Inn By The Sea La Jolla
About Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Take in the fresh ocean breezes as you soak up the La Jolla sunshine in one of the country's most romantic honeymoon destinations. Enjoy breakfast in bed with our in-room delivery breakfast option from The Cottage Restaurant. Then spend a day exploring local culture, and later, as the sun goes down, dine at one of our vibrant local restaurants. From morning until evening, La Jolla Village is brimming with all things California – all just moments from our hotel. From our location just three blocks from the ocean to our spacious accommodations designed for vacation comfort to the fullest, La Jolla, Inn by the Sea is your Southern California home away from home. Don't forget to visit the seals.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
Guests generally enjoy their stay at this hotel, praising its cleanliness, friendly staff, and convenient location near the beach and local amenities. However, some guests have complained about the quality of the beds, water pressure, and internet reception, as well as the accuracy of the room descriptions and pictures.
- Convenient location near the beach and local amenities
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Poor quality beds and water pressure
- Inaccurate room descriptions and pictures
- 5/5
My concern was the parking when I booked, but there were sufficient parking spaces located conveniently.
- 5/5
Nice place to stay
- 5/5
Safe location
- 1.5/5
The location is all it has going for it. It's walkable to cafes, gyms, and multiple beaches. The room itself works just fine. Rude and dismissive customer service, made me cry. Loud crashing and screeching construction noises wake you up early in the morning and continue throughout the day. The room listing says "streaming services (like Netflix) available" and the TV quite literally doesn't let you select anything except live TV. I wish I had paid more for one of the nearby hotels because staying here was a humiliation ritual. I was in town for a doctor's appointment that required downtime, peace, and recovery and this hotel was a nightmare.
- 4/5
Room was nice, staff was nice The rooms were nice, except there are no electrical plugs near the nightstands. I wish I would have been told about the coffee in the lobby in the morning.
- 5/5
The staff was extremely accommodating especially with us requiring an earlier check in for a wedding. We are eager to stay again and actually enjoy La Jolla and walk around. Thank you for the great hospitality!
- 5/5
Short walk to the ocean
- 5/5
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, relaxing ambiance…. No issues.
- 5/5
Friendly helpful staff, walking distance to practically everything in La Jolla. Clean rooms, heated pool.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Enjoyed our stay very much
- 5/5
Who stated this property once or twice a year for about the last eight years. Every single time it is perfect! Very clean nice staff. Close to shopping and the Cove. Perfect place to stay in La Jolla.
- 5/5
It was a lot nicer than I expected. The photos have not been updated on Expedia.
- 5/5
The hotel was being remodeled but the noise was kept to a minimum. This hotel is in the heart of La Jolla and walkable to the beach, restaurants, parks. Excellent value for being in La Jolla.
- 4/5
Propiedad limpia y buena atención del personal
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Really nice close to the ocean
- 5/5
The staff was amazing and it was very clean and quiet and super relaxing. We had a great view as well!
- 3/5
Going through a remodel. The people were nice.
- 5/5
Great location! Can easily walk to restaurants and shops! Parking!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Parking!
- 5/5
Staff was great. Although under renovation, it did not effect my stay. All good
- 5/5
Staff was great. Although under renovation, it did not effect my stay. All good
- 5/5
Thank you Awesome People.
- 5/5
Location was ideal to walk around La Jolla especially the cove to see the sea lions. Nothing
- 5/5
Nothing
- 4.5/5
Location Everything was great
- 4.5/5
Location Everything was great
- 4.5/5
Nice new room, clean, comfortable and quiet. The hotel is well placed to discover main points of interest of la Jolla, often by foot. Appreciate! We were warm welcomed.
- 5/5
Beautiful room overlooking the pool it was so nice almost everything was perfect just parking wasn't the greatest but we made it work. We would stay here again.
- 5/5
Great location friendly staff clean and comfortable room
- 5/5
My stay was absolutely perfect despite the hotel being in the midst of construction. We stayed at this hotel since we were running the La Jolla half marathon. It is walking distance to Scripps Park which is perfect. It is nice, clean hotel with a great ocean view. It comes at a great price point for the area. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again granted the price doesn't go up exorbitantly after construction is done.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Absolutely friendly staff!! Will be going back here for sure next time in town!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
parking was challenging, don' t know about security, didn't see anyone
- 5/5
There was some construction during my stay but overall the hotel was nice and staff awesome. Limited parking!!!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
A wonderful location. Room very clean.
