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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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

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, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

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 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hotel Circle and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Mission Beach.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuvier Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 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 30 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. 1252 out of 1703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1703 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Rancho Cucamonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You MUST reserve an ocean view room. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rica

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Ali

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was conviniently located in La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in, the girl wasn't very friendly at all. She seemed very bothered. The older blonde lady was nice. The towels in the room are very rough and small. They definitely need new fluffier and larger towels. The walls are paper thin. We could hear EVERYRHING going on in the other room. I did appreciate the coffee station. Location was convenient to all nearby activities. I think next time I'll try somewhere different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location to Shopping/Food/Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Nice place to stay

Very central to restaurants & bas. Could walk. Nice small pool area. Very peaceful & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó mucho la ubicación, puedes irte caminando a muchos restaurantes y a la playa de la jolla, es segura el área
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alda

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

10/10 Excellent

misty

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Inn by the Sea La Jolla

Great location to shops and cliff side beach to view the seals and waves. So many great restaurants walking distance but the hotel could be cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Best deal in downtown LJ

Absolutely the best deal in the Village ( Downtown La Jolla is called the village) comfortable beds, close to PB/LJ. Traffic going in and out of La Jolla is perfect. Internet is great. Dining options perfect surrounding the hotel. Friendly staff. Parking below as overflow parking. A straight up great place to make your home base in SD.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Fabulous Hotel

This hotel is amazing. We could easily walk to the beaches. The pool is awesome. The amenities are perfect. The staff are wonderful. Everything is super clean. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people at the desk made me feel very welcome and the location was fabulous for walking into the Village or to the Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025