Laguna Beach hotellia

Plussat: The views

Miinukset: No air conditioning

Plussat: Location on the ocean is awesome

Miinukset: Some rooms have no air conditioning

Plussat: Great staff that are super friendly and accommodate your every need! The rooms are breathtaking! You can't beat the view from your bed! It's just exceptional when you can lay in bed and have a complete view of the ocean! I love hearing the the sounds of the waves splashing under the hotel through the night. It's quite beautiful. It's so easy to jump around back and forth from the room to the beach to the pool and jacuzzi. There is so much to do here. I am absolutely in love with this place! Also the bathtubs are great with jets that completely relax your muscles. I slept like a baby! The beds are super soft with satin sheets and pillow cases. I can't wait to come back soon!!! Real soon!

Plussat: Loved that all rooms face the ocean. Every employee seem to make you feel special. We utilized the pool, beach, bar and room service for breakfast. Two nights of heaven!

Miinukset: That out stayed ended!

Plussat: Location, rooms.

Miinukset: Customer service could be better, we requested an early check in which they said was not a problem, we got there around 11am their regular check in is at 4:00pm, they told us our room wasn't ready yet but it would be ready soon. 4 hours later and still wasn't, they finally call us around 3:15pm to tell us that our room was ready, so we went to check in and when we said our name they told us it was a mistake that our room wasn't ready yet! So finally we check in at 3:50 pm, I guess still an early check in right? To top it off, when we received our bill, they charged us for a wrong service for almost $100 more! I don't know if we will be back.

Miinukset: Booked an ocean-front room. It was 1/2 level above the pool and walkway to rooms. No way you could leave the blinds open to enjoy the view without people staring in. Asked for another room and was told none available; this at 3:40 pm. There we still lots of people checking in later. I believe that because I did not book directly, I was not given priority on this and below. And, arrived at 2:00 pm and told we could not check in until 4:00 pm. We were not offered a hospitality room and found later that they had them. When we did check in, were informed that check out was by noon. So, though rented a room for a day...it was really 20 hrs. We were given a dining credit, but in no way made up for the room. And then.....there was the non-operating elevator. After staying at the hotel 20+ times in the past on business, I will not return.

Plussat: Hotel is directly on the beach, and I mean, at high tide, 15 feet from the surf. All rooms face the ocean. Romantic dining restaurant with views of the ocean. There are floodlights illuminating the surf so you can see the ocean while you dine. Below the restaurant is a very cool bar, also, directly on the beach. Excellent location as they say. The pool sundeck is nice and the valet service was good. pool was heated and there is a jacuzzi.

Miinukset: The property is older and they can charge the money because of their location. You wouldn't pay this amount if the property wasn't on the beach. Byzantine design and labyrinth of hallways makes for a confusing layout and difficult to get anywhere on the property. The pool is not a resort pool and is only the size and shape of something you would encounter at any discount chain motel. There is no separation of brats from the spa and pool so peace and quiet in those areas with your honey will be difficult.

Plussat: The location and amenities offered made this place a top choice of mine when traveling for a couple months.The rooms are great and there is even an amazing restaurant called DriftwoodKitchen.I would recommend this place to my family it was so good.

Miinukset: I took a smoke alarm off the wall due to low batteries I assume... Well because I wasn't in the frame of mind of being accused of being a smoker I left it on the counter when I checked out. I was charged a $300 smoking fee and didn't have much say in the matter. It pissed me off it was probably the 10th time I have stayed there and don't want to for a while because of that experience.

Plussat: You are LITERALLY on the water when the tide comes in. Awesome!

Miinukset: Pool

Plussat: The location was great, they accommodated our request to be up high so we were able to watch the sunset from our room, staff was excellent, valet is quick and treats your car with respect

Miinukset: Room wasn't clean, found underwear behind dresser, light was missing from one of the ceilings lights, drinks left open in the fridge and hair was left on the vanity counter.

Plussat: Great view and excellent staff

Miinukset: Update the rooms

Plussat: CJ at the front desk was helpful and Friendly Rest of the staff i encountered were also great

Plussat: Near the ocean

Miinukset: Stains all over ceiling. Bed and couch were very old and lumpy. Nowhere to lounge and be comfortable. When we checked in they laughed at me when I asked if any upgrades were available. Then they put us across from the valet stand, constantly giving us noise and chaos just outside the window. Between the bad bed and noise I never got to sleep past 9. Hot tub was yellow with urine. Kids were in it all day unattended.

