Five Laguna Beach hotels undergo renovations, here's a highlight of what to expect.
Hotel Laguna (949-494-1151) has recently completed a property-wide renovation that
includes a makeover of the former Terrace Café, now named OceanView Bar and Grill; Lobby Gallery, with rotating artwork; and, most notably,
behind-the-scenes photos from the Pageant of the Masters as design accents in
the newly renovated guest rooms.
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| Ocean View Bar and Grill |
Inn at Laguna Beach (800-544-4479) recently completed a multi-million
dollar renovation which included all 70 guest rooms, the lobby, meeting rooms,
and the pool and pool deck. They are also the first hotel in Laguna Beach to
implement 100 percent renewable wood key cards, completely eliminating plastic
key cards. The Nordic birch wood, used for the key cards, is harvested from
certified sustainably managed forests in Europe which reduces the carbon
footprint by lowering CO2 emissions. These PVC-free biodegradable wood key
cards also help reduce oil-based plastic waste.
Laguna Riviera (949-494-1196) Undergoes Facelift and Beachfront Upgrade - This beach
front resort has remained in the hands of one family since its inception in
1948 and offers guests a choice of over 40 rooms and a 1,500 square foot
classic 1930s beach bungalow. New pathways to the beach for guests and the
opening of sun drenched terraced patios with direct beach access of the Beach Bungalow will
result in an additional space for family gatherings, small weddings or company
parties. Over the last two years, Laguna Riviera has completed a facelift of
the guest rooms. The new room style reflects the attitude of the resort owners
and preserves the iconic beach feel of the property. Original paintings and murals adorn the walls
of much of the property exemplifying the inspired nature of the artist
community for which the city is renowned. A unique, heated salt water pool,
Finlandia sauna and bubbling salt water hot tub round out the host of amenities
for guests.
Pacific Edge Hotel
(800-843-6895), recently unveiled The Deck on Laguna, a 160-seat open-air
beachfront restaurant. Guests can nosh on casual beach fare, sip on freshly
made cocktails, or catch a sunset. Guests visiting The Deck on Laguna can relax
on lounge chairs in the sand, store paddleboards at the beach valet, take a
surf lesson, or rent a cabana. The property also recently added five fully
private beachfront (indoor/outdoor) cabanas (that open out to a deck with
direct access to the beach) and offer a menu of “extras,” including a masseuse,
mobile airbrush spray tanning, manicure/pedicure, and a personal
photographer/videographer. Available for day use only and you don't have to be
a hotel guest to take advantage of this special pampering. Each cabanas can
accommodate up to eight people.
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| Pacific Edge Cabana |
Surf and Sand Resort and Spa
(800-524-8621) recently completed its $3 million property refreshment that
included guest rooms and suites (including three penthouses overlooking the
sea), the pool deck, Aquaterra Spa and Splashes Restaurant. These new design
elements have transformed this idyllic oceanfront resort to a more modern
aesthetic. The resort features 167 guest rooms that sit terraced above the sea.
Its newly remodeled pool, with a modern-chic design, features new cabanas,
chaise lounges, a mosaic tile wall designed by a local artist and a newly added
poolside bar.