- 5/5
The staff was available, attentive and helpful but not intrusive.
- 5/5
Ocean view was terrific! Clean and quiet.
- 5/5
Absolutely loved our stay here! Can’t wait to go back again
- 4/5
Great location
- 5/5
Amazing hotel in beautiful La Jolla. Perfectly located.
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Very clean and comfortable Great location to beach and restaurants Great help from staff on restaurants and coupons for local businesses.
- 4/5
Property was being remodeled, so it was a little sketchy. Parking was hit or miss and we were charged $20 per night. Over all we loved the location and the staff were great..
- 2/5
Hotel is old needs renovation, expensive for the old feel of the hotel
- 5/5
I love this hotel. The rooms, location and very friendly staff have made this one of my favorite hotels. At the moment they have construction going on so I just spent the weekend to avoid the noise
- 4/5
Great convenient location. Staff is super friendly in rooms aren’t nice perfect for our one night stay.
- 5/5
Every single member of the staff greeted us joyfully as we entered the property—so very friendly and helpful. Great location. Really nice rooms. Clean. I highly recommend out recommend.
- 5/5
The staff is the best. You can’t beat the location. Rooms are a little tired but being renovated now. We’ve stayed here multiple times and don’t have any complaints.
- 2/5
Very noisy and loud from renovations from 8am
- 5/5
Nice and
- 4/5
None
- 4/5
Parking is difficult. Construction did not help. Lower half of Inn was under rehab. This was just a stop over for us, so did not experience more of the area.
- 3/5
Nice staff. Bathroom not clean in the corners
- 5/5
Wonderful
- 5/5
This is our second time visiting. The staff is genuinely polite and friendly, the rooms are large and clean and updated. The hotel is only a block from the sea and the many restaurants of La Hoya.
- 4/5
Nice location
- 5/5
Ideal location, very nice hotel with friendly staff. A bit dated but that didn’t affect our overall experience.
- 4/5
would have liked a discount since the property was under a complete remodeling on few floors
- 5/5
Came to La Jolla for the Concourse de Elegance, the hotel was in a perfect location, easy walk to the event. Hotel staff was very friendly and even moved her personal vehicle so we could park. Room was nice and had a view. We will be back.
- 4/5
The hotel has a great central location, and the staff were very nice and helpful. On-site parking was very convenient, which made our stay easier. The hotel itself is a bit old, but it is currently undergoing renovation, so it should improve even more. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and a good experience.
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
They are renovating some of the floors but my son who was working in the room during the day didn’t even notice. We would definitely stay here again!
- 4/5
Great neighborhood, very walkable to great restaurants and ocean nearby. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Renovation is in progress but hotel gave very clear communication about this and we weren't bothered at all by any noise or interruptions.
- 4/5
The location of this hotel is great but way overpriced for the rooms, everything is dated and beat up. They said they are renovating rooms but it seems like they upped their prices to accommodate for the other rooms. Parking is an issue for sure here. No breakfast was offered for the price of the room not much is offered to you for your room. I would stay at this property again because of its location but only if the prices were better.
- 5/5
Room was clean. Staff was great!! Parking could be dicey due to construction, I was lucky and arrived early with good parking, then I just walked everywhere, so was okay with parking. The hotel is a little older and going through renovations, but what I love so much is the location, you can’t beat it, you can walk to just about anywhere in LJ, and really get into the chill LaJolla vibe staying here! I’ve stayed in the Ocean view room and also the Partial Ocean view room, and I actually liked the partial ocean view room better because I could see not only a view of the ocean, but also the downtown lights at night, as well as the lights from the houses on the hill. Great place!!
- 5/5
Location and incredibly helpful staff
- 3/5
The location was okay, the property was turning off the water throughout the day which I was not notified prior to my stay. There was free coffee in the lobby.
- 5/5
Under construction, not mentioned when booking
- 5/5
The room was clean and the ocean view was lovely. Renovation was a bit noisy in the morning but it was posted on their website.
- 5/5
Our favorite Inn in the best location in La Jolla. They have ground floor renovations going on that’s affecting some of the parking, but we didn’t end up having any issues. The staff is the absolute BEST! Walking distance to all things La Jolla.