Plussat: The front desk staff was so sweet and accommodating...I felt like I was friends with some of them by the end of my stay. The room was cozy and summery, with a cute little kitchen area and a counter with a large mirror right outside the bathroom. The beach was right down the stairs and across the valet road from our room...so close, you could hear the ocean from our room! The Deck, one of the restaurants connected to the hotel, was perfect for beach-side lunch. Proximity to town was ideal for roaming and shopping. We rented bikes around the corner and went all over the beachside part of town on back streets! I ended up booking another night's stay because I was loving the hotel and the town so much!

Plussat: We were upgraded to a beach side room which was awesome. The room had a great view. The hotels location is great. Very comfortable bed.

Miinukset: Room was over the bar, extremely loud until bar close, which fortunately was shortly after 10pm. No parking except for valet which was ~$30/night

Plussat: I would have loved the beach/waterfront location if it had not been for the overcrowded beach front and hotel. This place was extremely crowded and tourist-y, more so than any other popular beach.

Miinukset: I did not like that our hotel check in was at 4pm. Parking was terrible and you had to pay. Right when we arrived we were stressed out about waiting for people to move in front of us, park and get into our hotel room. The room smelled like a wet dog. They gave us the wrong hotel room reservation. We over paid for a hotel room we did not get. The valet tried double charging us thinking we wouldn't notice. They also double charged us for the hotel room itself and I had to call and get it refunded. The Pacific Edge Hotel is a rip off and I believe you could have more fun and a better experience somewhere else.

Miinukset: Bottle for body wash was filthy and should have been replaced. However, staff compensated us by deducting 50% from our parking.

Plussat: Your Front Desk staff was excellent and very pleasant.

Miinukset: Stinky room, need to change ironing board (shakes while ironing). We called your maintenance guy I forgot what it was for. That day our other group of friends got a much better deal at one of the top hotels in your area.

Plussat: The rooms were right on the beach with the sound of the ocean and crashing waves right next to the deck... the view of the bay was beautiful. The rooms were very attractive in bright beach colors, the bedding was high quality and the rooms were newly redone and very clean. The trolly had a stop right in front of the lobby and there was wonderful shopping and restaurants within walking distance. It was delightful.

Miinukset: We liked everything.

Plussat: It is right on the ocean with waves breaking underneath the hotel.

Miinukset: Could be better soundproofed

Miinukset: The website made the property seem more luxurious than what it was which was an updated motel on the beach.

Plussat: Front desk staff and manager were excellent.

Plussat: Friendly staff. Great location for town, beach, and roads. Excellent breakfast en suite.

Miinukset: Room was small. Rooms on 100 level kind of loud.

Plussat: The location was wonderful and they took us in last minute, which saved our trip! We had a nice room that was clean and the beds were comfortable.

Miinukset: The hotel was nothing spectacular (no extras), more like an inn than an actual hotel.

Plussat: The guy who poured our wine was great! That's a great thing to have. The staff was great too

Plussat: The staff went above & beyond to make our stay fabulous!!

Plussat: It was a WONDERFUL place. Quaint. Warm, lovely pool. Sunset view, terrific walking/running path along oceanfront. We loved the "green" mindset too. Enjoyed the ambience of the lobby: pleasant morning jazz music as they offered free Starbucks. And for the price...can't beat it all.

Miinukset: I would have liked a heads up on the $29 a day parking fee. Most other hotels/Inns will give you that up front. The receptionist just asked if we had a car (I should have asked I guess), gave me a parking tag and it seemed easy. But we paid less in San Diego downtown to park at the Bristol where there was no parking to be had elsewhere.

Plussat: Location. .

Miinukset: Stuck in one of five rooms that are located on highway. All others look at ocean Gardener starting clipping bushes in front of my room at 7am Room was no better than motel 6.

