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When you are looking for an otherworldly escape, but are limited to trips not requiring miles of over-ocean travel, let the brand new Pantai Inn welcome you to a different side of San Diego. Modeled and styled completely to emulate a Balinese resort - from its Indonesian décor and tranquil guest rooms, to the personalized service fit for royalty - this boutique getaway is genuinely distinctive. The inn's fully restored bungalows, townhouses, and cottages are perched along the northern coast of San Diego, in the charming town of La Jolla, where the best of Southern California is within easy reach. The inn overlooks the glittering Pacific, so settle in to your spacious suite for a kicked back California experience. Separate dining areas and living rooms provide ample room to relax, and full kitchens offer convenience for stays short or long. Island essence will definitely find you in the Balinese tiled bathrooms, where hand-hammered copper sinks and soothing rain showers turn ordinary to exceptional. With these thoughtful details and more, you will find Pantai Inn to be wellworthy of its harmonious heralding.
Pantai Inn
1003 Coast Blvd
La Jolla, California
Nearest Airport: SAN
I stayed one night at the Pantai Inn and wholeheartedly recommend it. Location cannot be beaten, in front of the ocean and within 5 minute walking distance to La Jolla shops and restaurants. The rooms were clean, comfortable and functional, and I really loved the outdoor patios in which you can sit and admire the view. Hotel staff were really nice and offered advice on street parking.
mariiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie - Manchester, United Kingdom
This hotel is right on the water and a block away from the awesome restaurants and stores of La Jolla. We rented one of the three bed units and we have so much space! We wanted to cook and realized we were missing a pan. The receptionist made sure that he took care of that. Amazing very personal service. This is such a beautiful location and plenty of space for a family with teens. Nice to start the day with the breakfast buffet as well. I highly recommend this hotel.
SeattleIrish5 - Pacific Beach, Washington
Quaint, private property. Nice breakfast and afternoon bar. Everyone at the property worked together to get things done and accommodate guest needs—special drink order, gas fire on rooftop, golf cart ride to local restaurant, and more. The game changer was FAL! He was always anticipating our next need. We met some other guests who felt the same way. The courtyard and the rooftop were great places to congregate. We ordered salad and pizza which was so relaxing! We will return!
934jenniferf - Wilmette, Illinois
Loved our stay at the Pantai Inn. From the superb location, to the beautiful, authentic accommodations, the rooftop sunsets, gardens and incredibly comfortable beds. Cannot wait to go back in the Summer!
Nancy B - Riverside, California
I tend to be very thorough when I research our family trips, and this hotel seemed to check all the right boxes. As it turned out, it was even better than expected. This hotel is the polar opposite of a cookie cutter hotel chain. There are several buildings and each room has it's own unique flair. Our room was on the ground floor and our windows and patio provided the most amazing ocean view. Describing our accommodations as a room would be a gross understatement. What we got was a complete luxury apartment. Everything we could possibly want was there. We loved the full size kitchen and gas fireplace. I was impressed by the bathroom tile work that featured a pebble inlay that organically flows from the showerhead to the standing area. The lobby has complementary infused water, bottled water, soda, and cookies. Beautiful ocean views, excellent hot breakfasts every day, with indoor seating. Or you can choose to eat outside in a beautiful courtyard. The atmosphere was amazing. The staff is courteous and attentive. The location couldn't be better. It is about halfway between Children’s Cove and the sea lions and birds at La Jolla Cove. Directly in front of our room is Coast Blvd and Ellen Browning Scripps Park. A staircase behind the hotel leads up to Prospect St where we found restaurants, boutiques, and treats. One day, we took a short Uber ride to go Kayaking and Snorkeling. It is a rare thing when daddy gets to be the hero for finding a perfect place for our vacation. Our whole family can’t wait to come again.
Matthew K
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“We stayed in room 208 for five nights. A beautiful spot looking across Coast Blvd to the Pacific. Private deck, full kitchen and nice small bedroom. The giant TV was a nice bonus for March Madness. Beautiful courtyard and grounds. Very kind staff. Always coffee and tea in the lobby. Fresh fruits, cereal and bagels for breakfast. Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. There was a mix-up upon check in - we booked full ocean view suite thru LuxuryLink and we were originally shown to a room with no view. Quickly remedied, but since there is only one room like 208 be sure you've confirmed it if that's the room you desire. This is called a luxury property by some - it's not actually luxury if you're thinking Waldorf or Leading Hotels of the World. But it is wonderfully peaceful and beautiful. The adornments in suite weren't my taste (fake flowers, bamboo furniture) but that's v. subjective. Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway."
-K. McCall