- 4/5
This hotel is well located and the staff are helpful and very friendly. The property was undergoing renovations and our room was not updated yet. It did have a nice balcony and we really appreciated the access to a VERY well equipped gym that gave us wonderful daily workouts and was clean and friendly.
- 5/5
Wonderful visit.
- 5/5
the hotel was under construction, but we were warned at check in. It wasn't nearly as bad or loud as i expected it to be. easy parking, and great location to walk to the beach
- 5/5
No breakfast, we had breakfast at near restaurants.
- 5/5
The rooms are clean and well kept. You get a feeling of being home when you stay. The staff is amazing.
- 5/5
Perfect!
- 5/5
Great location. Room was comfortable and clean. Fantastic views from balcony. Free water refill and coffee. Will be back
- 5/5
Grand location, walk to everything.
- 5/5
Great location, the view was beautiful
- 3/5
Inn by the Sea is an older hotel presently going through renovations. Although I was allowed to check in early, the room that I was assigned was not as expected. I had stayed at this property before and at that time, was given an oceanfront room on the backside of the hotel. This time, I was given a room on the street side, which only had a partial view and was loud on a Saturday night. The woman who checked me in on Thursday 3/26 at 2 pm was also very passive aggressive. All the other front desk staff was superb, especially the gentleman at checkout 3/29 at 7am. As mentioned, they are going through renovations-I heard loud hammering on weekdays, but nothing on the weekend. The room and hotel in general is very clean, with water stations on every level and in room refrigerators. Bathrooms are super small. Room size is pretty standard. The hotel boasts a really cute little pool with lots of lounges and chairs for relaxing. The location also really can't be beat as it is a short walk to coffee, lovely restaurants, and the cove.
- 5/5
Excellent hotel with a great view!
- 1/5
Not what I would expect. My previous stats were much more pleasant.
- 5/5
Very nice place to stay. Staff was excellent. Convenient to everything. Good value for money.
- 5/5
i love this hotel in Downtown LJ. Close to everything, nice staff, great location in LJ and in SD itself.
- 4/5
All the staff are very kind and helpful. Even though we experienced a minor electrical issue one evening(4:30am) the staff were extremely apologetic and saw to it that the issue was fixed by the following midday.
- 3/5
Good location. Just dated.
- 5/5
We only stayed for one night but loved the location, room, and amenities. Will definitely be staying here again.
- 4/5
Ocean view was amazing and location is convenient with cute coffee shops a minute away. Staff was super helpful and accommodating despite Expedia not rebooking our stay properly.
- 5/5
Friendly staff and amazing location! We’ll definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Nice property.
- 5/5
Everything was great. Wasn’t find. Convenient working. Super friendly staff. Perfect location to walk the shops and coastline. Good price. The hotel is under construction, but we were up and out before the jackhammer began. They warn you about it beforehand. La Jolla is beautiful, and this place puts you in the heart of it all.
- 5/5
Ocean visible from room
- 5/5
Staff was wonderful, room was comfortable, walking distance to great dining and La Jolla cove.
- 5/5
The balcony overlooking the ocean is huge and is a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Rooms were a little worn, but had all of the furniture that I like: a comfortable chair with a good light and a side table, lights and bedstands on each side of the bed, a small table with 2 straight back chairs and a refrigerator. There was no "in the room microwave". Currently, the Inn by the Sea La Jolla is being renovated & I am sure the "worn" issue will not be an issue in the near future.
- 4/5
Staff was super accommodating and friendly. Property is in a very walkable location to beach, shopping and restaurants. I thought it was a good value for the area.
- 5/5
The room was a little dated, but the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The best part of the Inn was the location. Everything you want to do in La Jolla is an easy walk from the hotel. I would definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Our oceanview balcony room was better than expected! The view from the fifth floor is spectacular. The staff is the most accommodating and friendly of any property we've stayed.
- 2/5
not great.
- 5/5
Yes
- 3/5
Room was nice. Could see the ocean over the buildings in front if you are on a high enough floor. Staff could be more responsive to small, fixable issues.
- 4/5
Ocean view wasn't visible from the room had to go to the side of the b
- 5/5
great trip under remodel at the moment ut hotel still was great location
- 5/5
Amazing location and service!
- 5/5
Love this place.
- 4/5
The rooms were clean and comfortable! Everything worked great! They are renovating the rooms so I would love to go back and see when they are done!
- 5/5
Staff very good at greeting you and helpful. Room was great, comfortable bed.