Miinukset: very dated, first floor hallway smells musty and moldy

Plussat: Location,location. Aliso Viejo beach is always our destination beach, when we go into the laguna area. Very convenient location. We were a little worried when we arrived to our front hotel room, to find it was right next to the breakfast area. It actually turned out to be a perfect location, woke up and strolled right next door to eat. Food was great! Great access into the city after breakfast. No complaints, will definitely be back.

Plussat: Clean room nice nice service

Miinukset: Good breakfast, good quality service, quite place , good view , everything closed by . Will definitely come back!

Plussat: Located right across from the beach, and Mozambique (great restaurant and bar). Full breakfast in the morning is included and they have blankets, towels and beach umbrella you can rent for free. This was first time in Laguna, but my friends have come many times before and this is their favorite spot to stay.

Plussat: Breakfast, view, accessible! Great deal for the money!

Miinukset: Pool was kind of shabby, needed upgrade. Very difficult to get in n out of bathtub for showering!

Plussat: Great staff, hotel and overall experience. Very well maintained. Clean and they pay attention to the little things. The staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was great. We will defiantly be staying there again next trip without a doubt. The one thing that stood out to me immediately was the doors to the rooms.. they were structured in a way to be secure, safe and worry free when you left the room.

Miinukset: A little pricy, but honestly you get your money's worth.

Plussat: The parking structure is excellent in an area that's hard to park. The location, even though it's a bit south from the action is good. The views from the room and deck are also great. The room is plenty spacious and well layed out. Would stay again.

Miinukset: The staff is so, so. Erin was great and gave us an upgrade which we are grateful for. But other staff were not so helpful. The air conditioner is either on or off. If you set a temperature, it simply ignores it. I tried to get it fixed with no result. I was told that all air conditioners work that way. I needed some ice and finally found it on the third floor. The machine was out of order with a sign that says to use the one on the second floor. The layout is difficult to say the least. When I couldn't find it, I asked the front desk where it would be and was told that's in the garage and the entry is through the second floor. Enough said.

Plussat: Location was amazing and price was great. Pool, breakfast and view was our favorite.

Miinukset: Our room was on the first floor and when we walked in we noticed it was damp in the room. Then we noticed that our room was half underground. So we figured for 1 night, with the location and price that we would just deal with it. Later that night after going out for cocktails and dinner we came back into the room to find that it was still really damp like an old basement even with the air conditioning on high for hours. After reading all the ridiculous rules and instructions about the whirlpool we got in to find out non of the controls worked so it was an all or nothing experience. Hours later in the middle of the night I awoke to the air conditioning make loud noises. In the morning I found that the carpet around the whirlpool was wet due to some kind of leak from the water closet. Also no air conditioning in the bathroom. All and all the place was very nice but they didn't offer any discount or anything for our experience. *don't stay on the first floor.

Plussat: I love the location and the room.

Miinukset: I did not like that no one informed me that paying for beach-side view would include the 7am wake up from street construction crew that was directly below me. Jackhammers going at 8am which at that point I decided to not extend my stay and check out! If I had known I would have never even stayed there in the first place!!!

Plussat: Quiet, mountain view, comfortable and clean rooms with all modern amenities, nice fitness room and pool, hot tub and spa.

Miinukset: Limited parking, small parking spots, not right on beach, no lotion in room and Keurig machine not working very well, bathroom outlets not working.

Plussat: Great cozy place

Plussat: This was a nice and comfortable resort with clean rooms and decent food. Rooms have been updated and decor is a hybrid of transitional contemporary and traditional. WiFi was good and Staff was friendly.

Miinukset: If you're an ATT mobile subscriber, the cell signal was weak. You will have to switch to calling over WiFi.

Plussat: I liked the nature surrounding the hotel and how quiet it was. It felt as if it was just me and my husband. The room was clean, comfortable and rustic, all the characteristics of a hotel that I enjoy. The most beautiful thing is it was where my husband proposed to me.

Plussat: The location and the staff, who were so friendly and accommodating. When we checked in, the gentleman who greeted me at the front upgraded our room from a standard to an amazing ocean view. The hotel’s patios overlooking the beach is perfection.

Plussat: Oceanfront

Miinukset: Small outdated rooms

Plussat: Swimming pool and sea view were so beautiful

Miinukset: the room is a little small

Plussat: Pool

Miinukset: The Ocean View Room was not Really an Ocean view. We had to spend a lot more to get a slight view of ocean.

