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La Playa Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara City College
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the convenient parking at La Playa Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the convenient parking and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Santa Barbara City College and 13 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf
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. A complete renovation of La Playa Inn was completed in March 2020.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Indonesian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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

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
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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. 806 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite relaxing place. Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Arroyo Grande

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Active

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and value! The property looks very nice and homey. Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth, Charlotte

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property within walking distance to beach, wharf, shopping and dining. Front desk was friendly, checkin easy and parking was on site. Room was clean and comfortable, overall the property was clean, nicely decorated and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

Excellent

It was as good as the reviews suggested ie value to quality ratio very high
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great stay!

La Playa Inn is a very nice hotel! Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Walking distance to Stearns Wharf and State Street. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Fontana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. The location was convenient to walk to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breaunna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet,clean ,and beautiful. Check in was easy and the room was better than the pictures showed . From beginning to end the stay was amazing . We only stayed one night (in town for a wine cruise ) but this will be our go to hotel when in town now from LA . Thank you La playa inn . Shout out to Rudolpho who was great during our stay! Helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bright and clean. Rooms are spacious and finer quality features than what I would experience at a major hotel at a much higher price. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gino

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at La Playa and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Santa Barbara business trip

Wonderful place wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very clean and close to restaurants and beach.Continental breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted very nicely by the gentlemen at the front desk. Very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025