Jacqui
Disappointing start to stay. Main attraction the pool was closed for maintenance, then we were given a room with construction directly outside our balcony, with men using jack hammers.
Los Angeles

It's a good harbor base, but the rooms need more consistent upkeep.
Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A full-service 4-star harbor hotel, not a beachfront resort
Sonesta is a full-service harbor hotel whose strongest asset is outside: waterfront restaurants, coastal paths and Redondo Beach Pier within walking reach. It's a strong pick for a South Bay break, with comfortable beds, generously sized rooms and marina views from selected categories. Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and staff; the overall review picture remains positive rather than luxurious.
The compromise is uneven upkeep. Worn furnishings and bathroom finishes recur across guest accounts, while the feedback makes bathrooms and sleep particular weaknesses. Service earns substantial praise, especially around arrivals and luggage, but front-desk encounters are less consistent. Mandatory destination charges and separate parking also weaken the value proposition. We'd choose it for harbor access and room space, not pristine interiors, guaranteed quiet or a pool-led holiday.
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300 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach
The hotel sits on the inland side of North Harbor Drive, across from the harbor and Seaside Lagoon area. Waterfront restaurants are the immediate draw, not direct access to ocean sand. Use the street crossings to reach the water; Redondo Beach Pier is 14 minutes on foot.
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Two restaurants, a 24-hour gym and bike rentals add practical substance. October 17–18, 2026 guest reports describe pool closure, with one reporting construction outside a balcony. Reopening and the construction timetable remain unconfirmed; do not book primarily for swimming.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina is a full-service 4-star harbor hotel, not a beachfront resort in Los Angeles, United States.
Address: 300 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach. Property ID: 1234335.
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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $453 | $544 on Booking.com | $91 less (17%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $455 | $544 on Booking.com | $89 less (16%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $740 USD
2026-11-14 to 2026-11-17 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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| 2026-11-05 | $267 for 1 night · 2 nights $530 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $263 for 1 night · 2 nights $517 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $254 for 1 night · 2 nights $501 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $247 for 1 night · 2 nights $497 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $250 for 1 night · 2 nights $502 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $252 for 1 night · 2 nights $499 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $247 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $247 for 1 night · 2 nights $506 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $259 for 1 night · 2 nights $516 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $257 for 1 night · 2 nights $498 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $241 for 1 night · 2 nights $483 |
| 2026-11-16 | $242 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-20 | $225 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $217 for 1 night · 2 nights $434 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $217 for 1 night · 2 nights $441 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $224 for 1 night · 2 nights $444 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $220 for 1 night · 2 nights $481 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $261 for 1 night · 2 nights $507 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $246 for 1 night · 2 nights $482 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $236 for 1 night · 2 nights $467 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $224 for 1 night · 2 nights $452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $228 for 1 night · 2 nights $451 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $223 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $224 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 14 nights priced |
It's a good harbor base, but the rooms need more consistent upkeep.
Axel's opinion of Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
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A South Bay waterfront base, not a convenient launchpad for all Los Angeles.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com.
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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