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Sea View Inn at the Beach: Traveler Reviews

3400 Highlands Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Franklin, Tennessee, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean, Great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Pros:
Clean
Excellent beach location - ocean view from our room, close to restaurants
Free bikes & beach equipment
Friendly staff
Ample free parking - this is a big plus in this area
Comfortable bed
Reasonable price for this location
Cons:
Traffic noise in the morning & evening - right on Highland Ave.
TV didn't work very well
Room quite small - european size, but others are available for more $'s

Room Tip: Choose higher floors
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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64 reviews 64 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
“The only place to Stay.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We first stayed here the year it opened, some 20+ years ago, and stay for between 2 to 4 nights at a time depending on whether it is a layover when travelling through LAX($25 taxi ride), or as part of a west coast vacation and have never posted a review until now.

Located at the north end of Manhattan Beach at 34th and Highland with restaurants/bars within easy walking distance and three blocks down to the beach and via the strand (beach walk path) a stunning 30/40 minute walk to the pier and downtown.

We seen it grow from a single building motel to the four building Inn it is now and have stayed in both standard and deluxe rooms. This time we stayed here 01/08/13 to 01/12/13 in room 106 a standard room in the original block. The standard rooms are of a good medium size which have been remodelled since our last visit and are well decorated with good wardrobe and draw space and bigger bathroom with large showers and with great helpful staff your stay will be a happy one.
Check out the web site it gives a good and detailed description of what to expect.

Highly Recommended.

  • Stayed January 2013, 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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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fine for the price, would stay again.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Very clean hotel, that makes up for the slightly worn quality of our room (worn but clean sheets for example). Location is fabulous, great town! Coffee makers should be in ALL rooms, would not consider that a deluxe amenity. There are several wonderful cafes a few yards away, it is true, but they don't open til 7am. At the least, this info should be provided to guests when they check in. Nice, helpful staff, but less than ideal to have nobody at the front desk or answering the phones overnite(after 11pm). We will certainly stay again as the price is good for the area and it is so clean.

Room Tip: Wheelchair accessible room with roll-in shower is great to have available, does need a bit of repair...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Grande Prairie, Canada
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“Sea View Inn with kids”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

We stayed in a two bedroom suite in the Sea View Inn from January 20 to 23, 2013. There was six of us in the group, two adults and four kids (ages 5-10). We were upgraded from the executive suite, and the two bedroom was perfect for our family - I will book that one the next time we visit the Inn (and there will be a next time!).
We were treated so warmly, and the "rentals" (free) of bikes, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys and beach towels were much appreciated. They even had bikes to fit our children - something we had not expected.
The pool was heated, so we were able to enjoy it even though the weather wasn't very hot. We love the location of the hotel - it is about three short blocks to the beach, but we could see it from our balcony. The restaurants around the hotel are fabulous, and we followed the recommendations of the Inn staff and had 5 or 6 wonderful meals. Our favorites were Four Daughter's Kitchen, Sloopy's for milkshakes, and Pauncho's for a nice Mexican meal.
The suite we were in was very comfortable and very clean, even though it wasn't decorated "modern". Such a good time! We highly recommend this inn!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Canyon Country
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fabulous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013 via mobile

I have stayed at the Sea View Inn every year for the past 15+ years and always enjoy my visits. The newly re-done rooms are a nice addition. James and his crew always provide top knotch service!
Sincerely,
John Ragsdale
Canyon Country

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Sea View Inn At The Beach Hotel Manhattan Beach
Sea View Inn At The Beach Hotel
Sea View Hotel
Sea View Manhattan Beach
Address: 3400 Highlands Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Region: United States > California > Manhattan Beach
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Manhattan Beach
#3 Family Hotels in Manhattan Beach
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
2 Blocks from the Beach. Most rooms with Ocean Views. Family orientated neighborhood, Safe, Outside Heated Pool.FREE: Parking, Bikes, Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, & Beach Toys for the Kids. Plenty of Restaurants with in 3 blocks. -3 miles from LAX airport.-35 minutes to Disneyland-40 minutes to Universal Studios-25 minutes to Downtown Los Angeles-30 minutes to Hollywood ... more   less 
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