Foghorn Harbor Inn, Marina del Rey

I have been there off and on for about a year everytime I go to the Los Angeles area I stay at this quaint inn. It is privately owned by the same folks for many years. They have just recently remodeled all rooms including bathrooms and exterior as well. It is right on the beach better than the other hotels in the area and not as expensive, more in plenty of travelers budgets. But hey don't take my word, try it out for yourself

we had a one night stay on are way home from New Zealand,ejoyed the stay ,then when we got home we found they had taken the nights stay out of are bank,We payed cash on leaving to get rid of are dollors,I am still trying to get are money back.We do a lot of traveling and we have never been treated like this Mrs A Allcorn

The "continental breakfast" was served in the basement area with handrails only on one side of the stairwell. My handicapped partner could not avail himself of the benefit because there was nothing to steady him as he ascended back up the stairs. The older gentleman who was behind the desk at the time of my checkout was useless. I had been told they had a vacuum cleaner with a hose behind the desk(I had used shrink bags to pack with). When I asked about it the gentleman told me he didn't know what I was talking about, he would not go look for it and told ME to go find a maid. When I finally found her, she couldn't speak English. So much for the vacuum cleaner. At check-out they billed me $40.00 more than the price quoted to me when I made the reservation. The initial reservation document listed the quoted price but it had been crossed out and the rate was increased by the $40.00. I had to argue in order to get the rate I was told. We had been told there would be a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. However, when I called the shuttle service they informed me that I had to make a reservation 24 hours in advance. NO ONE told me that therefore, we had no shuttle to pick us up. By this time I had become enraged which, apparently, the old man had picked up on. He called a cab for us and told me the hotel would pay for it. Just prior to my getting in the cab I asked for reassurance from the old man if the cabbie was aware of the arrangement because I did not want a hassle at the airport. The old man assured me that everything was under control. However, the cabbie DID not know about the arrangement and, had this not come out before I left the hotel, there would have been a scene at the airport. The cabbie insisted he be paid before he left the hotel parking lot. I am convinced the old man intended to mislead me and then I would have had to pay the bill and I would have no recourse. Although the view was spectacular, the room was clean, and the accommodations acceptable, I would never, never stay there again.

The experience was horrific ranging from incompetent hotel personnel to a room that smelled like mold. It is best to avoid rooms on the first floor since they are dark and cold. The location of the hotel is wonderful but the experience is ruined by lodging here. Although more expensive, I would recommend staying at The Marriott.

Family of 4 stayed 2 nights at lower level beachside room. Visited Universal and walked around Venice Beach. We were not rushed out. Service was good. Checkout was at 11:30 so the kids (8 and 9) got to hang out at the little beach while we watched them from the room as we were packing. Appeared safe. Room was a basic room. The bathroom could have been a little cleaner. It was small with 1 sink and low lighting fixtures. The kids got to watch free DVD's and videos available at the front desk. Continental breakfast was good enough but in a small room with resin table and chairs. Because the price and location were right and we got to see all we planned to see in LA, we were satisfied we had a modest place to stay.

A cute little place and conveniently located to Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Nothing fancy, but it's quite and clean. The staff was also nice. I would, however, suggest getting a room overlooking the marina. The only thing I have against this place is that it is not pet friendly. I would, however, probably stay there again.