Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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

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, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuvier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sand Dollar Suite

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

Room

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

Room, Accessible

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

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Terrace

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 November 2025 to 30 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
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Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1268 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1720 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt it was overpriced for what was offered. It wasn’t an “Inn” but really a hotel. I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and nice! Fresh coffee each morning! We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and quiet. Good location because it’s walkable to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gastelum Zamudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This quaint inn is so cute. We had extended our trip in San Diego for a day and ended up at the Inn by the Sea. Staff were very nice and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Labor Day 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Absolutely love this hotel!!!

Absolutely love this hotel and the staff is top notch!! The rooms are clean and amenities are great! Get a room with a balcony you will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Great location in La Jolla!

It was lovely. We enjoyed the location, the view, the staff. Our only complaint would be the sand and dirt on the balcony. But that’s minor. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place near the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edmond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room next to me was very nosy starting 11pm on August 25 and call front desk but noise was still there .then called police at 1am&3am because of noise and hotel only gave me credit of $40gor parking and was Expecting more discount from hotel ..1st time had noise problem and specially on Monday night hotel moved me to another room for 2nd&3rd night .i will never stay in room 109 again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the sea, many dining options, and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a walkable neighborhood with plenty of restaurants nearby. Staff was extremely friendly and housekeeping. Did a fantastic job.
View from the balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025