Location is good, nice looking vintage structure, marina views are terrible really, amenities are very poor. (Paid WiFi?!?, no free breakfast option besides lemon water. Fitness center is minimal and tiny, as is the pool. Paid parking when it's just not necessary, plenty of free parking all around, and plenty of space in their parking lot.) The night staff not so pleasant. I can listen clearly to conversations in the hall, or room next door.
The lounge space in the lobby was very pleasant. The staff later in the day, was much better.
I really enjoyed our stay here. The whole staff provided great service and the room was very comfortable and cozy. The room service food was unbelievably delicious and we were able to enjoy it on the balcony. I would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.
I went to this hotel for a wedding. The venue is small but very pretty because it's right next to the beach.
The food was delicious and the venue was very clean. The bathroom was downstairs, which was slightly odd, but it was fairly clean.
We had to pay $12 for parking because it was for a wedding, but it would've been like $17 for regular parking.
The Portofino Hotel is set upon a nice location at the pier of Redondo Beach and gives a proper beachfront hotel feel. The hotel itself is easy enough to find and is located on a self-named road. The staff is courteous and helpful and they greet you as you walk in. Parking requires you to purchase a parking pass which is $27 a day, quite steep. The amenities were plentiful and the room provides you with an abundance of towels along with all the bath essentials (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel). The bed sheets were clean and each bed is provided with bountiful pillows for your liking. The room also contains a small closet with enough hangers and an iron should you need them. I also missed this, but there was also a safe on the top shelf inside the closet. There are many snacks strewn about the room and the fridge is stocked with beverages, but everything costs money so keep that in mind if you want to use anything to consume. The room itself was sufficiently large enough for two people. It contained a desk to work on. There was also an outside balcony where you could sit and enjoy the weather/view of the pier. No complementary breakfast, but room service is available which we did not use. The room service menu included many items. There is a gym which may have been 24 hours. It is a small, standard hotel gym - treadmills, ellipticals, and a weight rack/bench. One complaint: one day, we had housekeeping come into our room to clean up. After we had returned from our day of travels and housekeeping had done their work, my girlfriend's sandals went missing. Not sure if this was a mishap because she threw the towels on top of them, but I think whoever cleaned should be more conscientious of what they pick up when they collect items for replacement. Overall, the stay was enjoyable. It is quite pricy, but for location, I could understand. Would recommend if you plan to stay in Redondo Beach and could afford to stay.
We went to a wedding on a Sunday afternoon. It was nice. The ocean view was great. All the waiter were super professional. Food quality was okay. You cannot complaint more. Overall it is a nice place for wedding or mid use event.
Came here for a wedding reception and it is such a beautiful location. There was at least one other wedding going on at the same time, but unless you went outside you wouldn't know it. The night went very smoothly with only a couple hiccups (wine/wine glass related). I would not hesitate to recommend this location for a similar event.
I had an odd experience here. The "marina" room they put us in had views of the parking lot and had a connecting door to very noisy next door guests who woke us up early. So we requested a different room. In my haste I forgot a nightgown in the first room. Oddly housekeeping said they never found the nightgown even though I was sure I accidentally left it. Did they steal a pregnant woman's nightgown?? I just feel like I could not trust the house keeping or staff here again. Otherwise the rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable and the hotel is in a great location.
Great hotel at the marina. No sand nearby, but lots of water. There are free bike rentals and you can also pay to rent some kayaks and other toys next door. The pool was disappointing for such a nice place, but the main "living room" near the lobby and the hotel room were great. Recommend for families and those who enjoy boating. The area isn't as crowded as other places in the LA area.
If you like to spend money, this is the place for you. The overall area is nice since it's next to the water but the price is a bit high for the provided items in the rooms. The hotel looks like it was renovated but still only has one (slow) elevator and one ice machine on the lobby floor. The staff here are really nice and helpful so they help bring this hotel to life. If the staff weren't so nice this place would definitely a 2 star stay.
Planning on setting up our wedding reception at the beautiful waterside portifino ball rooms. We are very excited. The view is great. Also reasonable price venue. Pay per person rather than a room fee.
Wonderful, cute venue located on the water. The rooms are nicely appointed with above average sized bathrooms, a small nook with a desk and balcony access. The food at the restaurant is solid with large portions. It's a very popular place for weddings and given its value it's understandable why. Great location in Redondo Beach with lots of restaurants and activities within a 5-15 minute walk.
Very nice hotel with all the amenities. It would be nice if they gave you a complimentary bottle of water instead of leaving several around the room with a $5 price tag. Would have also liked to have had a fridge to put my drinks in instead of listening to the mini bar run all night. Good location on the water and a short walk from beaches, restaurants, and bars.
The hotel is nice and the staff is very friendly. The room looks good but some A/C are noisy. It's a very calm place to relax and enjoy nature and the view. The sea lions behind the hotel are an unique company and, being a Biologist, I don't care about their barks. It's close to a great beach coast: Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan, which you can explore by grabbing a bike at the hotel.