Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel

Loved our stay here. Everything was 100% luxurious all the way. We had a double room and it was the biggest double room I have stayed in to date. Bathroom was enormous! Tub was huge. They have lots of things for you to borrow to make your stay special, bikes,towels chairs etc. S'mores at night for the kids. We had 2 issues while there and 1 billing mistake after we left. All three times staff took care of it quickly and courtesy! They really seem to want your business and truly treat you like a guest. My only negative was lack of pool. BUT with a tub that size I didn't miss it and neither did the kids. Use the valet! Nice guys, fast service and well with their text to get your car it was super convenient! !

A fantastic location if you like the beach and chilling, they had free wine at 5-0 clock till 6 every day and we made sure we used this facility several times. Hotel is very modern and clean, staff very helpful, you can even get a free bike, free beach towels, parasols etc., from reception. Great for visiting shops and restaurants of which there are quite a lot. Only down side is that if you have a car the valet parking is $35. a night. We stopped for 4 nights so $140 seemed rather steep.

My travel agent did not correctly reserve a dual bed room for my son and I so upon our arrival Cody the Manager stepped in and apologized for something he did not have control over and secured an upgrdaded room for the next two nights to accomadate us. He also provided a breakfast as well. Cody could not have been more responsive and courteous to us. The grounds of the hotel were great and bikes, boggie boards, and other extras were free to use. One block walk to the beach and Pier, as well as Main street. Ping pong tables came in handy to get out of the sun for awhile. Overall great experience and highly recommend the Shorebreak.

Let me cut right to the chase... this is a perfectly nice hotel with a location as close to the beach as you can get in Huntington Beach and right in the heart of the little downtown area. But, I think it is geared towards 20 and 30 somethings who enjoy partying. Nothing wrong with that, but if that's not what you're looking for I would recommend staying elsewhere. The other thing is that their idea of a king sized bed seemed more like a queen sized to me.

Overall it was a great visit. I think since I was taken care of so well during my last stay here, that I set myself up for some pretty high expectations. I booked a month in advance because I wanted to splurge on a beachfront patio balcony room for 2 night's for my 30th birthday. During my last visit (June 2016) we were there to celebrate my new job and end of the semester. We were upgraded to a partial ocean view room and were surprised with an amazing big cheese board, complimentary waters and a hand written congrats note. During this visit, because I booked early I was told by central reservations that I couldn't get my Karma birthday reward. I was kindly wished happy birthday at check in, but wasn't offered any upgrades. When we came back to the room after dinner, there was a printed birthday note and a small split of prosecco with a single glass. It just seemed strange as it wasn't something my boyfriend and I could enjoy together. I was so blown away by the added perks and how well we were taken care of in 2016, I assumed it would be comparable for my big birthday visit, so I was a bit disappointed. Beyond the hopeful perks, I will say it was a great visit. The view from our room was wonderful, and we enjoyed our to-go breakfasts from Pacific Hideaway on our comfy patio couch facing the ocean. I was bummed that I hadn't noticed our room didn't include the giant bathtub that our previous room had, but was loving the larger size bathroom amenities in the shower. As a gym enthusiast, I loved the fitness center! It had everything you could think of and more. While I did have to call once for someone to freshen up the location, they did quickly restock the water, green apples, and fresh towels. The boulder wall was a fun and different challenge and the quality of the weights and machines were greatly appreciated! I had read about a cold brew station in the lobby, but must have missed it during my stay. There was a great iced tea stand with flavored syrups that were a perfect pick me up during the hot weekend. The hosted wine hour is a dream. The ladies pouring are kind and helpful if your looking for local recommendations. If i remember correctly it was two passed small bites last year, but this visit there was a single plate of one near the wine, but I didn't try them (no vegetarian option). I love hanging out in the comfy chairs or by the fire pits, playing oversized chess or cornhole. I haven't indulged in the smore kits, but I think that's a great option. We did have dinner at Pacific Hideaway one night, too. Great service, yummy food, creative drinks! Everyone we interacted with from the front desk to Pacific Hideaway was upbeat and welcoming. Shorebreak Hotel is a splurge but the various added amenities and benefits make it worth the stay.