Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

Los Angeles

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Axel’s take

It's a good harbor base, but the rooms need more consistent upkeep.

Choose it for
Harbor walks, spacious rooms and waterfront dining within easy reach.
Skip it if
You want immaculate bathrooms, dependable quiet or an established pool reopening.
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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.

Rooms
Comfortable beds and useful space are recurring strengths. Reports of worn furniture, bathroom deterioration and uneven air-conditioning performance temper the four-star positioning.
Cleanliness
84% of 274 cleanliness mentions are positive. Expedia also shows strong cleanliness feedback, although maintenance wear can make individual rooms feel less well kept.
Service
85% of 464 service mentions are positive. Valet and luggage assistance attract praise; front-desk welcome and problem handling are less dependable.
Amenities
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.
Fees and surprises
The official destination fee is $30 per room nightly plus applicable taxes, rather than a verified tax-inclusive amount. Overnight self-parking is $40; valet is $43. Conflicting deposit terms prevent a reliable hold figure.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

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.

What guests say

  • 4.3/52,105 reviews

The latest reviews with text, newest first.

Recent reviews

  • Jacqui

    3/5Oct 18, 2026
    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.
  • Cjs

    5/5Oct 17, 2026
    Nice hotel in a great spot, view from our room was great. Only issue was the pool was closed which we weren’t told until check in, they did give us access to a pool at a nearby hotel but it was very small and crowded.
  • Kerri

    4/5Oct 8, 2026
    The location of this beautiful hotel is Amazing. Beautiful view of the ocean. The beds were soooo comfy!
  • John

    3/5Oct 8, 2026
    I’ve stayed in this Sonesta about a dozen times over last 4 years. It’s a great location. Overall a nice property but it’s getting tired and needs some TLC. Renovations are needed in the guest rooms.
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Amenities

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.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet

Good to know

Destination fee
$30 per room nightly, plus applicable taxes. Includes basic Wi-Fi, gym access, 2 arrival waters, in-room coffee/tea, a 10-dollar daily dining credit, domestic calls and mall benefits.
Overnight parking
Self-parking $40; valet $43 per vehicle. Room-key access provides in/out privileges.
Arrival and departure
Check-in 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Internet: free; Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pet deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per room per stay
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Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina — Los Angeles, United States

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.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/sonesta-redondo-beach-marina-1234335

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$453$544 on Booking.com$91 less (17%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$455$544 on Booking.com$89 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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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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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
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

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
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

About Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

Axel's take: 7.9/10

It's a good harbor base, but the rooms need more consistent upkeep.

  • Choose it for: Harbor walks, spacious rooms and waterfront dining within easy reach.
  • Skip it if: You want immaculate bathrooms, dependable quiet or an established pool reopening.

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.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Quadruple room with ocean view

Quadruple room with partial ocean view

Double room (full double bed)

Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed)

Twin room (twin beds)

Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

Twin room with partial ocean view (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Accessible Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Accessible Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Executive Quadruple room with pool view

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with Marina view (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Executive Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Accessible Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Executive Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Location

A South Bay waterfront base, not a convenient launchpad for all Los Angeles.

  • The block: 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.
  • Getting around: Walk locally and use bikes for coastal exploring. Hermosa Beach Pier is 7 minutes by taxi or 12 by transit; Manhattan Beach Pier is 13 by taxi or 19 by transit. For wider sightseeing, a car or rideshare is more practical: Venice Boardwalk is 38 minutes by taxi versus 106 by transit. Airport trips are road journeys.
  • After dark: This suits harbor dinners more than late-night bar hopping; one review notes limited options after midnight. A quieter neighborhood does not guarantee quiet rooms: thin-wall complaints and weak sleep feedback remain relevant.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com.

Best areas in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 8.2/10 for a quiet stay. Favor Manhattan’s residential streets and beach routines; avoid Hermosa’s entertainment frontage if late-night noise would spoil the stay.
  • Pasadena: 7.8/10 for a quiet stay. Old Pasadena offers dinner, architecture and arts without the club-focused rhythm of Hollywood or West Hollywood.
  • Beverly Hills: 6.5/10 for a quiet stay. A composed setting and quieter dinners suit a slower evening routine, especially away from entertainment-focused districts.
  • Universal City: 6.1/10 for a quiet stay. Evenings revolve around CityWalk rather than neighborhood bar-hopping; this remains a park-led stay, not a secluded retreat.
  • Santa Monica: 5.8/10 for a quiet stay. Build a slower coastal routine, remembering that downtown still attracts evening diners, bars and visitors.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.0/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Long Beach: 4.9/10 for a quiet stay.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 4.8/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Downtown LA: 4.7/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Hollywood: 4.6/10 for a quiet stay.
  • West Hollywood: 4.2/10 for a quiet stay. Where to stay in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

