Costa Art Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (722 reviews)
1404 North Coast Highway , Laguna Beach , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
There were complaints about room cleanliness and inconsistent shower temperature.
Service
9.25
Many reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.25
The location was frequently praised for being near the beach and town.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some reported road noise and issues with the bed.
Amenities
8.75
Breakfast options were mentioned, though there were some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.75
Good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast options were not as satisfying as expected.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall, guests felt satisfied with their stay, with many intending to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:08

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Property

Outdoor Pool and Free WiFi
The hotel boasts an inviting outdoor pool for guests to enjoy under the California sun. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi available in all spacious guest rooms.

Artistic Decor and Amenities
Indulge in the artistic ambiance of the hotel with rooms adorned in rich wood and cool accents. Each room comes equipped with cable TV, tea/coffee facilities, a fridge, and a microwave for your convenience.

Dining and Cultural Attractions
Experience the culinary delights at Nick's Laguna Beach just a short drive away. Immerse yourself in art and culture with the Laguna Art Museum within walking distance.

Book your stay at Art Hotel Laguna Beach for a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please contact the property for specific pet policies.

Please note that a maximum of 2 Dogs are permitted per reservation. Dogs must weigh no more than 6.8 kilograms. An additional nightly pet fee applies.

Parking lot is too small to accommodate anything larger than compacts. Please contact to ensure that parking will be available for you.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 722 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
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mustafa • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

It was'nt clean

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ardalan M • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • it
4
Buona Location ma piu attenzione ai dettagli.
Cons:

Le lenzuola erano di un cotone piuttosto scadente. Cuscini e materasso di scarsa qualita'. Io e mia moglie abbiamo purtroppo passato una notte quasi insonne. Non un gran ricordo per quasi $300/notte di soggiorno!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Clark • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • us
2
Over-priced, under-delivered!
Cons:

I request a partial refund for my booking at Costa Art on Friday, September 4. Returning to the room at approximately 11 PM after attending the Pageant of the Masters, we found that neither of our access cards worked, and we could not get into our room. There was no one on the property to assist. There were no employees around. I attempted to contact the emergency after hours number, and received voicemail after voicemail. It was answered once and I was put on hold indefinitely - all in all six calls to the emergency number over a period of 30 minutes while my wife was forced to sit in the hallway or look around to try and find a place for us to sleep, possibly near the pool, because her vehicle keys were locked in the room. This is completely unacceptable! In addition, we paid $512 for a room that should’ve cost $100. No toilet paper holder, no hooks or towel bars in the bathroom, the shower curtain drooped down into the tub instead of out to provide more room. There was no chair or place to sit in the room, other than the desk chair, even though there was an area obviously for furniture. The included “breakfast” was the sub-level offering one would expect at a budget motel. The elevator didn’t work when we checked in…I could go on, but the fear, embarrassment and inconvenience of being locked out of our room at midnight was a new low in lodging. This was no where near a $500 experience!
There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room, nor any other amenities!
Please make this right and adjust my bill. Thank you! (By the way, the desk employees were kind and courteous.)

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

North Laguna location. No parking charge. Close to walking to Heisler park/ beach and downtown Laguna. It’s not on the ocean side of PCH.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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ol' lady • solo_traveller • us
9
Good and needs improvement
Pros:

The rooms were clean, efficient, cool, quiet.

Cons:

Not enough towels for a two day stay. No wash cloths, but I agree with that, as wash cloths are so personal and should be brought by guests. And, not enough parking spaces available when the motel is full of guests.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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J • extended_group • us
5
Dissatisfied
Pros:

Loved the location and how convenient it was to the beach and other restaurants nearby

Cons:

When it was time to go to sleep, I found not only sand, but dog hair and human hair in my bed. Disgusting!! Were the sheets not properly washed or changed before our check in? I definitely wouldn’t book at this hotel again

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
8
Clean and comfy
Pros:

Just across the street from the beach. Very comfortable beds. Very clean and updated inside the room. Check in was quick.

Cons:

Elevator was not working day 2. From floor 2 and being older its a must to have the elevator working. The air conditioner was very noisy. The outdoor furniture by pool could have been updated.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • couple • us
1
HORRIBLE SERVICE ! They don’t answer the phone!
Pros:

They were closed on open hours! We called the number they put on the wall for emergencies and they didn’t answer for 2 hours! We had to leave! AND THEY WONT REFUND ME! There was even a guest who was frustrated because her key didn’t work and she couldn’t get in her room , she was also there for 2 hours calling !

Cons:

They will scam you !! They were closed on open hours! We called the number they put on the wall for emergencies and they didn’t answer for 2 hours! We had to leave! AND THEY WONT REFUND ME! There was even a guest who was frustrated because her key didn’t work and she couldn’t get in her room , she was also there for 2 hours calling !

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • family_with_children • us
1
Never
Pros:

Bad experience

Cons:

Missing towels , hair dog in the bed, broken doors ,
Broken bathroom, dirty floor.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • us
10
Excellent location, comfy, and clean! Highly recommended.
Pros:

Location of hotel was convenient and easy access to beach. Accommodations were comfy, clean and the decor was thoughtful and modern chic. Mini fridge was very cold and the room had everything you needed for an enjoyable stay.

Cons:

Road noise as we were the first room next close to lobby.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • us
1
Less than expected for the high price
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful but no one was at the counter most of the time

Cons:

Cockroaches in the room

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • us
4
Shabby, disappointing, poor service— would not stay again.
Pros:

It was convenient to have two king beds in the room. The location was overall good but how close it was to the ocean and trolley was exaggerated.

Cons:

The whole place was run down. We had two sinks and both had awful water pressure. Neither could be used for shaving, and one could not even be used for brushing teeth. No one was ever at the front desk. The breakfast was not much. Coffee was usually out. The staff texted to ask how things were and never replied to texts or followed up in a reasonable time. Room cleaning was variable and we had to ask repeatedly to get the room cleaned. The things to check out were fine if you could find the staff and get them to come to the front desk, but instead of securing them to your room they made you leave your ID behind just to take the beach towels which I’ve never experienced before. The shower had a dual shower head but one side didn’t work and there was no door on the shower so water sprayed all over the bathroom. The hotel was called an “art hotel” and there wasn’t any special artwork or anything of visual interest in the rooms and the railings had fake plastic plants around them. The trash in the parking area was overflowing and covered with flies. If I had known from the description how shabby it was I wouldn’t have booked it for the price. The pool was way smaller than it looked in photos. We were pretty disappointed with the place which was quite expensive.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Joy A • couple • us
4
No
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

air conditioning SO loud , broken hand held washer, no counter space in bathroom, nasty pillows , pool green
nasty, closed for swimming , tv very complicated (at first), beach crazy walk down and up!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Travelchick92663 • Family • Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, California
2
Filthy, cockroaches, algae, and mold oh my…
Pros:

Absolutely the most disgusting place I have ever stayed. I booked it for 2 nights with my daughter and grandchildren because of the lovely pictures showing a clean property, a darling heated pool, and a patio that looked perfect.

Instead we got a green pool, broken and moldy Lou ge chairs, filthy,filthy room. My white socks were black on the bottom after 10 mins. The shower was dirty and full of sand from a previous guest I guess and the water faucets smelled like raw sewage. Add in the cockroaches the size of small rodents and a completely rude front desk person and we have a perfect trip.

I could not stay and subject my family to such disgust so we left and found a lovely CLEAN hotel. I’m still waiting for my refund.

2026-08-08 • via Tripadvisor