Plussat: Suite at the Montage was fantastic with views to die for - great property with paths to the beach. The room had a comfortable bed, plenty of closet space, the room was made up at night with turn down service - overall one of our favorite places of all time, ever!

Miinukset: Food items a little pricy ($100+) for 2 omelets and Belgium waffles for breakfast and while we like nice places to stay we often find that the "high end" food is a little too gourmet for our tastes and we found ourselves not eating on the property after the first day.

Plussat: The room was clean and had a great view of the ocean

Miinukset: The tub needs to be replaced. It was old and looked like it seen better days.

Plussat: Great place for dogs... super casual and very accommodating staff .

Plussat: Awesome location, great value. The whole "surf hotel" vibe is well done. You can walk right into town along the beachfront promenade. As a added bonus, the hotel coffee is actually pretty good.

Plussat: Very friendly and efficient staff! No microwave in the room but the staff was able to heat something for me. I love their bed and pillows. I haven't slept that well in months! Thank you!

Miinukset: The price of the room did not include parking. No breakfast options available besides coffee. Plus I incurred several road tolls traveling to and from the location because there was only one way to get there.

Plussat: From the excellent staff to the well appointed rooms, we enjoyed our stay The check in was easy. The staff gave us excellent information about the hotel and area. The room was comfortable and the mini bar and selections were great. We enjoyed the cookie time The pool and spa were clean and easily assessible. The fire pit was warm with great music playing.

Plussat: Great staff, comfortable rooms. A little noisy off of 101 but not too bad.

Plussat: Wonderful location near Heisler Park and walk to town, beach, restaurants. Staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful and happy. Loved being greeted so positively! Rooms were clean and luxurious - loved balcony for morning coffee. Truly wished we stayed longer.

Plussat: The Laguna Beach House was recently renovated by new owners, so everything was very clean, white and bright, with excellent beach décor, comfortable beds and a hip vibe. The people at the front desk were so kind and helpful, making restaurant suggestions and offering to make reservations. They even offer an umbrella, towels and chairs to take down to the beach a short 5 minute walk away. We will be back!

Miinukset: Nothing. Stay was fantastic.

Plussat: The renovations really turned LB House into something special. Staff are great people. Location is amazing. Rooms are great. I grew up in Laguna Beach and often the hotels seem to assume that Laguna will "sell itself" and they don't have to put the effort in, but this hotel isn't like that.

Miinukset: Nothing I don't like about LB House. Place is sweet.

Plussat: We only stayed one night but felt so comfortable the moment we walked in. You can park right in the hotel for only $15 a day and it is just a few steps into the hotel from the parking garage! There are only 36 rooms so it feels more comfortable then a large hotel. The rooms are so cute and fit the beach vibe. The staff are very nice and helpful. They had a bunch of great amenities like, milk and cookies at the end of the night, wine hour, a fire pit down by the pool to hang out by, and coffee/yogurt & granola in the morning. We will be coming back for a longer stay!

Plussat: The staff is very friendly and accommodating

Miinukset: The housekeeping in the room was not very good. The robe was not hung up. The bathtub and basin did not drain very well. The room was a bit noisy from people sitting out by the pool. The air conditioning was very loud and not very effective. The room had a stale air from lack of circulation.

Plussat: Helpful and friendly staff upgraded my teenage son and I to 2 queen beds (only 1 King was available online when I booked). The rooms were lovely and clean, very comfy beds. Located walking distance to beach. Great pool, hot tub, fire pit for evening/afternoon use. Had a great time.

Miinukset: Had a downstairs room and the ceiling/floor above was very squeaky so when occupants above moved around you could hear every step...difficult to sleep through.

Plussat: Laguna Cliffs Inn was located in a great place near the beach. Onsite undercover parking was perfect. A very relaxing stay.

Plussat: The room is large, clean and comfortable. The staff provided us with excellent tips, and the location of the hotel is convenient!

Plussat: The location was great--right by the beach and also right in the middle of downtown.

Miinukset: It was very bright in my room at night, because there was a light right outside of the skylight.

