La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A cable TV with movie channels features in guest rooms at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. A coffee maker and free toiletries are provided in each air-conditioned room. Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. The University of California – Santa Barbara is 11 miles from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room with 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Balcony - Accessible
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$533 for 3 nights
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Room with 1 King Bed, Balcony
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US$837 for 3 nights
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Room with 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, Patio - Accessible
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  • 2 double beds
US$533 for 3 nights
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Room with 2 Double Beds, Balcony
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  • 2 double beds
US$837 for 3 nights
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Standard King Room
We have 6 left
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
300 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$169 per night
Original price
US$595.65
Late Escape Deal
- US$89.35
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$506.30
US$169 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$178 per night
Original price
US$627
Early 2026 Deal
- US$94.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Total before taxes
US$532.95
US$178 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Early 2026 Deal.
Early 2026 Deal
Early 2026 Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Room with 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Balcony - Accessible
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
300 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$178 per night
Original price
US$627
Early 2026 Deal
- US$94.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Total before taxes
US$532.95
US$178 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Early 2026 Deal.
Early 2026 Deal
Early 2026 Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Deluxe Room with 1 King bed
We have 5 left
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
300 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$185 per night
Original price
US$652.65
Late Escape Deal
- US$97.90
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$554.75
US$185 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$195 per night
Original price
US$687
Late Escape Deal
- US$103.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$583.95
US$195 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Room with 1 King Bed, Balcony
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
300 feet²
Balcony
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$279 per night
Price US$837
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Standard Room with 2 Double Beds
We have 5 left
High floor
  • 2 double beds
300 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 4
US$169 per night
Original price
US$595.65
Late Escape Deal
- US$89.35
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$506.30
US$169 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 4
US$178 per night
Original price
US$627
Early 2026 Deal
- US$94.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Total before taxes
US$532.95
US$178 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Early 2026 Deal.
Early 2026 Deal
Early 2026 Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Room with 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, Patio - Accessible
  • 2 double beds
300 feet²
Airconditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 4
US$178 per night
Original price
US$627
Early 2026 Deal
- US$94.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Total before taxes
US$532.95
US$178 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Early 2026 Deal.
Early 2026 Deal
Early 2026 Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Deluxe Room with 2 Double Beds
We have 4 left
High floor
  • 2 double beds
300 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 4
US$185 per night
Original price
US$652.65
Late Escape Deal
- US$97.90
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$554.75
US$185 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 4
US$195 per night
Original price
US$687
Early 2026 Deal
- US$103.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Total before taxes
US$583.95
US$195 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Early 2026 Deal.
Early 2026 Deal
Early 2026 Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Jan–1 Apr 2026.
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Room with 2 Double Beds, Balcony
High floor
  • 2 double beds
300 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 4
US$279 per night
Price US$837
Excluded: 12 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 2 left
  • You won't be charged in the next step

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Guests who stayed here loved

Evgeny
Australia Australia
“Excellent stay all up. Stylish fresh property, plenty of parking and good breakfast included.”
Eyal
Israel Israel
“Polite staff. Modern and cozy room. Breakfast was basic but good”
Liina
Estonia Estonia
“Good location, very nice interior, nice breakfast, friendly staff, free parking included”
Dbjoern
Germany Germany
“Amazing stay! The lodge had everything we needed — great service, clean rooms, and a perfect location. Highly recomended.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, close to the beach and boardwalk and a pleasant walk to the wonderful Stearns Wharf pier from where we enjoyed watching a SpaceX launch, and the lively State Street. Our room was very comfortable and staff were friendly and...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property a few minutes walk to the harbour. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking for one car. Free continental breakfast. Definitely recommend .”
Lore
Belgium Belgium
“When entering (earlier than check in, without any problem), they gave us a map and described what we could do and where + that everything was very walkable”
Olivia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely vibe to the place! Great parking and comfortable, spacious rooms. Really good location and the staff were lovely”
Sebastian
Chile Chile
“Perfect. Personnel, infrastrature, facilities and location are very good. We had a wonderful experience in our stay in La Playa Inn. We were in a road trip on the Hwy 1 route, and this hotel was one of the best experience during our journey. ...”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, parking very close to reception. Staff friendly and good location”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note only 1 parking space is available per reservation. Please contact the property directly for further information.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.