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La Playa Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".
A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.
A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.
A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $280
$246 nightly
$280 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), La Playa Inn is a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara City College and 13 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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. 833 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful clean property, free parking, super nice staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of restaurants nearby and the room and amenities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel near downtown and peak good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Staff was so friendly and kind. Property was clean and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great, property was well maintained, and staff was very kind and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the location was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room, and location! Parking was included and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location. Nothing special about it but a clean room, a comfortable room, in a good location, with very few hotel amenities and at reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous colonial style hotel, blocks from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

saravanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking and rooms and very near to lot of places. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is cute and private. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The architecture of the hotel was very nice. I like the outdoor patio for the continental breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Wish the parking was a little bit spacious, but it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay despite an early hiccup with the hot water, staff was very helpful and accommodated for the inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is pricey for this particular stay, but all is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location was like half a block from the beach, parking was great right on the property, breakfast which consisted of coffee, tea and pastries ,fresh fruits and yogurt, where included. Very helpful staff. The room where very clean and renovated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great breakfast was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

I absolutely enjoyed my stay here and will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, clean rooms, look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weihua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant and conveniently located near the city center. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Clean rooms. The location was perfect as it was walkable to downtown SB and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a charming hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The location is great. It is an easy walk to the train station, State Street, the beach and the Funk Zone. All you ever need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean property! Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026