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La Playa Inn

2.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
Breakfast area
Courtyard

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

  • 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
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬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.

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. 807 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1001 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

Rana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property within walking distance to beach, wharf, shopping and dining. Front desk was friendly, checkin easy and parking was on site. Room was clean and comfortable, overall the property was clean, nicely decorated and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

Excellent

It was as good as the reviews suggested ie value to quality ratio very high
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great stay!

La Playa Inn is a very nice hotel! Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Walking distance to Stearns Wharf and State Street. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Fontana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. The location was convenient to walk to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breaunna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet,clean ,and beautiful. Check in was easy and the room was better than the pictures showed . From beginning to end the stay was amazing . We only stayed one night (in town for a wine cruise ) but this will be our go to hotel when in town now from LA . Thank you La playa inn . Shout out to Rudolpho who was great during our stay! Helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bright and clean. Rooms are spacious and finer quality features than what I would experience at a major hotel at a much higher price. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gino

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at La Playa and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Santa Barbara business trip

Wonderful place wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very clean and close to restaurants and beach.Continental breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted very nicely by the gentlemen at the front desk. Very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhover

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

Great stay

The place was renovated, it’s clean, spacious, comfy beds, nice bathroom. Just wish they have hot breakfast otherwise we enjoyed our stay! Thank you La Playa Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Good price. Easy to park. Reasonable price. Hope the breakfast has more choice such as eggs, bread etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, large, clean rooms. Great location. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful restored Southwest mission themed property. Lots of character. Close to beach and downtown Santa Barbara, very walkable. Free parking and continental breakfast with all day coffee available in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Luis Obispo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025