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Reviews of Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel 3 stars

1911 Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506, United States

#7 of 24 hotels in Burbank

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Short stay but big impression!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient, fairly quiet, classic

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    8.0
    We would love to stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double beds are very small. As a family of 3 it was a tight fit. The pillows were also very very lumpy.

    We loved the location, how cute the hotel was and the shuttle made it feel like a real vacation as we didn’t have to worry about driving anywhere. We loved there were a few good places to walk to as well. We loved coming back each day to our room freshened up as well!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    8.0
    Hotel was very clean with nice retro feel in beautiful Burbank.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests next door very noisy. Pillows very thin and uncomfortable. Remote control for TV was bizarre. Pushed volume control, it switched channels. Pushed again, channel changed. Same experience with channel button.

    Inn was nice and very clean. Loved retro feel, like stepping back in time.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was further from the airport than I expected. That was my only disappointment but worth it for the nice pool facilities and that great neon sign.

    This is an above-average motor hotel with an exceptional neon sign that's been maintained. Their care with this sign is a measure of the hotel's attention to quality. I would recommend it to others definitely. There are many good food choices within walking distance, even a liquor store.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    7.0
    Great little place, fair price and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I booked this purely on the nostalgia of it being a prominent filming location for True Romance, so on that basis what it had to offer as a place to stay was priceless. It is old and pretty dated but that is the appeal of this place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    A good hotel to repeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints!

    The room was really good. It was comfortable and it is only 10 min away from Universal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    3 days in LA
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit of a drive to some of the areas we wanted to visit… Venice Beach for example.

    It was cool😊 Clean rooms, comfortable beds, coffee in room, warm pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room could have had clothes racks to hang your clothes on

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Barking dog in the next room could be heard though the walls.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    cool place but don't rely on the shuttle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    be sure to schedule your airport shuttle a few days ahead, we were frustrated that they were booked up. Same goes for if you are planning to use their shuttle to Universal, you will likely end up using an uber instead. Coke machine was broken. Would have been helpful to know ahead of time that the shuttle requires advance reservations.

    Cool history, and the room had fun period touches. Nice wall showing all the films its been in.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Happy with the property but could do with an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could probably do with an upgrade

    Well located

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Clean co.fy motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms basic but does the job i wanted a clean comfy bed where i can have a shower. Nothing to not like

    Staff great got there early and room was ready and was allowed to get in 4 hours early, clean tidy and comfortable. Used bar of hotel next door highly recommend it there Dennis will make you welcome and keep you laughing. Walking distance to warner bros studios 1.4m

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Centrally located.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    A great room , good size and plenty of space x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy neighbors but nothing to do with hotel .

    Nice location , had a lovely top hang out bar to sit in , watching traffic go by and wait for the amazing Sign to light up x a lovely sized room . Loved it

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were outdated, and the air-conditioning was loud.

    The staff were amazing! Everyone of them! The place was spotless. Although the bathrooms are sadly outdated, the cleaning staff did an admirable job, making them as.comfortable as possible. The absolute best was the shuttle service, to and from the airport, and Universal Studios!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was really good, it was close to places to eat and you could easily get to the Hollywood stars walk of fame! The shuttle bus to universal studios was brilliant. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was perfect as it was very hot!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay in Burbank and loved that Safari Inn was affordable and near all of the items we wanted to see.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were a bit uncomfortable and bathrooms were due for an update.

    Great location and cool vintage feel with the neon sign. The staff was very helpful and the shuttle to and from Universal was useful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    7.0
    great location, helpful service
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room feels just a little tired.

    funky vintage hotel

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    7.0
    I will definitely be back it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the pool was broken :(

    free shuttle to universal with a great driver! nice location and comfortable rooms! staff were nice

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    8.0
    room OK probs my won’t book again.
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room needs update; carpeting sad, bed not so great; lighting in bathroom sink area awful. could use heavier comforter type blanket(s) on bed for cold weather.

    location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    3.0
    Left early
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not actually “pet friendly”. 99% of people staying here are probably going to Universal - it’s promoted all over their lobby. People traveling with pets may see they allow pets and book here. They will be sad to learn upon check-in that you are forced to sign an addendum saying you will not leave your pet unattended in the room ever. If this rule is broken you pay a $300 fee. This is a way to get an additional $300 out of people under duress. If you have a room near a laundry or maintenance room you will hear the door slamming even during the night. Also, the mattresses are awful - so cheap and hard.

    Reasonably clean. Convenient location. Kitschy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and quality of the facility to all amenities. The service was exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    We loved everything about our stay.All of the staff were very friendly. Loved how close it was to Universal Stufios Holl
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Convenient location, friendly staff, free shuttle and parking was a huge plus!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    A pleasant and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is close to the destinations were needed to get to. Very friendly staff. Super clean inside and out.

    Stayed in March 2025

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