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Laguna Cliffs Inn

2.5 of 5
475 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Formerly By the Sea Inn)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Burbank, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Let me start off by saying that there were a lot of things I really liked about Laguna Cliffs Inn. Our favorite beaches were literally a three minute walk away. Two members of the staff in particular, Paula and John, went above and beyond to make me and my girlfriend feel welcome. Unfortunately, the negative part of my experience really... More

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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Good Day Noshir, You and I have since corresponded so I thank you for your graciousness and for choosing to stay with us! Thank you also for beginning your review with many positive compliments about Laguna Cliffs Inn and mentioning our special team members John and Paula. It seems that you definitely enjoyed many things with your visit and for... More

Düsseldorf
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Great hotel, great value. Coffee, Oranges, Apples, Cookies complimentary in the lobby. The pool is disappointing small and not for swimming. But we had a nice balcony and the people are very friendly. I can definetly recommend it. I was travelling for business and had to order a cap twice and missed both of my appointments because I had to... More

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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thank you so very much for choosing our special inn for your business trip as we are a home base for many Orange County corporate travelers and very highly rated on Trip Advisor for the business ! Your comments on your stay are very much appreciated and we hope to see you back as a vacationer in the future. Please... More

Lisbon, Portugal
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Spent one night at Laguna Cliffs in and had a good time. The room and bathroom were big. The bed was comfortable. The idea of the breakfast basket is great. You get a cereal bar, a muffin, etc and you can go down to the reception area and pick up a cup of coffee and some fruit. So overall, really... More

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Anaheim, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for one night recently and it was a pleasant experience. The hotel is small, which I prefer, clean and comfortable and really close to the beach. Although they don't have a restaurant on site the hotel is in close proximity to plenty of restaurants. For the price this hotel is a good choice for... More

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Hamilton, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We spent 12 glorious days here. The staff here is superb. They go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Offered to help with calls for transportation. Most evenings when we returned from our beach and dining walks we were greeted with a plate of fresh warm , fresh from the oven, cookies. Always had fresh fruit (especially... More

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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thank you! We are thrilled you enjoyed the little extra details we so love to offer our guests. We also enjoyed becoming aquainted with your group during your relaxing extended visit. Thank you for choosing to stay again as our guest in the future! We look forward to that time. Warm Regards and Appreciation, Cathy LeCompte GM More

Scotts Valley
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We stayed at LCI during a road-trip to San Diego. So happy we decided to make our "pit-stop" in the Laguna area - it is so beautiful!! There were 3 of us (Mom, Sister and I) and I found LCI on TripAdvisor. We stayed in May 2012 and the room rate was ~$200/night. The "courtyard pool area" seemed a little... More

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Eastpointe, Michigan
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Very nice stay last week at this small place ,with easy parking. Carson City transplant John at front desk informative with places to checkout, Street behind inn is nice walkway of other coves and parks, besides the main beach about 3 blocks away. Advantage of this inn, is that unlike other accomodations further north outside of town, one can walk... More

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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

So glad you took advantage of the wonderful and easy little walks to the gorgeous coves and parks within blocks of our inn! Thank you for taking time to share such nice feedback and also for staying as our guest. We welcome you back in the future! Warm Regards, Cathy LeCompte GM More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for one night just to get out of the city and relax. The room was so comfortable and relaxing. My boyfriend had knee surgery a little over a week ago and hasn't slept well since which means I haven't slept well. We both slept straight through the night and didn't wake up until 8:30 the next morning... More

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Claremont
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I had not been on a vacation for eight years due to illness. The moment I arrived the staff went out of their way to make sure I was cared for and happy the entire time. The ocean, just around the corner was easy to access, and it was a beautiful view, along Cliff Drive. The staff was outstanding. They... More

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vancouver
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

So many aspects of this hotel are good that it is hard to start! John at the front desk great you with freshly bake cookies and is of great help for what and where ... Thanks john , it is walking distance to town and the beach, the rooms are freshly remodel , very attentive staff and lots of little... More

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What travelers say

  • Very friendly(16)
  • Hot tub(14)
  • Short walk(12)
  • Breakfast basket(10)
  • FREE parking(6)
  • Heisler Park(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Very nice(3)

Additional Information about Laguna Cliffs Inn

Address: 475 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Formerly By the Sea Inn)
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Laguna Beach
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Laguna Beach
#4 Family Hotels in Laguna Beach
#6 Business Hotels in Laguna Beach
#6 Romantic Hotels in Laguna Beach
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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