Woods Cove Inn

Hotels
8.2 (129 reviews)
2020 South Coast Highway , Laguna Beach , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Street parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (named staff praised)
Excellent location near beach and trolley
Comfortable beds and attractive, updated design
Complimentary beach gear and bikes
Free cookies, tea service, coffee and pastries
Clean, well-kept property
Cons:
Unreliable WiFi and limited TV channels/usability
Noisy AC and uncomfortable pillows in some rooms
Extra/hidden charges for parking and cleaning; confusing final bill
Occasional missed housekeeping and ran out of regular coffee
No lounge chairs at the pool (only chairs)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests describe rooms and property as clean and immaculate; occasional missed housekeeping request noted.
Service
8.7
Staff repeatedly praised (named staff highlighted as friendly and helpful); reception and accommodations described as accommodating.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised for proximity to the beach, sunsets, and trolley pickup; quieter location away from main activity.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms are nicely designed with comfy beds but several guests reported uncomfortable pillows, noisy/poorly positioned AC, small layout for families, and TV usability problems.
Amenities
8.3
Many positive mentions of complimentary beach chairs/umbrella, bikes, salt-water pool, cookies and tea service; some amenity glitches (wifi drops, TV limitations) and extra paid services.
Value for Money
7
Mixed impressions: some call it best value in Laguna, others cite high cost, added parking/cleaning fees and confusing final charges that reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Complimentary cookies, nightly tea service, coffee and pastries appreciated; occasional shortages (ran out of regular coffee) and limited F&B offerings noted.
Overall Experience
7.8
Majority of reviews report an enjoyable, charming stay with excellent staff and location, tempered by intermittent amenity and billing issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

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:

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 that the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos.

There's no elevator. This location is prone to traffic noise from the nearby highway.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 129 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Aldrich • solo_traveller • us
5
Not worth it for how expensive the stay ended up being.
Pros:

staff and everyone there to help was amazing. room was beautiful. property was beautiful. loved walking to woods cove in the morning.

Cons:

The wifi was constantly dropping out which made it almost impossible to stream anything on the tv. The tv didn't have any live channels which was disappointing. there were only blackout curtains so I couldn't let any sunlight unless I wanted the whole world to see in my room. also the extra charges for parking and room cleaning is kind of ridiculous for a renovated motel.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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darrell • couple • us
10
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Location. Not in the middle of all the activity.

Cons:

Common area right outside room.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dell • extended_group • us
8
it was good
Pros:

it was clean and the staff were very helpful

Cons:

the pillows were uncomfortable and the ac was extremely loud. It turns on and off the whole 3 days of my stay. They need to replace it

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
10
Perfect, comfortable stay in Laguna Beach!
Pros:

Exceptional stay and best value in Laguna Beach! Great location, walk across the street to see sunsets at the beach. They provided chairs, umbrella, wagon, complimentary bikes and a salt water pool. I loved the comfy bed and beautiful design. Small and simple but everything I needed for a perfect solo stay!
I loved the nightly tea service and the best cookies! Staff was friendly and accommodating, this will be my go to spot when visiting Laguna! Thank you!

Cons:

Honestly nothing… a fire pit in the patio lounge area would be awesome!!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Yana • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mara • couple • us
9
Would come back in a minute! Just so comfortable and great location.
Pros:

Molly and Milli and everyone at reception were wonderful. So friendly and helpful. The property is immaculate. The beds are SO comfy and the amenities in the room and the lobby so great. Proximity to the beach is clutch and the included bikes so fun. Just sooo charming. Just know that there are no lounge chairs at the pool (only chairs).@

Cons:

Nothing a thing!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • solo_traveller • us
9
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Inn; the trolley pickup was nearby for our trip to the Pageant of the Masters and we
Pros:

The room was clean and tastefully decorated. Outside parking was ideal for our taller travel van. Amenities were a bit wonky but we managed.

Cons:

By amenities, the air conditioning unit was very close to the bed. With the recent heat wave, the blowing air was intense. And for some odd reason, the TV monitor was not user-friendly and we couldn’t turn off the monitor. It finally shut itself down after some time.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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rodriguez • solo_traveller • us
10
Awesome! Would love to come back again
Pros:

Location! Ans staff is wonderful

Cons:

Nothing! Everything was perfect

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Omer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Hyrum • couple • us
3
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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MICHELLE • couple • us
10
Perfect location in Laguna Beach
Pros:

hotel was updated, well designed. Really pleased that they offered us beach chairs and umbrella free of charge for use at the beach, as well as a tote, cooler and towels - bravo ! Bikes were also available we just ran out of time to use them. Also appreciated the complimentary cookies, coffee and pastries, as well as premium water in our room.

Cons:

would have loved a chair in the room - otherwise everything was perfect.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Nichole • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Monique • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Cute cozy clean. Easy check in and check out.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Logan • couple • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The hotel is lovely. The double full bed room was tight for a family of 4. One morning around 9 am they ran out of regular coffee and did not replenish. At the end of the stay there were occupancy taxes and fees added that were not listed on booking.com, the bill is hard to figure out but believe they also overcharged us for the room.

Cons:

Regular coffee instead of these coffee style tea bags. Up front charges listed on booking.com

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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dylan • couple • us
8
very good
Pros:

everything! the lady from mexico city was great! and soo friendly! and the other lady not sure her name but she has glasses! awesome people!

Cons:

we did ask the cleaners to clean our room and they did not .

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • us
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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THUY • couple • us
9
Good
Pros:

The room was fantastic, featuring great complimentary amenities to enjoy—such as bicycles, a swimming pool, and a cozy sofa perfect for watching the sunset. The location was excellent and convenient, offering a beautiful view. The staff were also incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, always ready to assist whenever we needed help

Cons:

The room is rather small, so it feels quite cramped if you have a lot of belongings. The air conditioner is noisy, and the TV doesn't support Netflix or standard screen mirroring. We even downloaded the Google Cast app and purchased a VIP subscription, yet the connection remained very slow and prone to lagging

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee