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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego - 300 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. This is an excellent hostel. The environment is very good. I really enjoyed the breakfast and that there were both coffee and tea during the whole day. The kitchen is well equipped, the only thing that lacks is a proper owen (there are two micro). The storage box under the bed is excellent.

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9
Superb
1,684 reviews
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₱ 2,324
per night

Luskin Hotel 4 stars

Westwood, Los Angeles - 4.9 miles from beach

Luskin Hotel and Conference Center features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Los Angeles. Providing a garden, the property is located within 2.8 km of Getty Center. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Sunset Strip is 7 km from the hotel, while Petersen Automotive Museum is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 14 km from UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. Very bright and clean hotel. Superb neighborhood, Westwood Village is grand. Staff is super nice. Their restaurant is exceptional for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good gym.

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9.1
Superb
2,013 reviews
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₱ 19,581
per night

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 300 yards from beach

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. Great place near the beach with a free parking. Rooms are very nice

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9.1
Superb
2,324 reviews
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₱ 15,751
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 150 yards from beach

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Great place with nice and service minded staff. The room appeared new and clean, and the motel area very well maintained. Bikes for guest’s disposal for free. Close to beaches, in a pleasant nighborhood.

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9
Superb
1,101 reviews
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₱ 17,050
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 yards from beach

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.

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9
Superb
1,565 reviews
Price from
₱ 13,040
per night

Ocean Park Inn 3 stars

Pacific Beach, San Diego - 50 yards from beach

With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. design, location, warm pool, jacuzzi

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9
Superb
1,632 reviews
Price from
₱ 22,314
per night

Sonder The Winfield

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, within 1.5 km of Staples Center and 2.9 km of LA Union Station, Sonder The Winfield provides free WiFi. The property is set 5.2 km from California Science Center, 5.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 6.8 km from LA Memorial Coliseum. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 1.4 km from Microsoft Theater. The cleanliness of the room. The amenities and the location.

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9
Superb
297 reviews
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₱ 17,456
per night

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 150 yards from beach

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
₱ 9,997
per night

Desolation Hotel 5 stars

South Lake Tahoe - 450 yards from beach

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. Location, feng shui, room well designed and the overall structure blended into the local environment

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9.4
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
₱ 32,791
per night

Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated

San Clemente - 1,100 yards from beach

Situated in San Clemente, 1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach, Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 48 km from South Coast Plaza, 25 km from Heisler Park and 42 km from University of California, Irvine. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Fashion Island. Friendly reception. Made us feel very welcome. Clean rooms.

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9
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
₱ 8,031
per night

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