1661 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States of America
#12 of 23 hotels in Laguna Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 447 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 4, 2024
Erika
United States of AmericaBreakfast should be served at that price, at least continental style. Also our tv remote was broken.
Location and staff was very nice; super accommodating!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Aislinn
United States of AmericaRooms are slightly rundown/outdated. There is not good insulation between, so we could hear every single time our upstairs neighbor moved around on our first night/morning there. Was impossible to sleep in past 7am as a result. Highly recommend booking a 2nd floor room to avoid this noise.
Loved how close to the beach we were. The second night we were relocated to the top floor due to a leak on the bottom floor. The view of the ocean from the top floor balcony was fantastic. We saw dolphins in the water the next morning!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Capv
United States of AmericaAt almost $500 per night you would expect a quiet suite, well appointed and supplied appropriately for the party. The coffee maker is the cheapest one cup model you can buy and came with the lowest quality generic coffee you can buy. The complementary coffee in the lobby was decaf or highly flavored only. There weren't enough towels for our reserved party of four (only three supplied) and there weren't enough pillows or blankets for our party - although to be fair, when requested the front desk staff to rush all of these things over. The bathroom door was so warped that it could not be closed. There were one water glass, one champagne flute and two wine glasses provided for our party of two adults and two children. There was so much noise coming from the room(s) above us, throughout the day, that we thought there was remodeling going on - but apparently it was just other guests moving furniture around all day and night - the front desk staff did call and ask them to stop which helped a little but not much.
People were nice, property is close to Agate Street Beach which is a protected marine park and very beautiful. Staff responded quickly to my requests for basic amenities (eg drinking glasses, enough towels for our party) in the suite that were not provided by default. Suggestion for required maintenance was well received. The ocean could be seen from our balcony. There was a fridge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Brenda
United States of AmericaI think the queen bed was actually a full size, it felt much smaller than my queen. The air conditioner did not work.
Location is good and staff was nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Caitlin
United States of AmericaPillows could've be a little more comfortable and the bathroom didn't have very much ventilation. Other than that, no complaints!
The location was perfect! Not too far from the shops and the beach was just right there! The room we had was the perfect size and very cute.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Parisa
CanadaThe bathroom was spacious.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Cs
United States of AmericaWhile the bathroom was clean it was small. There is no room to put your stuff - a small shelf above the sink would be lovely. Our bathroom has a shower in the bathtub. I wanted to take a bath but could not find a way to fill it. You can only turn on the shower. Also, due to a back injury, it is very hard for me to climb over the tub side without holding onto something. The only thing I could hold on to was the sink (not the best thing). A bar would be so helpful for so many people, not just me. I do not need an accessable room, just a safety bar. The heater worked very well ... After we spent 30 mins trying to figure it out. We found general instructions on the Internet and after lots of trial and error, got it. Instructions would be handy. One last thing - the light switch by the door was not connected to the 2 lamps in the room. Coming in at night means you have to enter a dark room, get to a light to manually turn on. For safety reasons please connect the switch to a light.
This is an old building that has been an Inn for over 50 years. This current owner did a wonderful job upgrading the look and feel of the place. The rooms are small but functional. I appreciate the mini fridge and microwave as we like to bring a few food items for breakfast and late night snacks. The staff were super friendly and helpful. My special request was taken care of immediately. The room and the bathroom were immaculately clean - the floors are a new vinyl laminate and I felt comfortable walking barefoot. The balcony was large with comfortable chairs and a small table. Great place to sit and enjoy the sun and sound of the ocean. Yes I had an ocean view - there is a small road with 3 houses (one under construction) between the Inn & the ocean so you can't see the beach. Luckily the house under construction was not currently having any work done. The view of the ocean was lovely. And you can hear the waves perfectly as well as some traffic noise from the Coast Highway on the other side. The beach is a short walk from the Inn with a great view& new stairs. Depending on the year and tide, you can be on a long stretch of beach. As we were here the weekend prior to Valentine's Day, we were offered a wine tray as a welcome gift our first night here. Sadly we couldn't take them on it as we don't drink wine. Maybe consider a non-alcoholic gift for those like us? We were very happy with the Seaside Inn. If you are looking for a hotel that's modern & new with lots of electronic features, this is not for you. This place is quaint, old yet refreshed, clean with kind people and a sweet dog. We will come back again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Shijia
AustraliaThe room is a bit cold at night. Double checked that there is no heater and the quilt cover is a bit thin. Couldn't figure out how to turn on the shower (maybe it's on me)
The place is very cozy and nice. Staff are very nice and helpful when I confirmed my late check-ins. Plenty parking on site so you don't have to worry about that. The extra surprise goes to the free little breakfast provided and the ocean view in my room (yes you have a little ocean view when you wake up in the morning).
