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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
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Beach nearby
Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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, Children's Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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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
(31 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
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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

Room, Accessible

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

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

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 overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.

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. 1314 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1775 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean, convenient, walk to great restaurants. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Skokie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect. The staff was incredibly friendly. Our room was clean and the balcony was a lovely place to have coffee in the morning and watch the sunset at night. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hrant

Liked: Cleanliness
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located to lots of great shops and restaurants. The ocean view is decent but an bitobstructed by buildings at the water front. The hotel itself is well priced for what it is, as it’s a bit outdated and definitely could use a carpet upgrade. Staff was very friendly and our room was immaculate. I would stay here again at no more than a $300 nightly rate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Great Hotel

Absolutely my favorite place to stay when I head to La Jolla. Right in the center of downtown La Jolla. Walking distance to everything. Very nice staff. Coffee in the lobby. Safe.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greta room upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is near plenty of restaurants and the area is walkable which is nice but the property feels outdated and the central air unit didn’t seem to work at least the heat didn’t. The room was cold at all times even when I set the temperature higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location. A block from downtown and 10-15 minute walk to the beach. The bathtub needs resurfacing and shower went from hot to cool and then, hot again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great pool, fantastic location, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Room was dated and smelled a little musty. Beds were comfortable and it’s a great location. Very walkable and there happened to be an art festival one block over which was a nice surprise. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint hotel with great views of ocean (we had ocean balcony room). You do have to look at the tops of buildings nearby and cross the road to get to the ocean. Great restaurants near by and walkable to cute shopping and beaches. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furnitures are a bit dated but the staff is trying so hard to clean and maintain it. Good location to the ocean, and the room is very quiet in the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUNGALA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CHERYL, LIZETTE AND MIGUEL AND JUAN.. OH MY GOODNESS, ALL THE FRONT DESK STAFF WERE AMAZING. CHERYL EVEN HELPED ME FIND A GREAT PARKING SPOT TO PARK MY VERY LARGE VAN!! INCREDIBLE PLACE TO STAY, AND INCREDIBLE STAFF!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! I AM COMING BACK!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhonghe

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will find a nicer hotel in downtown La Jolla., period!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, room has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025