Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Balcony view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Corner | Living area
Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
  • Woods Cove
    2 min walk
  • Pearl Street Beach
    5 min walk
  • Moss Point Beach
    10 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    33 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Laguna Beach

With a stay at Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach, you'll be centrally located in Laguna Beach, within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Cove State Park and Pelican Hill Golf Course. .This beach hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Dana Point Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Festival of Arts - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Victoria Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Heisler Park - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Active Culture Yogurt And Health Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mozambique Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Laguna Beach hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. 65-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Splashes, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Laguna Beach? This hotel has 19999 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Splashes - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15.00-27.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Splashes

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Designer shops
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (19999 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 1 to October 18:
  • One of the dining venues
The property will be renovating from May 27 2024 to November 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Select guestrooms
  • Spa
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.57 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 27.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sand Surf
Sand Surf Resort
Surf & Sand Resort
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
Surf Sand Resort Laguna Beach
Surf Sand Laguna Beach
Surf Sand
Surf And Sand Hotel
Surf And Sand Resort
Surf Sand Hotel
The Surf And Sand Hotel Laguna Beach

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

javad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotes.com messed up our vacation
This review is more for Hotel.com rather than the resort. Majority of the hotel is under construction. We never received an email from Hotels.com notifying us of the construction during our stay. It was loud and uncomfortable to say the least. The resort staff were very accommodating and apologetic when they realized we were not informed. We were upgraded to a very large and nice suite. Unfortunately the restaurant, bar and the beach for the resort were closed. We love this resort and have been going there for years and will go back after the renovations. The staff are very nice and provide excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were there during renovations. So noise was an issue. Restaurant was closed. Not as clean as I am used too at a highly rated property. Staff was very friendly and did best to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was wonderful. We truly enjoyed being in our room and how easy it was to access the beach. However the rest of the property was out of sorts due to the construction. The staff was very nice, especially the bell staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful hotel, the only reason I gave it 4 stars was it was under construction
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne W

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice room right on the water and the staff was excellent. I understand that they are under renovation, but I believe that since they have not maintained the beachside resort atmosphere, there should be a rate reduction. The Splash bar and restaurant are not inviting. I'm not a complainer but had to express our disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ughhh there’s STILL construction going on. Our view was half ocean/half under construction building with scaffolding and tarps. The entrance is inconvenient and small. We were staying at the big end property up the street (highly recommend) 2 years ago and Surf and Sand was under construction back then! Shouldn’t be charged so much for a place under construction! Not to mention the whooping $45 a night to PARK along all the other ridiculous resort fees and CA special taxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
They are under renovation. The restaurant is not open. The lobby and parking is confusing. I got the impression they didn’t care. The room was by the pool and there was no privacy. It was loud with children playing in the pool. I’ve stayed here a few times in the past. It’s expensive but usually worth it, not this time. Maybe wait for renovations to be completed before spending the $. Doubt I will do this again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the ocean! What a delight
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surf and Sand Resort. Laguna Beach
We had a very nice time. The hotel was conveniently located. We used the free trolley to get around because lots of traffic and parking issues.
View from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very peaceful if your looking for somewhere to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely my favorite hotel right now! Amazing views from the room! Look out the window and the ocean is right there unobstructed. Bed comfortable, bathroom nice, and pool very clean and relaxing. The best part about this place is their staff. The customer service is top notch! Everyone to valet, maintenance, front desk, you name it, all employees were so nice, attentive, professional, and friendly. Made for a wonderful vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was outstanding. The restaurant was exhalant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view is amazing and the staff and customer service is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Pacific Palisades

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Thornton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow, where do I even start… Surf and Sand is the most prime location and literally right on the beach. Everything is walkable. The staff was so friendly and helpful with all our needs. The room was wonderful (Srufside) and the bed and bedding was very comfortable. The pool was heated and the hot tub was perfect. The food and drinks were delicious. The construction was hardly noticeable. Only noticed once when at the coffee shop, but more out of curiosity. We never heard anything! Overall a spectacular place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad food and people are not friendly!
Splash restaurant was very bad food at thanksgiving dinner and next morning breakfast! So so bad. After that we went outside eating. We eat dinner and breakfast so bad! Not like before! We are come stay every thanksgiving day 3-4 day ! You need check the splash restaurant workers or manager need retraining dad! Even heating wasn’t working! At room. I want to see this message to GM . If they don’t fix . They need change the GM.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kendra, Long Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property will be nice after the renovations but right now it’s not a 5 star property. Very average room. Overpriced food and drinks. Either pay more and go to the Ritz or less and you will find comparable hotels on the beach nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Launa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and it definitely won’t be my last Amazing property with the best amenities and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023