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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Beach/ocean view

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, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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 the area

La Jolla

With a stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla in La Jolla (Village of La Jolla), you'll be a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Mission Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windansea Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 133 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to April 17 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

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

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1231 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1673 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie, Draper

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nilabh

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very central to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Sherrill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmel, Encino

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

4/10 Poor

Edmond

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooom had connecting door to adjacent room and can hear loud noise from TV after 10pm. Room wang ready at 4pm promised time and had to wait 30 min to be ready
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, comfortable and great location

Staff was so helpful and friendly. Hotel is in a great location, so walkable and had a partial ocean/sunset view from the room. Really enjoyed the stay and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth, Sugar Land

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No, no no no no no… I would not stay here again… Our room was so bland, there was nothing special at all about our room or the hotel… The pillows were old, the comforters were old, the towels were so old that they hurt you when you were drying off… There was only one place to charge electronics in the room. If someone flush the toilet in a floor above you, your warm shower turned cold. Doors or slamming all night long and would wake us up. I cannot say that this is the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had… But it was certainly the worst hotel I’ve had in a “resort environment “… and was certainly the worst hotel experience I’ve had in the last decade. And I am a 2,000,000 mile flyer, so I have some experience with hotels, etc.Just not good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony James, Elmhurst

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Lady in the front desk told us we can’t get a room upgrade because we have to be premium members not just VIP on Expedia, room was supposed to be partial view of the ocean but we did not get to see any ocean at all, we were placed at the side in front of the hotel, the only view we got was the pool. Expected too much from this hotel, probably not coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing location. Getting an even number room on top floor is awesome to have ocean view Rooms are a little tired. Plumbing is loud and noisy kids next door could be heard loudly. Staff kind. Parking easy. I have gone back couple times because it’s clean and comfortable and I love the location. But it’s not luxurious or beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edouard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Tenafly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! I will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An adventurous vacation

We had a really great stay at the Inn at the sea in La Jolla. The location was amazing and we could walk to the beach, the children’s pool, shops, restaurants, even a grocery store. Nearby there was a beautiful coastal hiking trail, and it was an easy drive to San Diego for other adventures. The hotel was very close to the museum of contemporary art.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent in service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dejana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and his fiancée enjoyed their stay in Inn By the sea La Jolla !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

roy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here five different times and always have a great experience. The staff is kind, professional, and provide excellent service. The hotel is clean, quiet, and in a great location. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025