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Reviews of The Sea View Inn At The Beach

3400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States

#8 of 23 hotels in Manhattan Beach

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Review score

Based on 271 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful location, great having equipment for the beach and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t have enough kitchen equipment for all of us which made it difficult at meal times but the staff provided us with extra so was fine by day 2.

    The hotel is in a fantastic location near a stunning beach. We had use of beach equipment and bikes which was fantastic, we rode to Venice beach all along the coast it was wonderful. Plenty of shops/bars and restaurants in walking distance and a bus stop outside which can take you further if needed for just $2 each.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, facilities and weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is good for a small market and many eating options.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Suite With Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment was not very clean, dust on shelves and within the first few hours the toilet needed to be fixed. The kitchen appliances were old, we could not use pots or pans and there is no electric kettle.

    Location was perfect, access to shops and restaurants plus beach area was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    A bit pricey but can’t beat the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking pass was a bit expensive.

    The location was excellent. Right across the street from a small market and a short walk to the beach. You can see the water from just outside. Parking was sufficient.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic location in modest facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms are very modest -- hard to wrap your brain around the price of a basic beach hotel these days -- stained carpeting, just OK bathroom. Obviously you're paying for location, not facilities. Balcony over busy street.

    Ocean view! Exceptional staff and loans of beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, bikes, even toys & basketballs. Staff said pool is heated year-round, definitely a nice feature.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Great beach property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, close to the beach and restaurants

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    7.0
    Not valud for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated and over priced for the quality of the room.

    Our room was nice and spacious, great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Chill vibe, quaint, safe beach hotel with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More blankets the room was chilly. I did not attempt to tune on the fireplace but maybe I could have

    I loved the location. The bike rentals and beach toys were great. They had plenty of bikes. I loved the chill vibe of this place. I want to go back already

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Very decent, great location .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old, creeky, you can hear all the people on top floor, the cleaning staff were so loud in the morning and you can hear everything so I’m guessing very thin doors. Building is in need of a slight remodel it was on the older side when you look at the details but overall a decent place right by the beach.

    I loved the location , the beach my decor, the bed was very comfy, nice shower, friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Great local hotel in Manhattan Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Sea View is a great option in Manhattan Beach. Close to the ocean and downtown, it’s got a great location and clean, comfortable rooms. They offer bicycles and beach gear - you can see the beach from many of the rooms

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Great views & good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room door didn’t lock really great from outside the room. It would have been nice to lock the deadbolt from outside. It was hard to get hot water from the sink.

    The location was good, close to Roscans, and about a mile to Manhattan Beach pier area. Views from room to the beach were good and liked the small balcony. The shower and good hot water.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Amazing, fun, great views, beach walking distance, and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Suite With Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extremely low water pressure in the shower was the only thing that was bad about this place, and that you had to pay $25 a night to park your vehicle in their parking spots.

    The location and proximity to the beach was amazing, the neighborhood felt safe and had little restaurants and a small market across the street. The voew was amazing!!!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful night in the coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Suite With Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet blocked and flooded the room! The night manager sorted very quickly though

    Location /view and very spacious

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    8.0
    A quick one day stop between air flights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small. Expensive.

    Easy to walk everywhere, excellent location with access to beach, 15 minutes from LAX. The staff were lovely. We had access to free bikes, beach needs and pool, but unfortunately weather did not let us make use of the above.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Great stay for business trip!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was definitely efficient, no frills. Nothing wrong with the room, just very basic.

    The staff was absolutely incredible! Front desk was so friendly and gave great guidance. Helped us take out some bikes on the bike trail and everything. Rooms were clean, super close to the beach!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, easy vibe

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    7.0
    too much money for what you're getting you're not getting an elevator or are you getting a lot of stairs should&
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite With Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think they should get the blinds of the plantation blinds fixed. There was only three and there should've been four to completely make it private so you can run around and not feel like somebody's watching you for that kind of money you wouldn't expect to see that.

    I like that it was close to ponchos and dining facilities. I'm not happy that the blinds didn't all cover a private space and when you pay so much per night.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    OK, but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty dated and expensive for what you get. Plantation shutters on the windows meant the street lights weren't blocked out at night

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    This is a great place to stay, especially before going to the airport. It was pretty expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with 2 queen beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was on the side of a busy road and pretty small

    Location was great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location with a view to hang out with a group of friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Two Bath Apartment with Ocean view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the bedrooms was kind of tight with the beds up against each wall. But the beds were very comfortable!

    The location was excellent. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and view of the ocean. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    9.0
    Amazing staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My room was quiet but a little too dark for me, the windows were not clean and not really enough natural light. I stayed 4 nights but felt a bit low with the room lacking enough natural light in that particular room.

    All the staff including the cleaning staff were AMAZING. They all go out of their way to accommodate each and every guest with their needs. I read the reviews but until you experience how wonderful they are, it was so lovely to experience this myself. The pool was so clean and always access to clean pool towels and equipment. I asked so many questions and they were so helpful about the area.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both window & patio door blinds were not functioning well ... a maintenance problem! Important as our room was ground floor & window facing the street!

    Great location near cafes for breakfast/brunch/ coffees. Few minutes to the beach. Bikes available.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Location was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Suite With Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are multiple apartments, make sure you get the top one with the terace and oceanview. Limited breakfast options, but there is a kitchen in the appartment.

    In walking distance from the beach and 20 mins by taxi from the airport - we used it both after and before the transatlantic flights from LAX to have a good sleep and some rest.

    Stayed in August 2024

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