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8.8

Excellent

169 reviews

169 reviews

Housekeeping11
View6
Beach5
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9.5

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 350 meters to the beach
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Warwick's
90 m
Alcala Gallery
100 m
La Jolla Walking Tours
120 m
St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
150 m
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
170 m
Popular landmarks
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
10.1 km
SeaWorld
10.1 km
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
12.4 km
San Diego Zoo
17.0 km
Balboa Park
17.2 km
Closest landmarks
La Jolla Woman's Club
220 m
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
240 m
Arjang Art Gallery
270 m
Tijon
270 m
Balanced Fitness and Health La Jolla
280 m

Inn By The Sea Hotel

7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, San Diego (CA), United States, 92037 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the La Jolla part of San Diego (CA), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit San Diego Zoo as well as La Jolla Cove nearby. Rated with 3.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to fitness center and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

350 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Everything you need for a rejuvenating retreat for both body and spirit.
Eco & Adventure
Hiking
Workout and Leisure
Fitness center
Swimming pool [outdoor]
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Fitness center

Laundry service

This property is in high demand!

6 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.7
Location rating9.5
Nearest airportSan Diego International Airport (SAN)
Distance to airport14.6 km

Rooms available at Inn By The Sea Hotel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

9

2 Queen Beds Upper Floor Non-Smoking
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  • City view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 queen beds
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Partial Ocean View 2 Queen
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  • Ocean (partial view) view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 queen beds
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Sand Dollar Suite
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 sofa bed & 1 king bed
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Partial Ocean View King
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  • Ocean (partial view) view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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2 Queen Beds First Floor
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 queen beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
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  • Ocean view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 queen beds
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Ocean View King
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  • Ocean view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Inn By The Sea Hotel have a swimming pool?

While lounging at Inn By The Sea Hotel, you can indulge in the swimming pool facility to get your day started the right way with a splash for a revitalizing morning or evening.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Inn By The Sea Hotel's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

How many rooms does Inn By The Sea Hotel have?

Inn By The Sea Hotel has a total of 129 rooms.

At what time of the year is Inn By The Sea Hotel most popular?

Inn By The Sea Hotel's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in June.

What was the average room rate for Inn By The Sea Hotel been in the past month?

The typical room rate for Inn By The Sea Hotel in the past month is 338.31 USD, compared to city's average of 278.73 USD.

What do guests love most about Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Verified guests that stayed at Inn By The Sea Hotel have given this property a rating of 9.525 for its exceptional location as the main highlight for their stay.

What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Inn By The Sea Hotel an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Families with older children have given to Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Inn By The Sea Hotel an average rating of 8.4. You can search for more comprehensive customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Past local visitors that have stayed at this property have given Inn By The Sea Hotel an average rating of 8.7. You can look up on more in depth customer evaluations, and comments for this property down in the review section.

What dining places are nearby Inn By The Sea Hotel?

Inn By The Sea Hotel’s local neighborhood is La Jolla which consists of well-known dining places such as George's at the Cove and Piatti - La Jolla.

What is the closest airport to Inn By The Sea Hotel?

The closest airport to Inn By The Sea Hotel is Hemet-Ryan Airport, 101.0 km away.

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What people love about Inn By The Sea Hotel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Rooms were neat and clean, had ample parking space."

    Jithin

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    June 11, 2023

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "This hotel took great care with cleanliness and social distancing -- and it was in easy walking distance from the beach, shops, restaurants and grocery/drug sto..."

    Thomas

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    July 2, 2020

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Bathroom

    "Loved how the bathrooms were decorated with towel art!"

    Laurie

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    September 26, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 527 San Diego (CA) properties
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Room comfort score
9/10
Cheapest price score
Value for money score
8.7/10
Location score
9.5/10
Better than
99
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of San Diego (CA) properties
Better than
99
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of San Diego (CA) properties
Better than
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Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
169 reviews
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Location
9.5
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What travelers say they love:
There are restaurants and shops surrounding it.
Lesley from United States
Couple
More about Inn By The Sea Hotel

More about Inn By The Sea Hotel

Inn By The Sea Hotel

Maximize your San Diego (CA) adventure with a stay at Inn By The Sea Hotel. Variety is the spice of life. Inn By The Sea Hotel offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 17.0 km from the San Diego Zoo.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Inn By The Sea Hotel. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided for guests by the hotel. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at Inn By The Sea Hotel. The hotel is entirely non-smoking.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning. The specially-designed rooms at Inn By The Sea Hotel offer a layout option like a balcony or terrace. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with television and in-room video streaming provided to guests in select rooms.
You may be assured to know that a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker are available in some select rooms. You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Inn By The Sea Hotel. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. The many offerings at Inn By The Sea Hotel ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool. With the hotel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag.


