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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Flavia • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • extended_group • es
10
Pros:

Alojamiento súper acogedor. Habitación muy amplia y cómoda. Lo mismo el baño. Desayuno incluido con fruta, yogurest, bollería y barritas.

Cons:

Las camas podrían ser más grandes, demasiado pequeñas para 2 personas.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • extended_group • us
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • extended_group • it
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • family_with_children • ru
10
Pros:

Отличный отель. 3 звезды, но по стилю бутик-отель. Все удобно, персонал отзывчивый. Расположение отличное. Очень понравились интерьеры, стильные и в обшей стилистике Санта Барбары. Завтрак не входил в бронирование, но нам предложили бесплатный завтрак без оплаты!!! Парковка очень удобная и бесплатная!

Cons:

Ничего

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Katerina • family_with_children • ua
10
Pros:

Великий зручний номер, все працювало. Було тепло, ніяких неприємних запахів не було. В номері була кавоварка. Парковка під будинком.

Cons:

Я в перше в США і не можу порівнювати сервіс Европи і США. В Европі він зовсім інший.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rikka • extended_group • us
10
Really had a good stay here with my family. Definitely going to recommend this place to othe
Pros:

I love how clean, comfortable and accessible the location is!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • couple • fr
9
Parfait, hôtel de taille humaine
Pros:

L’emplacement à 1/4,d’heure à pied de la promenade en bord d’océan.L’accueil très chaleureux , le parking gratuit. Le petit déjeuner bien que minimaliste , a le mérite d’exister.

Cons:

Chambres un peu sombres mais ne gêne en rien un séjour où l’on passe beaucoup de temps dehors.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas Chung Ho • solo_traveller • hk
9
Cons:

The continental breakfast could be a bit better.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Anke • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr hilfsbereites, freundliches Personal, gute Lage um an die Warft oder Fußgängerzone zu kommen, Restaurants fußläufig erreichbar

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Comfortable clean close to eateries shops and beach, quiet

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • il
10
מלון מעולה !!!
Pros:

המלון ממוקם לא רחוק מהמרכז, מיקום טוב מאוד, ממוקם קרוב לחוף הים. חדר גדול. אמנם אין ארוחת בוקר במלון, אבל הם נותנים בלובי בבוקר מיני מאפים טובים וקפה שממש מספיקים לארוחת בוקר קטנה.
צוות מעולה שעוזר בכל דבר כולל הזמנת מקומות במסעדות טובות באיזור.

Cons:

אין, הכל טוב

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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SEBASTIEN • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement : à moins de 10 minutes à pied des plages et des restaurants
La chambre était grande et confortable

Cons:

Le Petit dejeuner : le choix et la qualité sont nuls

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • gb
10
Highly recommend La Playa Inn
Pros:

La Playa Inn is closely situated to the downtown, just a short 10minute walk, and the rooms were spacious & comforting.

Cons:

Some rooms overlook their car park, which may get noisy in the morning.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • de
8
Super schönes Hotel - ich komme wieder :)
Pros:

Einrichtung
Zimmergröße

Cons:

Etwas zu teuer für eine Nacht

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Miklós • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

A part közelsége
Tisztaság
Személyzet kedvessége
Felszereltség

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Annieke • couple • nl
9
Relaxed hotel dicht de kust en de haven
Pros:

Ruime kamer, wolken van bedden en eenvoudig ontbijt in de ochtend met goede koffie. Het hotel ligt op loopafstand van het strand en de haven waar je leuke restaurantjes hebt. Ook kan je langs de kust overal fietsen huren.

Cons:

Airco had een rare ratel, maar dit werd wel meteen aangepakt toen we er melding van gemaakt hadden.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tia • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee