La Playa Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Santa Barbara City College and Stearns Wharf, La Playa Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$322
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, La Playa Inn is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Enjoy an event or a match at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.
    Santa Barbara City College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    West Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.
    Leadbetter Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
    11 min walk
  • Eli Luria Library
    15 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    8 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    10 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

  • Hotel near Santa Barbara City College
  • Located close to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse, La Playa Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • An electric car charging station, tour/ticket information and concierge services
    • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, convenient parking and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
    • 39-inch LED TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Frequently asked questions

Is La Playa Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Playa Inn?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$322, 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 La Playa Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Playa Inn?

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

What time is check-out at La Playa Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is La Playa Inn located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Barbara Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Playa Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 838 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, super friendly staff, very clean and updated rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice boutique hotel, clean rooms, good breakfast, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was an absolute incredible value/location booking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, comfortable, quiet place to stay in Santa Barbara. Just a few miles to the downtown area and the marina. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Only a block or so from the beach and restaurants. Complimentary breakfast on the a cute courtyard patio. A tremendous value for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Easy parking area, also has mini breakfast service. It's a very cozy, quiet, beautiful Inn. We had a wonderful time. Staffs are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Very nice place to rest for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful modern room. Great location. Easy walk to the pier, restaurants, etc. The manager and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a very charming hotel and the staff were kind friendly and helpful. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy and free. Staff is kind and helpful. Rooms and property are beautiful and well maintained. I absolutely loved the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, quiet property. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay here. The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the hotel/room itself was beautiful. It’s walking distance to a lot of nice places around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such kind and helpful staff members! My husband and I were delayed so we had to check in at midnight! Someone was there to help and make check-in smoothe. Breakfast is great. Easy to grab items and they have a cute courtyard/patio! Would definitely stay again. Rooms are spacious and clean and we loved our quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was convenient, continental breakfast was yummy, and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn was exceptionally clean. The beds were very comfortable. The breakfast was a very nice touch. All of the staff was especially helpful. Rodolfo at the desk was very helpful in helping me find a parking place. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very clean nice rooms, a lot of cute sitting areas and location was wonderful.. would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location close to beach, shops and 101
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We’ve stayed at a lot of places in the Funk Zone area, and La Playa Inn is the nicest & best value Totally refurbished rooms that are immaculate, easy walk to beach, Funk Zone, Pier & State Street Now my go to recommendation for SB
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming little inn within blocks of the pier/harbor. Loved the little sitting areas around the hotel, the breakfast patio and middle courtyard. Super picturesque!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spectacular stay. The hotel is brand new, staff is amazingly helpful, location is perfect! Don’t hesitate, just book it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the minimalist look. Hotels location is very close to all major attractions and restaurants. Was very impressed with the cleanliness, ease of checking in/out, low noise level and very spacious room and bathroom. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026