Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Beach/ocean view
View from property
Inn By The Sea La Jolla is moments from La Jolla Cove, offering an art gallery and shopping mall on-site. Guests can work out at the gym, use in-room WiFi, or relax by the outdoor pool. Past guests love the prime beach location and attentive staff.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 552
AED 635 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Sand Dollar Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windansea Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

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

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Hotel near La Jolla Cove
An art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 133 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 46-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Patios, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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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
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to April 17 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • 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 on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Inn By The Sea La Jolla pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Inn By The Sea La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Children's Cove and La Jolla Cove. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Children's Pool Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1230 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1672 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area to explore
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff. called me when my room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location to Shopping/Food/Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful two nights here. Got the King ocean view 318 and it was perfect. Great area to walk, coffee was good and staff were very nice. Bed was comfortable too. Not a single problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet and perfect location. The staff was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and great bang for the buck. Parking was difficult to get and the lot was full occasionally
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size rooms and fridge! Always clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location with plenty of places in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very central to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people at the desk made me feel very welcome and the location was fabulous for walking into the Village or to the Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in town and walkable to everything. Parking was super easy to navigate behind the building. Rooms were spacious and the bed was super comfy. The staff were friendly and accomodating. We really enjoyed our stay and will come back again on our next trip to La Jolla!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was conviniently located in La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tuyet

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

nancy

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