Name: Lavender Inn by the Sea
Address: 206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Rating: 8.8

Lavender Inn by the Sea, Santa Barbara | Member Rates | Dyme

WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingFree ParkingPrivate parkingAccessible parking

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

3-Star Hotel

Amenities

WiFi available, Free WiFi, Parking, Free Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning

Location

Santa Barbara, us

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!

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.8

Excellent

463 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly staff
+Great location
+Delicious breakfast

Could Improve

–Musty smells
–Limited breakfast options

Cleanliness8.4

Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, noted as very clean; however, some also referenced musty smells.

Service9.1

Numerous comments praise the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.

Location9.2

The hotel is well-located for exploring Santa Barbara, with easy access to the beach and downtown.

Room Quality8.6

Rooms are mostly described as spacious and comfortable but noted some discomforts, such as musty smells.

Amenities8.7

While the amenities are overall well-received, specific details were not heavily covered in reviews.

Value for Money8.6

Guests found the quality of service and location to justify the overall costs.

Food and Beverage9.0

Breakfast was consistently praised as delicious and plentiful, contributing positively to the experience.

Overall Experience8.9

Overall positive sentiment; many guests expressed a desire to return, indicating satisfaction.

799pattiv

Couples · Jun 2026

Don’t go to this hotel! No compassion!

Liked:We had a reservation for 2 nights. It was non refundable. The night before we left, my father in MA had emergency surgery and he is not expected to survive, so we had to cancel our trip to go to MA. We contacted the hotel and a very nice woman had me leave a message with her manager, Greg, which I did. She also told me I had to cancel through Capital One, and to have them contact Greg. They did, and he refused to give us a refund OR a voucher to return. (We plan to do our trip in July when the crisis has passed.) I can’t believe that a business could be so cruel in a situation like this! We were SO looking forward to staying at Lavendar Inn by the Sea, but never again!!

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mariaja2026

Family · May 2026

The Gauging of Prices in America

Liked:The room was clean but not as lovely as the images show. They served a light breakfast which was included. However, I was disappointed to find extra charges beyond our confirmed room rate of $255.00 for one night. The fact they charged an extra $30.60 "Room bed tax" and another $5.10 TBID (whatever that is!) made it unlikely we would return.

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Moumita

Couple · Jan 2026

Don't get fooled by the pictures, the property is creepy and age old

Disliked:Age old property. Pictures shown on booking.com were taken centuries ago.

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Florian

Couple · Jan 2026

Liked:Cozy, clean, super friendly and efficient staff. Ideal location.

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Location

How to Find Us

206 Castillo Street

Santa Barbara · us

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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