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Reviews of Harbor View Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America

#9 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1281 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Except for the lady at the front desk. Everyone was very friendly. The room was nice, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We came for my husbands big birthday, with his Service Animal. I informed the hotel prior when booking. When checking in, the lady told us in a very unfriendly way: we are not pet friendly here. A Service animal is not a pet. Also a hotel being openly animal unfriendly, I probably would have found a friendlier place. We also did not appreciate rap music coming out of the speakers when relaxing by the pool.

    There was no breakfast. We were told to go down the street

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No in-house restaurant/Breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in SB
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location. Rooms were incredibly quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    The most wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • North Wing City King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Outstanding Hotel. Our room was spotless and so comfortable. Staff incredible and friendly. The location of the hotel is perfect since you can walk to any point of interest like restaurants, state st, funk zone the pier etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was perfect for us.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • North Wing City View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    pool bar was closed - didn't expect that. no drinking water in the room

    walkable to nearby restaurants and things to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay but I wouldn’t choose the North wing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • North Wing City View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the rooms in the north wing were very nice, I didn’t like being behind the hotel and across the street. Walking down the street in the supplied robes to get to the pool felt really odd. Just too far away. When we started to get into bed and realized there was no supplied water, we called down to the front desk to inquire if there was any water on the property. They told us that there wasn’t but that we could get a $5 or $7 bottle from them. (Usually a nice place like this would supply at least one bottle per occupant.) Next day we went by the gym on our way to the pool and noticed there was a large cooler of water provided in there. Would have been nice to be told that the precious evening and we would have filled up our bottles there.

    The location can’t be beat. Right across from the beach and plenty of restaurant options nearby. Rooms were modern and comfy beds. Nice pool and hot tub.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Worth it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only minus the heating that was hot air which made hard to breath.

    Loved my room - one of the best ever! And also the free coffee.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lights around the big round mirror in the bathroom is way too bright. It is blinding. Either install a dimmer or change it out. Many hotels are using that kind of mirror. They are too bright and not energy efficient.

    Excellent location. Walking distance to all major attractions downtown. Staff are attentive . Breakfast restaurant next door is amazing. Had a really lovely stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    I would look forward to returning to Harvor View Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking was a little pricey

    The location was perfect, room was quite lovely, spacious and comfortable, staff was so friendly and accommodating, great room amenities, loved the balcony with a view of the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wait until check in time for room to be ready

    Great location, clean, nice decor, great view from balcony

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no water dispenser. $7 for bottle of water where there is no way to get it nearby looked like a cheap business in fabulous inn.

    Staff, location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Laid back, comfortable and a great spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No restaurant or bar

    Great location, great rooms and nice pool area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Clean, Quiet, Beautiful! 10/10 recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This hotel met and exceeded my expectations. I am very picky when it comes to cleanliness and noise at hotels. This hotel was extremely clean and so quiet. I was expecting more noise since it is at a popular location and it was cinco de mayo weekend but the noise level was almost non existent. The ocean and peer is right across the street. This is the best hotel I have stayed at in years. Stay here if you have high cleanliness standards.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We love the views and the location for stopping between the Bay Area and LA.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    We stayed in the North building and had an incredible balcony.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • North Wing City King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows could have been a little more comfortable.

    Jeannine’s around the corner was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    We loved the location our family fit comfortably into the room with 3 small children lots to see and do and would defini
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was the best. In the West Wing! View of the ocean was perfect!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • North Wing City View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were unlucky with a large group taking over the whole pool area with own drinks and music so we tried to use the pool facilities but found it uncomfortable and left after a short time. However, no real issue, we went to explore instead!

    The room was very spacious, clean and well-decorated. Exceptional bathroom and very comfortable beds. Great location and lovely balcony views towards the mountains. Parking was easy and the 'wing' layout worked surprisingly well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • North Wing City View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was not so close to the pool

    Big and comfortable room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    The Harbor View lives up to its great reputation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location was perfect right across from the Pacific and the pier with its restaurants and marine museum. The Harbor View is also right next to State Street, Santa Barbara's main drag with its shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. The room had a balcony with lounge chairs. It was on the second floor meaning we could take the stairs. It was very spacious with beautiful mosaic tiling in the shower and on the bathroom's floor. The hotel is also quite large meaning all our friends and relatives who were coming to Santa Barbara for a reunion got rooms there up to the last minute that Easter weekend. There is also a restaurant with lovely outdoor seating and tables and very good food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great room, with lots of space - with a balcony and a view of the beach. Excellent location in the town!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Wonderful hotel in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • North Wing City King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    great hotel, service and location
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    child sofa bed wasn’t set up and it took a while to find the appropriate sheets and bedding to do it, but the staff did try and worked it out in the end

    lovely large room with super comfortable beds. great location opposite Santa Barbara pier. very helpful and attentive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

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