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Reviews of Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG 4 stars

500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States

#4 of 35 hotels in Huntington Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 487 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    8.0
    came down for an over night to do some post busy holiday metal detecting it was very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    wait staff taking a while to acknowledge me ,, forgetting ice , taking quite a while to take my order, i know its a beach vibe but a little more attentiveness goes a long way

    proximity to the beach, quiet inside room, I enjoyed 3 meals at the restaurant although the wait staff could be a litte inattentive and forgetful, the meals were good.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wish there was a pool on site.

    A lot of amenities such as the rental bikes were great!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Checked all of our Beachfront Hotel Boxes!! ✅
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing Negative for such a positive environment!

    Friendly Staff. Accommodating! Nothing less than!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. No complaints.

    Staff was very nice and helpful. Amenities were awesome. The family loved it and we will be coming back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    great location and nice place.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Very comfortable, I would definitely recommend this hotel to families and adults
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s expensive but the staff are phenomenal

    Very nice location , could walk to the beach every day Very dog friendly and clean, the food was great . Lots of amenities available for adults and children Happy hour and s’mores at night , fitness center was sufficient and clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was beyond my expectations! Clean , Beautiful people excellent service and food. 1000% Recommended!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Fun long weekend in Huntington beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ice bags were usually empty on the floors. If you wanted ice for the cooler (in the room provided) you needed to go to the front desk. Pool would be nice to have but the beach is right there

    Nice property. Great location. Use of towels blankets and unbrella for the beach is awesome. Comfy bed. Huge shower

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay at a Dog friendly, prime location with exceptionally friendly staff and wonderful amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog friendly, prime location with exceptionally friendly staff and wonderful amenities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt rushed out by the cleaning staff, even though check out is at 12 pm from 8.30am they kept knocking on the door asking: we are checking if you are still here... reception staff should coordinate with cleaning personnel and let them know when a room is empty

    Conveniently located very short walk to the beach and shops. Coffee machine provided if you ask for it at reception. Good amount of towels, place is kept very clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Room was comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite with Two King Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We arrived early and the staff kept checking other customers in but not us. They stated our room was not ready. Which was understandable. But they kept checking others in and 38 minutes after check in and having to keep asking about our room was finally ready. We booked and paid quite a bit more for an oceanfront from. Room was disappointing as we had a side view if we stepped out on balcony..not worth the extra money.

    Loved the location of the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Definitely will be planning another visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect! Staff friendly, professional and helpful. Clean and comfortable bed for a good nights rest! Walking distance to everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    The location could not be beat. Walking distance to everything and the staff were very helpful and friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe! And the friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Cute birthday sign and coffee table set up
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite with Two King Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The break fast supposed to be included but was limited to $60 for entire room which was booked for 6

    The set up for my daughter's 21st birthday was so cute 🎂

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Mothers Day staycation was perfect with my free room upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can say I didn’t enjoy is the $45 parking garage fee. The garage is shared with public use. I feel that guests should get validation. Traffic noise can get loud being that the hotel is right on PCH.

    We have stayed here once before, which is what brought us back. The location is in the heart of downtown Huntington Beach, walking distance to everything. The hotel offers lots of amenities, such as free bike rentals, free surfboards, free beach chairs, beach towels umbrella and had a small igloo cooler in the room for your convenience to pack a beach lunch. The rooms are very clean, very very comfortable beds, a mini fridge with optional in-room snacks, and a good size workspace. The bathroom is roomy with a large soaking tub & a free standing shower and comfortable robes. The ocean front rooms have amazing views of the iconic Huntington Beach pier. The restaurant is on the lobby level with plenty of choices. The hotel also offers some social activities for guests. We will definitely be returning.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    It would be nice if there was coffee maker, disposable cups and extra pillow and blanket in the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Convenient and close to restaurants, mall, beach and entertainment.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    A great place to stay in the heart of Huntington
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only gripe is the terminology around Ocean View rooms online which is quite misleading. In fact the rooms only have an ocean view if you stand on one side of the small balcony and crane your head around the corner. They do have Ocean Front rooms which do more of what they say on the tin. Perhaps the Ocean Views should be renamed Partial Ocean View to alleviate any confusion. Our in-laws who we were travelling with had the same issue.

    We really enjoyed the Kimpton, it was a great way to top off our trip to California. The location was great, right across the road from Huntington Beach, and just one street away from Main. The room was fab - very spacious, a couple of armchairs and two very comfortable queen beds, the bathroom also very large. Complimentary beer and wine each evening between 5-6pm which was a nice touch, in the internal courtyard which was a lovely place to hang out in. The adjoining cafe and bar were really lovely, and the hotel provides beach chairs, towels and umbrellas for trips to the beach which was very welcome!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay in HB
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    The place to stay in HB
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Can’t beat the location! Great restaurant. Cool, surfy image. Table tennis, coffee, wine, water free. Free parking around the corner on 6th street.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Dog friendly,hip ,beach was across the street and tons of shopping. Parking should have been free,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was expensive

    Beautiful ocean front room. Very dog friendly. Drinks from 5-6 were a blast. Everyone had their dog(those with dogs) and just had beer or wine and hung out. Fun ping pong and outdoor areas.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyable and and very accessible for HBMain Streetand beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had minor issues with shower / plumbing

    Overall good location and access

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    SUPER COOL
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    PRICE FOR BREAKFAST HIGH VS PROPOSAL

    LOCATION SERVICE ++

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Great family hotel close to Huntington Beach and Main Street!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We loved this hotel! Quick walk to the beach and Huntington Beach pier. Main street with all the shops and restaurants very close by. This was a great family hotel that offered s'mores kits to be used at the hotel's fire pits each night, a ping pong table, and other games. Free drinks each night and beach amenities available to borrow also. We would definitely go back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant brief vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vent noises and fan blowing in face intermittently throughout the night kept me from sleeping well!

    Location and staff

    Stayed in January 2025

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