La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.1 (3067 reviews)
116 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Hiking
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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 3067 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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Monica • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Clean and updated hotel

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ch
7
Pros:

Было чисто.

Cons:

Я редко пишу отзывы, но сейчас не могу промолчать. Если вы планируйте отдых в этом отеле, то имейте в виду - на этих кроватях и подушках невозможно спать! Мы забронировали четырёхместный номер с двумя большими кроватями. В итоге получили номер формально с двумя двухспальными кроватями, а по факту они были односпальные. Мы с мужем на них не поместились (мы обычного телосложения). Пришлось разделиться так что каждый взрослый спит с ребенком. Но даже с пятилетним ребенком было невозможно тесно и он упал с кровати во время сна! Также вся семья спала без подушек потому что они очень жесткие и неудобные! Извините, но за такую стоимость можно было организовать кровати и подушки более высокого качества!
Эти 3 сложных, почти бессонных ночи нельзя назвать отпуском! Хорошо подумайте прежде чем бронировать здесь - важен ли для вас сон!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jesica • family_with_children • es
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Exceptional in every way.
Pros:

This is a centrally located, very reasonably priced hotel in Santa Barbara. I am a local and booked it due to a power outage at my house. I needed somewhere to go work. The staff was extremely kind and did what they could to get me in prior to checkout time so that I was able to log onto to work.

Cons:

Nothing it’s a really great place

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
Pros:

Walking distance to restaurants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Almas • family_with_children • ae
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Seng • extended_group • us
8
We have a wonderful time
Pros:

Great location and clean

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • at
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Nadya • family_with_children • us
4
We will not visit this hotel again
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Small and underpowered refrigerator, underpowered A/C, uncomfortable mattresses and unsuitable sheets

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • us
9
My stay was fantastic.
Pros:

The staff was great and I received a complimentary upgrade when checking in.

Cons:

I enjoyed all aspects of the property.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Julian • family_with_children • at
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Aamina • couple • sa
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Karsten • family_with_children • de
10
Tolles Hotel in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Sehr schöne Anlage. Zimmer waren sauber und geräumig. Manche Zimmer mit Balkon. Kleines, kostenlosen Frühstück jeden Morgen. Absolute Empfehlung!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Darcy • couple • us
10
Great location near the harbor. Rooms were clean, staff is lovely.
Pros:

Great location, clean, lovely staff.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gutiérrez • family_with_children • uy
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • extended_group • us
10
A beautiful, peaceful hotel with everything you need for a relaxing stay, plus free parking and EV chargers.
Pros:

This hotel was absolutely wonderful. It was relaxing, peaceful, and incredibly comfortable. We really appreciated the complimentary breakfast every morning, the convenient parking, the electric vehicle chargers, and the complimentary high quality coffee and tea. Everything was well maintained, and the overall experience was excellent. We’ll definitely be back.

Cons:

Honestly, everything was wonderful. My only suggestion would be to use cotton bed linens instead of microfiber, as it got quite warm during the night. I would also recommend replacing the covers on the decorative cushions.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Fabiano • family_with_children • it
7
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • family_with_children • br
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Surendra • solo_traveller • in
6
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee