La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.1 (3104 reviews)
116 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-869-6585

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 3104 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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ocampo • solo_traveller • us
10
Love it ❤️
Pros:

Great location, staff super friendly, very clean, very nice hotel decoration breakfast included definitly will stay again
Elevtric charger inside hotel parking

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Nafisa • couple • us
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nafisa • extended_group • us
10
It was great, very nice vibe!
Pros:

The atmosphere and the location. Walkable distance to the ocean (Marina) and into town with busy night life.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Morgane • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Highland • family_with_children • us
10
A very nice vacation and walkable to the beach and excellent restaurants.
Pros:

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the courtyards were beautiful and the continental breakfast was great quality.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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MAURO • family_with_children • ar
10
Pros:

El hotel estaba muy bueno tal cual las fotos. El personal super amable!!

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Ani • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

The pictures on Booking.co
didn’t accurately depict the actual space. We didn’t like the stay and wouldn’t recommend it.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Olga • extended_group • az
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Mykhailo • family_with_children • ua
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • be
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • ie
10
Lovely hotel, great staff, good location.
Pros:

It’s the second trip to La Playa Inn. Both times have been really good. Rooms are spacious, cleaned everyday, AC is good, selection of TV stations fine and the staff are very obliging. Location is great, close to the beach and to State Street.
Shoutout to Conor and the reception staff who are great.

Cons:

A pool maybe?

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Colter • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • ru
8
Pros:

Всё было хорошо. И главное, без депозита.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Clean and updated hotel

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee