Hotel

Harbor View Inn

28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 1260 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Fabulous
1,259 reviews

Location, room facilities, views, proximity to plenty of restaurants and shops

Ian United Kingdom

Nice and spacious hotel room. Conveniently located.

Randy United States

The location was perfect. The room size was massive with a lovely balcony overlooking the canal and with a view of the beach. The hotel gifted us a bottle of wine and snacks as a welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Jennifer United Kingdom

great location Kevin the assistant manager could not do enough for us he went above and beyond what we would have expected. great ocean view from room.

Anthony United Kingdom

Excellent location. Ocean view suite was fantastic with nice balcony and full view of ocean and pier. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping

Raphael Canada

Loved the grounds, the view and the location especially!

Linda United States

Room and bathroom size and parking were all great! Love convenience to stores, restaurants and boardwalk for sure.

Zshornack United States

Our room for the price was fantastic spacious warm and relaxing We shall definitely stay there again on our next trip

Brian United Kingdom

Oh my goodness - location location location! Spacious, luxerious - all of it.

Francois South Africa

Have stayed in many of the beach-front hotels in SB, and this is the best by some margin. Most are tired old motels that have been jazzed up to one extent or another and charge a fortune for what you actually get. Harbor View is a bit more expensive but much better - a proper 4 star level of furnishing, comfort, etc. I would certainly choose it again.

Tom United Kingdom
8.7
Fabulous
1,259 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location, room facilities, views, proximity to plenty of restaurants and shops”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice and spacious hotel room. Conveniently located.”
    Randy Randy United States United States
  • “The location was perfect. The room size was massive with a lovely balcony overlooking the canal and with a view of the beach. The hotel gifted us a bottle of wine and snacks as a welcome.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location Kevin the assistant manager could not do enough for us he went above and beyond what we would have expected. great ocean view from room.”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location. Ocean view suite was fantastic with nice balcony and full view of ocean and pier. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping”
    Raphael Raphael Canada Canada
  • “Loved the grounds, the view and the location especially!”
    Linda Linda United States United States
  • “Room and bathroom size and parking were all great! Love convenience to stores, restaurants and boardwalk for sure.”
    Zshornack Zshornack United States United States
  • “Our room for the price was fantastic spacious warm and relaxing We shall definitely stay there again on our next trip”
    Brian Brian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Oh my goodness - location location location! Spacious, luxerious - all of it.”
    Francois Francois South Africa South Africa
  • “Have stayed in many of the beach-front hotels in SB, and this is the best by some margin.”
    Tom Tom United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location 9.7
High score for Santa Barbara

Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi.

The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a minibar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided.

A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel.

East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Harbor View Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 30 May 2012.

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Most popular facilities
2 swimming pools
Private parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Closest beaches

  • West Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    40 yards from property

  • East Beach

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    100 yards from property

  • Leadbetter Beach

    8.6 Fabulous beach
    1,050 yards from property

  • One Thousand Steps Beach

    8.7 Fabulous beach
    1.7 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location, room facilities, views, proximity to plenty of restaurants and shops”
  • Randy
    United StatesUnited States
    “Nice and spacious hotel room. Conveniently located.”
  • Jennifer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was perfect. The room size was massive with a lovely balcony overlooking the canal and with a view of the beach. The hotel gifted us a bottle of wine and snacks as a welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful.”
  • Anthony
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location Kevin the assistant manager could not do enough for us he went above and beyond what we would have expected. great ocean view from room.”
  • Raphael
    CanadaCanada
    “Excellent location. Ocean view suite was fantastic with nice balcony and full view of ocean and pier. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping”
  • Linda
    United StatesUnited States
    “Loved the grounds, the view and the location especially!”
  • Zshornack
    United StatesUnited States
    “Room and bathroom size and parking were all great! Love convenience to stores, restaurants and boardwalk for sure.”
  • Brian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Our room for the price was fantastic spacious warm and relaxing We shall definitely stay there again on our next trip”
  • Francois
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Oh my goodness - location location location! Spacious, luxerious - all of it.”
  • Tom
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Have stayed in many of the beach-front hotels in SB, and this is the best by some margin. Most are tired old motels that have been jazzed up to one extent or another and charge a fortune for what you actually get. Harbor View is a bit more...”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • do you have free shuttle service from the airport? Are you open for business due to the covid/
    Unfortunately, we do not offer shuttle services from the airport. Please contact the hotel directly if you would like recommendations.
    Answered on 23 June 2020
  • Is it possible for a rollaway bed?
    Rollaway beds are subject to availability and room location. Please inquire at the hotel upon arrival.
    Answered on 29 October 2019
  • Is there any other self parking that is not $32 a day
    Limited street parking is available around the area, our staff is more than happy to direct you upon arrival.
    Answered on 8 March 2021
  • DO YOU HAVE FOOD ON SITE OR SERVING FOOD FROM POOL AREA
    Both our pool bar and room service are currently closed. Please contact the hotel directly for our Coffee Shop hours as well as nearby dining options.
    Answered on 28 August 2020
  • Is this room ocean front or ocean view?
    Our North Wing Rooms will be located a block away from the Ocean facing towards the city and/or mountains.
    Answered on 29 October 2019
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Facilities of Harbor View Inn
Most popular facilities
2 swimming pools
Private parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Sauna
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$32 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Harbor View Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. That's about 61.34GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Harbor View Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel does not accept 3rd party credit card payment. The credit card that is used to make the reservation must be the one that will be provided at check-in under the guest name.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. That's about 61.34GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Harbor View Inn

  • Check-in at Harbor View Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Harbor View Inn on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Harbor View Inn.

  • Harbor View Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, Harbor View Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Harbor View Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quadruple

  • Harbor View Inn is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara.

  • The prices at Harbor View Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.