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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property

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La Playa Inn in Santa Barbara, California, features a modern architectural design with a white and terracotta exterior.
Two beds with matching bedding, a desk, and a balcony with an outdoor view.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table, chairs, and a fireplace.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area with benches and tables surrounded by lush greenery and decorative columns.
Stroll through the tranquil courtyard, surrounded by arches and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and sliding door leading to an outdoor area with a view.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Enter a serene bedroom area with a spacious room, a desk, and a chair, offering a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Enjoy a relaxing stay with a balcony offering a patio area with seating and tables.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Two single beds, a desk, and a seating area make this room a comfortable retreat.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, featuring a mounted TV and a framed picture.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Two beds with matching bedding, a desk, and a balcony with an outdoor view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a central bed, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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 City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 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 & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 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.

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

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. 816 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 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

Jane, Santa Fe

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon, Irvine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sowbarnika, San Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh pastries for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was basic. Nothing special, well maintained. The room was fine, the bed was really bad. Very lumpy sunken in spots, not good for my back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda-Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Miriam, San Bernardino

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucierika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little gem of a property conveniently located near the beach and the funk zone. Included Continental breakfast, clean rooms & charming outdoor spaces. One of the best places at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great view The staff is very friendly and welcoming Enjoy your stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying at this charming, quiet, well-located hotel with friendly, welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehder

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of traffic and it’s safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li-Wei

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Culver City

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting schools in California and moving around everyday. This place by far was my favorite. It was the only place that offered complimentary coffee and a variety of bakery items, yogurt and fruit. Very clean and comfortable beds. For us, that were always on the go to our scheduled appointments it was definitely a plus. Front desk staff was super friendly too. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

Wonderful place!

Beautiful building and grounds, very clean. Breakfast was basic but perfect enough to start the day. Our room was comfortable. Location was perfect, short walk to the beach and pier. Rodolfo was an excellent host! Very friendly, big smile, genuinely seemed interested in the guests passing through the lobby. I highly recommend La Playa Inn!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025