Miinukset: My room was next to PCH(big street) very noises.So I ask them to change and they change(which is nice) But new room was you can hear next room someone talking and upstairs noises! Next morning they wake up 4:30Alarm was so loud!!! so I wake up too. It was disappointing.

Plussat: The staff were very friendly and the hotel was excellent. our room was well equipped and comfortable.

Miinukset: no

Plussat: Excellent interaction with helpful and professional staff, lovely architecture, location and decor, clean and well-maintained rooms, good complimentary breakfast

Miinukset: The pool could be cleaned more frequently and maintained at a slightly warmer temperature

Plussat: Beautifuly kept hotel and grounds. Beautiful room with fireplace. The staff was extremly accomidating and friendly. Could not have asked for a better stay anywhere!

Miinukset: There were only a couple of thing with the room that could be better, but they are minute. A second trash can would have been convenient as well as a toilet plunger. The faucet in the sink extended too far out, so washing your face was a bit of a challenge. Small compared to all the amazing things about the room, the hotel and the incredible staff!

Plussat: The roof top bar is amazing. The location is perfect for strolling and window shopping.

Miinukset: The roof was stuffy at night.

Plussat: Brand restaurant on premises, staff was courteous and hotel was close to beach.

Miinukset: Room was on the small side as well as bathroom

Plussat: Friendly staff, few steps walk to beach, free parking, comfortable bed, bath window opens for fresh air, free breakfast.

Miinukset: Cramped & dark room, sink outside toilet area, no coffee in room, elevator difficult to locate, parking free but across busy street/inconvenient.

Plussat: Location was excellent with great beach access. Good value for the money. Hotel staff were excellent.

Miinukset: Rooms were very small. I understand the Hotel is undergoing some renovation but a lot of the hotel just looked "tired". Roof top access with view, etc is incredible. Unfortunately, it is open to the public and other catered events so we were never able to get a table there in the evening. The place was absolutely packed (wall to wall people).

Plussat: I liked the rooftop atmosphere when I get was able to go up and the location. Staff was nice and the room was clean with very a comfortable bed. Breakfast was fairly decent, it was good.

Miinukset: I didn't like that I couldn't use some of the areas the hotel offers, like I couldn't have dinner at the restaurant one of the nights I stayed due to a wedding that was happening, I couldn't go to the rooftop and have appetizers for lunch as well for the same reason. I was put in a petite room when that wasn't what I payed for, too small for 2 people, we kept bumping into each other. I was very frustrated by that. The hotel was nice but a bit dated, would I stay there again? Not sure, the small room turned me off.

Plussat: The hotel was in a great location, and had an awesome rooftop bar/lounge. The room was cozy, and very comfortable. Loved the idea of the overhead fan.

Miinukset: The carpet is old and some of the walls are cracking/chipped. The hotel should be renovated for the price they charge per room.

Plussat: We made the reservation to attend Pageant of the Masters and found the location was excellent. A short walk or shuttle ride to the beach or even to the Pageant. The staff was so friendly and helpful as Janette and Josh quickly processed us and provided suggestions to enhance our stay.

Plussat: The staff was very friendly. I felt like family!

Miinukset: No microwave in the room

Plussat: darty room with , 15 $ parking fee per day

Miinukset: Room quality

Plussat: Walking distance to beach, shopping, and all of Laguna's great dining. Also right near grocery store.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Rooms were in the small side

Plussat: The front desk people were incredibly accommodating.

Miinukset: Rooms are a bit dated.

Plussat: Great staff!!! Excellent

Miinukset: Great Staff!!! Excellent view and easy beach access

Plussat: Location! Old school resort on the beach. Place hasn't changed but for paint, baths and staff in 35 years, in my case that's a good thing. ON the beach. Reasonable rates comparatively. Kid friendly and Not high-end and snobby. That also is a good thing.

Miinukset: Slapped me with a modest additional charge for parking; might have missed that myself in the fine print.

Plussat: Location, breakfast

Miinukset: Need high outlets for recharging electronics, all outlets by the floor. Shelf space in the bathroom needs to be expanded. Not much room for personal toiletries.

Plussat: Staff was excellent, very helpful. They truly care about this place.

Miinukset: Small beds.

Plussat: The location. If this hotel was inland it should be a 1-2 star.

