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Harbor House Inn

3.0 of 5
104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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4.5 of 5 stars 170 Reviews
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What travelers say about this B&B/inn
  • Banana bread(19)
  • Welcome basket(15)
  • State Street(14)
  • Great location(6)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • King rooms(4)
  • Palm trees(3)
  • Hardwood floors(3)
  • Bike path(3)
Traveler rating
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itsallsaltwater
San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Boyfriend & I stayed here for Xmas weekend. The shower is AWESOME. The bed is also awesome - so very comfortable and the sheets are a high thread count. And the welcome basket you get upon arrival in your room may be the most awesome- homemade banana bread, yogurt, 3 types of fruit, water, juice, biscotti, granola.. it was a... More

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jasmineH20
California City, California
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11 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

1) super reasonable for what you get in terms of location (it is not near State Street, but it's literally 30 second walk to the beach!) 2) very clean and such nice little perks lie the food basket.. 3) for a room of this rate, it was actually one of most comfortable beds I have had at a hotel!! Good... More

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cookiepuss76
Pasadena CA
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

It's been Way to long for me to finally spend some time in Santa Barbara, considering it's only a few hours away! After reading many reviews here on Trip Advisor, We decided to try the Harbor House Inn for one night. When we arrived, Allison greeted us like a family member. We arrived early and they accommodated us right away.... More

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WeeLuv2Travel2
Pennsylvania
Top Contributor
225 reviews
75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Selected this motel after reading tripadvisor reviews and was not disappointed. A small motel close to the ocean, between the harbor and the wharf. Staff very friendly and helpful, room was very nice and tastefully decorated. Bed was really comfortable. Good size bathroom with good shelf space. Welcome basket was much appreciated, very nice. Fridge, microwave, dishes, glasses and silverware... More

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Andreeh
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

I was expecting a nice room after reading the reviews but I was amazed at how nice my room was! Very elegant with a stately king sized bed, a sitting area near the fireplace, a nice bathroom with tub and independent kitchen - all just a block from the beach and within walking distance to downtown, coffee shops and spas. More

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WaltLo
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have grown so tired of stays at highly rated hotels that do not live up to my admittedly sometimes outsized expectations. The Harbor House is one place that lived up to expectations and actually exceeded them. What at first appears to be a very modest updated old motor inn is an absolute gem. The staff is efficient and kind... More

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scrapman22
St Louis
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

Beautiful. Extremely well done. Very nice people. Everything we wanted and more More

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esmerelda12
San Diego, CA
Contributor
19 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this small gem of an inn during Thanksgiving weekend. What an amazing find! We absolutely loved it! I have written many reviews for Tripadvisor for hotels and inns I have truly enjoyed, highly recommended, and returned to again and again. This is the first time I am awarding an unqualified 5... More

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ErnDev
Los Altos Hills, California
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14 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

Harbor House Inn has to be the hidden secret of Santa Barbara. Just a few steps from one of the wharves on quiet Bath Street, it is oozing charm from another era. Yet, everything is exceptionally clean, updated, and comfortable. Imagine pulling up in front of your room that seems like a little cottage inside, entering a living room. A... More

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ebrynnie
Costa Mesa, California
Top Contributor
133 reviews
140 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We just found out that the Harbor House Inn has cut back on the number of pet friendly rooms. That's a major BUMMER...we LOVE staying at the Harbor House Inn. No more Banana Bread...another bummer -:) For the time being, we...and our dog, can be found across the street at the Marina Beach Motel. If management should have a change... More

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