Not disapointed with our accomodations here. Nice and friendly staff. Clean rooms and charming hotel. Breakfast and coffee to start the day and a rooftop lounge to watch the sunset. Location - 1 block to the beach and restaurants within walking distance. Nice personal touch with postcards from the staff! We will be back!

As one other review put it, this hotel feels like a bed and breakfast. There are many plusses from the location, to the deep pile carpets in the room, the array of beach stuff for guest use, the free dvd library, the atmosphere of the place. The rooms are small but well designed and furnished, a good flat screen tv with DishNetwork. There is a free breakfast, though only three tables available and the hot items don't include vegetarian options, but there's a generous selection of cereals. The beach is half a block away and many area restaurants within easy walking distance. Our service varied, grumpy on checking in and getting better with each day. It gives you a thoroughly pleasant stay virtually on the beach.

I was impressed by the attention to details throughout my stay - from a warm welcome, to an incredible recommendation for dinner at Sol Grill Restaurant, turn down service complete with chocolates!, a comfortable bed, nice amenities, free DVDs and a one-block walk to the beach. Only there for 1 night, I wished I had allowed more time there. It is located on a busy street, which was the only negative. I plan to return again.

The hotel was about what I expected. I read the great reviews, but by the looks of the place I knew it wasn't going to be luxurious. We got a free family upgrade to the 2 room suite- which was fabulous. The kids didn't seem to mind the loud party going on next door at a private rental - and we couldn't hear it back in our room. The freebies were great - free afternoon cookies and snacks, somewhat current dvds, sand toys, beach chairs, and beach towels. The breakfast was pretty good for continental fare.
The staff were amazing. Warm, helpful, kind to the kids, all smiles.
The location was perfect for us - just across the street from the beach- but it is on the one major street. We parked the car and walked everywhere all weekend - even to the ferry to Balboa Island (btw - the Fun Zone is way overrated and stinky).
My only complaint would be the beds. My husband and I both have sensitive backs and we woke up sore each morning. We don't really expect the best beds in this price bracket, but it sure would ensure that we would return.