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Lavender Inn by the Sea

2.5 of 5
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Morris, Connecticut
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

We chose this hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews and were glad we did as we had a delightful stay. The room had a very comfortable bed, was immaculately clean and well stocked. The champagne chilling in the fridge was a nice touch. Breakfast was delicious and included beautiful pastries and scrumptious yogurt, fruit parfaits. The location was ideal, close... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Organic apples in a basket for the taking on arrival, milk and cookies in the evening, a bottle of champagne in the fridge, free loaner bikes to ride by the beach--only two blocks away. We checked in and had no issues with the room or anything else. The linens are high tread count, there are robes in the closet. The... More

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Crossmaglen
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17 hotel reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Stayed here on a West Coast road trip. This was a fantastic hotel. The rooms were spotless, lovely pool and hot tub and walking distance to bars beach etc. They also have complimentary wine and cheese followed with cookies and milk which was a big hit with guests and all was delicious. They also provide free bikes to wonder round... More

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55 reviews 55 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Let me start by saying I have high standards been travelling a lot. The Lavender Inn suprised me in a positive way with free parking, WiFi, complimentary breakfast and champagne in our room. There were more but I'll let some of it be a suprise. The room and standards are quite good, value for money. Would love to stay here... More

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SBHotelGroup, General Manager at Lavender Inn by the Sea, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Greetings Enurweb, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of our hotel with other TripAdvisor travelers. It is guests like you who are the travel experts so hearing you enjoyed your stay at the Lavender Inn by the Sea is the best compliment we can receive. We hope to see you again soon! Warmly, Greg Broussard –... More

Santa Barbara
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

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Nice, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I stayed at the Lavender Inn for two nights (May 3rd and 4th) with my friend for a weekend getaway. When we arrived, we were first of all very pleased with the hotel's proximity to the beach. When I announced that I was checking in (very early mind you, at 10 AM), the hotel clerk told me that I was... More

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Wellington, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Chose to stay here on a road trip from San Francisco to San Diego and am glad we did. There are a lot of similar properties in the locale. However as a motor inn it seems well appointed by comparison to others even though they are located on the beach front.It's a couple of minutes walk to the beach and... More

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SBHotelGroup, General Manager at Lavender Inn by the Sea, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Greetings IanO509, Thank you for your lovely complements about our hotel. We've seen many travelers like yourself who chose to make Santa Barbara a rest stop between San Francisco and San Diego. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again during one of our summer festivals or parades. Warmly, Greg... More

Santa Clarita, California
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This cute little motor inn just 2 blocks from the beach has so many lovely amenities that we were sorry to have to leave after just one night! But the bed was so uncomfortable that we just couldn't take another night! I do want to say that, although we had booked 2 nights, the hotel was extremely accommodating about letting... More

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SBHotelGroup, General Manager at Lavender Inn by the Sea, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Greetings scvtravelers4779, I am delighted to hear you enjoyed our complimentary amenities, however, I am terribly sorry to hear you found our beds uncomfortable. We have received many wonderful compliments about our Simmons World Class Beauty Rest beds so we are surprised by your comments. Please accept our sincerest apologies and know that our hotel team will diligently inspect each... More

Los Angeles, California
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This B&B is so charming, It's spotlessly clean, cozy, quiet and comfortable. I was looking for somewhere affordable for my mother and I, and it was perfect. They also offer a really great continental breakfast. The location couldn't be better.

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29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Stayed here on our last night of a road trip and enjoyed it immensely. The reception was great, the rooms lovely and comfortable with fridge and complimentary champagne. The lavender pouches on the beds were also a nice touch..until my son thought it was a bag of chocolates and almost ate it, much to our amusement!! We enjoyed the cheese... More

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Additional Information about Lavender Inn by the Sea

Address: 206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Along a sweep of California coastline reminiscent of the Côte d'Azur, guests can relax amid the soothing scent of lavender and soft ocean breezes at the Lavender Inn by the Sea. French-inspired paintings adorn the walls, lavender bouquets grace each room, and sunlight shimmers off the waters of the pool. Lavender Inn by the Sea's plush guest rooms feature pillow-top beds, down duvets, lavender-scented bath amenities, and a welcome bottle of Champagne. Savor a deluxe continental breakfast on the sunny patio, wine and cheese by the fire, and milk and cookies before bed. Surrounded by beautiful lavender gardens, the Lavender Inn by the Sea is just two blocks from Santa Barbara's picturesque beaches and yacht harbor. Stearns Wharf, the oceanfront bike path, and downtown shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Golf courses, wineries, and the Santa Barbara Mission are just a short drive away. ... more   less 
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