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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Staircase

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 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

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬10 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 825 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and sincere. Room was spotless. TV needed help to get into, then PBS had no sound... big deal, we get enough TV. Great restaurant right around the corner, Toma. Great location by the sea. Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

amy

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

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

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good option for a stay in Santa Barbara. It feels like a nearly new property which is well designed and finished. My well appointed and quite large room was on the third floor - I saw that certain rooms on the second floor had balconies, if you would like outside space. The location is perfect, a short walk to the marina and the restaurants and a short walk to Stearns Wharf. I found the breakfast to be just what was needed to start the day. Oh yes, I was greeted with a pleasant welcome, which is always appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Good marina location

The location is next to the marina with great restaurants and walking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
From our quick check in, clean rooms, comfortable bed, great shower, strong coffee to friendly service, our stay was perfect. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shervin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lingyi

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

10/10 Excellent

L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean and well designed room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Definitely would stay again

We had a few issues when we checked in but the staff took care of it all quickly and they were very apologetic. The room was clean and spacious. Very quiet- we slept unbothered with the windows open. Nice breakfast with plenty of courtyard space to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Yan

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

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

10/10 Excellent

Shavon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional, friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Easy, convenient parking. The one and only area for improvement might be that the doors close loudly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025