Fodor's Expert Review Inn at Laguna Beach

211 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, California, 92651, USA Fodor's Choice

This golden local landmark is stacked neatly on the hillside at the north end of Laguna’s Main Beach and it’s one of the few hotels in the area set almost on the sand. At night, the sounds of waves rolling in fills the recently refreshed oceanfront rooms and suites. The hotel's daily $30 amenity fee includes daily morning coffee service in the lobby and a hosted wine hour nightly from 5 to 6 pm on the Pacific Terrace rooftop overlooking the scenic beach town. Later in the evening there are fresh baked cookies and milk in the lobby. Rooms have a beachy feel with ceiling fans, and most have full or partial ocean views and balconies; they also come with pillow-top mattresses and luxurious European linens. Don't forget to take a dip in the heated pool and soak in the bubbling hot tub, and in summer, there's a beach valet to set out chairs and umbrellas. Pets 40 pounds or less are welcome with a non-refundable $100 deposit.

PROS

  • rooftop with fabulous ocean views
  • beach essentials provided
  • beachfront location

CONS

  • ocean-view rooms are pricey
  • tiny hot tub
  • nonrefundable $100 pet fee and daily amenity fee

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Intimate
Beachfront
Local Flavor
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 949-497–9722 | 800-544–4479

HOTEL DETAILS

70 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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