The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States

Guest reviews: 8.5

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know that stretch of PCH where Huntington Beach starts to feel more upscale? The Waterfront sits right there, and honestly, the location alone makes this place worth considering. I mean, you’re literally across the street from the beach – not like those “beach hotels” that are actually six blocks inland. When you wake up and look out your window, you’re seeing surfers paddling out at dawn and the pier stretching into the Pacific.

The hotel itself feels substantial in a way that a lot of newer places don’t. It’s got that classic Hilton reliability (you know what I mean – the key cards actually work, the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes), but with enough character that you don’t feel like you’re staying in corporate housing. The rooms are honestly bigger than I expected, and most of them have those floor-to-ceiling windows that make you want to just sit there with your coffee and watch the waves. Fair warning though – if you’re facing PCH, you’ll hear some traffic noise, especially during summer weekends when everyone’s heading to the beach. But that’s just Huntington Beach for you.

What really gets me about this place is how they’ve figured out the whole beach resort thing without going overboard. The pool area actually feels like somewhere you’d want to hang out – there’s this relaxed vibe where families with kids mix with couples on weekend getaways, and somehow it all works. The staff seems to genuinely know the area too, which is rarer than you’d think. When I asked about good breakfast spots, the front desk person directed me to this little place on Main Street that definitely wasn’t in any tourist guide. And speaking of food, their on-site restaurant is solid – not groundbreaking, but the kind of place where you can grab dinner without feeling like you need to venture out if you’re tired from a day in the sun. The parking situation is actually reasonable for a beachfront hotel, though it fills up fast during summer weekends. Pro tip: if you’re planning to explore downtown Huntington Beach or hit up the pier, everything’s walkable from here. You can stroll down to Main Street for dinner, check out the shops, maybe catch some live music at one of the bars, then walk back along the beach path. It’s one of those rare spots where you could honestly skip the rental car if you wanted to just do the beach thing for a few days.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 8.8

Comfort: 9.1

Location: 9.6

Facilities: 9.0

Cleanliness: 8.9

Value for money: 7.6

Zoran from Croatia

9/10

Staff was very friendly and helpful! They toured us around to show us where things were on property, and i even received a room upgrade free of charge!

Nigel from Spain

9/10

our room was nice and clean. our view was mostly the roof of another section of the hotel but in the distance we were able to see the Coronado bridge

Connie from United States

9/10

Lovely all around.

Gilbert from United States

9/10

Everything was perfect!

Joey from United States

9/10

It’s a nice property and very luxurious.

Liliana from United States

9/10

Everything

Angelina from United States

9/10

The property was beautiful and conveniently located

Joseph from United States

9/10

The remodel updates

Cecilia from United States

9/10

The Location doesn't get any better. The views were amazing. It was very quiet.

Rebecca from Australia

8/10

Beautiful, luxurious rooms with great ocean view. Pools were fantastic and proximity to beach excellent

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • Bauer Park: 2.6 km
  • Seeley Park: 4.5 km
  • Moffett Park: 3.4 km
  • Farquhar Park: 2.2 km
  • Pattinson Park: 4.4 km
  • Pacific Ranch Park: 4.1 km
  • Huntington Beach Pier: 950 m
  • Huntington State Beach: 2.6 km
  • Drum Circle Sundays at Huntington Beach: 1.1 km
  • Huntington Beach All-Inclusive Playground: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Surf Hero Market: 150 m
  • Restaurant Boardwalk Restaurant: 10 m
  • Restaurant Naugles by the Beach: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Balboa Pier: 11 km
  • Newport Beach Pier: 8 km
  • Newport Sports Museum: 13 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Huntington: 7 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Newport Beach: 5 km
  • Huntington Beach: 800 m
  • Huntington Dog Beach: 3.9 km
  • Santa Ana River Beach: 4.5 km
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • John Wayne Airport: 14 km
  • Long Beach Airport: 22 km
  • Fullerton Municipal Airport: 26 km

ROOMS

  • King Oceanfront Room - Huntington Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • King Room with Resort View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Ocean Front Studio Suite - Huntington Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Oceanfront One-Bedroom Suite - Huntington Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • King Room with Partial Ocean View - Huntington Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • King Room - Huntington Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Bath Tub - Mobility/Hearing Accessible - Resort View - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bath Tub - Mobility/Hearing Accessible - Partial Ocean View - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Huntington Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • King Suite with Whirlpool and Ocean Front with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
  • One-Bedroom King Suite - Oceanfront - Twin Dolphin Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Queen Suite with Ocean View - Mobility Accessible with Tub - Twin Dolphin Tower with 4 × 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
  • One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Ocean View - Twin Dolphin Tower with 4 × 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
  • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Twin Dolphin Tower with 4 × 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
  • King Studio Suite with Partial Ocean View - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Deluxe Double Room - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • King Suite - Mobility Accessible with Tub - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View - Hearing Accessible - Twin Dolphin Tower with 4 × 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
  • Studio Suite - Hearing Accessible - Twin Dolphin Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
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FACILITIES

Bedroom:

  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna Additional charge

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Cycling

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Great for your stay:

  • 3 restaurants
  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Pets allowed
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Entertainment and family services:

  • Babysitting/child services Additional charge

2 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Water slide
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$50 per day.:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 10:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

HOTEL ADDRESS

21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States

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