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2.5 out of 5
Sea View Inn at the Beach
3400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 697 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Vuong on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from vuong on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Cottage is part of the hotel, with access to its facilities such as the swimming pool and free use of bicycles and beach equipment. Its location is excellent for restaurants and for the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 4 Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hester

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 1 Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 24 Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No elevator/handicap access available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 21 Mar 2024
Sorry to hear that you didn't like your stay, hopefully next time we can help you with the issue

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from vuong on 21 Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 19 Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay and a million dollar view. Staff and owner were great and friendly. My only gripe is the blinds on the windows. They could be opened but not raised blocking the view of the ocean and there were no drapes to block the bright led light outside our bedroom window. Our 2 year old(and us) woke up at 3 am thinking it was 8 am. But overall a great place and planning to stay again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from vuong on 15 Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 4 Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
💪
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 9 Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility very clean awesome view I would recommend this is definitely the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 4 Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good experience. Staff was friendly and accommodating. This is an old property that has been fairly well maintained. Nice view of the ocean one block back from from Row buildings. At $250 per night it is overpriced in my opinion, plus they charge an extra $20 per night to park your car...this was the one surprise I did not like. Lots of restaurants and shops in a short walking distance which was nice! I'm on the fence as to whether or not I would stay again. However, if the room rate was more reasonable I definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vuong on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little rooms next to the ocean - great area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from vuong on 29 Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the beach and everyone is so friendly beautiful views will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Vuong on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Wendolym

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing get away stay. Very pleasant, peaceful area. Nice area with nice restaurants, cute stores, walkable and the best part Very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from vuong on 18 Feb 2024
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ocean view, definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Vuong on 17 Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from vuong on 31 Dec 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Vuong on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Travelled with family
Room 303 not worth the value
Room 303 is not worth the price that it is being offered $250 per night. Maybe $185. Although it is called Sea View this should be called back parking lot view. The room was small, in the back of the hotel and not up to quality. As soon as I turned on the shower, the handle broke. Then the Remote for the TV would not work properly. We were totally disappointed. We did upgrade the next day to a much better room on the ocean side room 206, which had a beautiful view. But considering how disappointed I was with the price and condition of room 303, I would think that they would have given me the upgrade for free instead of charging an extra $40. That would have made me a 100% satisfied customer. But here we are now with a less than stellar review. I would have raved about this place if it was not for charging me an upgrade. I do have to say that the front desk guy were nice though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Vuong on 30 Oct 2023
Tha k you for staying with us, hope next time will be a better one

8/10 Good

AJ

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun inn by the beach
FANTASTIC inn right up the hill from the beach. Loved that you are able to rent a bunch of items to help you enjoy the beach all day. Only wish they would upgrade the toiletries as it’s IMPOSSIBLE to open the packets they give you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Vuong on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that I could walk to beach and town! Felt safe travelling alone and the owners were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Vuong on 21 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

6/10 Okay

L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit I was in was a bit beat up. Furniture was dinged, fixtures had rust on them. The toilet seat was dinged. Lots of little things that added up to giving me the impression that this facility needed a bit of a makeover. Also, the coffee maker was the size of a large water bottle, the cups were Styrofoam, coffee-mate, was the only thing offered for creamer, shampoo, and conditioner was provided in small plastic packets. You can’t get cheaper than that. The towels were clean, and soft, so I give them points for that. on the positive side, the location is excellent and Eddie at the front desk was welcoming and kind. If you can overlook the condition of the unit, you’ll have a pleasant stay. The parking is convenient, and easy, and offers In-N-Out privileges, but I wasn’t told that there would be a $20 parking fee when I made the reservation. The agent dismissed the charge. Would I stay here again? Yes, absolutely, if the price wasn’t $285 but rather $200. That’s what I think. The accommodation is worth based on travel and stays in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Vuong on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, and we will take your criticism to heart and apply it, hope you do come and visit us again

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed her for a couple of nights. Front desk staff were kind, patient and helpful. The room was small but doable. Set up was a bit odd w/one bedside table only and the reading light on the opposite side of the bedside table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from vuong on 17 Oct 2023
thank you for staying with us, we will take you advise and try to apply it to the room. Hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Graziela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Vuong on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Vuong on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It’s reasonable in price and close to the beach. They have free beach amenities and you can walk to really good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from vuong on 9 Oct 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

