Sonder Woods Cove

Hotels
Sonder
8.5 (186 reviews)
2020 South Coast Highway , Laguna Beach , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location near landmarks
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited staff on site
Maintenance issues
Noise levels and lack of privacy

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some guests mentioning clean rooms while others reported maintenance issues.
Service
6.9
Service received mixed feedback with complaints about accessibility and response times.
Location
8.1
Location was praised for its proximity to key landmarks, although some guests mentioned noise and lack of privacy.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-decorated, but issues like small room size and lack of amenities were noted.
Amenities
6.9
Amenities had mixed reviews, with guests appreciating some features like the Nespresso machine but mentioning broken equipment and lack of services.
Value for Money
7.3
Opinions on value varied, with some guests feeling the price was justified by the location while others found it high for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Food and beverage services were generally well-received although limited in variety according to some guests.
Overall Experience
7.3
Most guests had a positive overall experience, highlighting room decor and staff friendliness, but noise and maintenance issues affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-04 20:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our stylish rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and plush bedding.

Prime Location
Explore the vibrant attractions nearby such as Woods Cove Beach and Fashion Island.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, private parking options, and easy access to nearby airports.

Experience luxury and convenience at Sonder Woods Cove. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Laguna Beach getaway.

Important information:

Please inform Sonder Woods Cove in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A damage deposit of USD 400 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government issued photo ID. Guests will receive check in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. Vacation Rental License Number 165405. There is no elevator, stair access may be required. The pool is currently closed for renovation. We apologize for any inconvenience. Paid parking is non refundable and valid from check in to check out. You acknowledge and agree that Sonder is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur to your vehicle or possessions while parked at our facilities. You may experience noise from the nearby highway.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 186 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 6.9
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Arabella couple us
5
Great location, cute concept, not sure if I would stay again.
Pros:

Enjoyed the location and being within walking distance of multiple restaurants, coffee shops, bars , etc. The beach was literally right across the street. The overall decor and vibe of this place was really cute.

Cons:

Cleanliness of the room wasn’t great. The idea and decor is so cute however like others have said there is obvious wear and tear. Dirty walls, sticky floors, stained/dirty flooring in the bathroom area. It was also very small and cramped (which multiple reviews stated). I wouldn’t recommend bringing many bags/suitcases. Parking is also iffy. $30 a night but no guarantee that you will be able to park in the lot at the end of the day. At one point we had to park on the street with metered parking which is kind of annoying after paying for onsite parking. We also had a very strange, bizarre, and unsettling situation happen our first night there with one of the other guests staying there. Sonder was prompt in handling it which I appreciate and it was quickly resolved but it is a con of not having onsite staff there 24/7. Also, apparently there is some sort of “glitch” when booking through booking.com with this property. Or at least that’s what I was told. I selected “pay at property” when I initially booked and ended up having the entire cost charged right away, which was fine. But then about 2 weeks later I was refunded that same amount. When I called to clarify before our trip, they went ahead and charged me the total amount again plus a $100 incidental fee. I confirmed multiple times that there would be no additional charges upon check in (because I was already paying for the incidental fee) but sure enough on the day of check in I was charged ANOTHER $100. I reached out to Sonder, got a little push back, but eventually they refunded me the second incidental fee and were kind and apologetic. Just a lot of back and forth and stress.

2025-10-31 via Nuitee
C
Chloe couple us
10
Beautiful place everything was great. Loved that hotel provided quality products.
Pros:

Love how everything was super easy from checking in to checking out

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Nichole couple us
10
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Very comfortable bed and very clean. Great shower. Staff was helpful, but had to wait for a while before I could speak with anyone.

Cons:

It was very difficult to get internet. And waiting for someone to help was a little frustrating. Suggestions…your password is confusing as a lower case L is similar to a capital I.
Also, the neighboring guests were very loud.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Anina couple ch
9
Wir waren rundum zufrieden!
Pros:

- super Parkmöglichkeiten
- unglaublich bequemes Bett
- tolles & modernes Bad
- sehr sauber
- einfache Kommunikation via Chat in App
- Sound Maschine für einfacheres Einschlafen
- Wird zusätzlich etwas benötigt (Klopapier, Handtuch etc.) darf man sich das ungefragt holen
- Trolleystation in umittelbarer Nähe

Cons:

Anzahl Kofferverstaumöglichkeit leider sehr begrenzt und eher klein, da es sich um eine Art Schliessfach handelt.
Info: Wer ausschliessich Pool-Ferien machen will, wird hier wahrscheinlich nicht glücklich, da es nur zwei Schirme und keine Liegestühle hat. Normale Stühle sind ausreichend vorhanden.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
couple us
9
I had a great time and the location is walking distance to a lot of fun places
Cons:

Check in tech needs some work.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
K
Katherine solo_traveller us
7
it was ok not sure i would go there again
Pros:

location was great,

Cons:

that you had to pay housekeeping?

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Mariana couple gb
8
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
family_with_children us
7
Nice hotel, wry much like an Airbnb and no traditional hotel. Front desk needs to be more accessibl
Cons:

No one was at the front desk when we checked in a little earlier than 4 pm. As a result, Our room code didn’t work. We called the central reservations number and after waiting for an agent for 10 minutes, she activated the code.
Not having a handicap ramp or elevator is challenging for those who need assistance. I was ok carrying luggage up the steps but my sister who had back surgery had difficulty getting up the stairs to room 25 (we reserved a suite for two people and this room was what was assigned).

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
couple us
4
Meh - won’t ever stay with Sonder again due to absolutely no customer service
Pros:

The room was somewhat remodeled. Location was great.

Cons:

No staff on site. They use an app based service and they do not respond for an hour or two, and when they do they are unhelpful. They sold me parking with no space and when we arrived at 1am there was no place for us to park even though we had prepaid.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sultan extended_group us
5
2025-07-06 via Nuitee
solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Convenience and look and feel and comfort

Cons:

I wouldn't recommend this as a romantic stay because it's not a beach hotel. There's no housekeeping. Floor was sandy when I got there.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Katharina partner
10
Pros:

Very nice and affordable. Parking was easy, Hotel Staff was nice and helpful.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Supriya friends
2
Pros:

We booked this stay for 2 people and upon arrival the keypad was not functioning to enter the room with no hotel staff available. Attempted to reach out for help and did not receive help until the following day (extremely problematic for a 2 day stay) when trying to resolve how to enter the room

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Aldona
10
Pros:

Easy to check in, Calvert clean and perfect location.

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
V
Velia friends
10
Pros:

Everything was calm and relaxing

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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Natalie family
8
Pros:

The rooms are beautifully designed and the aesthetic is coastal boho vibe. The location is perfect! I loved that it was in such close proximity to the shuttle and amazing beaches. The only downside was the tight parking and the thin walls. It can get pretty loud if you have noisy neighbors.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Exsyra young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-09 via Nuitee
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Casey young couple us
9
Superb
2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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mikaelf623 Family
10
Great location and hotel
Pros:

Such a great hotel. Perfect location, lovely little rooms. We stayed 4 nights in room #9 With our two teenage boys. 2 suggestions- more hooks for towels and maybe an accessible broom.? The floors do get dirty rather quickly. (I mean, we are at the beach)
But the door mat isn’t enough.

2025-05-31 via Tripadvisor