- 5/5
It's always been a great experience with Inn by the sea, nice staff, clean room, good location!
- 5/5
Very nice stay with a clean room and a view of the ocean. Very helpful staff.
- 5/5
Great customer service
- 5/5
Great location with parking and pool.
- 5/5
Courteous staff and great location
- 5/5
Staff was great
- 4/5
Staff and .
- 5/5
Great
- 5/5
The room was spotless, great view, comfortable beds. But the customer service is absolutely outstanding! Highly recommend.
- 4/5
Great location, friendly staff, and clean room.
- 2/5
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.
- 5/5
Great, friendly staff! Wasn’t my first stay here, but always a great stay. Great location.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
Clean room and in center of La Jolla near coast
- 5/5
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.
- 3/5
good location. But very noisy during construction. I was perparred for it, but my husband couldn't stop complaining.
- 5/5
Price was excellent and so was the hotel! All staff extremely professional and friendly
- 5/5
Wonderful staff, comfortable room with a beautiful ocean view, great location. We would love to stay here again!
- 5/5
All good!
- 5/5
He wife and I love coming here, we brought her parents here too and they were extremely pleased.
- 3/5
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.
- 3/5
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.
- 4/5
Very clean room comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a primo location with restaurants, cafés shops, and of course the ocean just steps away. My only reason for a four star instead of five was that there were some renovations going on during our stay — we were grateful that we were located in a room away from most of the noise. If a traveler was just planning to be in the room in the evening after 5 PM, I would say the noise is not a factor at all.
- 5/5
It is undergoing construction right now, but our room was still comfortable and clean. We did not have any construction noise because we were there on a weekend and the construction did not impede the view or the lobby. I am sure that after the renovation, the rooms are going to be beautiful. The rooms are also very large, so they are easy to move around in, even with lots of luggage or more than a couple people.
- 5/5
Thanks for having the hot water machine!!!
- 4/5
Nice clean room
- 5/5
Clean room. Courteous front desk. Good location
- 5/5
Clean Rooms and Great Stay
- 5/5
A lovely stay in a quaint area!
- 2/5
water pressure for shower was low and not lik in room on 1st floor
- 3/5
Rooms and amenities are average. Nothing stands out
- 4/5
workout facility agreement near by.
- 5/5
Great location. Nice staff. and perfect parking, I will look forward to coming back for another stay.
- 4/5
Everything was pretty much ok but perhaps in need of a refresh.
- 5/5
Parking was verybeasy. The ocean buew was sketchy.Had to look over and between buildings
- 5/5
Great staff, perfect location and cozy rooms
- 5/5
The location right in the village is great and even though my room had a view of the alley and another building, it was clean and quiet.
- 2/5
Claimed it was oceanview from the balcony. In reality there was a view of the storefront
- 5/5
Great place
- 5/5
Clean room, friendly staff and great location
- 5/5
Room was clean, parking is easy.
- 5/5
The location can’t be beat. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The views were stunning. Will definitely stay here again.
- 4/5
The view wqs of the oarjkung lot.
- 4/5
free coffee, cold/hot good filter water
- 5/5
Rooms were clean
- 5/5
Very cold even after turn g the heat up.
- 5/5
Location
- 5/5
Great location, nice balcony view, room was clean
- 4/5
We didnt have a view from the Balcony. The hotel needs lot of TLC. Everything was old and worn out.
- 5/5
The room was great, staff was nice and helpful. The area is AWESOME for a weekend getaway
- 3/5
No ocean view from balcony. Housekeeping advertised to be every other day. I asked for all days and was told yes. But still no housekeeping on the 2d day. Rooms were nice and beds very comfortable. No ice on our floor (3d), and microwave was a hike to the other end of the hotel. Lobby coffee meh, and lukewarm. Limited parking in front, otherwise in back alley; seems wrong to charge $20/night for that. Staff was friendly.
- 5/5
Awesome. It’s a great layout for the building and rooms, cozy, well adorned, and a great price for the prime location in the heart of the shopping zone in La Jolla. Limited ocean views but it’s the best spot for walking to the ocean or to a restaurant. 2 minutes from my favorite Robert Walkers pancake house.
- 1/5
Rooms were dated
- 5/5
We had a great stay. We visited in the off season so price was great. The hotel is clean and welcoming. The staff were very friendly. Parking is a little tricky with the number of non-compact cars that park in spaces labeled as compact that makes getting through the front lot a challenge but there is extra parking in the back.