4/10 Poor

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not the “Ocean View” advertised at all. Please be aware that if you request the Ocean View, you may get a nice building view instead. I was very surprised when I entered my hotel room and could only see a building in front of me. Could I see some ocean? Sure, slivers to the left and right, between buildings and trees, but nothing like what is shown online. I did ask nicely downstairs if I could get the room I paid for and the receptionist denied my request, saying I already had an ocean view and the other rooms were booked. I’m sorry but I compared what I had (second floor room, only small pockets of ocean visible) with what is advertised online (a consistent horizon line of ocean in front of you, only partially blocked by buildings) and I’m sorry but I really do think I was gypped out of what I paid for. I do think the room I had was clean, but why bother lying to people about this? Just tell them it’s an obstructed view only…I’m sure I’m not the first one to be disappointed by this and there’s still a lot of great reasons to bloom a stay here. But lying about the view? Why? If the hotel argues against this in a reply comment, I’m happy to send a photo I took from my room for anyone to compare with what’s on the website. Plain and simple: it’s false advertising.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Vuong on 9 Oct 2023
My apologies that you didn't like your stay, let hope your future reservation will be a better one

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from vuong on 2 Oct 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property and family-friendly
I really enjoyed staying at this property and the view from our room was amazing. Its a great place to stay for families. It was spacious, clean, and convenient. The restaurants around the area are affordable and yummy and definitely look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from vuong on 2 Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea View Inn is a wonderful place to stay. Great staff. Easy access to bikes & beach. Walkable to everything. Will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Vuong on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come back to visit us

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from vuong on 19 Sept 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, bikes, ocean breezes and views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from vuong on 17 Sept 2023
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4/10 Poor

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and loved it. This time was such a disappointment. The air conditioning wasn’t working in our room. We had to leave the door open because it was so warm and the noise from street was ridiculous. The carpet was filthy. The lights in the bathroom were burned out. It turned out that the AC hasn’t worked for three weeks! We asked for another room and was told there none available. The only decent thing about this stay was that they let us check out early without charging us for the days we didn’t stay. Will not stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Vuong on 10 Sept 2023
My apologies that you didn't like your stay, hopefully in the future, you would have a better stay

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Vuong on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
RKMK Review
We have stayed here before and will again - nice place good location and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from vuong on 15 Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING
Amazing service and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Vuong on 10 Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location. Good staff. They have items to use at the beach such as towels, chairs, umbrellas! We had the room with windows at pool and that was noisy at times. Otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from vuong on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for the stay, hope you do come and visit us again

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was right in the middle of everything. Great location! The room was basic, but clean. I liked that you could check out bikes, beach chairs, etc. the pool was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Vuong on 7 Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect get away
Awesome all around . Perfect location . Great front desk people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Vuong on 6 Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Vuong on 26 Aug 2023
Thanks you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

8/10 Good

Minji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Vuong on 3 Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maile

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Vuong on 24 Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. They offer everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Vuong on 20 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

6/10 Okay

Linda

Close to the beach. The only problem we had was our toilet had problems 5 days out of the 9 day stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Vuong on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us, let hope the next stay will be a better one

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area, and friendly staff. Even without the most expensive room, we had a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from vuong on 12 Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sea View Inn = Ahhhhmazing
Excellent stay at the Sea View Inn. The Executive Suite was perfect for us and two grown teens. Ample space, great kitchen, comfy beds. Unbelievable location and everything we needed for the beach was available (chairs, umbrella, towels, volleyball, boogie boards). Biking on The Strand was on my bucket list! Riding all the way down to Redondo, stopping at Hermosa to check out the shops, Pizza on the Manhattan Pier. I cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from vuong on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I like about this property is that it is away from the really crowded section of Manhattan Beach. My room was charming and had a balcony with an ocean view. The road by the hotel is a little noisy during the day, but it quiets down at night. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from vuong on 25 Jun 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the nicest people. The rooms was clean and smelled wonderful. We had a great view of the ocean and ate at almost all the restaurants in the area. We would recommend and we are kinda picky. We were debating about stay just up the beach in a hotel that was 3x the price. Glad we stayed here! It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from vuong on 12 Jun 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area motel has limits
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from vuong on 5 Jun 2023
thank you for staying with us, hope you do come and visit us again