Travelodge Ocean Front

Im giving Travelodge 4 stars for the location, the view and the room. We drove 9 hours to Orange County, the desk person was able to upgrade us to a beach view room, for an additional 40 dollars per night. Instead of a King bed we got two queens. The room was HUGE for a motel and the balcony had a view of the Pacific. Things are fairly noisy from the public beach parking until 11pm or so when the local PD kicks everyone out, it went to dead silence in about 15 minutes! I would highly recommend the beach side as the other side is just cars whizzing by on hiway 1. The breakfast was the usual Wonder bread and cereal – nothing to shout about.
In the morning we were able to stroll along the walking/​bike path and enjoy the beach and the sea air. For the money this was light years beyond any motel next to a strip mall or freeway. The room and beds were comfy even if they were a bit dated. I would stay there again!

Great location at the beach and has a lot of good food places in the surrounding area. The breakfast was okay, they had waffles and muffins but I was really looking forward to some eggs and bacon. The staff was very friendly and when we arrived the room was very clean. Our main complaint was that it was difficult to get in and out of the city from here. So if you want be by the beach this is the place for you but if you want to go in and out of the city easily choose somewhere else.

This hotel was very reasonably priced, especially for an ocean view hotel. Our room had an ocean view and a balcony with a table and 2 chairs. The room was a bit dated, and had a small bathroom, but we could tell the hotel was on its way of doing updates. The breakfast room was beautiful, but breakfast was nothing super special, waffles, toast, cereal. The free parking was a super plus for our stay! The wifi was a bit confusing to activate on our phones, but we eventually figured it out. The TV has a bunch of channels available. We stayed for 3 nights, and if we find ourselves back in the area we will stay here again!

Reasonably priced and 30 steps to the least crowded beach in southern Cali.
Pros
–Recently updated rooms with tile floors and executive furnishings.
–Modern bathrooms, fridge AND microwave in room.
–Least horrendous beddings on slightly firm matresses.
–Add to all this a breakfast bar and dining area is included.
Ocean Front has what it takes to be a contender in the room amenities and locale sections.
There are some hiccups to all this.
Cons
–Sunset Beach has a bunch of cracked seashells all over the sand. Bring flip flops to the beach.
–The gentleman staff member in the day was ubrupt and slightly stern, but the night staff was very courteous.
–There was a whisper of PCH traffic on the roadside room.
–As I mentioned the beds are slighlty firm. I understand there are some people who have a softer bed prefference, so you probably wouldn’t find this to be in your favor if you don’t like firm.
The motel exterior looks in decline. Can’t make the excuse of salty ocean air as to not keep up the paint. I saw some wooden particle boards used as a repair in the parking lot. Super tacky. Hopefully they will make the outside look as nice as inside the rooms. Breakfast was the standard stale-​ish pre packaged pastry and mini cereal selection with apples & banana’s milk and juice boxes. Don’t expect any Jimmy Dean here. Not much to rave about but it should hold you until you get to a Denny’s
My thoughts? Although the Travelodge Ocean Front has it’s dings and dents here & there, who doesn’t? One thing that is undeniable is that it does feature everything that I wrote in the first paragragh of this review. All those things, essentially the price, location and updated rooms, make this worth another stay.

I do love that this hotel is by the ocean. When given our room key I realized it didn’t have an ocean view. I know there were other rooms unoccupied because the manager called the cleaning lady to see what was available. He would not let us leave this room although we had just checked in 3 minutes before I called front desk. I will never pay as much money as I did to stay here again. Plus it smells in the room like someone had there dog with them previously.

VERY reasonably priced for a hotel on the ocean. Nice clean room, & very friendly staff. Free parking, wifi & breakfast! Upon going into our room our AC wasn’t working. Someone quickly came up to look at it, saw he needed to replace it left & came back quickly to replace it. Loved sitting on the balcony watching the ocean. You are steps away from the beach. We will be staying here again.

Stayed here using a free night on my credit card. For 1 night it was okay.
Pros–
— friendly workers; was able to check out a little after 11 instead of 11
— free breakfast
— free parking
— room had a balcony with a very nice oceanview
— fairly easy parking
Cons–
— I didn’t have a renovated bathroom. I had the split bathroom with a shower with some hairs in it
— Wifi was spotty
— (THIS IS MY BIGGEST CON) While it’s great that there is a balcony, my door had no screen. I wanted to sleep listening to the waves but because there was no screen (I’m scared of bugs), I slept with the door shut.
— breakfast could be better; It’s prepackaged muffins, danishes, cereal boxes, miniature milks/​oj/​apple juice, old apples, bananas, and coffee. They could have easily added cheese, hard boiled eggs, and yogurts IMO.
The location is great. Sunset beach is right in front of you. For 1 night I would stay here again.

