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The Hotel Oceanside

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#11 of 30 hotels in Oceanside
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Classic architecture with wrought-iron balconies meets contemporary style and amenities at our newly renovated hotel right on Highway 101. Each room features free Wi-Fi, a Flat-panel TV with HD channels and plug-and-play capabilities for your electronics, plush beds with triple-sheeted bedding, a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, and a spacious work desk. Some also have a four-poster bed and a fully equipped kitchenette, perfect for your vacation getaway. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast with hot waffles, fresh fruit, and biscuits and gravy, among other goodies. Business services and guest laundry facilities are available. Well-behaved pets are welcome and parking is free.
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937 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054-2135
The Hotel Oceanside
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Matt W wrote a review Apr 2022
1 contribution4 helpful votes
I arrived to this establishment after having a very questionable trip to visit my son for his birthday. Just a weekend excursion, nothing fancy. The agency I booked through didn't have deals with the hotel I stayed at las time, so I picked this one. It seemed to be a clean and that's really all I was looking for.. Anyway, I show up around 1:00 pm to drop off my bags and grab a bite to eat. And the young lady at the front desk says " we do not check in until 3:00. If you want to check in early, there will be a $200 CASH deposit required." To which I replied..... What? $200 cash deposit. There was no indication given to me previous to my arrival, that there was going to be some kind of extortion fee demanded to check in.. I declined to pay this monies and proceeded to cancel my
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded 13 Apr 2022
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay at our hotel. We apologize your stay was less than perfect. Your experience is not representative of our usual performance. We would like to regain your trust and hope to serve you again in the future.
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Art H wrote a review Nov 2021
33 contributions17 helpful votes
Dates of stay Nov 11 - Nov 14th Hotel and room conditions: 10 out of 10. Everything was brand new and in working condition. My only complaint is the $200 cash deposit and room inspection before returning it. Room cleanliness: The room was clean and the bedding and towels were very nice. All of the cleaning staff were very friendly and professional. Front desk staff: 0 out of 10 All of the front desk staff were unprofessional and very unwelcoming. One, in particular, was really rude and appeared to be sleeping in the back room. He was never at the front desk and most times he did not hear the desk bell. When we complained, he would not provide his name and refused to contact the manager. He was 20 and was very unkept. His hair was in a bun on top of his head and he had a
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 4 Dec 2021
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for failing to exceed your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.
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Centre_of_Canada wrote a review Oct 2021
Winnipeg, Canada128 contributions88 helpful votes
I gave the hotel a rating of '3' because if you get by the inexperienced (albeit kind) teenagers at the front desk AND obtain a room on the second or third floors, your stay will be pleasant. The fact that there is STILL no breakfast is concerning as other hotels have figured this out. Regarding the $200 deposit: this has been an ongoing complaint at this hotel and I too am still out $200 after staying at the hotel 8 weeks ago. I have nicely requested the return of the monies three (3) times to no avail and have had to take action accordingly. I recommend obtaining your refund BEFORE you leave the hotel; however, allow time for this to happen as the owner/manager appears to be very hard for the front desk staff to get a hold of.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 27 Oct 2021
Thank you for leaving us with your very valuable feedback, we will be sure to correct all issues that you had listed.
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Lucas T. wrote a review Oct 2021
1 contribution1 helpful vote
I travel for work, so I stay in hotels a lot. This is without a doubt the worst hotel experience I have ever had. Here’s some of it: The front desk person, a teenager without any training in hospitality and without manners, calls me 8pm at night to tell me my “stay was up” and my bags and all belongings are thrown outside the room. I have a receipt showing the right check out date. I tell her she’s mistaken. “Get your stuff,” she says. So I have to leave work and head to the hotel to clear this up. 20 minutes later she calls and tells me that she got the room numbers mixed up. This place hires capricious teenagers without any training and calls them “receptionists”. There was no breakfast at all. Nothing. Even though it’s supposed to be included in the price. We paid more
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 14 Oct 2021
Thank you for being our guest. We are extremely concerned to read your comments and apologize for the issue you had with one of our associates. Our staff genuinely cares about providing an enjoyable stay for all of our guests, so this incident is not a reflection of our usual service standards. Appropriate action has been taken to ensure this is not repeated.
