Lavender Inn by the Sea vs Drift Santa Barbara

Same City · Santa Barbara (CA) Distance: 0.8km

Overview

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Lavender Inn by the Sea

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 69
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Drift Santa Barbara

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 90
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (512)
8.1 (453)
Booking.com
8.5 (293)
7.7 (242)
Expedia
9.2 (1,332)
8.4 (425)
Trip.com
9.0 (107)
7.9 (101)
Overall Average
8.8 (2,244)
8.8 (1,221)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lavender Inn by the Sea Drift Santa Barbara
Strengths Strengths
+ High satisfaction with the complimentary afternoon wine and cheese service + Located in the heart of State Street, perfect for walking to attractions and restaurants
+ Consistently praised for friendly and attentive staff + Many guests praise the bedding for being exceptionally comfortable and conducive to good sleep
+ Excellent location within walking distance to the beach and downtown attractions + Modern and stylish design due to its 2023 opening
+ Free parking and bicycle rentals are highly valued by guests + High satisfaction with the atmosphere and offerings of the on-site bar and cafe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- The building is older, which may disappoint those preferring modern facilities - Rooms are frequently described as very small, making it difficult to store luggage or move around
- Some guests find the breakfast menu limited and repetitive - Contactless check-in system can make it difficult to receive immediate in-person assistance
- Occasional reports regarding poor soundproofing and security concerns in certain rooms - Central downtown location can lead to external noise entering the rooms

Recommended For

Couples Walkable Travelers

Recommended For

Couples Walkable travelers

Guest Reviews

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Expedia 10 Couple

The afternoon wine and cheese are wonderful, and the lavender sachet on the bed is a nice touch.

Booking.com 8 Couple

Great location near the beach and downtown, and the staff are very friendly.

Breakfast is a bit underwhelming and limited.

Trip.com 10 Family

Free parking and walking distance to the beach for sunset; the location is excellent.

Drift Santa Barbara

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location, excellent staff, and very comfortable beds.

Expedia 2.0

Found hair on the bed, and the 'Mountain View' room faced a parking lot.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Future-forward hotel, easy check-in, and Joe at the concierge was fantastic.

Booking.com 7.2

Loved the decor and the super comfy bed.

Rooms are very small and the lighting is too dim for getting ready.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.8km

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