Costa Art Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (562 reviews)
1404 North Coast Highway , Laguna Beach , US
+1 949-494-6464

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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:
Great breakfast options mentioned
Clean, big and comfortable beds
Streaming TV available
Friendly and courteous staff (desk)
Dogs are allowed
Modernized shower and updated rooms
Lovely property close to the beach
North Laguna location; walking distance to shops and Heisler Park
No parking charge
Quick check-in
Cons:
Pool cleanliness concerns
Room door sometimes failed to lock/lockout incident with poor after-hours support
Instances of sand, dog hair and human hair in beds
Poor-quality sheets, pillows and mattress reported
Perceived overpricing / poor value for cost
Elevator outages during stay
Lack of basic in-room amenities (no bottled water, no hooks/towel bars, no chair)
Noisy air conditioner in some rooms
Not enough towels or washcloths for some stays
Outdoor/pool furniture outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Mixed sentiment: several guests reported cleanliness problems (sand, dog/human hair in bed, dirty pool, poor-quality sheets) though some reviews describe rooms as very clean and updated.
Service
8.5
Mixed: staff are frequently described as friendly and courteous with quick check-in, but a serious after-hours lockout and unresponsive emergency number significantly hurt service perception for some guests.
Location
10
Very positive: multiple mentions of excellent location — very close to the beach, walking distance to shops and Heisler Park, North Laguna spot and convenient to downtown; no parking charge noted.
Room Quality
9
Generally positive: many guests praised large, comfortable beds, modernized showers and streaming TV; some noted issues like noisy AC, poor pillows/mattress or missing in-room furniture/hardware.
Amenities
6.5
Below average: complaints about pool cleanliness, elevator outages, lack of basic in-room amenities (no bottled water, no hooks/towel bars), and dated outdoor/pool furniture.
Value for Money
5.8
Negative: several guests felt the property was overpriced for the experience received, explicitly calling out high rates versus perceived quality and lack of expected amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Mixed-positive: some guests praised the breakfast options, while others described the included breakfast as basic or motel-like.
Overall Experience
9.8
Leaning positive overall: many guests enjoyed the stay and would return due to location, comfortable beds and friendly staff, though notable service and cleanliness issues affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

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

8.2
Based on 562 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Hakan • solo_traveller • tr
6
Cons:

Saat 21.00’da resepsiyonun kapalı olması ve Check in telefonla online yapılması

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Troy • couple • us
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • us
10
Dylan was great
Pros:

Great breakfast options!

Cons:

Pool could have been cleaner

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Dana • extended_group • us
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay & will definitely stay there again. The big beds, streaming tv, friendly staff, cozy loc
Pros:

Clean, big beds, streaming tv, friendly staff, dogs are allowed, modernized shower.

Cons:

Our guest room door didn’t always automatically lock when we stepped out. The hotel offered for us to change rooms but we decided to stay.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Haralambos • couple • us
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Tayla • couple • us
10
It was good. Creepy man had nothing to do with the hotel just an unfortunate event.
Pros:

It is a very lovely property very close to the beach and walking distance to a lot of cute stores and shops

Cons:

The weird creepy man who kept staring into my hotel room the entire stay

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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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