Cottage Inn By The Sea

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 21 Aug 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

Overall, it was a nice hotel. Location was awesome! Fantastic views, very cute bedroom. The bathroom leaves a lot to be desired, very worn and it was dirty! The built in hair dryer had some gunk on it. The staff was very good! The pool seemed to not be heated so we weren't happy with that. (also, tad on the small side but you do get awesome ocean views).

Positives: Location was awesome! The bedroom was very nice, just the bathroom could have been cleaned up better. Breakfast was great, as well as awesome staff.

Negatives: Bathroom needs a very good cleaning! Also, was promised a couple of bottled waters but didn't receive them.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 21 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

I found the lobby and dining area to be very nice, as well as very friendly and helpful staff. The room was moderate by comparison, however, adequate for a casual hotel stay on business or pleasure. Overall, the considerate staff more than made up for any shortfalls in the room. A good value.

Positives: Price was fair for the stay; hotel staff was great.

Negatives: Room was a little outdated and not as nice as I would expect.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 01 Dec 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Had a great get away trip with my husband. I had always wanted to stay here. The price was a great attraction for us.

Positives: Beautiful grounds, great ambiance.

Negatives: Room did not have an ocean view.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Fountain in the reception area and Italian feel when you drive up. Incredibly clean, beautiful, bed comfortable, bathroom very clean, food excellent, good location near the 5 and 55. Great cookies! Great desk personnel including Jacqueline and Erik. Loved it! Better than the Four Seasons I have stayed at in Seattle.

Positives: Cookies, front desk personnel, gorgeous room.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Oct 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

This was a fun place to stay for one night.

Positives: You could bring dogs and close to freeway and beach.

Negatives: The hotel was clean and neat but outdated furniture.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 27 Sep 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was quite a pleasant surprise. I have never slept in a more comfortable bed. The fireplace was fantastic. The views from this property were amazing. The staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean and have many extras. Even the complimentary breakfast was very good. I will stay here again!

Positives: Comfortable, beautiful, staff is fantastic, breakfast great the views are amazing.

Negatives: There was nothing I didn't like about this place.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 10 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Quaint hotel in a beautiful setting. Rooms are decorated in a cozy country theme and have very comfortable beds. Nice breakfast is included in the dining room. We only stayed one night but wished it was longer.

Positives: The room was spacious, very attractive and quiet. The bed was very comfortable; I got a great night's sleep. Convenient location.

Negatives: The maid left a plastic cup half full of job and her gum stuck to the rim in our bathroom.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 02 Aug 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

I was expecting more for the price I paid.

Positives: Good location, rooms well laid out.

Negatives: Few amenities, one lamp did not work and electronic door card lock temperamental.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 26 Jul 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Nice cozy room. Very nice landscaping and scenery. Very relaxing atmosphere, nice views of the ocean and shoreline.

Positives: Very nice decor and surroundings.

Negatives: Bathroom was a little small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 21 Jul 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

Great room and service- would recommend to other travelers.

Positives: View from the room.

Negatives: The wallpaper was old and outdated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 18 Jul 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

It was quiet, peaceful, clean and pleasant to stay there. The complimentary breakfast was great. The staff was extremely helpful. It was located within a short walking distance from the beach which we could see from our window, and a good restaurant was about 2 blocks away.

Positives: The caring attitude of the staff.

Negatives: Too many steps for a handicapped person.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 02 Jul 2007 rated 3 out of 10.

The hotel was nice, but there were some very loud people staying in the same building as we were. They finally quieted down after our second call, at 1 am to the front desk. Not happy with that at all. At least our second night was quiet. Had never stayed here and found it to be somewhat claustrophobic in the common areas. It seemed to me that they tried to put the absolute maximum number of rooms they could in a very cramped space. I doubt that we'll stay here again.

Positives: Great breakfast.

Negatives: Late-night rowdy travelers.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 Feb 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Very beautiful hotel and rooms. All have fireplace and a cozy atmosphere. Baths are small but do-able. Morning complementary breakfast was done well and was actually good. Friendly staff. Beach side rooms are best but all would be good due to upbeat decoration.

Positives: It was a very nice hotel, room etc.

Negatives: The road made room a bit noisy. Closer to beach would be better.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Aug 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

This is an excellent hotel for a beach get-away. Hotel staff was helpful, professional, and friendly. Rooms were clean and grounds were well maintained. The theme of the English country cottage was carried out in the lobby, guest rooms, and grounds. The breakfast that was included with the hotel stay was one of the best of the continental variety; with more food choices than the standard fare. I have already recommended this facility to a number of my friends.

Positives: Loved the English cottage atmosphere and the fireplaces in the rooms. Spectacular view overlooking the beach. Excellent breakfast included with stay.

Negatives: Rooms were a little on the small side.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 Jun 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

We stayed 2 nights. Wonderful ocean and garden views and I loved listening to the sound of the surf coming through the open bedroom window. The beach made for great exploration and photo opportunities. The complimentary breakfast was an added bonus - quite impressed and very much appreciated.

Positives: We upgraded to an ocean view and it was well worth the extra $25 / night. Awesome!

Negatives: We were surprised there was no air conditioning, but to be honest we didn't need it. I feel guests should know this in advance though.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 20 Mar 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

This was a great stay right on the ocean, we left our window open all night to hear the waves, very romantic fireplace. Very nice continental breakfast.

Positives: Great view of the ocean, could listen to waves out our window all night.

Negatives: Room was not as large as I had expected.