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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 412 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved La Playa Inn Santa Barbara's prime <b>location</b> near the beach and attractions. The hotel impressed with its <b>cleanliness</b> and <b>comfortable rooms</b>. Staff were praised for their friendliness. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews for its simplicity, while <b>bed comfort</b> also had varied opinions.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Santa Barbara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    lovely simple breakfast in a beautiful outdoor court
  • Orestes
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, clean, updated, well maintained, friendly staff, nice appearance
  • Farah
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful Spanish tile everywhere, super comfy rooms with a nice workspace. Very close to the beach! The value relative to other hotels in the area was great.
  • Haley
    United States of America United States of America
    A gorgeous newly renovated property, cute California style design with beautiful tiles. They left us a bottle of wine for our honeymoon which was so kind. The front desk was so kind and the continental breakfast was great- yogurt, croissants,...
  • Kisha
    United States of America United States of America
    We’ve stayed here many times and we are never disappointed. Location is walking distance to the beach, state street is close enough to walk and experience all the great food offered. Breakfast is good with multiple selections of coffee, fruit,...
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    location great, walk to restaurants and beach, architecture is beautiful. staff very friendly and helpful. breakfast and coffee good.
  • Michele
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s a recently remodeled building, good taste and with all the facilities we can ask for. The staff is kind and welcoming. They have EV charger on site and a simple but well prepared breakfast. I 100% will come back.
  • Mechelle
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly staff, comfortable room, nice breakfast and excellent coffee.
  • Dennis
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was fine. Location was great. Just steps from the beach and short walks to the train station and downtown.
  • Vivian
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was charming and beautiful, quaint, quiet and super clean. Excellent location to restaurants and shops on State street and to the harbor. Check-in/out was super easy and the front desk were very welcoming and provided excellent...

Hotel area info

Amenities of La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Indonesian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note only 1 parking space is available per reservation. Please contact the property directly for further information.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

  • Check-in at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Playa Inn Santa Barbara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • Room options at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara include:

    • Double

  • La Playa Inn Santa Barbara is 1.1 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.