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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara City College

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La Playa Inn in Santa Barbara, California, features a modern architectural design with a white and terracotta exterior.
Stroll through the tranquil courtyard, surrounded by arches and lush greenery.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table, chairs, and a fireplace.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area with benches and tables surrounded by lush greenery and decorative columns.
Two beds with matching bedding, a desk, and a balcony with an outdoor view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$455
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Santa Barbara City College
Located close to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse, La Playa Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a lift and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, convenient parking and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • 39-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Indonesian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Days Inn Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Days Inn
La Playa Inn Hotel
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is La Playa Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Playa Inn?

As of 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on 16 July 2025 start from AU$455.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at La Playa Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Playa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Playa Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is La Playa Inn located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Barbara Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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La Playa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 812 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabel

Liked: Amenities
Nice setting, quiet, and newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable and convenient! Super clean!! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great location!! Room was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very close to all you need in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying at this charming, quiet, well-located hotel with friendly, welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Great service. Wonderful accomTi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great view The staff is very friendly and welcoming Enjoy your stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was super accommodating with our late checkout and room was modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, Mediterranean style, near the beach and marina. Very walkable area, conveniently located near main attractions. Our room was very clean and updated, continental breakfast included. Very satisfied with this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in, and I travel a lot! Staff was super friendly and helpful. The the hotel itself is clean and quiet, very relaxing and very close to everything. I am coming back in August!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem. Property is well maintained and rooms are spacious and more importantly squeaky clean. Modern bathroom with walk in shower was a big plus for us. There is enough parking and front desk staff were very welcoming and helpful. Property is so well located that it’s in walkable from the beach and State St. We will definitely come back here next time we are in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is great I am stuck in lis Angeles but wanted to
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda-Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, nice courtyard to sit and enjoy coffee outside your room. Walking distance to everything. Close to harbor and pier. Only downside is wish they had a hot breakfast. But overall yummy pastries and great coffee. would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Rooms were clean. Loved that it had a sliding door for fresh air. Breakfast was a nice perk. Easy walk to the beach. Only thing that wasn't ideal was that the beds were full instead of queen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at different hotels across the US and internationally, La Playa Inn is the fastest checking in I have ever experienced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little gem of a property conveniently located near the beach and the funk zone. Included Continental breakfast, clean rooms & charming outdoor spaces. One of the best places at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at La Playa and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patio needs more cleaning and more plants. Property needs more beautification infront
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sowbarnika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh pastries for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location, very cute hotel with super comfy beds and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024