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Harbor House Inn

3 star hotel
9.6/10 Exceptional
(1001 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Harbor House Inn is a charming family-run inn offering comfortable rooms with thoughtful decor and furnishings. The inn's convenient location places it within walking distance of the beach and local restaurants, making it ideal for families. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, the welcoming atmosphere created by the owners, and the well-appointed rooms, some of which even include kitchenettes. While parking spaces are small, street parking is an alternative.

Guest highlights

The welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by the family who owns the inn
The convenient location, within walking distance of the beach and restaurants
The comfortable and well-appointed rooms, some with kitchenettes
The thoughtful decor and furnishings in the rooms

About the hotel

This hotel features a business center, free use of bicycles, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and multilingual staff. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Harbor House Inn is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.

Popular amenities

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals

Outdoor

Beach umbrellas

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe

More

Beach towels
Designated smoking areas

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
14 km from this hotel
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Latest reviews (5)

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Helen

2 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Had a very pleasant weekend at Harbor House Inn. Property was clean and well kept with beach and restaurants within walking distance. Comfortable room with attention to detail decor and furnishings. Outdoor seating area is a bonus. Only drawback is the parking spaces are small, but there were street parking spaces available. Plan to stay again and would recommend it to friends and family.
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Zachary

12 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

This is a small inn so you are interacting with the owner and her family for the most part which means they really care. Super sweet people. Clean and comfy rooms and walking distance from beach and downtown. Have stayed 2 times and will be back!
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Steve

19 Aug 2023 - 21 Aug 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

A cheerful and friendly family-owned business right near the harbor.
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Jodi

28 Feb 2023 - 1 Mar 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Wow what a find! Staying for work in Santa Barbara on a low per diem makes it difficult to find quality places. But I was so pleasantly surprised with this place! The location was perfect. Walking distance to the boardwalk but not on a busy street (the train tracks are close but only came by in the morning when we were already up. Late sleepers might not like it but that affects all hotels in the area) I loved the room - the bed was divine! It had a kitchen and a table to work at. Right outside of the room was a cute area of Adirondack chairs to hang out in but it was too cold for us! The room was more like an AirBnb (in a good way) vs a hotel. Paper towels, plates, utensils, coffee/tea, organic bath products .it was wonderful. It is family owned and the people are so hospitable. Only thing (not a negative for me) was that there wasn’t a breakfast. Just walk down to Jeannine’s a couple blocks away and you will be good! I will stay here again in our same room. Loved it!
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David

3 Mar 2023 - 6 Mar 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

While all the properties in this area—1 block from the Waterfront—looked beautiful, the rooms here really set this place apart! We had rooms 3 & 4while another family member was in 118A. Each was wonderful and charming, done tastefully by the interior designer owner. But room 3 was like having our own little apartment with a living room, kitchenette and separate bedroom. It was really gorgeous and comfortable! Top notch.
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