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Reviews of Harbor View Inn 4 stars

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

#9 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1285 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: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location but hotel upkeep could be better .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • North Wing City King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Up keep. Toilet seat doesn’t stay up. When I pointed out to the front desk I was told that in the north wing it’s a common issue and that they have no solution. This is not acceptable answer. If you have an ongoing issue, do something about it . Do t just wave it off for the next customer .

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Beyound expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cannot think of a thing.

    Our room was very spacious, well appointed, and with a perfect view of the harbor. We will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • North Wing City King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great

    Only stayed 1 night but room was beautiful, fantastic location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful location with comfortable and clean accommodations.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towers were separated. We lucked out with our room being by the pool and gym but some friends were on state street side. Also, disclaimer about paying for parking was not obvious at time of booking. We parked on the street to save $30/day.

    Location is amazing, right across from the beach. The pool area is great and nice that there is an adult hot tub separate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant holiday weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool could get a lil noisy

    The room was spacious with a lovely view of the pool/courtyard, you could see the beach from our room. The bed was clean and very comfortable. It was located perfectly to walk to the beach and up state street. The staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame there no bar open but plenty of bars around

    Excellent location overlooking beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Complete comfort at an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only plastic glasses and paper cups were provided

    Loved the location. Parking was super easy (but cost $32 per night) - on the plus side this meant we were able to carry our own bags easily to and from our rooms. The room was stylish and spacious. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were lots of power points everywhere.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 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 via mobile

    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: 20 May 2024

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

    No in-house restaurant/Breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

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

    Fantastic location. Rooms were incredibly quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 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: 19 May 2024

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

    Location was perfect for us.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 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: 14 May 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 via mobile

    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: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • 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: 11 May 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: 11 May 2024

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

    Wait until check in time for room to be ready

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

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

    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: 9 May 2024

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

    No restaurant or bar

    Great location, great rooms and nice pool area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 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: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 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 via mobile

    The pillows could have been a little more comfortable.

    Jeannine’s around the corner was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 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 via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

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