- 5/5
Yes they were
- 5/5
Yes to both
- 5/5
Keep up the good work.
- 5/5
Great hotel! Very clean, friendly staff, and easily walkable to several restaurants and shops. Very close to the shore.
- 5/5
The hotel is always spotless, and the staff treats their guest like family. It's also centrally located within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and the ocean. I have stayed here 4 times this year and will be back next year. I highly recommend Inn by the Sea!
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
The location of this Inn is fabulous, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. Although the rooms are a bit older looking, they are clean and well cared for.
- 5/5
A very sweet hotel in an amazing location. We stay-vacationed when our house was being tented for termite treatment and enjoyed the experience and plan do a repeat next year!
- 5/5
Early check in to go to holiday event
- 2/5
The room was moldy and old. The bed was uncomfortable, and the bedding was not sufficient.
- 5/5
Friendly and helpful staff, really liked the glass elevator on outside of building and rooms were spacious.
- 5/5
Great location, stunning views!
- 5/5
Very nice hotel, super friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for peaceful and beautiful stay! Many Blessings!
- 5/5
Delightful stay. Perfect location.
- 5/5
This property was a perfect hotel for a quick stay in La Jolla but would be great for a few days. It is a short walk to the ocean and the bustling town.
- 5/5
I have stayed here multiple times and the staff is consistently amazing! I had an emergency and they were so kind and understanding. I will always come back here! The rooms are nice and the little balconies are cute and comfy. My daughter loved the heated pool!
- 5/5
Comfortable, welcoming hotel.
- 5/5
Always enjoyable stay. Friendly efficient staff, nice pool, great coffee! Quiet and great neighborhood so close to the water.
- 5/5
wonderful hotel in downtown La Jolla! Clean room and helpful staff.
- 5/5
It is a nice and reasonable hotel.
- 5/5
Always a great place to stay.
- 5/5
Clean, quiet, and front desk staff were all friendly and excellent.
- 4/5
Great location. Staff was courteous. Clean rooms
- 4/5
Room was spacious with its own sun porch. The bed was comfortable. Easy to find.
- 5/5
Great hotel
- 5/5
Beautiful views with friendly staff.
- 5/5
Great location, clean, parking and friendly staff
- 5/5
excellent location, service and amennities
- 5/5
Well run hotel. Very clean and quiet. Will definitely come back.
- 5/5
Everyone is always very helpful. I enjoy staying at this hotel.
- 5/5
Balcony view was great. Great location. Many shops and restaurants around and minutes from the Children's Pool for some seal watching.
- 5/5
Nice and clean
- 5/5
Great!
- 5/5
Friendly and helpful staff
- 5/5
Friendly reception, easy parking, nice location near the sea and close to cafes and restaurants. Good sized fridge in the room was very helpful!
- 5/5
Clean rooms, bigggg balcony, we paid for parking which was very convenient and fairly priced! Next time I’m in La Jolla I’ll be staying here , it was a wonderful experience
- 5/5
Great room with an awesome view! Hotel was close to everything, Cheryl was great getting us checked in!
- 4/5
Room is clean and the location is good.
- 5/5
Room clean. Staff friendly. Great location.
- 5/5
I've stayed at the Inn multiple times. My office is in La Jolla so I find this hotel very convenient, great location, staff is super friendly, close to the ocean and multiple restaurants.
- 5/5
So clean and large rooms! The bed was very comfy, quality sheets. And the coffee available all day was the topper!
- 5/5
Great room, great location. I especially loved the all day coffee and tea.
- 4/5
Staff writers very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very quiet.
- 5/5
Cheryl at the front desk is outstanding.
- 5/5
Loved our stay!
- 5/5
Clean, comfortable room. Nice location. Nice hotel
- 5/5
Neighborhood felt very safe and clean. Very walkable location. Lots of places to eat or just grab coffee and soooo close to the ocean just a little 5 minute walk! It was wonderful!!!
- 5/5
Great location. Well maintained building for the age of the property. Great little town.
- 5/5
Room was great. Staff was professional and helpful! Pool was perfect!
- 5/5
Everything was lovely—we felt well taken care of. Thank you!
- 4/5
Clean room, the lady name Cheryl was nice. The manager was kind. In future we would like to schedule for room 511 if possible.
