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La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara

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Front of property - evening/night
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast area
Designer toiletries, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the neighborhood

Map
116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College2 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo5 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Room options

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara City College and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • Chad’s - 5 min walk
  • Biergarten - 11 min walk
  • Finney's Crafthouse - 9 min walk
  • McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 9 min walk

About this property

La Playa Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara
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 an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of La Playa Inn was completed in March 2020.

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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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. 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.

Languages

English, Indonesian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without 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 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. Contactless check-out is available.

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

How close is La Playa Inn to the airport?

La Playa Inn is 10 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Inn on Jun 2, 2024 start from $229.49, excluding 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.

Does La Playa Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Playa Inn.

How close is La Playa Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Playa Inn offer free breakfast?

La Playa Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Playa Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Playa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at La Playa Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Playa Inn have a pool?

La Playa Inn does not have a pool.

Does La Playa Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Playa Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

La Playa Inn is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

La Playa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 830 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 830 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 830 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 830 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 830 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

wenjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issareeya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Quaint, nice bathtub. TV did not offer YouTube. Breakfast was pretty bad: weak coffee not organic, processed pastries, sugary cereal, surgery yogurt, gmo breakfast bars, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great location and cute hotel! Room was spacious and clean. Walking distance to beach and State Street!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024