Beach close
By Sean, 10/14/07
Overall the hotel is nice. I had the unfortunate timing of staying the week they were hosting the Portuguse Water Dog convention. Barking dogs all night from every room it seemed.
The rooms were very nice and well maintained, as well as the lobby and dining areas. I was a bit dissappointed in the staff at night though. As I do for all my trips I buy postcards. I went down to the lobby store and selected 3 postcards a candy bar and a soda, for a grand total of $16.00! Naturally I inquired about the cost and was told that the postcards were $3.00 a piece. Now I understand that things are a bit pricey when bought at the hotel but $3.00 seemed a bit over board. I challenged the clerk who then asked the night manager about the price, which was not displayed on the postcard rack, and the manager confirmed that they were indeed $3.00 each. I canceled my purchace and went down the street to the drug store where I purchaced my cards for $.69 each.
The proximity to the beach is a real draw to this hotel. San Buenaventura beach is right behind the hotel about a 3-4 minute walk. I very much enjoyed walking along the beach at sunset and then returning to my room within mere minutes.
All in all I would recommend staying at this hotel, just not during the dog convention.
