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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Staircase
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 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

  • Bedsheets 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
  • 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 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

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 Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on Apr 15, 2026 start from CA $300, 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. 828 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, kept our bikes in the room. Property very nice and breakfast options were very nice, loved the ham and cheese croissant. Breakfast on the outside patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zephaniah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place, staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Th$e room was clean but spartan. The outside patio was very cute. The pillows were small. The soap and lotion dispensers felt restroom-y, not nice hotel. The free breakfast and coffee was very nice. If I were paying less than $250 a night, I would be giving it a higher rating. But for that room rate you could provide a couple of real glasses, not just paper cups, and some decent pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very thoughtfully designed. GREAT lighting. PLENTY of electrical outlets. Bathroom was well laid out with lots of area for your 'stuff.' I have to issues: the doors are SOOOOO heavy that any time a guest closes the door, the entire building feels like it's rumbling and there's an earthquake. The other is no option for streaming channels. Hard to believe. Easy parking. Still, I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciana Adgemian Menani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and location was superb. The hotel was within walking distance to the beach and funk zone. The only complaint I would have is the room for the 2 beds are full beds only. So if you are a family it is a very tight squeeze for two adults to sleep in one bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shing, San Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for Thanksgiving get-a-way. We had a fantastic and relaxing experience. Rodolfo was extremely hospitable upon arrival and even let us check in an hour early. The rest of the team was exceptional as well. Mom loved the beautiful property and the rooms were clean. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inanc, Foster City

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean hotel. Property is small but so close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoun

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff , great location. Beutiful we loved it .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayakrishnan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff nice, quiet, clean, soft mattress and right pillows. breakfast. near beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and modern. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would stay here again. Very nice accommodations easy access and easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Victor, San Luis Obispo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025