Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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View from property
View from property
View from property
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Sand Dollar Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

At Inn By The Sea La Jolla you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of La Jolla Cove and Children's Cove. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Village of La Jolla hotel include Mission Bay and University of California, San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windansea Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobboi Natural Gelato - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬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 fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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 hairdryers. This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea La Jolla on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$319.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Yep, Inn By The Sea La Jolla has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Yep, Inn By The Sea La Jolla is a short 8-minute walk from La Jolla Cove. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Inn By The Sea La Jolla has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Inn By The Sea La Jolla family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Inn By The Sea La Jolla is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, Inn By The Sea La Jolla does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1099 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1541 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

lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great the Service was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but I really like the place. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent walkable location, quiet room and very friendly staff. My husband I are looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thales

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

8/10 Good

Tracey, Vancouver

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in La Jolla.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility was generally clean, staff was courteous and friendly, and the location was great. Easy beach access and good overall experience. Facility was a bit dated, and lobby/sitting area could use better cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, the parking lot was easy to find and I appreciated the first free night of parking. Would return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William, Baltimore

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, smallish hotel a short walk from the ocean and right in the central shopping area. One quaint and charming quirk: absent an on-premise restaurant they gave us discount coupons for nearby places that were quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

chau

Great location. Pleasant service, we checked in an hour early but they very much obliged and free upgraded the room to upstairs. I didn’t expect the $20 parking but it is cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs a new sign
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Perfect Stay

Ths hotel went beyond my expectations. Perfectly clean, great location, very friendly staff. Well definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Would highly recommend staying at the inn by the sea. This is going to be our new go to spot when in California.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Service was fantastic but the mattresses need to be updated. Zero support way too soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here it was the perfect location and amazingly sweet staff! The entire hotel was perfectly clean I was impressed! Cant wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room above had plumbing issues. Everytime they flushed or took a shower I could hear it drain in the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, very central to things in La Jolla
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025