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La Playa Inn

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

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Terrace/patio
Staircase

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 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
(23 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
(9 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

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

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 - 4 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
  • ‪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

  • 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

La Playa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 830 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is walking distance to the beach. The environment felt very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Roswell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a nice property that is well-maintained, featuring a spotless interior and modern decor. The staff are friendly, attentive, and eager to assist guests with their needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, El Dorado Hills

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iryna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel! A lovely interior with great attention to detail, very clean and comfortable. The location is excellent everything is close by. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which makes the stay even more enjoyable. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yaned, Nashville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spacious room, comfortable bed and pillows. Great location, within walking distance to many attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Charming and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhoyge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakshit, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here during the holidays. The location and reviews were the main reason to book this hotel. I wasn’t disappointed. They have a covered parking area restricted to hotel guests which includes charging stations. There is additional open parking. The staff was very friendly and the hotel looks beautiful with its Spanish style architecture. They have some limited items for breakfast, like bagels, muffins, protein bars, juice, yogurt etc. Will definitely plan on staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, walkable to the beach/nearby restaurants & pier
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and friendly staff. Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuemei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiweon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, kind staff, wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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