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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Sand Dollar Suite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Accessible

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

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Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Terrace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services and dry cleaning. 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 hairdryers. This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

The shopping around Inn By The Sea La Jolla gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Jolla Cove. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a business centre are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 November 2025 to 17 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Selected guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1220 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1664 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An adventurous vacation

We had a really great stay at the Inn at the sea in La Jolla. The location was amazing and we could walk to the beach, the children’s pool, shops, restaurants, even a grocery store. Nearby there was a beautiful coastal hiking trail, and it was an easy drive to San Diego for other adventures. The hotel was very close to the museum of contemporary art.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dejana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and his fiancée enjoyed their stay in Inn By the sea La Jolla !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

roy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here five different times and always have a great experience. The staff is kind, professional, and provide excellent service. The hotel is clean, quiet, and in a great location. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Shari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in an excellent location. You can walk to the children’s pool, watch the jr. Lifeguards, wander into boutique shops and eat or have cocktails at the many restaurants with an ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Excellent central La Jolla location.

This hotel is in an excellent central La Jolla location. Great value fro money. Although an older hotel the hotel was very clean and very well maintained. The beds were very comfortable. Pool looks like new. Great complimentary coffee.Great friendly staff. A shout out to Stephanie who helped return a lost cloth item my wife left behind.Plenty of parking at $20 a day. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time in every way !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water at all for periods of time including the morning of departure. The bathroom door had some brown stuff across the bottom when I arrived and was missed at cleaning. I stayed 3 nights. I live 4 blocks away and have my condo to my son and family for the weekend, so I was exploring for a way to invite family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable hotel with warm and friendly staff! Excellent location in the heart of La Jolla with onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and room was very clean. But overall hotel is old and could use an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Pomona

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marycela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a super convenient location in beautiful La Jolla. Just 2 block down to the beach and to dining and shopping. The interior has recently received a fresh modern update. I enjoyed the pool area, including the Guest amenities center where you can get tea or coffee anytime of day and filtered water. A real plus. The only thing I would recommend is elevating the bathroom soap products. Otherwise, a great value and experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff, including front desk staff Cheryl and Aimee are so friendly and helpful. This is my 2nd stay and will be my go to stay each time I'm in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If coming to inn by the sea. I would recommend a small vehicle for parking. We had with us a Newer F150 and had trouble finding parking even after paying the 20.00 a night for parking. It's not guaranteed unless you have a compact or a small vehicle that can fit in the parking garage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from our superior room balcony. Friendly staff. Good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025