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  • 5/5 LULU . L. 2 years ago on Google
    Super super super cute hotel!!! I’m so happy that we chose here to stay. The hotel room is very clean, good size and well organized. They are so thoughtful to have a small kitchen including coffee maker, water heater, microwave and all the silverware, cups and plates. The bathroom is wide and clean, and they prepared 4 bath towels. You can also get some free snacks and fruits at front desk office. I definitely will recommend my friends this cute place.
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  • 5/5 patricia p. 1 year ago on Google
    The Harbor House Inn is perfect in every way. Impeccably clean, beautiful designer room and grounds, really high quality linens and furniture and finishes. My husband and I got the spa room and was amazed at the attention to every detail. Words cannot describe how amazing this place is. It's fit for royalty. We didn't want to leave this place but was tempted by the free bicycles and beach chairs and you name it they've thought of it. Even things you would never think of is provided for. Coty was so hospitable and patient and welcoming. Parking was awesome, right at our door. Location is perfect, short walk to pier, restaurants, shops, beach, just about everything. Sad we couldn't stay longer. Can't wait to go back to Santa Barbara to stay at the Harbor House Inn!!
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  • 5/5 J B. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was perfect for me and my husband. The room was small but had everything we needed. We were a short walk from the marina. The free bike was a plus we had a blast riding the bikes they also had beach chairs and towels. The place had free parking. The place was decorated and the landscape was attractive. The room was cleaned and comfortable. I would definitely come back and would recommend this place to everyone. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
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  • 5/5 Reilly K. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved my stay at the Harbor House Inn! Perfect location with walking distance to the beach and downtown (also have bikes and scooters to borrow), unique room layouts with lots of space, amazing customer service, everything was great!
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  • 5/5 Ant D. 2 years ago on Google
    Coolest hotel I've every stayed in. You practically feel like you just moved into a studio apartment right off of the beach. They give you just about everything you need minus a washer/dryer. You can tell they care about giving you a good experience with all of the small touches. The location is also amazing. You have direct access to the beach and you can also take a 10 minute walk over to the funk zone and find a lot of dining and bars to explore. Didn't feel unsafe at all walking at night with my GF. My only regret is I didn't stay longer. I will definitely be picking this place if I'm ever in town again.
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  • 5/5 Karen M. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely loved my stay here at Harbor House Inn! I feel so lucky to have found this gem. So cute..great location, great customer service, unique amenities, beautiful furnishings, a heavenly bed, everything was TOP NOTCH!! Paul checked me in and was so personable and helpful and the same with Cody in the morning. Customer service is very important to me and both of these guys are the BEST! I highly recommend, I've already told my friends and family about it. It was hard for me to leave and I hope to come back one day!
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  • 5/5 Madisyn G. 8 months ago on Google
    Harbor House in is fabulous! Staff is so friendly and offered great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Our room was so clean and well decorated. Location was perfect. It is within a short walk to the beach as well as local restaurants, wine tasting houses and shopping. I definitely recommend this cozy Inn.
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  • 5/5 Tyler C. 10 months ago on Google
    My wife and I stayed here during our visit. Our rooms were even better in person; very clean, modern, and felt like a small condo. The location is next to the beach and a short walk from downtown (State street). Santa Barbara hotels are expensive. We both felt that this place knocks the value add out of the park. Location, Staff, and quality of room to price can't be beat. The bike rental was a nice perk. It was free and comes with a lock so that you can explore the city. The bed was comfortable memory foam. The shower head had good pressure. We also enjoyed our backyard. The staff was really nice. It's a small property and the staff takes advantage of that by learning your name before you check-in. Good stuff....feels nice to be expected.
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  • 5/5 Allie V. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great stay at the harbor house inn for Valentine’s Day weekend. We stayed in queen suite 4, and it had Modern updates, spacious, and all the amenities we needed. Free bike rentals allowed us to enjoy the coast and we rode to coffee in the morning. Great location, close to state street and a ton of restaurants. We loved that it is a family run inn with only a few quaint rooms. I am a stickler about cleanliness of rooms, and I found nothing! We will be back next time we are in SB, thanks for a great stay!
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  • 5/5 Alex E. 4 months ago on Google
    Great find! They lend out beach cruiser bikes that you can use all day, very fun. Nice staff and apparently family owned/operated.

  • 5/5 Drew A. 4 months ago on Google
    Awesome place, super nice and clean rooms with a lot of attention to detail. Outstanding staff as well, especially Paul! Harbor House Inn is one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Jeff C. 6 months ago on Google
    Very welcoming with many little extra touches. The room was very nice but the remote for the TV was not user friendly. The parking is cramped, so beware but very convenient. We had our breakfast from a local cafe delivered to our doorstep by doordash. We also opted to pay for a late checkout. All in all a very pleasant stay.

  • 5/5 K M. 7 months ago on Google
    We loved our last-minute stay at Harbor House Inn! Our room felt like a little condo and had great amenities. Free parking, bikes, beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas for guests! It was a great value for the area, and the staff was kind and very professional. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Eric W. 4 months ago on Google
    This was an extraordinary stay, far beyond my expectations. There is so much attention to detail. The quality of the linens, to the appointments and accents, the landscaping, it is like a microcosm of what Santa Barbara so special. Quality, understated elegance, beauty, it is wonderful and rare. This designer is gifted and has given patrons a gift. Harbor House is very special, and a fabulous bargain for the quality.