Around the property

Venture outside the hotel and explore San Diego (CA). Spend a day and acquire some cultural knowledge at USS Midway Museum located 17.3 km away, where you can explore works of arts and cultural pieces. Sometimes the best vacation days are spent doing nothing. With La Jolla Cove located 610 m away, you can turn a sunny day into a perfect chill out with sand and surf.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 99% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 99% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 99% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.3

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

5 mentions

Swimming Pool

3 mentions

Beach

2 mentions

Internet

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • On-site entertainment
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Access
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Blackout curtains
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Ironing facilities
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, San Diego (CA), United States, 92037
Exceptional
Location

9.5

Airports
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    14.6 km
  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
    31.3 km
Public transportation
  • Nobel Drive
    4.8 km
  • Pepper Canyon
    5.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • The Secret Vein Clinic
    360 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    70 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    10.1 km
  • SeaWorld
    10.1 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
    12.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo
    17.0 km
  • Balboa Park
    17.2 km
  • USS Midway Museum
    17.4 km
  • Seaport Village
    18.0 km
  • Petco Park
    19.0 km
  • Coronado Bridge
    33.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Warwick's
    90 m
  • Alcala Gallery
    100 m
  • La Jolla Walking Tours
    120 m
  • St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
    150 m
  • Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
    170 m
  • Images of Nature Gallery
    170 m
  • Gallery Alexander
    180 m
  • Muttropolis
    180 m
  • Cosmopolitan Fine Art
    190 m
  • Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
    190 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from16:00
  • Check-out until12:00
The property
  • Number of rooms 129
Parking
  • Daily parking fee20 USD

Property announcements

The hotel does not have an on-site fitness center, however, does provide free club membership to the local fitness center. For more information please reach out to the hotel directly.

The hotel does not provide daily housekeeping and only cleans the room every other day. For more information, please reach out to the hotel directly.

The hotel has breakfast delivery available from the Cottage Restaurant. For more information, please contact the hotel directly

Reviews of Inn By The Sea Hotel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.8
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.3
Location9.5
Room comfort and quality9.0
Service9.0
Value for money8.7
High score for San Diego (CA)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (40)
8-9 Excellent (7)
7-8 Very Good (12)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (8)
Time of the year
Mar - May (10)
Jun - Aug (31)
Sep - Nov (18)
Dec - Feb (11)

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10.0
Exceptional
Merle from Canada
Couple
Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Good hotel good location ”

Lovely hotel in good location (close to restaurants and the seals with beautiful coastal walks). Clean hotel, quiet, comfortable beds, good blackout curtains, coffee in lobby and at pool guest lounge. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely swimming pool with comfortable loungers. We had a nice ocean view with balcony on 3rd floor. Plenty parking on site for $15/night. Will definitely stay here again if in area and would highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed February 24, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
ashley from United States
Family with young children
Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
Stayed 2 nights in June 2020

Great location, Great view”

This was our first time staying in La Jolla and we couldn’t have picked a better place. We were walking distance to all shops, restaurants and even the coves. The only disclaimer is there was an extra $15 charge for parking per night that I wasn’t aware at booking but the ocean view from our room made me forget all about that. Very happy about our choice! We even left behind a cellphone and they called to let us know and mailed it out to us the same day.

Reviewed June 24, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Jeff from United States
Solo traveler
First Floor King
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Exceptional”

Great location in the center of La Jolla. Very comfortable stay. 5 stars all the way!

Reviewed January 13, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Mohammed from United States
Couple
First Floor King
Stayed 2 nights in September 2022

Above and beyond”

All location/staff/room were above my expectations

Reviewed September 26, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
John from United States
Couple
2 Queen Beds First Floor
Stayed 4 nights in January 2020

This Hotel is Beautiful, Clean, Friendly Staff, and a block from the ocean”

This Hotel is great value as the competition is twice as much!

Reviewed January 11, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Eden from United States
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in September 2020

Perfect Location”

Walking distance to the beach and budget effecient

Reviewed September 24, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Marshall from United States
Couple
First Floor King
Stayed 3 nights in September 2022

Wonderful location and value ”

We brought our baby and enjoyed our stay! Felt safe and comfortable and the walking distance to the ocean was (chefs kiss*). The only complaint would be that we requested room service (laundry/cleaning) on our second day there and they never came. If we stayed longer than three days I would have been a little frustrated. Overall great place!

