn View
Harbor View Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Harbor View Inn
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Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy room, a great night sleep, many nearby restaurants, very walkable, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and we stayed in the new building, amazing views and pool area was great as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a classic SBA Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hiam

Every thing about this hotel is amazing especially the location. I wish they have a restaurant or cafe for a small bites.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort located right across the street from the wharf. Nice pool area. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was awesome…rooms very nice and pool area was perfect. Location was ideal for walking to restaurants and the wharf. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful!! High ceilings, the beds were super comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abraham

nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Location was perfect for walking around Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed every minute of my stay at Harbor View Inn. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and very clean. Staff members are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable stay at Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara. The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything and very convenient for exploring the area. The room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. On-site parking was also a big plus. Overall, a great place to stay, and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the new North wing and it was fantastic. Everything was beautifully appointed, quiet and convenient to the both the beach and shops. There is a nice small gift shop with exactly what we needed and very reasonable prices. If we visit again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the hotel staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Plenty of parking, there is a fee. Check-in was at 4:00, but I was able to get in at 2:30. Everyone was so nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large rooms, clean facility, easy parking, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, very nice hotel and brand new it seemed. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026