**Check-in was smooth and the staff was friendly. The location is lovely and really the highlight of the property. That said, the rooms feel very dated and could use an update.
I was disappointed with the “upgrade” I was offered. I originally booked a Deluxe room with a King and a fireplace and was upgraded to a Premium Bluff King, also with a fireplace. Unfortunately, the room was on the first floor, very dark, and had a noticeable smoky smell. There was no ocean view from the room itself—only if you stepped outside. While the fireplace was larger, we were only there one night, and the view mattered far more to us.
Interestingly, my daughter kept her original Deluxe King room and had a beautiful Pacific Ocean view with a smaller fireplace, which neither of us really cared about.
Overall, it’s an okay hotel for a short stay because of the location, but I’d recommend being cautious about accepting an “upgrade” and confirming the view before doing so.**