- 5/5
The front desk/manager was fantastic the last couple times I’ve stayed.
- 5/5
Clean rooms and friendly staff!!
- 3/5
Shower water handle came off when tried to use it and put it back and tighter the screw that holds it
- 5/5
Ocean view, friendly and helpful staff. Good choices for restaurants.
- 4/5
Clean and quiet room, great location.
- 4/5
Everything was fine up until we ordered delivery breakfast from The Cottage. We ordered coffees from the menu thinking that they'd come from The Cottage, but it was just the hotel's coffee. So we paid for something that is otherwise complimentary, plus a service fee, PLUS a delivery fee. And it wasn't good coffee, hence why we wanted to try coffee from The Cottage instead. We felt misled, so in the future hopefully the menu is more transparent about where each item is coming from, if it's not all coming from The Cottage.
- 5/5
Front desk staff were excellent.
- 4/5
Loved the outside water machine. Bed was too hard. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Loved having Starbucks in our room.
- 4/5
Clean
- 5/5
Favorite place to stay in LaJolla!
- 5/5
Staff very friendly and helpful. Balcony with ocean view is great. The street side view very loud with street traffic. But we are overall very happy with this hotel. We are regulars and will keep coming back.
- 5/5
The room was clean. The only issue with the room is that it is missing a microwave and to heat up food you need to go to the lounge. Other than that, the view was excellent from the balcony and there is a lot of food option in walking distance.
- 5/5
Clean, kind, coffee and tea bar.
- 5/5
Clean room staff amenities all was great! Although no breakfast was offered on site, and there is no gym, the alternatives proposed, the cottage for bf and balanced fitness and health gym especially are worthy of 5 star hotels offering
- 3/5
The room needs to be upgraded. The bathroom is especially very tired and the bed linens are threadbare.
- 5/5
Large room with balcony and reasonably price.
- 5/5
excellent staff. called me when my room was ready.
- 5/5
Great vibe. Very clean. Nice charming style.
- 5/5
This is a clean and comfortable hotel located right above Prospect street - a few blocks from the sea. Lots of walkable restaurant options. Easy to get in and out with plenty of parking onsite. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The walls were thin so noisy neighbors can be disruptive. The balcony shows the hotel’s age.
- 5/5
Comfortable, clean, convenient, walk to great restaurants. Beautiful pool.
- 5/5
Staff were super nice
- 5/5
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!
- 5/5
Best
- 4/5
Staff was very friendly and our room was immaculate. I would stay here again at no more than a $300 nightly rate.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
Greta room upgrade.
- 3/5
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.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
View was great
- 5/5
Friendly staff, great pool, fantastic location, very clean
- 4/5
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.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
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!!
- 5/5
Will find a nicer hotel in downtown La Jolla., period!
- 5/5
Location is excellent, room has everything you need!
- 5/5
Always comfortable and beautiful area.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
Gteat location.
- 4/5
Ok
- 5/5
The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is amazing.
- 5/5
Nice room but dates. Excellent bed. Nice air conditioning with new ductless. Big bathroom. Excellent shower.
- 5/5
Great location. Staff was friendly and room was clean and comfortable.
- 5/5
No, the ocean was not visible from the room as I requested my view from the room was another building; to see the ocean I had to step out on a balcony and look out to the right and see it over some other buildings at a distance. This was misleading and disappointing. Now that you mention it, I should be asking for a refund. As far as the room it was clean, and the staff was professional and nice. I also didn't like the fact that they charge to self-park, when you pay these prices and drive several hours to stay at a hotel for medical reasons, you should get complimentary parking.
- 3/5
The staff was friendly and accommodating! The location was perfect and the room was clean . My only drawback was the old smell of the room and smell of laundry detergent used to clean linen . The hotel would tremendously benefit from renovations. . I may be a little picky but that’s my honest review
- 5/5
Great location, friendly staff. I would absolutely stay again
- 5/5
This was my 3rd stay at Inn By the Sea and have loved my stay each time. The staff is always helpful, and friendly and the property is clean and tidy at all times. Love my visits to La Jolla and will always stay at the Inn.
- 3/5
The room was clean and comfortable. However, my room was right next to the elevator, which I could hear. Also, I was on the second floor, and my "balcony" - which was also right next the elevator (there are 2) - faced a landing and parking lot. It was not worth using.