Miinukset: When I walked in, the room was so hot!!!! I couldn't keep one of the windows open, because it was broken. The shutters were broken. The bed linens were terrible. The tv was scratched up. All in all this hotel is only a 3 because of its location.

Plussat: Great place. Perfect location with 2 minute walk to private beach. simple and not a big hotel but very nice rooms. owner is really awesome and actually gave us a free bottle of wine.

Plussat: I had a truly great experience at this inn. Firstly, it is owned and operated by the nicest people! Very warm and easy-going. You feel very welcome immediately. Second, the location is amazing. Just a short walk from a gorgeous park and beach. Ocean views from the third building are very pretty and soothing. Definitely try and book that building. Also, interiors of rooms are all newly updated with a contemporary stylish decor. Beds are simply perfect. They were designed just for the inn as part of their renovations. Not too soft, not too firm - just right. Very similar to beds at Four Seasons!! Made to the same specs, I believe. Bathrooms are really high-end with two shower heads, one rainfall, beautiful fixtures, etc. . The owner mentioned that they are waiting for permits to do exterior renovations, so don't be concerned that the outside is not updated! Excellent value in Laguna with the nicest people and gorgeous location. Highly recommend.

Plussat: One of my most favorite places I have ever stayed. Amazing room and perfect location! Full kitchen, wonderful layout, nice outdoor patio, and beautiful, contemporary aesthetic. Highly recommended!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: big room, a kitchenette you can actually use, good tv, great location next to beach, downtown and cool shops and restaurants south of downtown. nice staff, were flexible about times for doing housekeeping, etc.

Plussat: The room itself was outdated and needed to be completely remodeled head to toe. The furniture was old, bed was too soft, paint on the wall was chipping, etc. But the location was prime, it was affordable, and the staff was amazing. I would go back but I would just be sure to stay in a different room.

Plussat: I love being so close to the beach. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are a bit dated, but are clean and comfortable. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the continental breakfast is very nice.

Plussat: Cleanliness Pool area Breakfast wifi Garden area was very relaxing Free car parking Free towels and beach shade Free shuttle bus in Laguna beach everywhere

Miinukset: No safe Some staff attitude was inappropriate about returning towels, even though they were returned at the pool area, rather than reception. Very pedantic

Plussat: Great location. Salt water pool. FREE Parking, rare in a place like Laguna. For the price it is a good value.

Miinukset: Beds are always an issue. Too soft.

Plussat: Location!

Miinukset: It's getting old like me.

Plussat: Pros: Amazing Location, Friendly Staff, Property Facility, Pool, Beach Access, Comfy bed and good Decor. Will come back for a stay at this place again in future.

Miinukset: Cons: The shower DOESN'T spit out uniform hot and cold water, The pillows were very old and clumsy - can do with some new pillows.

Plussat: Close to beach, nice pool, close to shops and restaurants

Miinukset: Noisy, on PCH and in shopping center. Outdated interiors, popcorn ceilings, thin walls, spotty repairs needed, tiny TV, meager breakfast offerings.

Plussat: Location to restaurants, stores, beach, transportation was tops.

Miinukset: Breakfast was pretty lame.

Plussat: The location was perfect, as we were in town for a wedding that was down the street. Decent continental breakfast and coffee.

Miinukset: The staff were incredibly rude: chatting on the phone without an indication they would help us, no flexibility for an early check-in despite having vacancy (we had a wedding to get to that afternoon), little interest in making accommodations (seemed annoyed when we asked for suggestions on what to do with our hour before check-in). One of the staff members indicated that it was a crazy day, and unfortunately, we were there to be the recipient of her poor customer service

Plussat: Very quaint. Great location but too much traffic noise. Didn't quiet down until mid nite.

Miinukset: Way too much traffic noise.

Plussat: Very affordable for Laguna Beach. Customer service excellent. The location is great, right across the street from beach. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Continental Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 (Cereal, pastries, yogurt, coffee, juices). Room was clean. All in all, great place to stay. Definitely will again.

Miinukset: Nothing I didn't like.

Plussat: The hotel is blocks away from the beach and across be street from the Laguna Beach trolley. The hotel's art work is really cool and we really enjoyed the private balcony the room had.

