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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
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 3249 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Curtains were not fully blocking the lights in the morning and were not a blackout ones. The room TV was mediocre, without Netflix. Shower was small. Locations was ok yish

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Love the style and details, feels new or updated, immaculately clean, friendly staff, very good grab and go breakfast with good coffee and tea and filtered water available 24 hrs. Covered parking which is free. Lovely grounds and filtered water available. Cozy beds and good water pressure in the shower. So close to everything we like to do yet a uiet I wish there were bikes available and that the beds were actually queens instead of full sized.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Amazing stay and great location!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The property was beautiful, the room was spotless and gorgeous, with a neat little balcony for us to sit outside. The continental breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit, sweet rolls, breakfast sandwiches and more. An elevator to the second floor really helps seniors like myself and not many other places had one. Parking was easy and most of it was in a garage which was also a nice amenity. The gentleman who checked us in was warm and friendly and super helpful. I only wish I had stayed longer, a fantastic experience!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great stay! Super helpful staff. Beds were comfortable. Water pressure and temperature in shower was great. Quiet property. AC worked great. Easy walking distance to things nearby. Very happy with our stay and would recommend!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I would appreciate it if you could add a few more items to the continental breakfast menu.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location, staff, room for the cost.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location is ideal. They have a delicious breakfast included. Additionally literally every single person who works there goes above and beyond for the guests. I can’t recommend this hotel enough. I am a local and stay here when they turn our power off. At this point we are considering cancelling trips elsewhere to enjoy a staycation. I will absolutely be returning. Nothing.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great stay at La Playa Inn. Check in was super easy. Front desk gave us a map of the town, told us all the hot spots, how to get around, and recommendations. Rooms were very spacious and super comfortable. Beds/pillows very comfortable…better than many hotels I’ve stayed at. Bathroom was very clean and quite large. Amenities were great - they have a small courtyard on ground floor to hang out at along with sofas and couches on each floor. Decor felt like I was at a resort. Parking was free and a ton of spaces. Breakfast was good, plenty of single packaged breakfast items along with cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, etc. Location was literally across the street from the marina/beach. The nightlife spots were a 20min walk, not too bad and at no point did I feel unsafe walking at 10-11pm coming back from the town center or at 6am walking to the beach to catch the sunrise. The town was a very nice small beach town with incredibly friendly people. I honestly wasn’t expecting much from La Playa Inn or the town but was genuinely blown away by how nice it was. Only stayed 1 night but lowkey wish I was there longer. I highly recommend La Playa Inn and will recommend for any friends/family going to Santa Barbara in the future.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very smart hotel and in a great location. Lots of parking, some in the large garage. Excellent breakfast. Overall highly recommend. Nothing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great Room and location near pier Wasn’t told homeless living on the street in front of property and sleeping in entrance to 7-11 or at the marina sidewalk.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location right by the beach, walkable there as well as State street which has all the local events (farmers mkt, etc)

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Only a block or so from the beach and restaurants. Complimentary breakfast on the a cute courtyard patio. A tremendous value for the cost.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The staff is very nice and the building wellI maintained Staff ans building

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location, the staff and how clean it was. Beds could be larger

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?
La Playa Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Barbara, see business hotels in Santa Barbara.
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 84, 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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