Review from couple on vacation without kids on a budget.
Please keep in mind that I have stayed on both ends of the spectrum in hotels so I am not simply picky as some reviews often are.
My husband and I set on the road from Northern Ca with the goal of staying on the beach. We didn’t have any formal plans but were on a tight budget. After looking in several areas and finding rooms upwards of $ 279 this room at $ 111 was a welcome sight!
Upon check-​in I asked if the room was OV (hey a girl can dream) the clerk told me that OV rooms start at $ 219 and stated you know what you paid so no! BURN!!! Not a major deal so we walk to the room which is large but VERY outdated! The bathroom… OHHHHHH the bathroom! Ok so I am not the smallest person in the world but the bathroom was made for a really small person. The toilet, tub/​shower are very close and right next to the room door. There is barely space to close the door.
We start to notice that after unpacking the room
Is very warm so we immediately turn on the air and take a nap. Not so bad right??? Except we woke up dripping sweat… apparently the AC was broke. We notify the front desk and she says let me check it and comes to our room and determines that the AC is broke and moves us to a new room which is remodeled! Smaller but no more clown bathroom and a WORKING AC! I am still upset that I had to repack and change rooms but I’ll take an AC!
Sooooo overall, 3 stars mainly because if you are looking for a cheap oceanfront experience THIS IS FOR YOU! the hotel is old but doable for people who aren’t picky. If you happen to get an updated room they are as nice as any Choice Hotel. There isn’t much walkable to do so you have to be resourceful.

Very close to the beach. Have stayed here 2x. The rooms with the balcony a facing the beach are the way to go!!! Great area. Little run down, but worth it.

This review is for room and staff experience only and NOT for proximity to beach. A hotel can be outdated, but should still be clean! Our room, supposedly the «best one available» was the filthiest I have ever been in. The shower was cracked all over and mold was in the grooves of shower door and tub. Pinkish rust/​scale was covering showerhead. They clearly do not clean. Floor so filthy the bottoms of our feet were covered in black dirt. Had to walk around in our shoes for the duration of our stay. As for the staff… I will state facts and you can draw your own conclusion (investigation pending). The front desk clerk, Mayra, physically took our credit card and charged all three days in full upon arrival. Most hotels charge at end of stay, in my experience, and only hold card for incidentals. That same night, cc company emails fraud alert to hubby… someone used same cc # and made purchases at
and
. Since cc company knows we only use that card for very specific purposes, they declined the transactions. The card was never used after the hotel transaction nor left hubby’s possession. We observed Mayra’s actions, and those of her boyfriend, and they are questionable at best. She hung out in the parking garage with her boyfriend and the maintenance guy, Antonio, for over an hour while the front desk phone rang continuously (no other staff person there to answer phone). Her bf sat in the dining area and ate breakfast two of the three mornings we were there and he would linger around the property and parking garage… I do not believe he was a paying guest. We walked by the front desk several times and she was not present. We are fortunate that we have the knowledge and resources in our professional backgrounds to investigate further and can detect suspicious activites. All I can add is stay here at your own risk. Check your credit card statements and stay away from the unhealthy mold and filth that is visible throughout the rooms. A week later, someone claiming to be the manager calls and, instead of being concerned about the actions of his employees, he is rude, interruptive, and disrespectful. This is how management handles customer service and problematic employee issues? This manager, staff, and owners need hospitality training. They obviously do not know the meaning of hospitality.

My wife and I have come a fee times and stay in the see room, I was told the room was under construction or something like that, not a big deal, but when my wife asked again about it when we got there the guy at check out was rude and would talk over my wife and didn’t care that we were disappointed in our stay in a loud room and we’re unhappy. With this experience I don’t think I will ever stay at a travelodge hotel anywhere again.

We found this place comfortable, clean and a great place to spend the night! There is no room to complain about little odds and ends that others have dwelled upon when you consider the great bargain and scenery. We will definitely be returning! Greg and Tiffany, Riverside, CA

It’s a very old hotel with a great view. Priced for what it is and it’s location to beach. The rooms are large and beds are good enough. I would recommend you try all other hotels before this one. The rooms need to be overhauled and hallways are in need of upgrades. In the morning you should plan on eating out.

I’m a vintage kind a gal, so I’m kinda digging this rustic palace. but I can see why there are complaints. . Beds are kinda firm and the bathrooms are tiny
There is an ancient and I mean ancient hair dryer
And what looks like a old mirrored cabinet that’s locked made me think there was a creeper camera back there.
So why would I stay here again you ask?
It’s literally a few steps from the beach.
The small balcony was great for a beer and people watching wave watching .fed a few seagulls
And there was free breakfast!
The bars around during here are lame.
It’s a sleepy town. This city gurl needs late night rowdyness
Cheers

We’ve stayed here twice on vacations. What a cute place in a great location, Underground parking, free wifi, free breakfast, clean rooms with a great view of the ocean. The beach is virtually right out your door. The folks that work there are friendly and helpful. The beds are comfy — -and no musty smell – that is the beach you can smell — heavenly. The price is reasonable considering you are RIGHT ON THE BEACH! Two great places to eat across the street: Super Mex and Golden Olive. I can’t wait to come back again!!!

This place was great for the three nights we stayed there. We got the two queen bed room with ocean view (best room in my opinion). It came with a private balcony that had two chairs and a table. The room was a good size and clean. The beds were comfortable and clean. The only thing that needs improvement is their hair dryer; that thing is old. The staff was very friendly and always glad to help.
The breakfast was good; simple, but good. They had coffee, hot chocolate, tea, fruit, mini cereal boxes, pastries, milk, juice, yogurt, and breakfast sandwiches. The best thing about this hotel is that the beach is walking distance.
Anybody complaining about how old and outdated the building is (it’s true) needs to shop other hotels located on the beach. You’re looking at paying around 2 – 3 times more, so take these whining reviews with a grain of salt.
Overall I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to travel and stay close to the beach, but not break the bank doing so.

Just as Jonathan S. said this place is great for the location and the money! I walk out of my room and I see the beach and surfers. If you are looking for fancy go to a different place. The room sizes were good, the breakfast was a great start to the day and the staff was friendly and always making sure things were clean! This is a beach town and exactly what I would expect for a stay. You don’t stay in your room all day you are here to enjoy the surroundings!

We LOVED this place. Why? Well we about cancelled after all the Debbie Downer Reviews on this pad, but I am SOOOO glad that we did not.
Rooms are old, and beds are not new, but what do you expect for the price? Seriously When I read some of these reviews it appears many thought they were being booked at the Ritz.
The MAIN REASON to stay here? BEACH!!! Heck complain about the rooms and smells all you want but the beaches do NOT smell like the air fresheners people! It smells like Ocean and Salt and Sun. If you don’t like it, go find a scented room that is a 5 start hotel, pay the extra 4K to stay there and drive back down to HERE because you wanted to sit in your room and complain LOL… Serious
The breakfast was FREE/​Included and we did not expect anything fancy but the kids loved the Cereal, Bagels and Muffins. It was enough to get in our gut and out to do what you SHOULD DO when at this hotel. 100% beach time. ONLY BOOK if that is what you are wanting to do.
Haters go elsewhere if this is not your cup o tea, but we had a BLAST. Would I stay here for the Internet, Hotel Ambiance and to Sit in my room? ELLL No! This is a OCEAN FRONT hotel that is affordable and family friendly.
We were here for some time during spring break and stayed a few other places that month as well, and it would be a good re-​visit next time we are wanting beach luvvin!
That’s it folks, I’ll be signing autographs after the show and don’t forget to tip your server!

The building is older but they are renovating the rooms as I type this. Well, that’s a bit of an exageration since it’s after 10:00 pm. But they’ve been here all week.
The maid service is quick and efficient.
I can’t say much for the Continental Breakfast — it’s about what you’d get at a mini mart.
Also, since it’s right on PCH you never escape the traffic noise. But it’s also right on the beach, literally steps to the sand. Can’t beat that.
Parking is in the basement which makes you feel a little safer about leaving your car there.

Okay… I’ve read the reviews before I added my own. Anyone who gave this place 3+ stars may want to reconsider. Let me say that I’ve been in some real fleabags as I’ve traveled cross country and needed just a place to crash… this hotel was one step above…
We live in the area and needed to be out of our place for an evening. I knew it was right on the beach and the price was right, so we booked it. It seemed very charming from the outside, but the charm ended there.
There was ample parking that night, but the elevator was out of order, so we had to lug our 50# luggage up the stairs. The innkeeper gave us a room on the 2^nd floor (so yes! We got to continue lugging the suitcase up another flight!) and on the streetside no less, stating that all the beachside rooms were booked (although there were only 6 cars in the whole parking lot!!).
We got to the room, it was one step above a no-​tell motel. The room was musty and you couldn’t open the double-​paned window to keep the car noise to a minimum. The room was clean and there were some basic amenities (shampoo, soap, coffee maker, fridge). The blowdryer looked like something out of the 1960’s! The bed was lumpy, the carpet worn. The bathroom is a shower and the toilet, with the sink/​vanity outside in the «bedroom» area of the room.
There was free wifi, so I’ll give the hotel that much. Our TV worked fine, but nothing spectacular but the basic cable channels. The shower had great water pressure, but if you’re taller than 5’2″, expect to get a kink in your neck as the shower head is positioned REALLY low! The continental breakfast was carb-​overload, but better than nothing.
Overall, my boyfriend and I had to leave the hotel at different times due to our work schedule the next morning. We both talked about the experience and express the same feeling of being in a no-​tell motel and leaving the next morning feeling really sleazy. We won’t be going back to this hotel again.