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Harbor View Inn vs Agave Inn

Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Harbor View Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Agave Inn. Harbor View Inn ranks #16 in Santa Barbara with praise from 4 reviewers like Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Rough Guide.

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
7 / 10
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $285 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"This place offers a backdrop of updated early-California design for all ages. The well-groomed grounds and hot, hot, hot tub are big benefits." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the more appealing luxury hotels around, offering on-site restaurant and bar, pool and jacuzzis and elegant rooms with patios or balconies."
Gayot Gayot
"In terms of proximity to Santa Barbara'€™s most popular tourist destinations, it doesn't get more central than this."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"If you're looking for a taste of the best of old California, look no further than Harbor View Inn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Recent guests said the Harbor View Inn's location is its main selling point." Full review
Agave Inn
Agave Inn
7 / 10
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Breakfast included
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Time Out Time Out
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review