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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 provides a quiet escape near scenic Stearns Wharf with a welcoming terrace for guests to unwind. Travelers appreciate the convenient parking, luggage storage, and concierge services, while frequently mentioning the excellent beachfront location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$400
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 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, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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 Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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 Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬9 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, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage
  • 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

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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 25 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$400.40, 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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Reviews

La Playa Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 832 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, helpful staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Comfortable room, nicely decorated, quiet, easy to walk to the harbor and State Street and great customer service. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, easy parking, walking distance to EVERYTHING, supremely friendly staff, super clean rooms. My wife and I visit S.B. yearly and this is the only place we’ll stay from now, on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach but also close to town for shopping and dining. Parking was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good size room, quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

The property was very well cared for, the room was very clean and the staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent location as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. We had a good sized room, everything was immaculate and up to date, and the breakfast (included) was just fine -- croissants, yogurt, fruit etc. Friendly staff. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a view of the park. Also has courtyard seating areas outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A super cute place to stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience checking in with knowledgable staff who presented us a map of the city with highlights/things not to miss. Room was great with a private outdoor seating area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy access to 101 by car and 20 minute walk to Stearns Wharf. Breakfast and parking are included. Always found a spot in the courtyard and enjoyed my coffee every morning. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff is so sweet, breakfast is perfect! I love staying here..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very quiet, it was sold out and we never even heard noise from any other guests. Great insulation!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the close proximity to East Beach, the cleanliness of the room and the wonderful assortment of breakfast items. Parking was convenient, but it was an easy walk to restaurants & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Amenities
From our quick check in, clean rooms, comfortable bed, great shower, strong coffee to friendly service, our stay was perfect. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing stay , came down from Monterey and found this Hotel perfect for a family of five , not too far from the pier , close to many restaurant options . Did not have to drive anywhere . Just excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking an checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was AMAZING!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025