The Pacific Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 02 Feb 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

First impressions were not good. Mattresses on balconies and a couple of very old campers parked on the street near the main entrance. Turns out that all the rooms are being renovated. Our room was fairly comfortable and very clean. Bathroom was particularly nice. Walls seem paper thin as we were woken up at 5am by someone in the corridor, who apparently was leaving and needed to share his conversation with everyone else. Would like to congratulate the staff who was all very friendly and helpful.

Positives: Friendliness of the staff.

Negatives: Exterior appearance and noise.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Oct 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

I was very happy with the hotel for the cost. I was impressed with the complimentary breakfast being at a local restaurant that was fun. I did not like the pool being opened so early because it's in the middle of the hotel and the screaming kids woke us up. We were also charged a different amount than quoted and that is being investigated at this time.

Positives: Supplied breakfast was at a local restaurant.

Negatives: Pool opened at 6:00 and kids were screaming by 6:30am and woke us up.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 01 May 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

We were very pleased with the location, facilities and the staff (except the front desk staff). Beach and many of the restaurants were within walking distance. Park and play ground were also very close if you just wanted to sit outside in the sun or shade and play. We would return without hesitation with our family.

Positives: Location was great! Close to downtown and beach. Everything within walking distance.

Negatives: Pool area was nice, but would be crowded if there were more than five families.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 12 Apr 2007 rated 2 out of 10.

Their website said recently renovated rooms. It was tiny, dirty, noisy and old! The breakfast was terrible and not worth $1.00! The atrium style pool made our room very noisy. We heard yelling from the pool until it closed at 10pm.For the innovated rooms this was less than a 2 star hotel. We were so disappointed!

Positives: The location is great. The beach is a short walk.

Negatives: Our room was not renovated. It was tiny, dirty with carpet stains, old furniture, a broken window screen and very worn linens. Extremely noisy! Thin walls.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 10 Apr 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

Good location. Food available across the street. The beach is a short 5-10 minute walk. The pool is warm and convenient. The rooms are average at best.

Positives: We liked the heated pool.

Negatives: We had to pay $11.95 to rent a movie for our kids. Way too much!

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Nov 2006 rated 5 out of 10.

It's clearly an old seaside motel that has been renovated, but it is in need of updating. The lobby was small with worn furnishings. The rooms were also minimally decorated and outdated.

Positives: Great cookies in the lobby-ok breakfast-nice pool area.

Negatives: Needs to be updated-lobby looks worn.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 04 Oct 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

The Pacific Inn is lovely and a very good location for visiting the LA and Orange County Areas. The free shuttle was a nice touch. The breakfast was great and the staff was helpful.

Positives: Breakfast is nice, rooms are spacious!

Negatives: The hot tub was not working properly (i.e. not very warm!).

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Sep 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

Very nice experience with extremely friendly staff. Good choice.

Positives: Nice staff and better than imagined room.

Negatives: Location within city.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Sep 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Very nice hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to many restaurants. Right off PCH, and only three blocks away from beach. Nice downtown shops within walking distance.

Positives: Open courtyard with pool and Jacuzzi.

Negatives: Parking was an issue on holiday weekend.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 04 Sep 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

6 blocks from the ocean, ample parking, spacious (if seedy) rooms.

Positives: Location, open air pool, convenient restaurants.

Negatives: Condition. needs to be refurbished.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Aug 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

Great value and location near the beach. Breakfast served. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Positives: Helpful staff, great location, serves breakfast, homey.

Negatives: Bath tub was high and difficult to enter.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Jun 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

It serves as a suitable sleep arrangement for business or pleasure in the Seal Beach/Long Beach area.

Positives: Semi enclosed pool area for all weather use

Negatives: Average room accommodations.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 15 Jun 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

The staff was helpful and friendly. the complete continental breakfast was better than average and the rooms were nice.

Positives: The setting was very nice. Close to the beach and 'old town' shops.

Negatives: The motel was 10 to 15 miles North of the People I was there to see.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 30 May 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Conveniently located pool, good amenities for the business traveler, quiet area of town.

Positives: Continental breakfast.

Negatives: Difficult to find parking at night, only lobby entrance at night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 24 May 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Simple, very clean, romantic setting, staff, and surrounded with a lots to do.

Positives: Above all the GREAT Ratings ... The Staff were outstanding!

Negatives: None.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 01 May 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location in Seal Beach is excellent.

Positives: Nice location.

Negatives: Rooms not very sound proof.

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

The hotel rooms are slightly dated, but clean. The bath tub was quite interesting due to having to use a handle to get out, not so much for me, but my 75-yr old mother was grateful. She was still somewhat limber! The staff was exceptional and willing to help at any turn! The elevators were extremely useful for the many who have problems with stairs. Liked the parking facilities and the convenience of being able to walk across the street to quite a selection of eateries. Since it is called Pacific Inn, thought we would have an ocean view, but we were only on the 2nd floor maybe the third floor was more fortunate. Over all, the stay was quite nice and we would recommend this hotel to future travelers. Thanks for being interested!

Positives: My mother and I enjoyed our stay.

Negatives: Needed better food, continental breakfast. No ocean view.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 15 Sep 2005 rated 10 out of 10.

Overall, we thought it was a great buy for the location. It's probably due for some updating/maintenance, but we were perfectly comfortable.

Positives: Clean, friendly, nice architecture, pool, spa, breakfast, bed, parking, quiet.

Negatives: No exhaust fan in bathroom, water stains on ceiling/carpet.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 16 May 2005 rated 10 out of 10.

Only a short walk to the beach, pier or Main Street for shopping, eating, drinking coffee/tea/smoothie. Very relaxing stay with excellent customer service. I would stay again.

Positives: Complimentary wireless access, swimming pool, hot tub and cabana were wonderful.

Negatives: Smoking on balconies was undesirable, would prefer a smoke-free environment while sitting outdfdoors on the balcony (clients next door were smokers)