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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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, Children's Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 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
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
(31 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
(23 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Mission Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Children's Pool Beach - 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

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

  • ‪Le Coq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jose's Courtroom Cantina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with an outdoor pool, 8-minute walk to La Jolla Cove
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1310 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1775 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Tarzana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The only issue with the room is that it is missing a microwave and to heat up food you need to go to the lounge. Other than that, the view was excellent from the balcony and there is a lot of food option in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, kind, coffee and tea bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff amenities all was great! Although no breakfast was offered on site, and there is no gym, the alternatives proposed, the cottage for bf and balanced fitness and health gym especially are worthy of 5 star hotels offering
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room needs to be upgraded. The bathroom is especially very tired and the bed linens are threadbare.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan, victorville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with balcony and reasonably price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Torrance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff. called me when my room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreekanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe. Very clean. Nice charming style.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and comfortable hotel located right above Prospect street - a few blocks from the sea. Lots of walkable restaurant options. Easy to get in and out with plenty of parking onsite. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The walls were thin so noisy neighbors can be disruptive. The balcony shows the hotel’s age.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean, convenient, walk to great restaurants. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Skokie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect. The staff was incredibly friendly. Our room was clean and the balcony was a lovely place to have coffee in the morning and watch the sunset at night. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hrant

Liked: Cleanliness
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located to lots of great shops and restaurants. The ocean view is decent but an bitobstructed by buildings at the water front. The hotel itself is well priced for what it is, as it’s a bit outdated and definitely could use a carpet upgrade. Staff was very friendly and our room was immaculate. I would stay here again at no more than a $300 nightly rate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Great Hotel

Absolutely my favorite place to stay when I head to La Jolla. Right in the center of downtown La Jolla. Walking distance to everything. Very nice staff. Coffee in the lobby. Safe.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greta room upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is near plenty of restaurants and the area is walkable which is nice but the property feels outdated and the central air unit didn’t seem to work at least the heat didn’t. The room was cold at all times even when I set the temperature higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location. A block from downtown and 10-15 minute walk to the beach. The bathtub needs resurfacing and shower went from hot to cool and then, hot again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025