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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Lobby sitting area
Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuvier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite

Sand Dollar Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

King Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 133 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around Inn By The Sea La Jolla gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Jolla Cove. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a business center are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Inn Sea
Best Western Plus Inn Sea La Jolla
Best Western Plus Sea
Best Western Plus Sea La Jolla
Best Western La Jolla
Best Western Plus Inn By The Sea Hotel La Jolla
La Jolla Best Western
Inn Sea Jolla
Sea Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla Hotel
Inn By The Sea La Jolla La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla Hotel La Jolla

Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1279 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1732 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was great. It was very walkable to restaurants and shopping. Also, itwas clean, safe and quiet. A great value foe the price. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

I very much enjoyed the cleanliness of the pool and the area around the pool. Everything at the Inn is very well maintained. We stayed on the main floor and I never heard any noise from outside our room or above us. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older property but great location. Easily walkable. Beach is a drive. The pool area isn’t great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Room service was provided bu a nearby restaurant. The view from my room was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Venice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in town and walkable to everything. Parking was super easy to navigate behind the building. Rooms were spacious and the bed was super comfy. The staff were friendly and accomodating. We really enjoyed our stay and will come back again on our next trip to La Jolla!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt it was overpriced for what was offered. It wasn’t an “Inn” but really a hotel. I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and nice! Fresh coffee each morning! We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and quiet. Good location because it’s walkable to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gastelum Zamudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This quaint inn is so cute. We had extended our trip in San Diego for a day and ended up at the Inn by the Sea. Staff were very nice and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

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

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