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Harbor House Inn

104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Vienna, Austria
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We stayed here for 5 nights in May 2013. We were upgraded to a deluxe room and I have to say it is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. The apartment is beautifully decorated in perfect condition and cleaned every day. The location is fantastic and the staff extremely helpful and to top it off its great... More

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Seattle, WA
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I suppose ladies of a certain age will love the personal care that the owner put in to decorate the place in an antiquey, cutesy manner. The place does have a sweet vibe and nice staff. However, for your $250 for an average-size, queen-bed room, you don't get much. The worst is parking--ridiculously obstructed spaces that are truly unnerving if... More

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harborhouse, Owner at Harbor House Inn, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the Harbor House Inn. I am sad to hear that your stay was less than enjoyable and did not meet all of your expectations. As owner and manager of the hotel, I personally strive to ensure that room amenities as well as decor and ambiance are comfortable and satisfying... More

Andover, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This was a great place to stay at the end of our trip to California. We walked into a lovely spacious bedroom with a large comfortable bed and then the surprise came when we walked to the bathroom to discover a good size well equipped kitchen. There was a lovely welcome hamper of fresh fruit and homemade banana bread, juices... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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105 reviews 105 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I loved my stay here. The staff made me feel very at home and I stayed in a lovely one bedroom mini-aparment. In the corner, maybe no 7, with a little kitchen-ette and a separate lounge. none of the rooms were huge, but the bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on. Having the bikes available is... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Great place to stay if you want to be close to the beach and restaurants. You feel like home here. Homemade sweet bread, fruits and juice in the welcoming basket. Very friendly staff. You get beach chairs, DVD:s and bikes (all included). It's a bit pricy place to stay but worth of every penny!

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The location is wonderful-one block from the beach. The welcome basket for breakfast was very abundant and lovely choices. We were amazed at how well appointed the room was--someone has excellent taste. Had a bit of noise from the room next door so not completely soundproof, but wasn't a big issue. The grounds are also well done.

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45 reviews 45 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We stayed in room #6. That room has no kitchenette which makes it spacier. You are in walking distance to the city center, the wharf and the beach. Everything clean and nice. We would definitely come back. Only drawback: the walls are quite thin but this seems to be kind of common in California.

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San Luis Obispo, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I love this place! I had a meeting in Santa Barbara and was looking for a place that was conveniently located and well priced. Harbor House popped up and I booked it. Upon checking in I was absolutely enchanted. The property is like a vintage motor court. Every room has been renovated and decorated with amazing detail. Every guest receives... More

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Sussex
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The harboured is a lovely INN close to the beach and in a nice safe area. The rooms are all individual and we were upgraded to a lovely room. We were only there for one night, but were made to feel very welcome. There was lots to do and the view from the piers lovely. I am not so sure... More

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goodfoodhot80
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

First off let me start by saying this place is old world guest first for a small motel. Not only are the rates and ammenities over the top each guest gets there own homemade Banana Bread, what? You are also just steps away from the beach and you feel like your staying at someone's house as apposed to a big... More

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What travellers say

  • Banana bread(24)
  • State Street(14)
  • Welcome basket(13)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Great location(6)
  • Hardwood floors(3)
  • King rooms(3)

Additional Information about Harbor House Inn

Address: 104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
17 one-of-a-kind studios with kitchens located one short block from West Beach nestled between Stearn's Wharf & the Santa Barbara Harbor. Room amenities include a welcome breakfast basket upon arrival, free wireless internet access & local phone calls, complimentary use of 3-speed cruising bicyles & DVD library. Beach chairs, towels & umbrellas are also available at no charge. ... more   less 
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