Just wanted to share that the Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach is a gem!!! You would never guess it by the plain exterior. The rooms are amazing!! A combination of retro meets spa. Lush, lush, lush. Get a room with a balcony over the garden area. The restuarant was excellent too. It's also close to the airport with a free shuttle. We stayed there twice last month and will go again in a few weeks.

Do you have a website or phone # for this hotel. I did a search on the web and couldn't find it. I need to stay in Manhattan Beach in January and it sounds great. Thank you, Kathy

I found the hotel on tripadvisor. It did get some mixed reviews. I guess there was just a major renovation and they had changed the name. I couldn't find a web site so if you have let me know. Thanks.

The website is www.thebelamar.com. Thanks for the review islandmom. I drive by the Belamar all the time and have been curious what it's like (haven't been inside since it was Barnabey's.)

Thanks for the website info. Looks like a really nice place. Kathy