- 5/5
Great size rooms and fridge! Always clean
- 5/5
Great area to explore
- 5/5
Clean room, friendly staff.
- 5/5
Great location and helpful staff. Very nice place.
- 3/5
Very dated property.
- 5/5
Great location and, while simple, very nice accommodation. The best part is walking distance to many great restaurants and beaches. Thanks to the front desk staff I was upgraded to an ocean view room on the 5th floor, which was beautiful. I hope to return again soon to this hotel on my next visit.
- 5/5
Great location with a nice view and friendly staff. The room was large and comfortable.
- 5/5
This room had an ocean view patio which we enjoyed. Room was clean the staff was great and very helpful with recommendations. It was walking distance to the beach and shops
- 4/5
Very easy to check in, check out. Clean. Private. Nice they provide coffee and tea in the morning. Very convenient location to enjoy La Jolla.
- 3/5
We were disappointed that breakfast is no longer served since our last visit and the room was infested with knats.
- 4/5
Perfect location and great bang for the buck. Parking was difficult to get and the lot was full occasionally
- 5/5
Great location
- 3/5
You could see a tiny glimpse of the ocean. Room needed lots of help..wall paper bubbled and peeling, bathroom hinges rusty, gouges in ceiling, missing caulking in bathroom, no shower soap or gel only two bottles of shampoo which we used to shower. For the cost per night it was definitely disappointing.
- 3/5
Great location and price
- 4/5
Very close to the beach and La Jolla shopping. Rooms are relatively small probably because of premium area.
- 5/5
Great service!
- 4/5
Great location, great staff. Walls are a bit thin and alley noise can be an issue, but still a great value. Will return for sure.
- 3/5
Older property, really small pool very nice staff and great location.
- 4/5
Love the location of the hotel. A few blocks walking to the beach. Restaurants and cafés nearby. Room was damp and smelled damp, but I don’t think that can be helped. I enjoy the coffee that is available in the lounge. Staff is friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Best location
- 5/5
Great location. Reasonable price.
- 5/5
The location of the property was great. It was very walkable to restaurants and shopping. Also, itwas clean, safe and quiet. A great value foe the price. We will be back.
- 4/5
We stayed on the main floor and I never heard any noise from outside our room or above us. It was nice and quiet.
- 5/5
Older property but great location. Easily walkable. Beach is a drive. The pool area isn’t great.
- 5/5
Great Location
- 5/5
Beautiful area. Room service was provided bu a nearby restaurant. The view from my room was gorgeous
- 5/5
Great stay
- 5/5
Great place to stay!
- 5/5
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!
- 5/5
Great hotel, would definitely stay there again
- 5/5
Very clean
- 2/5
I felt it was overpriced for what was offered. It wasn’t an “Inn” but really a hotel. I wouldn’t stay there again.
- 5/5
The staff was extremely accommodating and nice! Fresh coffee each morning! We truly enjoyed our stay.
- 5/5
The hotel is clean and quiet. Good location because it’s walkable to the beach.
- 5/5
Nice view 👌
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
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!!
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
Cozy place near the ocean
- 1/5
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
- 5/5
Great location near the sea, many dining options, and walkable.
- 4/5
Property was in a walkable neighborhood with plenty of restaurants nearby. Staff was extremely friendly and housekeeping. Did a fantastic job.
- 4/5
The location is good with lots to do in walking distance. Unfortunately parking the night we arrived was really challenging , no parking on site available and had to drive around for quite a while to locate street parking. It got better after the first night, and hotel staff acknowledged the challenge, which was especially challenging due to some unexpected accessibility needs during our trip. Once parking became available on site it is very tight. In general the hotel and room were clean and met our needs. It is a bit dated and pool area is not big, but I think the value is good price wise for the area.
- 5/5
Great property and excellent staff members
- 1/5
Never again
- 5/5
You MUST reserve an ocean view room. You won't be disappointed!
- 5/5
We loved it and will be back
- 5/5
This property was conviniently located in La Jolla.
- 5/5
Good place!
- 3/5
At check-in, the girl wasn't very friendly at all. She seemed very bothered. The older blonde lady was nice. The towels in the room are very rough and small. They definitely need new fluffier and larger towels. The walls are paper thin. We could hear EVERYRHING going on in the other room. I did appreciate the coffee station. Location was convenient to all nearby activities. I think next time I'll try somewhere different.
