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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

King Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

  • 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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1 bedroom, 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

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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 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windansea Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.6 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

  • ‪Bobboi Natural Gelato - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jose's Courtroom - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free 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

  • 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1132 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1593 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on the pacific. Charming set up. Our room had a patio with an ocean view and a gas-lit small chimney fireplace. Cool bar with small bites. Staff was very friendly. Each room had a turntable and you can borrow vinyl from the bar. Great snack and drink options in the minibar. The place was very clean with a cool Spanish style decor. The bed was very comfortable. My only small feedback is the scone and muffins we had a breakfast were a bit overtoasted and hard, but the cappuccino was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camela

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

XU

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mira

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

Strategic location with amazing ocean view

We love this hotel. First of, the location is very strategic, it’s walking distance to La Jolla Cove, downtown La Jolla, and La Jolla Sunday Farmer’s Market. We booked the ocean view room with balcony, the view was amazing! We will come back to this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful ocean views. Fireplace in the room. Patio. Large bathtub. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice! The view was pretty. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilabh

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

I would go back!

Very friendly, efficient service. Good parking (bummer you have to pay though). Excellent location for walking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here and it was just as great as the first time. It is not a new or fancy hotel, but is well maintained and in a truly excellent location. Staff is sooo friendly and helpful! I can’t wait to come back a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay; however the front desk person when we checked in was very abrupt (4/1/25) and we felt like an inconvenience to her
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

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

Exceptional Except for Guest Above Us

It is a beautiful family run hotel. Clean with paid parking and a beautiful view. The 24 hour lounge was lovely as was the pool. The staff was attentive and the elevators face the reception desk so I felt quite safe. They even provided loaner umbrellas! The pass for a local gym is included and easily walkable. The guest upstairs unfortunately drove us away early because he was live streaming in the middle of the night and slamming the balcony door.
Seal Beach
Easy walk to sunset
View from 3rd Floor
Wedding nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, tumwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to beach, shop, and dine. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Loved staying here , comfortable, quiet great bed. This is an old school hotel but so nicely kept, clean. 5 minute walk to beach, breakfast across the street, shopping in walking distance and restaurants. I am from this area and moved away feels like home. Would like to have beach chairs available for guests please?⛱️🏖️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

LaJolla long weekend

Can't really beat this location in LaJolla. Staff was super accommodating. Old hotel that does show wear but it was relatively quiet and very clean. Small pool that was great for laying out and dipping my feet in, but kids may be disappointed as it is very small. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie, Gilbert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn By the Sea was a nice surprise, and such a great hotel! Walking distance to the Cove where the sea lions are and close to many great restaurants, especially Spiro’s. Beds were comfortable, staff was great with us, including my very rambunctious little niece & nephew. There was a great little pool house with coffee, hot chocolate, a TV, and snack machine to relax in. Overall I loved this hotel and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025