Name: La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Address: 116 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Rating: 9.1

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Offsite parking discounted rates availableParkingSelf parking (surcharge)Offsite parking discounted rates availableSecured parkingScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

3-Star Hotel

Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available, Electric bicycle charging station, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Terrace

Location

Santa Barbara, us

Steps from the Pacific Ocean

Convenient Amenities

Guests at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara can enjoy a continental breakfast, free WiFi, and in-room refrigerators. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a cable TV with movie channels, a coffee maker, and complimentary toiletries.

Nearby Attractions

Explore Santa Barbara Winery just a short 2-minute drive away or visit the University of California – Santa Barbara, located 11 miles from the property.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara? Book your stay now!

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.1

Exceptional

2,989 reviews

Highlights

+Cleanliness
+Location
+Friendly staff
+Good breakfast

Could Improve

–Overpriced for weekends
–Housekeeping supply issues

Cleanliness9.7

Clean, very pretty; consistently praised for cleanliness across multiple reviews.

Service9.2

Friendly staff; several reviews mention helpful and accommodating service.

Location9.7

Many reviews highlight the excellent location close to the beach and downtown.

Room Quality9.2

Rooms are described as clean and stylish; positive mentions of comfort.

Amenities8.7

Good breakfast offerings and nice communal areas; some minor complaints about supplies.

Value for Money8.2

Considered overpriced by some reviewers, but many others find it worth the price.

Food and Beverage9.2

Breakfast options are positively described, with local pastries appreciated.

Overall Experience9.3

Overall positive experiences noted with plans to return from guests; very well received.

Nataliia

Couple · May 2026

very nice hotel. our stay there left only pleasant impressions.

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WINDY W

Couple · May 2026

Liked:Great location near the beach, the Funk Zone, and the Santa Barbara courthouse. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was very lovely, comfy, clean, and spacious. We also loved the breakfast provided by the hotel as a bonus. Overall, we love and enjoy our stay.

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Iuliia

Couple · May 2026

Liked:Clean room, well maintained property, location, free parking

Disliked:This time they had an issue with hot water( next day they fixed it)

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Claudia

Family With Children · May 2026

Lovely stay in a lovely facility!

Liked:Great location, wonderful facility, easy access to everything we were interested in!

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Location

How to Find Us

116 Castillo Street

Santa Barbara · us

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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