You’ll feel relaxed as soon as you walk through the door of the Harbor View Inn, Santa Barbara. Once the friendly staff have welcomed you to their Spanish villa-style retreat, it’s time to really chill out. Head to the oceanfront heated pool where you can relax with a cocktail, or the beach is just over the road if you prefer the ocean waves. Speaking of just over the road, Stearns Wharf is there, which is the oldest working wood wharf in California, and it offers restaurants, shops and even a small aquarium!
Amenities
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Hot tub
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach
Where is it
Centrally located across from West Beach and Stearns Wharf, in Santa Barbara. In easy walking distance of local shops and restaurants.
Hotel information
149 rooms and suites on 3 floors in 3 buildings. All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, Keurig coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and hairdryer.
Resort/City View Rooms are located in the south or west wings, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
North Wing City Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Ocean View Rooms are located in the south or west wings of the hotel, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Pool bar (serving drinks and light bites, seasonal hours).
Outdoor oceanfront swimming pol and jacuzzi. Fitness centre.
Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour reception. Gift shop/convenience store. Self-parking $32 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change - parking limited to one space per room).
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 1796 reviews
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Beautiful hotel in a great spot.
Nov 21, 2024PippitydoodaTaunton, United Kingdom
We spent 4 nights at the Harbor View Inn in an ocean view room and it was fantastic. We actually originally booked 3 nights but tweaked our plans and added an extra night here, which was no trouble at all.
Parking was easy and there was plenty of it. The staff were really helpful and friendly without being intrusive. The room was gorgeous with a…
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We spent 4 nights at the Harbor View Inn in an ocean view room and it was fantastic. We actually originally booked 3 nights but tweaked our plans and added an extra night here, which was no trouble at all.
Parking was easy and there was plenty of it. The staff were really helpful and friendly without being intrusive. The room was gorgeous with a beautiful view. I can even forgive the shower water pressure not being great as the bathroom was lovely and well equipped.
The hotel is perfectly placed for being in Santa Barbara and we had a wonderful few days relaxing here, enjoying some of the lovely restaurants, taking a whale watching boat trip and generally enjoying the sunshine.
I am sure we will return!
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Best hotel in Santa Barbara!
Nov 19, 2024Lazarus Lynch N
The Harbor View Inn is a premiere destination for couples. My partner and I were treated so well by the staff. We were able to coordinate flower deliveries and special accommodations in our room to make our time special. We stayed at the newly renovated property, just a hop from the beach and the original location. It was a wonderful stay and I…
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The Harbor View Inn is a premiere destination for couples. My partner and I were treated so well by the staff. We were able to coordinate flower deliveries and special accommodations in our room to make our time special. We stayed at the newly renovated property, just a hop from the beach and the original location. It was a wonderful stay and I highly recommend it.
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New favorite. We'll be back!
Nov 17, 2024Krista HIrvine, California
We splurged a bit for this trip because it was a special anniversary, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The staff at check in and check out were friendly and knowledgeable. The room was spacious and even more beautiful than it appeared online. The property's proximity to shopping and restaurants made it the perfect home base to…
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Nov 16, 2024Travel68549882756Long Beach, California
Excellent location, right across the street from the beach but also right by state street so that you can walk to all the restaurants and shops. We didn’t use our car during our whole 2 night stay. We stayed in one of newer renovated buildings and the rooms were spacious and clean. The pool was also a decent size, though a bit of a walk from our…
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Excellent location, right across the street from the beach but also right by state street so that you can walk to all the restaurants and shops. We didn’t use our car during our whole 2 night stay. We stayed in one of newer renovated buildings and the rooms were spacious and clean. The pool was also a decent size, though a bit of a walk from our room. Staff was friendly and we had a great stay.
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Fabulous Harbor View Inn
Nov 10, 2024maester4Mesa, Arizona
Wonderful experience from start to finish! Beautiful accommodations, across the street from the ocean right by Stearns wharf. Customer service was outstanding! I especially want to thank Mari who we my out of her way multiple times. We would have liked a takeout breakfast area & would have enjoyed a bar that was open during the week.