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    Surf & Sand Resort

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    1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3299
    +1 855-891-6168
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    Overview
    4.5 1,985 reviews
    • Excellent66%
    • Very good17%
    • Average8%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible4%
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    1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3299 See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast Available
    Beachfront
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    4 Star accommodation
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    About
    Description
    Surf & Sand Resort, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and holder of AAA’s Four-Diamond Award, lies on California's Laguna Beach shoreline where the waves of the Pacific meet 500 feet of …More pristine sand. All 151 guest rooms and 16 suites at Surf & Sand command spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort also houses Splashes Restaurant, featuring a Mediterranean-inspired coastal menu by Executive Chef Ron Fougeray; the intimate Aquaterra Spa; 10,000-square-feet of meeting space and wedding venues with stunning ocean views. Less
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    Hotel Amenities
    HOTEL FEATURES
    Pool
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Spa
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Banquet Room
    Breakfast Available
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Concierge
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Heated pool
    Hot Tub
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Minibar
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Refrigerator in room
    Wheelchair Access
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Luxury
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    Spa
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    Romantic
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    Business
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    On the Beach
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    Family
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Contact Information
    +1 855-891-6168Call
    Hotel website
    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    ,
    Spa
    ,
    Romantic
    ,
    Business
    ,
    On the Beach
    ,
    Family
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    165
    Price range
    US$412 - US$886 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    The Surf And Sand Hotel Laguna Beach
    ,
    Surf And Sand Hotel
    ,
    Surf Sand Hotel
    ,
    Surf And Sand Resort
    Location
    United States > California > Orange County > Laguna Beach
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    83Good for walkers
    Grade: 83 out of 100
    48Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    20Attractionswithin 0.5 km
    Contact
    1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3299
    Getting there
    John Wayne Airport18 km
    Long Beach Municipal Airport47 km
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    Nearby restaurants
    Selanne Steak Tavern
    2 minAmerican
    K'ya Bistro
    4 minAmerican
    Orange Inn
    12 minAmerican
    Splashes Restaurant
    1 minSeafood
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    Nearby attractions
    Crystal Cove State Park
    5 minBeaches
    Buy Hand
    6 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Wood's Cove
    9 minBeaches
    The Rooftop Lounge
    4 minBars & Clubs
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    Traveller (980)
    Room & Suite (318)
    Pool & Beach (107)
    Dining (45)
    Family and Play Areas (3)
    Business Centre & Event Rooms (2)
    Reviews (1,985)
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    All reviews splashes restaurant tower room there is no air conditioning sound of the waves provide ear plugs ceiling fan high tide ocean front the pacific ocean beautiful resort turn down service falling asleep beautiful room special occasion favorite hotel the ritz carlton southern california
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Still Fabulous (after all these years..)

    The Surf and Sand never disappoints. Built in 1948, the rooms are continuously renovated to always be like new. I love sleeping with the balcony door open all night to listen to the crashing waves. Beds are excellent. The weather is rarely too warm, but...More

    Thank sjsh1959
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Paradise Awaits You

    We have enjoyed staying and the luxurious Surf and Sand for sixteen years; we fondly refer to it as our home away from home. This was our first visit in October and we enjoyed every minute! The ocean front rooms are absolutely gorgeous! The sound...More

    Thank Melody M
    Reviewed yesterday
    Amazing time with superb service at a dream resort

    The resort location speaks for itself, located right on Laguna Beach, but what sets it apart is the staff, most notably Sandra on the Concierge Team. She went above and beyond all expectations, setting up the room amazingly, with celebration items to remember our anniversary...More

    Thank Footprints634765
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Decaying Old Hotel - Great location still - Ridiculously expensive

    Very poor value for money. Rooms are tired, dirty and in serious need of repair and refurbishment. Feels like someone is milking cash of this faded old hotel, riding on its fantastic beachside location and fantastic old reputation. Felt abused. The food in Splshes remains...More

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    Thank ElegantGipsy
    Response from Misty L, Manager at Surf & Sand ResortResponded yesterday

    Dear ElegantGipsy, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Surf & Sand. My sincere apologies that we did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that your comments are appreciated, taken very seriously, and are shared with our entire management team to...More

    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Awesome stay

    Great service view food and people! This is place is a treasure! Loved it!! We had so much fun easy access to the beach great vibe. Everyone was very nice and hospitable the pool service was great. I can’t say enough good things!

    Thank rolamrad
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    O8892AFjamesh
    May 22, 2018|
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    Response from Lucy S | Reviewed this property |
    There's no actual a/c. You can open the doors on your balcony and you will get a beautiful breeze from the ocean.
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    May 13, 2018|
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    Response from Carpe-DiemJE | Reviewed this property |
    Check-in is typically 4pm but we were fortunate enough to have been granted earlier check-in (1:00pm) both times we stayed there since our room was cleaned & available. The resort is amazingly accomadating. It's by far our... More
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    Response from Klaus B | Reviewed this property |
    And there is a free shuttlebus running in Laguna Beach fri-sunday, so you dont use your car much anyways
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    "Rooms are right above the beach and hearing the Ocean waves is amazing. Book the Tower rooms if possible"
    Footprints634765
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    "Needs a serious investment to regain its faded glory. "
    ElegantGipsy
    4 days ago
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    "We were high up in the Tower and still the waves were loud. This maybe a probalem for some people."
    Q3200OZroberth
    1 week ago
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    "The resort is very close to the beach so it can be noisy as the waves come in."
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    1 week ago
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