La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.1 (2889 reviews)
116 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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 2889 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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Carol • couple • us
10
Perfect Santa Barbara hotel.
Pros:

Great location, clean, super kind staff that went out their way to accommodate me. Parking included in the rate.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Ngoc • couple • vn
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Clean rooms, wonderful location.

Cons:

WiFi intermittent

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Julian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice hotel in a good location
Pros:

Nice clean rooms and good location.

Cons:

Breakfast was basic at best.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • couple • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Larisa • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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cristina • extended_group • es
9
Un hotel limpio y cómodo y muy bien ubicado
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta, al lado del mar. La habitación era grande, limpia y con buena decoración. La persona de recepción, muy agradable y con ganas de ayudar.

Cons:

No tienen desayuno con opciones saludables

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • couple • co
9
Wonderful stay at La playa inn, had a great night of sleep, helpful staff.
Pros:

Location, looks, wonderful bedroom and shower, very new facilities, very nice staff.

Cons:

NA

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Magali • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

the Hotel is very cute - lots of room to sit and hangout. The room itself was comfortable and well designed; the staff very welcoming.
We appreciated the breakfast and the outside courtyard to enjoy it.

Cons:

The AC was noisy.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruxandra • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexandros • couple • fr
10
Pros:

il correspond à mes attentes.

Cons:

un meilleur petit déjeuner.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Elvira • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything apart from breakfast

Cons:

Sweet breakfast with no sugar free options.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lorrie • solo_traveller • us
9
We needed a 1 night stay last minute and it was comfortable and charming
Pros:

The location & staff were great

Cons:

Price was high vs what you get

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Iman • solo_traveller • eg
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • us
10
Great experience! Would certainly return.
Pros:

The property is very well located and staff is very courteous.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little lackluster.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • us
10
Exceptional stay in Santa Barbara!
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful and in a great location. Upon entry to our room, we were greeted with complimentary wine and snacks. The room was very clean and felt very homey. I especially enjoyed our balcony. The decor was very beautiful.

Cons:

Our balcony was in the corner so it only had a small view to the patio but I didn't really mind the extra privacy especially sitting outside in the early morning enjoying my coffee. The only thing I did not like was the water when showering. It was soft water so it always felt like I still had soap on my body. Though it did make my hair feel extra soft.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • br
8
Pros:

Tamanho do quarto

Cons:

O café da manhã poderia ser melhor

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • il
10
Great stay, 10/10 for location, parking, facilities and staff
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay. The room was very spacious and clean. Great breakfast. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming.
We also appreciated the useful facilities- convenient parking, ice machine, water refill station.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee