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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara City College

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan

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116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At La Playa Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College and within 15 minutes of Stearns Wharf. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a terrace, luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara City College
As a guest of La Playa Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. La Playa Inn also features concierge services, a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2020
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
La Playa Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 self 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
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Playa Inn?

La Playa Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Playa Inn?

As of 7 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on 8 Jan 2026 start from NZ$333.44, 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 La Playa Inn?

Yep, La Playa Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to La Playa Inn?

Yep, La Playa Inn is a short 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Playa Inn?

No, La Playa Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Playa Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Playa Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

La Playa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 832 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RUSSEL

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, spotlessly clean. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in evey way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt more like a private apartment than a hotel. Very quiet. Friendly staff. Free and convenient parking. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

6/10 Okay

Blair

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff is so sweet, breakfast is perfect! I love staying here..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, West Covina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant & helpful staff/very clean room (307)/aesthetic design of room & property/fresh fruit, pastries for breakfast/10 min walk to the Harbor & Cabrillo St./carts to use for baggage/loved the cleanliness overall!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking an checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good size room, quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the close proximity to East Beach, the cleanliness of the room and the wonderful assortment of breakfast items. Parking was convenient, but it was an easy walk to restaurants & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Gorgeous hotel near everything!

Wonderful hotel in a fantastic location. Easy stroll to the beach and a nice walk to the center of town while also close to the 101. Parking was easy and safe, rooms are very nice and well appointed. They have some lovely common areas to sit in and the staff was friendly. Overall, no real complaints; I'd definitely check availability here if I were considering another visit to Santa Barbara. My only comment would be on breakfast. When a hotel advertises that it includes breakfast, it's always a bit of a crap shoot on what you'll actually get. In this case, it's a bit higher quality than standard roadside motel fare but still the usual sugary yogurt, some fresh fruit and various bread options. The pastries wrapped in plastic were kinda dry and bland (and the plastic wrap seems wasteful, but probably useful if you're grabbing something for the road). This breakfast wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me when deciding whether to stay here but its always helpful to know what the breakfast is actually like. If you have time, there are loads of yummy restaurants and cafes within 15 minutes' walking distance, would highly encourage patronizing them if you want something more substantial.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and sincere. Room was spotless. TV needed help to get into, then PBS had no sound... big deal, we get enough TV. Great restaurant right around the corner, Toma. Great location by the sea. Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025