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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
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Beach nearby
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Sundeck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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 Pool Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Sand Dollar Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

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

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1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

King Terrace

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

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2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

La Jolla

Located in Village of La Jolla, Inn By The Sea La Jolla is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as La Jolla Cove and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This 130-room, 3.5-star hotel has in-room conveniences like patios, MP3 docks, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Pool Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Cove - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Coq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Guests of Inn By The Sea La Jolla enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
46-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Patios, MP3 docks, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 November 10 2025 to July 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Select guestrooms

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

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, a fire extinguisher, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea La Jolla on May 26, 2026 start from $252, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

This hotel is situated in Village of La Jolla, just steps from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and within a 10-minute walk of La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool Beach. You'll also find Mission Beach and Mission Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a casino at the property?

No, Inn By The Sea La Jolla doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a pillowtop mattress and streaming services in each guestroom, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Inn By The Sea La Jolla doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Inn By The Sea La Jolla though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

The closest major airport to Inn By The Sea La Jolla is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 12.2 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 13.2 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Yes, every guestroom at Inn By The Sea La Jolla comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1328 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1808 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what I would expect. My previous stats were much more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

JEREMIAH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie, Great Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, great view, comfortable beds. But the customer service is absolutely outstanding! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Andrea, Catonsville

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was far shabbier than I expected based on reviews, pictures, presentation on Expedia. My room had not been cleaned - there were big chunks of some sort of food under a table. There is massive major transformative construction going on that makes it impossible to think straight starting at 8:15 each day. Also, somewhat damningly, Expedia told me that the hotel had an airport shuttle. When I emailed to ask, the hotel said no. You can't tell me that they don't know Expedia is saying this... and it should be corrected if it's not true.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great, friendly staff! Wasn’t my first stay here, but always a great stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sea view room on the 5th floor. Spotless as ever, great service and very friendly staff. This is our go to hotel in La Jolla, a real home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigella

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and in center of La Jolla near coast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chuang-Kuo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel location is very convenient. It’s easy to walk to La Jolla Cove and surrounding restaurants without driving. The parking space in La Jolla cove area is very tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ellen

good location. But very noisy during construction. I was perparred for it, but my husband couldn't stop complaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Olga, Chula Vista

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price was excellent and so was the hotel! All staff extremely professional and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, comfortable room with a beautiful ocean view, great location. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely AMAZING place to stay every visit! Great staff, views, location and WiFi. He wife and I love coming here, we brought her parents here too and they were extremely pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robin

OK hotel with nice location. The decor is very tired. Bed was uncomfortable. We were there for 5 days and they only made up our room once - after we asked for it. Have coffee and tea service out for guests but no non dairy creamer. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably will not stay again until renovations are complete. The room was below average; fortunately, we were there only 1 night. We will be traveling to La Jolla a lot in the future to visit family. Inn by the Sea needs to be a better hotel, not just a room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Beth, POUND RIDGE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kjellsi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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