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robcloutier wrote a review Oct 2021
Joshua Tree, California103 contributions44 helpful votes
We use to love staying at this hotel until the new manager policies went into affect. 1. When we checked in at 3:30 PM on Friday, the doors were locked. From the parking lot, we had to telephone the front desk to get the door open. 2. A $200 cash deposit is required on top of the room fees. 3. When we returned from dinner at 8:00 PM, the doors were locked again. 4. No breakfast was available for guests. 5. No coffee or drinking water was available in the lobby for guests. 6. The room must be inspected before checking out and receiving the $200 cash deposit back. 7. I emailed the manager twice within 24 hours without a response. We did not feel welcomed here.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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ashleydawn999 wrote a review Jul 2021
San Diego, California1 contribution
The carpet felt wet and the room and closet smelled dank and musty. Reminded me of the basement at my former house. Location is close to base and staff friendly but I wouldnt stay here again. There was no breakfast due to COVID so that didn't help.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 12 Jul 2021
Thank you for staying with us on your recent trip. We are happy that our location was convenient for your needs, as was our staff. We greatly apologize for the smell in the room, and we have addressed this with our staff to make sure this doesn't happen again. We hope you allow us the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
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Eric H wrote a review Jun 2021
Las Vegas, United States3 contributions
Competitive room rates, super clean, and very quiet. Is there a better combo?! There is no pool, but the beach, and harbor is a pleasant 10 minute walk away. Tons of restaurants, and walking/biking trails right there too. The hotel was SUPER quiet. I didn't hear any disturbing guests the entire time I was there. And it was hospital clean. No hyperbole there. I would recommend this place to anyone. MAYBE, the beds were not the most comfortable. I give them a 6/10. But that is a subjective opinion. Also would be nice if they offered some type of breakfast. I understand were are still in a COVID world in some ways. But some fruit, coffee, and some grab, and go items would be nice.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 17 Jun 2021
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. Customer experience and satisfaction are our priorities. Thank you for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to your next visit with us.
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Wanderer25582996937 wrote a review May 2021
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Convenient location, room is large and clean with microwave and a small refrigerator, friendly staff and good services. Well a $200 security deposit was required at check in, but was refunded later without any issue.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 2 May 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your experience. We're glad our location was convenient for your needs and that you enjoyed your well-equipped room and our friendly staff. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Christine T wrote a review Apr 2021
2 contributions1 helpful vote
We booked the hotel through Priceline. No where on Priceline did it say anything about a $200 deposit hold for a $140 room. We learned about the hold upon arrival. This is a red flag for me, since it indicates that either they regularly keep the deposit and rip people off, and/or the people staying there are regularly causing destruction to the property. To add to the uncomfortable/unsafe feeling, the lobby is covered with papers stating all the ways they DON'T accept payment, again indicating that something is amiss. Nothing about the lobby is professional, including the staff. We expressed discomfort about the deposit and the person checking us in got visibly angry and huffy. "Not his problem, he's just working there." I said, okay that's fair--but we asked for a receipt
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 15 Apr 2021
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we sincerely apologize for your inconvenience. Our hotel aims to provide our guests with a safe and comfortable stay. While COVID-19 has caused us to make amendments to our hotel’s services and offerings for your safety and wellbeing, our hotel continues to look for ways to improve our guests’ stay. We appreciate you providing insight on what we can do to better meet your needs going forward. 
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Thomas wrote a review Mar 2021
1 contribution2 helpful votes
I arrived and informed the front desk I had a service dog. The gentleman said I will still be charged for the dog because his manager said so. He then began to ask what the service dog was for another thing they’re not suppose to do. I didn’t feel comfortable giving my wife medical reasons for the dog so I canceled the reservation and left. It was very disrespectful and such a burden to have went through.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Jerre Leahy, Owner at The Hotel Oceanside
Responded 7 Apr 2021
At your convenience please give the General Manager a phone call. We would like to discuss your review in more detail.
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PRICE RANGE
₹7,544 - ₹10,529 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la quinta inn oceanside hotel oceanside, la quinta oceanside, la quinta hotel oceanside, oceanside la quinta
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Oceanside
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaOceanside
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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