  • 5/5 PR E. 10 months ago on Google
    I stayed here with my partner for 5 days and loved this place! It has so many value-added touches; free bikes, sitting area outside for eating and lounging, snacks in the main office and free parking. Also the location was quiet and perfectly situated within walking distance to all points! Would return in a heartbeat.

  • 5/5 Ron S. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the very best hotels I've been to, this place is where I always stay in Santa Barbara. The location can't be beat, the rooms and grounds are beautiful and clean, but what really makes this place special are the employees and management. They really pay attention to the details. Everything in the rooms, from the night light in the bathroom, to the utensils in the kitchens, are well thought out and designed to meet guests needs. I wish all hotels were run this well!

  • 4/5 David G. 1 year ago on Google
    These are the CUTEST cottages, nice bathroom, darling kitchen and a Very comfortable king size bed. They even had FRESH ground coffee in the kitchen πŸ˜‰ The bed linens were so soft!! Loved it πŸ’•

  • 5/5 Viacheslav S. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Good location. The free bikes is a nice bonus. Room was clean. Comfortable bed. We had an awesome stay!

  • 5/5 Rick S. 1 year ago on Google
    Comfortable! Good location; walking distance to the beach, pier, and downtown. Stayed in room with kitchenette and it was well stocked. Nice bikes to borrow (free) for a ride near the beach. Staff was helpful also

  • 5/5 Donna Wang S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing stay. Karen and Cody were wonderful hosts. The interior was fantastic, can't beat free parking, such a great location and easy walk to the beach, food, Stearns Wharf. Even though this was a business work travel trip, I'm so glad that I steered away from my typical hotel chains and opted to stay at the Harbor House Inn. First of all, it's family owned and operated - what a lovely experience! Parking is free (compared to $49 down the street per night!) and the location is amazing. Room #4 was beautiful decorated in a clean, classic look with a lovely updated bathroom. Free bike rentals along with beach equipment and chairs, as well. For the price, it all felt like such a steal but definitely worth coming back for again - I may try some of the other rooms, but #4 was such a lovely stay. EDIT: Apparently I left behind my Fitbit in which they called me to ask if it was mine and they shipped it back to me! Thank you so much - I really appreciate all of the attention to details and amazing customer service.

  • 5/5 Yunee K. 1 year ago on Google
    The Harbor House Inn was the perfect place to stay for 2 nights. Private entrance with plenty of parking if you have multiple cars. The kitchen was stocked with basic spices, utensils, pots, pans, coffee maker (plenty of coffee) and teas. There were a lot of added details in the room that made our stay exceptional and comfortable. The bed and linens were very comfortable and the shower had good water pressure/heat. Overall 10/10

  • 5/5 caroline c. 1 year ago on Google
    I am still in this cute Inn and can’t help to share my great experience. It’s really over my expectations as I can see they are into the details. Nice ivory color, clean, super comfortable bedding with solid contemporary furniture. They event have live orchid in the room. I travel along the coast staying in the local cute inns and Harbor House Inn is surprise me. It is better then staying in 5 stars hotel.

  • 5/5 FeathersNGreens L. 1 year ago on Google
    Conveniently located to the Harbor, restaurants and away from the noise. Cody is extremely helpful. On day 2 of our stay, we had a slight issue and Cody went above and beyond to help. We will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Marie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Look no further - Harbor House is special. So much to love- where do I begin? First, to get the best price, BOOK DIRECTLY with the hotel; it will also enable you to communicate directly with the hotel versus a third party. We usually stay in 5-star properties, but when we saw the rates at these properties in Santa Barbara were between $1,000-$2,000 per night, we decided to research other options, and we are glad we did! Our room had a large, comfortable bed, and bedding was high quality; towels were fluffy and soft. Additionally, the little kitchenette was well stocked: refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, half and half, tea kettle, tea, glasses, silverware, etc. We were concerned that the parking out front might be noisy, and we are light sleepers, but that was not the case, it was very quiet, and we slept well. We loved that the hotel is one block from the beach in a residential area, making it much quieter than staying on the main drag with four lanes of traffic. I used the bikes daily- they were brand new, and the hotel also provided nice beach towels. The owners have thought of every detail to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I also love that the owners are there every day and so responsive. Cody, Mark, and Karen were available and incredibly helpful throughout our five-day stay. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Patty W. 1 year ago on Google
    Old time motor inn. Sweet rooms. Comfy beds. Kitchenette. The motor lodge rooms are great - clean and neat - just not over the top luxury. Located one block from the beach. Stop by the office daily for fresh fruit, chocolates, and water refills. Great outdoor gathering spaces. Parking onsite. Walk to the beach, restaurants, and the funk zone. Highly recommend Harbor House Inn!!

  • 5/5 Cassie J. 1 year ago on Google
    The location was fantastic so close from the SB pier and great restaurants, we enjoyed so much and our room was well arranged with clean amenities and the little kitchen had everything you might need for cooking. There was the bathrobes that fit us so well.


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