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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Courtyard
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
Breakfast area

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
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(43 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at La Playa Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and 13 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara City College
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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. 822 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a little hidden gem in SB !! Within walking distance to the beach and pier just around the corner from state st my partner & I were super pleased with our stay here the hotel was very quiet. We were celebrating a birthday & they gave us a complimentary wine bottle to make it even more special. Overall it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees were very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service, wonderfully situated, attractive building. We would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We paid $600 a night for a weekend in mid July, no pool, no hot tub, no bar. No restaurant. No glass cups or ceramic mugs in the rooms. Aside from adequate cleanliness, there were no premium details of any kind that would make this place stand out. Spend a little more at Mason Beach around the corner and you at least get a pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAURAV

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was AMAZING!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very comfortable, the breakfast pastries were excellent, and the staff was great. We had a wonderful stay overall. The only drawback about the location was the homeless groups in the park across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a couple blocks from everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aracely

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived two hours before check in. Asked to see if we could park and walk around before check in. Rodolfo was the person working front desk he informed me they actually upgraded our room and it wasn’t ready, but we could leave our car and go walk around. He called me hour later to inform me room was ready. The room was clean, spacious and amazing. The property was clean over all, well maintained. Everything about this place we absolutely loved. When we check out Rodolfo helped us again. He truly was so friendly and the continental breakfast they had was actually not bad. Love they had local roasting company coffee on had at all time. Will stay here every time we come to SB.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and so very comfortable. Staff was kind and friendly, and easily helped with any questions or concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Tustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The most plush and comfortable bed. Got an amazing nights sleep. Everything seemed pretty new and updated, and clean. Central location and walking distance to the wharf. Good free parking. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walkable to many restaurants, pier, train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely elegant property, near the beach and the marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Hacienda Heights

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem. Property is well maintained and rooms are spacious and more importantly squeaky clean. Modern bathroom with walk in shower was a big plus for us. There is enough parking and front desk staff were very welcoming and helpful. Property is so well located that it’s in walkable from the beach and State St. We will definitely come back here next time we are in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Sylmar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025