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Susan
United KingdomIt sits alongside the main highway, so there is traffic noise.
Good parking, friendly helpful welcome by reception, nice breakfast (hot drink/pastry/piece of fruit included) and access to hot drinks at other times. Clean room and bathroom. Heater in room if needed. Easy walk to local shops and beaches/rock pools. They hire out beach towels, umbrellas etc for a small charge.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Seantrel
United States of AmericaWe saw a couple of ants. Very small shower. Other than that we’d stay again.
Location was perfect. Excellent views
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Tamonash
United States of AmericaRooms are small
Behavior of all staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
William
United States of AmericaThey didn't leave enough suger, creamer for the coffee
Location was nice room was nice staff was very nice
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Trenthem
United States of AmericaIt is a dated property and can get a little loud with traffic. It wasn’t annoying, but reality.
Good location. Staff was friendly and helpful when needed. Nice touch with the wine and cheese on the first night.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Deanne
United States of AmericaIt was expensive, on a busy street, and the view was a burnt out house.
Convenient location for the event we were in the area for. The room was clean, had a small refrigerator & the staff was pleasant.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Carrie
United States of AmericaA bit of construction. A little street noise.
It was close to the beach. Also walking distance to some good restaraunts. The bed was very comfortable and the coffee bar in the am was nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Tae
United States of AmericaThe property had no view of the ocean.
It was clean and nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Christopher
United States of AmericaNo hair dryer in room. Microwave and phone didn’t work. Didn’t need the phone except wanting to call front desk.
Quaint inn in a great location! Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Kaznala
United KingdomLocation was 1 mile outside of Laguna beach central.... a bit further than we had realised. A few eateries near this motel but obviously most of them near the main beach.
Nice Motel, comfortable beds, small complimentary breakfast (good coffee).
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
John
United States of AmericaGreat location , a bit further from the Main Beach, but Trolley service available. Very clean - revamped motel.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Wendy
United States of AmericaRight by the highway!
Right near the water! Picture is footsteps from the property
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 11, 2023
Cynthia
United States of AmericaThe price seemed a bit high for such a small room, but maybe that's just because it's summer season.
Front desk staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful, especially Siena. The room was clean and quiet. Although the room was on the smaller side, (but really fine for one person) and the ocean view terrace was generously sized. I left the patio door open at night to catch the cool ocean breeze and all I could hear was the ocean - wonderful! Free parking was a bonus, and the light included breakfast was a nice touch. I liked the plank flooring (no carpet) in the room and the travertine tile on the terrace.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 26, 2023
Joy
United States of AmericaThe rooms need update. The sheets does not feel clean. Get rid of the colored blankets. I didnt sleep well on the first night. The second and third night when we got moved to a different room, the bathroom window does not open so it can get steamy in the room. It can smell musty.
The staff are awesome! I love them!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: July 4, 2023
Sahara
United States of AmericaN/A
I decided to take a trip to Laguna Beach on a whim, so I booked a last-minute hotel. The reviews and the photos of the Seaside, Laguna, Inn and suites looked beautiful, and they had a really great price so I decided to book a night here. I’m really glad I did because I loved the room that we stayed in, the location was really great and close to the water, and the staff was really friendly. I also loved the Parking was included.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Jackie
United States of AmericaTrolly right outside the room was great. Got us up and down the coast quickly. Walked to amazing restaurants and easy beach access.
Stayed in June 2023
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