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La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
La Playa Inn – Santa Barbara, CA
La Playa Inn – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About La Playa Inn

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A cable TV with movie channels features in guest rooms at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. A coffee maker and free toiletries are provided in each air-conditioned room. Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. The University of California – Santa Barbara is 11 miles from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1708 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wonderful location just a quick walk to beach and to State Street activities. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, room was clean and well appointed. Would stay here again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    La Playa Inn was amazing! We will defiantly stay there again! I loved the Mediterranean vibe! We felt like we were in Spain or Italy. The breakfast area was so cute and the outdoor patio was a nice place to hang out between outings. The location was perfect! Close to the beach, SBCC, and downtown. Definitely recommend this hotel!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff great, parking easy, location great, nice little courtyard for mornjng coffee Prefer healthier breakfast options but it was ok

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean, quiet, excellent customer service, close to the beach/pier. Free parking.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great property with helpful staff and ambiance of old mission style. Morning coffee and fresh baked items from nearby bakery were also delightful!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place to stay, close to everything

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room and lobby were very clean and still look new, but with a rustic Spanish style. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfortable. Great location close to the beach and wharf. Showers have body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Fridge, coffee maker, ironing board and iron in the rooms. Highly recommend staying here.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very walkable and property was extremely clean.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Spacious room and bathroom. Nice to have a window that opens with a screen. TV channels. AC. Coffee in reception area. Good location for sites downtown. Free parking. There could have been a water bottle in the room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Wonderful rooms, and helpful, caring staff. Only drawback: wish the bathroom doors were full doors that shut because they didn’t offer much privacy at all. That seems to be the new hotel trend now, for some reason. But the rest of the experience was perfect! Would stay again 100%.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was good, all day coffee, staff was great. Pretty clean hotel. I think the high price is more due to the location - being in santa barbara and 5 minutes from the beach. Bed is very high and a bit too soft. Woke up with a sore back. Pillows were kind of flat. Towels can be softer.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, great architectural style. Beautiful surroundings! Although the room was squeaky clean when we arrived. The room cleanings on the days after were a bit too superficial.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean rooms and facility. The breakfast is ok. If they added jelly and butter and condiments, and some additional items, it would be better

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cute spot, rooms were clean. The hotel is walking distance to the Wharf and downtown. Wear comfortable shoes! Overall the experience at the hotel was pleasant.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is conveniently located to a lot of good restaurants. The staff was super nice, professional and so helpful. I’ll definitely be back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location, parking, room, staff Our balcony faced parking lot of neighboring hotel parking lot. Not a great place to sit. Interior room balconies are beautiful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a lovely stay at La Playa! Everything was smooth, considered, and clean. I almost didn't want to post about it because it seems like a gem at this price point. Highly recommend and will be back soon!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very clean and fantastic staff

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing front office staff. The place was a boutique hotel experience because the property is laid out. Extremely helpful staff through and through

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, nice staff , awesome coffee and decent breakfast,

Frequently asked questions about La Playa Inn

Does La Playa Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, La Playa Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does La Playa Inn offer parking?
Yes, La Playa Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does La Playa Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. La Playa Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does La Playa Inn have a fitness center?
La Playa Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is La Playa Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
La Playa Inn is located at 116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near La Playa Inn
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.4 mi

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