Hotels around Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

  • Sea Sprite Beach Club (On the Strand in Hermosa Beach). Sea Sprite wins when: Refreshed beachfront rooms and a stay built around Hermosa's sand, restaurants and pedestrian activity. Keep Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina when: Keep Sonesta for its elevator, larger full-service setup and harbor focus rather than restaurant and walkway noise.
  • Quality Inn & Suites Hermosa Beach (Inland Hermosa Beach). Quality Inn Hermosa wins when: Roomy, straightforward accommodations and included breakfast when full-service amenities matter less. Keep Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina when: Keep Sonesta for waterfront proximity, on-site restaurants and a more substantial hotel setting.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton (Venice & Marina del Rey). Hotel MDR wins when: Westside family visits, nearby dining and a welcoming pool setting, accepting worn finishes and inconsistent housekeeping. Keep Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina when: Sonesta wins when Redondo's harbor and South Bay coastal outings matter more than Westside access; Hotel MDR is not waterfront.
  • Hyatt Place Pasadena (Pasadena). Hyatt Place Pasadena wins when: Modern rooms, included breakfast and Pasadena convention or family visits, accepting paid parking and a small pool. Keep Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina when: Sonesta wins for a coastal trip built around harbor walks and beach towns rather than Pasadena.

Getting around from Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Hawthorne Municipal Airport: 22 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 29 min by taxi.
  • John Wayne Airport: 49 min by taxi.
  • Manhattan Beach Pier: 19 min by transit.
  • Redondo Beach Pier: 14 min.
  • Venice Canal Historic District: 35 min by taxi.
  • Hermosa Beach Pier: 12 min by transit.
  • South Coast Botanic Garden: 54 min by transit.
  • Venice Boardwalk: 38 min by taxi.
  • Battleship IOWA Museum: 33 min by taxi.
  • Torrance Art Museum: 43 min by transit.
  • Roundhouse Aquarium: 19 min by transit.
  • Wayfarers Chapel: 24 min by taxi.
  • Watts Towers Arts Center: 31 min by taxi.
  • Dockweiler Beach: 21 min by taxi.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.3/5 (2,105 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (96% positive); Atmosphere (94% positive); Bar or lounge (86% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (71% negative); Parking (48% negative); Sleep quality (44% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.2/5. Of 10 excerpts, 2 flag worn rooms, 3 criticize front-desk interactions, and 4 specifically praise staff assistance. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • Jacqui · 3/5 · Oct 18, 2026: “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.”
  • Cjs · 5/5 · Oct 17, 2026: “Nice hotel in a great spot, view from our room was great. Only issue was the pool was closed which we weren’t told until check in, they did give us access to a pool at a nearby hotel but it was very small and crowded.”
  • Kerri · 4/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “The location of this beautiful hotel is Amazing. Beautiful view of the ocean. The beds were soooo comfy!”
  • John · 3/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “I’ve stayed in this Sonesta about a dozen times over last 4 years. It’s a great location. Overall a nice property but it’s getting tired and needs some TLC. Renovations are needed in the guest rooms.”

Good to know

  • Destination fee: $30 per room nightly, plus applicable taxes. Includes basic Wi-Fi, gym access, 2 arrival waters, in-room coffee/tea, a 10-dollar daily dining credit, domestic calls and mall benefits.
  • Overnight parking: Self-parking $40; valet $43 per vehicle. Room-key access provides in/out privileges.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · klook.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and useful space are recurring strengths. Reports of worn furniture, bathroom deterioration and uneven air-conditioning performance temper the four-star positioning.
  • Cleanliness: 84% of 274 cleanliness mentions are positive. Expedia also shows strong cleanliness feedback, although maintenance wear can make individual rooms feel less well kept.
  • Service: 85% of 464 service mentions are positive. Valet and luggage assistance attract praise; front-desk welcome and problem handling are less dependable.
  • Amenities: 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.
  • Fees and surprises: The official destination fee is $30 per room nightly plus applicable taxes, rather than a verified tax-inclusive amount. Overnight self-parking is $40; valet is $43. Conflicting deposit terms prevent a reliable hold figure.
  • Hotel policies: Internet: free; Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pet deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per room per stay

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