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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Sundeck
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
$203
$177 nightly
$203 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Sand Dollar Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 mi (16.1 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Cove - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Pool Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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 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 transportation

  • Self 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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. 1309 out of 1770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1770 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James, Skokie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great pool, fantastic location, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Room was dated and smelled a little musty. Beds were comfortable and it’s a great location. Very walkable and there happened to be an art festival one block over which was a nice surprise. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint hotel with great views of ocean (we had ocean balcony room). You do have to look at the tops of buildings nearby and cross the road to get to the ocean. Great restaurants near by and walkable to cute shopping and beaches. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furnitures are a bit dated but the staff is trying so hard to clean and maintain it. Good location to the ocean, and the room is very quiet in the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUNGALA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CHERYL, LIZETTE AND MIGUEL AND JUAN.. OH MY GOODNESS, ALL THE FRONT DESK STAFF WERE AMAZING. CHERYL EVEN HELPED ME FIND A GREAT PARKING SPOT TO PARK MY VERY LARGE VAN!! INCREDIBLE PLACE TO STAY, AND INCREDIBLE STAFF!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! I AM COMING BACK!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhonghe

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will find a nicer hotel in downtown La Jolla., period!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, room has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always comfortable and beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025