- 5/5
Amazing location to Shopping/Food/Beach
- 5/5
Very central to restaurants & bas. Could walk. Nice small pool area. Very peaceful & quiet
- 5/5
Nos gustó mucho la ubicación, puedes irte caminando a muchos restaurantes y a la playa de la jolla, es segura el área
- 4/5
Great location to shops and cliff side beach to view the seals and waves. So many great restaurants walking distance but the hotel could be cleaner.
- 5/5
Absolutely the best deal in the Village ( Downtown La Jolla is called the village) comfortable beds, close to PB/LJ. Traffic going in and out of La Jolla is perfect. Internet is great. Dining options perfect surrounding the hotel. Friendly staff. Parking below as overflow parking. A straight up great place to make your home base in SD.
- 5/5
This hotel is amazing. We could easily walk to the beaches. The pool is awesome. The amenities are perfect. The staff are wonderful. Everything is super clean. We can't wait to stay here again!
- 5/5
The people at the desk made me feel very welcome and the location was fabulous for walking into the Village or to the Cove.
- 5/5
Great stay. Quiet and perfect location. The staff was so friendly.
- 5/5
This will be my go to property every time I return to La Jolla! It’s not fancy, it’s casual, comfortable and great value!
- 5/5
Good price and friendly accomodating staff
- 5/5
Our stay was excellent for our family. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I look forward to returning!
- 5/5
We stay at Inn by the Sea, La Jolla, whenever we visit San Diego County. Prices are reasonable, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff is friendly and courteous. There are also some great places to eat nearby.
- 5/5
Close to lots of dining. Walkable. Room was clean and large and the beds were very comfortable.
- 3/5
The first floor rooms are terrible because the ceiling to floor windows open out onto the parking lot. One has to keep the black out curtains drawn for privacy so the rooms have no natural light.
- 5/5
Amazing
- 5/5
Great property, very central to everything
- 5/5
I liked the location and the staff was very friendly.
- 2/5
Room wang ready at 4pm promised time and had to wait 30 min to be ready
- 5/5
Staff was so helpful and friendly. Hotel is in a great location, so walkable and had a partial ocean/sunset view from the room. Really enjoyed the stay and can’t wait to go back.
- 2/5
No, no no no no no… I would not stay here again… Our room was so bland, there was nothing special at all about our room or the hotel… The pillows were old, the comforters were old, the towels were so old that they hurt you when you were drying off… There was only one place to charge electronics in the room. If someone flush the toilet in a floor above you, your warm shower turned cold. Doors or slamming all night long and would wake us up. I cannot say that this is the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had… But it was certainly the worst hotel I’ve had in a “resort environment “… and was certainly the worst hotel experience I’ve had in the last decade. And I am a 2,000,000 mile flyer, so I have some experience with hotels, etc.Just not good.
- 5/5
Nice, clean hotel. Friendly staff and great location.
- 2/5
Lady in the front desk told us we can’t get a room upgrade because we have to be premium members not just VIP on Expedia, room was supposed to be partial view of the ocean but we did not get to see any ocean at all, we were placed at the side in front of the hotel, the only view we got was the pool. Expected too much from this hotel, probably not coming back
- 4/5
Amazing location. Getting an even number room on top floor is awesome to have ocean view Rooms are a little tired. Plumbing is loud and noisy kids next door could be heard loudly. Staff kind. Parking easy. I have gone back couple times because it’s clean and comfortable and I love the location. But it’s not luxurious or beautiful.
- 5/5
Wonderful hotel! I will be back soon!
- 5/5
Staff was amazing!
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
This property was excellent in service!
- 5/5
My son and his fiancée enjoyed their stay in Inn By the sea La Jolla !
- 5/5
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!
- 4/5
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.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
Wonderful time in every way !!
- 2/5
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.
- 5/5
Clean and comfortable hotel with warm and friendly staff! Excellent location in the heart of La Jolla with onsite parking.
- 4/5
Great location and room was very clean. But overall hotel is old and could use an update.
- 5/5
Great location near everything!
- 4/5
The only thing I would recommend is elevating the bathroom soap products. Otherwise, a great value and experience.
- 5/5
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.
- 5/5
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
- 5/5
Beautiful view from our superior room balcony. Friendly staff. Good service.
- 5/5
Close to the seals.and shopping.