Miinukset: The hotel proprietors seemed a little bit unfocused and honestl a bit worn out. While we were checking in RJ was very helpful with walking a through the local maps, but had to be prompted to give us out room keys. Checking out it seemed as if the woman at the front desk was going through a route script of phrases rather than being genuinely hospitable. Also, the term "ocean view" for the room we booked may be a bit of an overstatement. Yes, you could see the ocean from across Pacific Coast Drive when you stood up on the private balacony, but that was about it. Not a big deal, but I guess we expected more of a view given that the name was labeled as ocean view.

Plussat: I needed a place to start over and landed here. Gail, the owner, was very helpful in giving me a room. She offers rooms in a variety of sizes and they were more than adequate for my needs. Gail runs the property and knows Laguna very well - she is always available to help out and Isis, a member of her staff, was great at pointing out local food and activities.

Miinukset: It can be a little challenging finding your room if you're on an upper floor. The space outside one floor had a water spill.

Plussat: Independent hotel; cool location; affordable. Laguna Beach is a fun but pricey town. The hotel recommended Madison Square and Gardens Cafe for breakfast and it was great. This hotel is right across the street from a very nice public beach and about 3/4 of a mile from the main strip of shops and galleries and restaurants. They very nicely let us borrow beach toys after it was technically check-out time. Soft fluffy bath towels. 24-hour front desk. Good parking.

Miinukset: The person staffing the front desk when we arrived did not acknowledge I was waiting in front of him until he was darn good and ready. The person he was training did, so I knew I wasn't actually invisible. Until he finally greeted me, I honestly couldn't tell if he knew I was there even though I was about two feet in front of him. That was weird and off-putting to start. No fan or other ventilation in the bathroom; the room was like a sauna all day and night even with the AC on. Everything felt sort of clammy. The room seemed more grubby than artsy. Decorative pillows piled on the bed were not appealing, just made me wonder how often those covers got laundered. No accessible electrical outlet by the beds; didn't realize how much I missed that until I couldn't have it. Crumpled up info sheet on the desk in the room said to see hotel map on the other side, but the map was gone. The window did not seem to lock.

Plussat: The rooms are good size - we had a group of 14 in three rooms (4 were small children) and with 2 queen beds and a hide-a-bed in each room we were comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is not a luxury hotel - but very clean and family-oriented! Close to the beach and art galleries and eating places.

Plussat: I loved the staff. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. They even left me a handwritten card to welcome me.

Miinukset: The place could use a little TLC. The decor and furniture is a bit dated.

Plussat: We decided to stay at The Tides after reading all of the great reviews and we’re glad we did! Anderson at the office was really great and offered several dining suggestions within walking distance. The rooms are spacious and very clean. We were upgraded to a unit with a kitchenette. I didn’t think we’d make much use of it, but we really did! We were in 103 near the front of the property but were never bothered by any street noise. One thing to note is that the parking is tight. There are enough spaces for each room but the spaces are small. Parking an SUV was a little challenging, but a smaller car wouldn’t be as hard. We would definitely stay at The Tides again on any future trip to Laguna.

Plussat: Out King Suite was super small. We had a balcony that looked out at an alley so that qualifies a suite.

Miinukset: It’s a roadside motel. That’s basically it. Don’t expect much. And it is NOT on the beach. It’s in the highway 1 - they give you earbuds to block the sound of the cars at night.

Plussat: The location is right by the beach, in a lovely small Southern California town. Staff was very friendly. They rent beach items, such as chairs. They offer grocery store bagels and packaged foods, such as cereal and milk, as well as coffee and some fruit. The motel is located on the main street and you can catch a trolley along this main street. There are plenty of restaurants to try, either a pleasant walk or a trolley ride. Uber also works here.

Miinukset: The coffee was just ok, made by a machine with a dispenser. The shower had a weirdly narrow doorway. Laguna Beach can get very crowded in the summer and parking can be difficult.

Plussat: Clean

Miinukset: Horrible TV. No amenities

Plussat: The view the price the staff everything was great

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Snacks in the lobby, close to the ocean, friendly maid staff, and plush greenery everywhere

Miinukset: Check in times online were incorrect, cleanliness of lobby facilities, rooms say ocean view which is really a small area of the bathroom window over the homes that may be the ocean.