La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.1 (3010 reviews)
116 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Overpriced for weekends
Housekeeping supply issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.65
Clean, very pretty; consistently praised for cleanliness across multiple reviews.
Service
9.15
Friendly staff; several reviews mention helpful and accommodating service.
Location
9.65
Many reviews highlight the excellent location close to the beach and downtown.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms are described as clean and stylish; positive mentions of comfort.
Amenities
8.65
Good breakfast offerings and nice communal areas; some minor complaints about supplies.
Value for Money
8.15
Considered overpriced by some reviewers, but many others find it worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Breakfast options are positively described, with local pastries appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall positive experiences noted with plans to return from guests; very well received.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:30

Property Description

Steps from the Pacific Ocean

Convenient Amenities
Guests at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara can enjoy a continental breakfast, free WiFi, and in-room refrigerators. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a cable TV with movie channels, a coffee maker, and complimentary toiletries.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Santa Barbara Winery just a short 2-minute drive away or visit the University of California – Santa Barbara, located 11 miles from the property.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara? Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 3010 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Joao Paulo • solo_traveller • br
10
Excelente custo benefício!
Pros:

Localização com conforto e atendimento excelentes.

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Irvin • couple • us
10
Great location to walk to the beach. Very clean and updated rooms. Connor the front desk clerk was very helpful in recom
Pros:

Nice and well kept very clean

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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charles • couple • us
10
Pros:

New and clean

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Diego • extended_group • us
9
Excelente estadía
Pros:

Muy cómodo, excelente ubicación y personal muy amable.

Cons:

No se podía abrir la ventana del baño, la veltilación no era muy buena.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Harald • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Tolles und gemütliches Hotel mit viel Ambiente. Super nettes Personal !

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Frauke • couple • de
8
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt
Pros:

Die Lage, schöne Zimmer, Sauberkeit, Parkplatz, nettes Personal

Cons:

Das Frühstücksangebot fanden wir schlecht. Waren enttäuscht. Es gab Muffins oder Croissants in Folie eingepackt - wirkten nicht immer frisch. Das wird diesem tollen Hotel leider nicht gerecht :( Wir haben außerhalb gefrühstückt.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • us
6
Pros:

It was close to everything staff was friendly and the beds were comfortable

Cons:

No running water on the first day we checked in. The sink drainage smelled bad and we kept hearing the drain make sounds

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • couple • fr
9
Confort et pratique
Pros:

Très bon emplacement

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est nul. Niveau formule un.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • us
9
Great place for comfort and rest!
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Darcy • couple • us
10
Beautiful, clean, great price, friendly staff. This is the only hotel I stay at and I grew up in Santa Barbara.
Pros:

Love this clean hotel in a great part of town near the harbor in Santa Barbara.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Leann • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

walking distance to downtown and beach, easy to find the location, easy to take buses ,close to freeway. quiet area, nice comfortable bad, Best rated restaurants around. Good breakfast, friendly stuff.

Cons:

Non

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lars • solo_traveller • de
7
Ein angenehmer Aufenthalt zu moderatem Preis
Pros:

Freundliches Personal (Mitarbeiterin an der Rezeption hat ein gutes Restaurant in der Nähe empfohlen und einen Lageplan ausgehändigt), ruhig, Frühstück in geschmackvoll mit Pflanzen und Blumen gestaltetem Innenhof möglich, gemütlich, gut gelegen direkt quer gegenüber vom Hafen, kostenloser Parkplatz, den ich auch noch nach dem Auschecken bis zum Abend weiternutzen durfte.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Yun • couple • us
7
Pros:

breakfast is good, location is also good.room is clean, but is not quite.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
8
My stay was comfortable and I felt safe.
Pros:

The location is great. Property has some covered parking garage.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Aşkın • extended_group • tr
8
Çok şirin, konforlu ancak biraz pahalı bit otel. Çalışanları çok yardımsever ve güleryüzkü.
Pros:

Temizliği, konforu.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Nataliia • couple • us
10
very nice hotel. our stay there left only pleasant impressions.
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Didier • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee