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La Playa Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara

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A building with white columns, a balcony with a railing, and two wall-mounted lanterns.
A courtyard with a central seating area, columns, and railings.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.
A staircase with colorful tiles, a white wall, and a black handrail.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara City College and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara
As a guest of La Playa Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. La Playa Inn also features concierge services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2020
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
La Playa Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 39-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • 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

How close is La Playa Inn to the airport?

La Playa Inn is 10.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on Nov 29, 2026 start from CA $261, excluding 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.

Does La Playa Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Playa Inn.

How close is La Playa Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from West Beach and 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Playa Inn offer free breakfast?

La Playa Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Playa Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Playa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at La Playa Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Playa Inn have a pool?

La Playa Inn does not have a pool.

Does La Playa Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Playa Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

La Playa Inn is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

La Playa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 837 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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GREAT PLACE!!!! Will stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed, beautiful property and convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was convenient, continental breakfast was yummy, and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quick breakfast, love the middle part of the hotel with chairs and tables and we really had a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very clean nice rooms, a lot of cute sitting areas and location was wonderful.. would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location close to beach, shops and 101
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming little inn within blocks of the pier/harbor. Loved the little sitting areas around the hotel, the breakfast patio and middle courtyard. Super picturesque!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spectacular stay. The hotel is brand new, staff is amazingly helpful, location is perfect! Don’t hesitate, just book it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay when we’re in Santa Barbara. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn was beautiful and well maintained. The location was close enough to downtown and the beach to walk to, but far enough away to be quiet and serene. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel. Walking distance from many of the local eateries, any only 5 min walking from the beach. Staff is incredibly friendly and time are spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, beautiful clean property, free parking, super nice staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a perfect spot for our family of 4 to enjoy two days in Santa Barbara. The room was larger than expected and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location just a quick walk to beach and to State Street activities. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, room was clean and well appointed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room Free parking Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and beautiful new building with great staff. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026