My husband and I booked this romantic anniversary trip online without seeing the hotel. Their website shows just one room and of course it is the best one. Our room looked nothing like it. At first I was disappointed and a little embarrassed. There was only the beds and a small table in the room. The room was small and I was shocked to see such old windows (wind out kind). But I have to say that as the two days and nights passed we became more enchanted with the place. The location is superb and the restaurant view is amazing. Stepping onto the beach made up for the small bathroom where you can't open the door without hitting the toilet. The breakfast had yummy pastries, a coffee machine which made several kinds of drinks and yogurts, cereal and fruit. I was content. The reason I couldn't give four stars was because our room was above the delivery dock and we woke up both mornings to the beeping of the trucks backing in. The noise from the playground swings was kind of annoying - constant squeaking. My husband suggests you bring WD-40 and fix this for everyone ;)

We celebrated our anniversary with a weekend stay. Our room overlooked the Laguna Main beach in both directions. We were treated to a beautiful sunset before heading across the street for dinner. We had complimentary drinks on the beach front patio bar with a great view and heaters for outside winter seating. The room had a historic charm about it. Dont come expecting the newest of the newest. But the property is well kept and a landmark since 1930. Often visited by Hollywood for a close get away. We would certainly return.

What more do you need: the Hotel Laguna is literally on the sand in the center of Laguna Beach. From your room you can open your windows and see, smell and taste the Pacific.

Yes the rooms are old and in need of remodeling. Yes the amenities are substandard including a joke of a "continental breakfast". But really, so what. The Hotel has seen everything there has been to see in Laguna Beach for the last 80 years and is a living breathing museum. And the location cannot be beat.

Where else can you spend $200 (or less) and walk 100 feet into the waters of the Pacific, then back to your room to get ready for an evening in one of the nicest spots in the country. Great restaurants, wine bars, art galleries are an easy stroll from the hotel.

I’ve been staying there for years, any chance I get. Some people will hate the old carpeting, the slightly leaning floors, the antique bathrooms and the small rooms. But you're there for the views of Main Beach, the Pacific and the proximity to the action. Go to breathe in the ocean breezes that have travelled 8,000 miles on the open ocean to reach Laguna.

We travelled with 2 kids (2 & 4) and grandmother and the hotel was perfect for all ages. We took 2 connecting rooms over-looking the street which we found to be more interesting than the sea-view rooms and the set-up was ideal with more than enough space for the extra bed. The rooms are not luxurious but comfortable and clean and the staff are friendly. Breakfast was initially disappointing - there is tea, coffee, juice, cereal, croissant, yoghurt etc available from what was a bedroom upstairs with no proper seating but we soon settled into a routine of taking trays down to the bedroom or outside to the courtyard and it was perfectly adequate. Alternatively one can order delicious breakfast on the terrace (extra). The food was very good, especially the lamb-chops served on the beach which were outstanding. The best thing about the hotel is its location - right on the beach and right in the centre of town - heaven! We were very happy there for 10 days and are convinced that we made the right choice. We would definitely stay there again.