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Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Perched on a hillside, the Inn on Summer Hill offers a peaceful retreat with a welcoming lobby fireplace. Enjoy spa services, quiet moments on the garden terrace, complimentary coffee and tea all day, and self parking on the property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$505
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
  • 65 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
2520 Lillie Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93067

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Nugget - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Inn on Summer Hill

Guest house near Santa Barbara Zoo
At Inn on Summer Hill, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 1-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse
Inn on Summer Hill Santa Barbara
Inn on Summer Hill Guesthouse Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn on Summer Hill pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn on Summer Hill?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn on Summer Hill on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$505.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Inn on Summer Hill?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn on Summer Hill?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Inn on Summer Hill?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn on Summer Hill located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Fernald Point and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Inn on Summer Hill Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 332 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Lillie Ave within walking distance to breakfast and lunch eateries. Great trendy shopping and fabulous bookstore all nearby. Be aware the hotel is near the freeway and rail tracks, as is all of Summerland, so it can be noisy if you leave the window open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service and accomodations. I'll look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nicely maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only negative at the hotel is that it is directly next to Highway 101. We had difficulty sleeping because of the traffic noise. Other than that, it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place and environment was chill. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!! We really enjoyed our stay 💕 we’ll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so warm and cozy. I will definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frederica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great location. They are trying a new system for breakfast and that needs some work.

6/10 Okay

Berivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s right by the freeway and loud. Early check in and check out is $25 per hour extra. Even though their website says breakfast is included, it’s not. They did not even want to give us the free coffee in the lobby saying we booked through a third party. We booked through Expedia and it was not cheap at all. For $350 a night, this was not what I expected. Hotel is clean and the room was nice. And the area is also nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view and walk to gorgeous beach with sea lions and dolphins and cliffs and birds. Very few people walking dogs. A few miles long and great for a run. Rooms beautiful and no issue with noise. Continental breakfast was delicious especially the bacon and eating outside. Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff welcomed us with wine and cheese/ crackers and was very accommodating and provided stellar service. The inn is beautiful with ocean view across the highway. Like all other places in the area you hear the highway, but not the ocean waves. The inn also provided lil breakfast in the morning, but there are other cafes within walking distance. Love this place and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freeway noise was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too loud with constant highway and street noise. Room was expensive. I should have more carefully looked at reviews. Could not relax on nice deck overlooking highway and ocean due to crazy loudness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

check in was awful

Check in process was a nightmare. Hotel requires separate forms for billing even though it went through hotels.com. Staff was not polite when dealing with these issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the staff that we met were very polite and friendly. We enjoyed our daily breakfast made to order but a small suggestion it would have been great to have had different option of sausage, bacon, ham each day with my omelet but overall, it was a nice addition to the start of our day. We were able enjoy the little wine and cheese tray that they put out, and we arrived back after our day out to enjoy a sweet treat. A nice little touch. I did enjoy my room, and the decor was warm and inviting. We were not able to get a massage at the Inn, but they recommended a Masseuse on State Street which was great! I would recommend the Inn to anyone wanting to stay in a quaint and warm Bed and Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent customer service, easy check-in/out, and great location. Ask for a room away from the street for less noise. Fine overall, but as is typical in the area, quite expensive for a somewhat standard room lacking in luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn at Summer Hill is a quaint little hotel with lots of charm in the city of Summerland. I stayed here while visiting my niece and I would definitely stay here again. The room was like a little cottage, and it had a patio that overlooked the ocean. The staff at the front desk was amazing and went out of their way to comp me breakfast and coffee. I felt very safe as well. The only negatives are the Road Noise and nearby train and there doesn't seem to be a daily cleaning service-if so, they missed my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely little inn. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the room was full of thoughtful touches—including a sound machine, which we set to ocean waves. It completely drowned out any highway noise, making for a peaceful night’s sleep. We’ll absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nora assisted me by phone and greeted me upon arrival - introducing herself, which was most welcoming! I arrived early and she still quickly showed me to my beautiful room overlooking the ocean. I love it! I’d seen this room on the website and admired it even then. Very happily installed here. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Loved the comphy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Relaxed vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025