La Playa Inn vs Drift Santa Barbara La Playa Inn vs Drift Santa Barbara
Same City · Santa Barbara (CA)
Distance: 1.0km
Overview
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La Playa Inn
La Playa Inn
★★
2-Star
10.0
1 reviews
Santa Barbara (CA)
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
★★★
3-Star
8.8
90 reviews
Santa Barbara (CA)
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | La Playa Inn La Playa Inn | Drift Santa Bar... Drift Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | La Playa Inn La Playa Inn | Drift Santa Bar... Drift Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
10.0
(1)
|
8.1
(453)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
7.7
(242)
|
| Expedia |
9.6
(1,002)
|
8.4
(425)
|
| Trip.com |
-
|
7.9
(101)
|
| Overall Average |
10.0
(1,003)
|
8.8
(1,221)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| La Playa Inn La Playa Inn | Drift Santa Barbara Drift Santa Barbara |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Rooms are clean, repeatedly mentioned in reviews | + Located in the heart of State Street, perfect for walking to attractions and restaurants |
| + Staff is friendly and helpful, common praise | + Many guests praise the bedding for being exceptionally comfortable and conducive to good sleep |
| + Walkable to beaches and State Street | + Modern and stylish design due to its 2023 opening |
| + Free breakfast and beach gear add value | + High satisfaction with the atmosphere and offerings of the on-site bar and cafe |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Rooms are small and TV tiny, per complaints | - Rooms are frequently described as very small, making it difficult to store luggage or move around |
| - No ocean views or balconies noted | - Contactless check-in system can make it difficult to receive immediate in-person assistance |
| - Central downtown location can lead to external noise entering the rooms | |
Recommended For
Budget travelers
Beach lovers
Couples
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Recommended For
Couples
Walkable travelers
|
Guest Reviews
La Playa Inn
La Playa Inn
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Great service, clean rooms, near beaches/State St, would stay again
Expedia
10.0
Family
Simple free breakfast satisfying, clean rooms, good AC
Expedia
4.0
Family
Very small room, tiny TV, no ocean view unlike description
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Great location, excellent staff, and very comfortable beds.
Expedia
2.0
Found hair on the bed, and the 'Mountain View' room faced a parking lot.
Trip.com
10.0
Business
Future-forward hotel, easy check-in, and Joe at the concierge was fantastic.
Booking.com
7.2
Loved the decor and the super comfy bed.
Rooms are very small and the lighting is too dim for getting ready.
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.0km
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