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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Morgan • couple • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • family_with_children • il
8
Pros:

הקרבה לים ולמרכז העיר, חדרים נוחים. חניה מקורה. יחס עובדי הקבלה מעולה.

Cons:

מבנה מיושן

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Raluca • extended_group • us
10
great stay again, highly recommend
Pros:

Love this inn with outstanding services and location, stayed here at
least 5-6 times prior to this visit. Love the ample space, hallway, bathroom and main room. Breakfast is also a plus and parking as well. Very charming greenery around and beautifully designed space

Cons:

this time we got a corner double room, 208- found it noisy and annoying to have pot smoking neighbors both on the same property and likely the next door inn-open the windows and get the pot smell in your room. Hope they ban the smoking

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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uri castel • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • it
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Vittorio • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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ASBV • couple • fr
8
A good experience
Pros:

Nice room, very good location, parking available

Cons:

breakfast could be more generous

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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korytnicki • couple • br
9
Bem localizado limpo e confortável
Pros:

Excelente lugar para ficar!

Cons:

Gostei de tudo!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
10
One night stay in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Conner? At reception made us feel welcome.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • couple • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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ALEKSEI • family_with_children • us
10
A beautiful, clean, and cozy hotel near the ocean with a great breakfast and convenient free parking.
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful and has a lot of character. We especially liked the architecture, mosaics, columns, and the charming old-style design. It felt very cozy and was a really pleasant place to stay.

Our room was very clean and was cleaned every day. We really enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Another big plus was the free parking. There are both covered and outdoor parking spaces, and during our stay we always found a place to park. The hotel also has an elevator and a free ice machine, which was very convenient.

The location is excellent — the ocean is just a short walk away. The price for our dates was also very reasonable. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

We didn’t notice any significant downsides. We were very happy with our stay.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • at
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • ch
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kuster • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Karis • couple • us
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Cleunir • couple • us
10
Great place to stay in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Staff is super friendly and the building has a pretty and enjoyable architecture

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee