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Laguna Cliffs Inn: Traveler Reviews

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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Pacific Grove, Ca
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Just renovated!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

We decided to spend some time in Laguna Beach during the holidays and this Inn was very comfortable. Rooms are lovely and staff is very attentive. Since this place is part of the Pacifica Hotel Co. we did have an idea of what to expect. We have stayed at several of their properties in Cambria, Ca. over the years. The only thing we missed was the breakfast they provide in Cambria. Otherwise, we would visit again and recommend it!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Convenient location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012 via mobile

This is a nice hotel that is one block from the beach. It is up on the cliff, so you have to walk down the stairs to the beach. The hotel will even loan you beach chairs. Not much of a view at the hotel. Just peeks of the ocean, but it is close by. It has a small pool and hot tub. Excellent coffee in the reception area with real cream, not the powdered stuff. If you're lucky, you may get a cookie upon check- in. We did and they were delicious chocolate chip cookies. We found the reptionists to be conscientious and helpful. This is not a deluxe resort. Just a simple hotel with a personal touch.

Stayed November 2012
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Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
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“Great Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

5 star service at a 3 star price! The rooms and property are nice quality. The muffins and coffee are great. The staff go out of their way to be accommodating. The location is also handy and close to a beautiful park. The standard of public art in the parks of Laguna is impressive! I was very happy with my stay.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Be Careful”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

Stayed 3 nights at the Laguna Cliff Inn in October 2012. As we checked in, the cookies as you checked in was a nice touch. Staff was very nice, but the price for our room seemed a little higher than agreed upon. I asked “David” about this and he mentioned that that’s exactly the same as my Reservation Confirmation sent to me. Unfortunately, I did not print out my Confirmation so I check in, and looked it up when I got home. My Reservations Confirmation WAS a lower rate. I called the Laguna Cliffs and the emails went back and forth about 8 times to clear this matter up. Cameron (from Laguna Cliff Inn) was starting to get rude and condescending with the emails. They basically gave me a higher rate for 2 nights and a lower rate for the last night, but no details are on the confirmation email (with a single lower rate) which lead to the confusion…. It worked out to the same total, but I didn’t appreciate their attitude and condescension.

They advertise a continental breakfast which sounds nice but is really store bought muffins and a beverage. I saw other guest looking around in the morning, that just walked away. Don’t expect much. However, there are two restaurants about 2 blocks away that was nice. They gave us room 201 which is right next to the elevator with a loud and annoying bell. It kept getting me up during the nights. The other disappointing event was the second day after returning to our room. We discovered that our room wasn’t locked and was open. I called the front desk and she said she will be right up. After about 15 minutes, I called again and the front desk said that she was busy and she will be right up – again. When she did show up, she pointed out that I must have used the door “incorrectly.” I told that I worked for the airlines and we’ve been warned (due to recent thefts with flight crews) that while in hotels, always push on the door when leaving to check for an unlocked door. My room was serviced, but she insisted that it was I who used the door “incorrectly.” Other than that, the location was great, just a short walk to town, and right next to the cliffs with a walk path. However, I don’t think I will be revisiting the Laguna Cliff Inn again.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Thank you for staying as our guest, and for your time and heartfelt review. Our team apologizes for the inconvenience and frustration while our guest. We simply want to have your experience be perfect and it was not.

We do care greatly about your feelings and opinion on your guest experience and as a team we are disappointed you have chosen not to return.

As an integrity driven business the rates were absolutely what you were quoted from the online promotion and I apologize for the confusion. The website offers a "view price breakdown tab" which may have caused the miscommunication. We practice business with great honesty!

Again, our apologies for the frustration and hopefully you will offer us another chance if you are in the area!
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“Loved it!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Wow!!! I really loved this hotel. My boyfriend and I had never been to Laguna and were thrilled with the stay at Laguna Cliffs Inn. We arrived to the hotel and a really sweet lady working there greeted us and got us checked in. She was so friendly and I wish I would have gotten her name because she was awesome! The room we got was BEAUTIFUL (room: 210) except the air conditioning wasn't working right. We called the front desk and they came up to look at it and asked if we would like another room. Our other room (room: 207) was even better then the first! It had a beautiful view, a mini kitchen and a beautiful vanity area. The location was a minute away from a beach with unbelievable scenery. They even served warm cookies to guests at the check in area which was delicious. We would defiantly stay again:)

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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serviceheart, General Manager at Laguna Cliffs Inn, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Thank you very much for your delightful review on our staff and inn! We work hard to impress and surprise and it worked!

Thank you again and we will see you in the future.
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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
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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