Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Beach nearby
Sun deck
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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, Children's Pool Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Sand Dollar Suite

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

Room

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

Room, Accessible

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

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Terrace

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

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include 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 dry cleaning service 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 overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay
As a guest of Inn By The Sea La Jolla, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inn By The Sea La Jolla also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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, a fire extinguisher, 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.
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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1308 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1778 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Early check in to go to holiday event
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was moldy and old. The bed was uncomfortable, and the bedding was not sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Fife

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, really liked the glass elevator on outside of building and rooms were spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service -- we really appreciated the bottle of wine for our 25th wedding anniversary! Truly thoughtful. Great location, stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, super friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for peaceful and beautiful stay! Many Blessings!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Delightful stay. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a perfect hotel for a quick stay in La Jolla but would be great for a few days. It is a short walk to the ocean and the bustling town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Tulare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here multiple times and the staff is consistently amazing! I had an emergency and they were so kind and understanding. I will always come back here! The rooms are nice and the little balconies are cute and comfy. My daughter loved the heated pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, welcoming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, oakland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyable stay. Friendly efficient staff, nice pool, great coffee! Quiet and great neighborhood so close to the water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
wonderful hotel in downtown La Jolla! Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice and reasonable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Tulare

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and front desk staff were all friendly and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KEVIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Staff was courteous. Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious with its own sun porch. The bed was comfortable. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim, Pleasanton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitri

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelaida Addie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, parking and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025