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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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

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
(21 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
(6 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

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 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
(22 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. 1161 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1630 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

Qianyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than 3 star
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to walk to the beach or shopping or food! Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Morristown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I get nervous picking independent hotels in new areas, but this Inn was really great! I was in La Jolla for just an evening and it was super walkable. I parked my car and never had to drive again! The room was comfy, the front desk was helpful. I didn’t utilize the amenities but it appeared to have a cute pool and guest lounge. The location was seriously perfect. Loved the view from my balcony & the clear elevator on the front of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Great hotel if you like small with older charm. Easy to park, walk and explore. The rooms are clean and spacious. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable hotel in downtown La Jolla. Excellent staff ensure a pleasurable stay at the Inn as well as La Jolla. Seal Rock and ocean walkways are minutes away, with multiple dining selections. The Inn offers coupons/discounts for several nearby restaurants. Rooms are a tad dated, but comfortable. Onsite parking (free with Expedia VIP) always has open spots. Only 15 minutes from UCSD, but with all of the benefits of being in La Jolla. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good location can walk to shopping, restaurants, beach and cove. Nice views from room. Comfortable beds. Would definitelynstaynagain
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our brief stay here while in town for a wedding. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean and worked well for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Communication and effort to fix a problem was horrible. No response actually
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a regular for us. My wife and enjoy the location, amenities and friendliness of the staff. Jaun is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We pick between 3 hotels in the area and this is one of our favorites. Very nice customer service and very clean. The parking and view were the reason we decided to book at another nearby but this is definitely a recommendation for the area. It's walkable and a nice hotel for couples or someone traveling alone and wanting a safe area walkable near your room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Great location

We stay her every time we visit La Jolla. It’s conveniently located close to the coast and dining options. And the staff is the best! They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Love this inn!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a little out dated, but very clean. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zoie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great during my stay and I would have given 5 stars, except when the cleaning employee knocked at 8am asking if I wanted cleaning but I was already checking out that day and I was still trying to sleep in, it was very upsetting that they were that early and didn’t even check to see if I was already checking out that day. Otherwise it was a great place to stay and very close to everything in La Jolla, I walked everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely nice. The rooms are nice but the view was fantastic. Lots of conveniences available like water dispenser in the hall for fresh tasting water. The beds and pillows were vwry comfortable. Cool area to walk around to find meals and shop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room looked like it had mold growing up the walls. While sheets and towels and lobby were in good condition, the room itself was not.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in LaJolla … walk to beach and shopping. Only downside was water shutoff in the morning for sewer maintenance. Very nice considerate staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay while at UCSD hospital

My husband was in UCSD and stayed at this hotel. Miquel and Marion were wonderful making me feel as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. I highly recommend this hotel as a lower price option to some of the high priced downtown La Jolla rooms. Excellent location and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025