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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

King Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Sand Dollar Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5-star hotel in Village of La Jolla
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Inn By The Sea La Jolla features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center. This La Jolla hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

Inn By The Sea La Jolla is a smoke-free property.

Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Gym
  • 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

  • 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1126 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1591 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would go back!

Very friendly, efficient service. Good parking (bummer you have to pay though). Excellent location for walking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here and it was just as great as the first time. It is not a new or fancy hotel, but is well maintained and in a truly excellent location. Staff is sooo friendly and helpful! I can’t wait to come back a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay; however the front desk person when we checked in was very abrupt (4/1/25) and we felt like an inconvenience to her
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Except for Guest Above Us

It is a beautiful family run hotel. Clean with paid parking and a beautiful view. The 24 hour lounge was lovely as was the pool. The staff was attentive and the elevators face the reception desk so I felt quite safe. They even provided loaner umbrellas! The pass for a local gym is included and easily walkable. The guest upstairs unfortunately drove us away early because he was live streaming in the middle of the night and slamming the balcony door.
Seal Beach
Easy walk to sunset
View from 3rd Floor
Wedding nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, tumwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to beach, shop, and dine. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Loved staying here , comfortable, quiet great bed. This is an old school hotel but so nicely kept, clean. 5 minute walk to beach, breakfast across the street, shopping in walking distance and restaurants. I am from this area and moved away feels like home. Would like to have beach chairs available for guests please?⛱️🏖️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

LaJolla long weekend

Can't really beat this location in LaJolla. Staff was super accommodating. Old hotel that does show wear but it was relatively quiet and very clean. Small pool that was great for laying out and dipping my feet in, but kids may be disappointed as it is very small. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie, Gilbert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn By the Sea was a nice surprise, and such a great hotel! Walking distance to the Cove where the sea lions are and close to many great restaurants, especially Spiro’s. Beds were comfortable, staff was great with us, including my very rambunctious little niece & nephew. There was a great little pool house with coffee, hot chocolate, a TV, and snack machine to relax in. Overall I loved this hotel and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Behram Rustom, Pepper pike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but it’s not upgraded for a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great option. Homey and fantastic views!! Great staff. We were so happy there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyuna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, West Chester

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LeeJon, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! I’d say the overall cleanliness of the room could’ve been a bit better, but the location was extremely convenient and staff were amazing. I really liked the 24 hour guest lounge. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025