Lavender Inn by the Sea

Convenient location: We were within walking distance to the beach and State St., but we enjoyed using the bicycles provided by the Lavender Inn. Ample parking spaces. The breakfast in the morning and wine tasting in the afternoon kept us nearby. We were initially hooked with the notion of lavender scent, and they provided a small pouch of lavender on our pillow at check in. The front desk even provided some earplugs when the tenants next door exercised some vigorous slamming of their door.

I usually don't do written reviews, but this was by far the best Inn I've ever stayed at. Aron checked us in but what he actually did was being a tour guide telling us everything we could check out in the area, all while being one of the kindest human beings I've met. Then we got a free room upgrade and the new room was basically a flat including a fully equipped living room. In addition, they provide you with champagne on the house upon arrival, every single day there is a complimentary wine tasting with snacks, you can fill up your water bottle as often as you'd like free of charge all day, there is a really nice pool, and you can do laundry (wash and dry including detergent for four dollars) and rent bikes for free at their partner hotel across the street. I'm still speechless as they offer all this at a comparably really low price and everything is super clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the location js just perfect, no matter if you arrive by car or train, and the beach as well as downtown are within walking distance. Thank you so much for everything!

Very peaceful place with the beautiful garden, complimentary wine happy hour, small fountains, fireplace on chilly mornings and the kind, helpful staff. I got a queen room and it was very comfortable for me as a solo traveler. The room has a fridge, a coffee machine, and a microwave, which were really convenient for me. The housekeeping upon request works totally fine with me. They work really well as well. The assistants at the front desk are helpful and attentive. Many thanks to them. Many of the hotels here don’t provide breakfast so I am glad that breakfast is available. Overall, I loved it. Hoping to come back.

Small and cozy building. Housekeeping refreshed and cleaned the room every day. Continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese available every day at no extra charge.

Super comfy beds, incredibly friendly and warm staff, beautiful pool and the perfect location to explore Santa Barbara from, we even made the most of the free bike rental!