Reviewed September 24, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Patrick from United States
Business traveler
2 Queen Beds Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in July 2020

Inn by the Sea”

Very nice clean hotel, pool closed due to covid19 restrictions. Friendly staff and excellent location.

Reviewed July 21, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Lesley from United States
Couple
1 King Bed Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 3 nights in October 2021

Great location!”

This location if ideal! There are restaurants and shops surrounding it. The beach is a couple Blocks away. I came for work and okay with my partner. Some rooms have a beautiful sunset and water view. (We switched rooms from the view bc there was an annoying noise in 218 and whatever it was also vibrated the floor slightly. Staff was very nice and gave us a different room.) one room was very remodeled where the second one could use some maintenance on the tub. The balcony is wonderful! It has 2 chairs and a table. The bed is comfortable. The AC is great! The pool Likes nice but we have t been in it. The hit water in the shower took about 5 minutes or mire to get hit. It was kind of warm for a while when turned all the way to hot. Each room has an empty fridge and a ice bucket. We like our room and especially the location to things in La Jolla. I would stay again!

Reviewed October 29, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Thomas from United States
Couple
Partial Ocean View King
Stayed 4 nights in June 2020

Clean, Good Location”

this hotel took great care with cleanliness and social distancing -- and it was in easy walking distance from the beach, shops, restaurants and grocery/drug stores.

Reviewed July 03, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Jose from United States
Couple
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Good Hotel”

Good hotel stay for the money, too disappointing that they charge for parking And charge extra for ocean view, the view was 50% obstructed by a large building, there should have been no extra charge…..

Reviewed November 16, 2022

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7.2
Very good
Brenda from United States
Solo traveler
2 Queen Beds Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in June 2020

Great location, great staff! Old, but smelly.”

Good and bad, but rooms need a deep.clean and a face lift.

Reviewed June 20, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Michelle from United States
Family with teens
2 Queen Beds Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in June 2020

Vacation ”

Had a great time. Unfortunately the refrigerator did Not work, but location and view was beautiful. Thank you

Reviewed June 07, 2020

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6.0
John from United States
Couple
1 King Bed Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in June 2020

Internet doesn't work”

Internet critical. It could not connect. Front desk unable to assist.

Reviewed June 22, 2020

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4.8
Jeremy from United States
Family with young children
Stayed 4 nights in March 2022

Acceptable”

Bare bones hotel that charges premium price.nothing special somewhat out dated rooms smell of mildew and are very small with tiny bathrooms. Charge $20 nightly parking for outdoor uncovered space. No room service during 4 day stay requested but never came was told they were scheduled to clean after I left.

Reviewed March 11, 2022

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4.0
Jeri
Solo traveler
First Floor King
Stayed 2 nights in June 2020

No pool no gym no continental breakfast”

No amenities at all and no room cleaning

Reviewed June 08, 2020

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2.0
Duane from United States
Solo traveler
First Floor King
Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

I never went to this hotel. You fraudulenty charged me for a stay I never booked or took.”

this was a fraudulent transaction. You charged me nearly $600 for a stay I never booked or took.

Reviewed March 01, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
David from United States
Couple
1 King Bed Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Good Value for Mid-Priced Hotel”

The Inn by the Seal is in a great location in La Jolla, within easy walking distance of great restaurants, bars, galleries, and some beaches. It was our first time in La Jolla and we were impressed. The hotel is clean and well-organized. It is a mid-priced hotel, so keeping your expectations at that level for finishes and such, it is very good. The only thing I'd note is that it can be a bit noisier than other places as you can easily hear people in other rooms nearby and even outside. (If you are a light sleeper, take that into account.) Overall, I would stay there again and I thought it was a very good value for the price as compared to other options nearby.

Reviewed July 19, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
mika from United States
Family with young children
2 Queen Beds Upper Floor Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

Anniversary weekend”

This was the second time my husband and I have stayed here but this time we brought our two kids along. This hotel is in the perfect location to see all that La Jolla has to offer. The staff was great and when I acidently left my phone in the room hours after check out someone at the front had it waiting for me. I also love the nice coffee options they offer. Just a short drive to sea world as well.

Reviewed November 12, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Michelle
Couple
Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
Stayed 3 nights in December 2018

Beautiful Hotel”

We stayed at the Inn by the Sea for three nights and wished we could have stayed longer. We had an ocean view room, totally worth the extra money!! All of the rooms have balconies. The views were amazing. The pool area was very nice, although we did not use it during our stay. This is a great location close to shopping and restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed January 10, 2019

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