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    Inn At Sunset Cliffs

    3.7 (168 reviews)
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    We had a great stay at this location. The staff at the front desk were super friendly and helpful. We appreciated the list of staff recommendations they printed for us with all kinds of food places and things to do. Our room was spacious, clean, and the views were great. We were able to walk everywhere. We'll definitely stay there again! Of note: their TVs are not smart TVs. We were planning to use a streaming account to watch movies one night, but that wasn't an option.

    The pelicans came from no were and covered the water!!!

    This is a cozy, family friendly Inn! We will be back . The views were breath taken. Very clean and away from the hustle but just walking distance to restaurants and shops if you want them. Gavin and the staff were amazing !!

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    Tammy Q.

    Peaceful,beautiful and relaxing experience! Allie gave me the best service ever and she knew it was my birthday so she really made my experience extra special! I am a local but this was my staycation and just WOW!!

    View from the patio at sunset

    Quaint, clean rooms situated right on the ocean. Lovely pool area with chairs to hang out and enjoy the views. Would 100% stay here again

    This was the glob of hair that fell out of the towel I was using.  It was about quarter-sized.
    Trudy B.

    Our experience at Sunset Cliffs Inn was one of the most disappointing hotel stays we've ever had. What started as an inconvenient night turned into an outright unacceptable series of events that left us certain we will never return--and neither will anyone we know. First, the heating in our room was completely nonfunctional. Despite contacting the front desk, their attempt to solve the issue--a broken space heater--fell flat. Instead, they brought us extra bedding, but when we went to bed we discovered it was a mismatched combination of one comforter and a mattress pad. We tried to make the best of it, but the room remained freezing throughout the night and in the morning. In the morning, things took a turn for the worse. While getting ready to leave, I used a towel provided in the room only to have a giant ball of black hair fall out of it. It was disgusting and completely unacceptable for a hotel charging $300 a night. When we checked out, we shared our complaints with the front desk. The young woman working there was wonderful, sympathetic, apologetic, and initially offered to comp the room entirely. Her approach to customer service was great, and we left feeling that, despite everything, the effort to make things right might bring us back to try again in the future. As we returned to our cars in the parking area, we noticed toenail and fingernail clippings littering the ground next to our vehicle in their parking area which was also gross but we were willing to disregard. But the final insult came when we received a call on our way home. The same front desk employee who had promised to comp our stay called back, embarrassed and apologetic, to inform us that her manager had overruled her decision. Instead of a full refund, we were only offered a 50% discount. This sudden retraction felt like a slap in the face. Initially, we were willing to give the hotel another chance, but this bait-and-switch tactic sealed the deal--we will never stay here again. As locals, we frequently recommend accommodations to both to local and visiting friends and family. Sunset Cliffs Inn has lost not only our business but the trust and business of everyone we could have referred. This experience was beyond disappointing, and I would caution anyone considering staying here to think twice. Subpar maintenance, poor cleanliness, and unreliable customer service should never be part of a $300 hotel stay. Sunset Cliffs Inn failed on all fronts.

    Mark M.

    cool old school beach hotel vibe, awesome view of the ocean! I am giving this business a four-star review because the service was first class and the location was incredible. There are definitely some two and three star parts to this hotel though. Two stars for the mattresses. They were as hard as a rock and very uncomfortable. I would also give the HVAC two stars because only one room got any benefit from the air conditioning luckily it was a fairly cool day and it was not an issue. I might have to say the bathroom was a one star. The actual commode might have been one of the smallest toilets I have ever seen. An older person would definitely have a problem getting on and off of it. The swimming pool and patio area were incredible. I could have spent my entire trip sitting back there drinking coffee and just taking in the view. Even with the significant deficiencies I would definitely recommend this hotel and will be back.

    From your window... in the King Suite.
    A Foodie F.

    Just know... you are paying for the location. The room has no frills but it's clean. There's nothing like this inn- literally cliffside at what has always been, 100%, my most favorite spot in all of San Diego. This Inn has been around a long time and if you judge whether or not you'll stay based on the look of the building itself, you'd be making a mistake I think. I also think the only way to go if you DO stay, is to get the King Suite. That room is the most private and has its own window view to the ocean. To wake up like that was worth all the $$$.

    We rented out the Inn at Sunset Cliffs for our wedding weekend 10/14/2023 from Friday to Sunday. Gina and Gavin plus the entire Inn at Sunset Cliffs family truly went above and beyond to help us have the most incredible wedding. From the planning stages early on, Gina helped us with vendor recommendations, staying on track with planning tasks, and building our day of timeline. She provided endless support and kept things organized throughout the entire process and especially throughout the wedding day. Being able to have all our friends and family stay onsite through the entire wedding weekend created the most intimate and memorable weekend. We hosted our wedding welcome event in the pool area the day before our wedding. The ceremony was held on the cliffs just south of the Inn with stunning views. Our reception was held on the property looking out onto the ocean. Being along the cliffs meant we got to have some of the most stunning ocean sunsets in October which made for the most amazing wedding photos. My now husband had the luxury of staying in the Presidential suite with the most stunning ocean views to wake up to on our wedding day. The property of the Inn is meticulously gardened with the most gorgeous rose bushes and landscaping. The Inn provided such a warm, inviting space to celebrate with our families and created everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding day. Even now over a year after our wedding we are still hearing from our family and friends how much they loved our wedding and staying at the Inn. We love that as San Diego locals we can walk along the cliffs now, pass by the Inn and always remember our wedding day! The Inn at Sunset Cliffs will always hold such a special place in our hearts and we can't wait to come back and stay for future anniversaries. Can't recommend more as a place to stay or host your wedding day!

    We had such an incredible weekend at Inn at Sunset Cliffs! It is such a dreamy location and the service is above and beyond. What can be better than evenings filled with live music, mini putt-putt challenges, and a staff that treats you like family? This place does it all and then some! Shout out to Gavin and the crew for making this weekend so special! we will absolutely be back!!

    Jessica P.

    We have been meaning to write this review for almost a year and it is LONG overdue. We had our DREAM wedding at the Inn at Sunset Cliffs. Almost a year later, we still hear from family and friends how it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. We got married last October and had ~80 of our family and friends stay for the weekend at the Inn. The Inn was beautiful, cozy, welcoming, and just perfect for everyone to stay. Getting married just a block down from the Inn was gorgeous and made everything convenient. We also loved how we could pick out caterers and have everything in one place. The staff was also wonderful. We worked with Gina and Gavin before the wedding and they made everything a breeze. Gina was just the best at making sure things went smoothly and great suggestions along the planning process as well. The front desk staff were AMAZING as well, and truly felt like they were there to celebrate our marriage as well. The flexibility of the venue was right up our style and we could not be more thankful. THANK YOU INN AT SUNSET CLIFFS (sorry this review is so late). You made our dreams come true :) ~ Jess & Omeed

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    Gary S.

    Excellent location! A true gem. Love it there. Have stayed there 6 times. Customer service is superb. Shamus went out of his way to help us. A must go to.

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    I am considering having a wedding at this venue. Several of you have given reviews, only a couple of negative reviews. Those of you who booked for a wedding, how much money did you end up spending? We are considering 100 guests.... any hidden fees?

    Are you looking to rent out the entire venue for 2 days or just having it for the hourly rate? We spent about 17k total on our wedding. BUT that includes EVERYTHING. My dress, decor, booze, catering, the venue, our hotel stay there (we live in AZ so… Read more

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