La Jolla Riviera Inn

Initially I was happy with my interactions with the management. I had called two days before to ask if I could charge the room on a different card. The front desk said “of course”. When I arrived, I reminded her that I wanted to switch the card which meant she would have to credit the deposit on the original card and charge the whole amount to the new card. She said it was no problem. Then she told me to get a parking spot it would be $15. I said yes, but then she said someone e else was in my spot but would be leaving soon (was just unloading). This was fine as I had to drop off some stuff at the beach. When I came back the car was still in my paid spot so I called and the front desk told me to go find parking on the street until they left. I was planning on parking and leaving for the rest of the day. I don’t know why she didn’t call them to ask them to move their car? I’ve been asked for my money back for the spot and parked on the street.. I had two rooms and we arrived at 2pm with check in at 4pm. I called earlier in the day and she said the rooms would be ready at 2pm. One was ready and she said the other would be ready in 30 mins. Totally fine since we were there early. However if you say the room will be ready in 30 mins. We should be able to count on it. We saw the people who were cleaning taking a break. They did not come back to clean u til after 3pm. The room wasn’t ready until 4pm. The next day when I checked out, I asked again about switching the card and charging the full amount to the new card. Again, she said no problem. I don’t get a copy of a receipt or invoice. Today I checked my card and they only charged my new card the tax and fees. And when I called they had already closed out the ticket and could not charge my new card the full amount. The woman who helped me today was very helpful.

Crazy hot, awkward environment Never actually interacted with anyone from the hotel as they have very limited staff hours and we checked in at 7:00 pm and they were already gone and then we left at 6:00 am for the airport and no one was in yet. The place was clean but when we arrived it was fully closed up with no AC and it was 85 degrees. It was only a high of 64 degrees that day, so any attempt by the staff to open it up during the day would have reduced the temperature to a normal range. We opened up all the windows and doors while awake which decreased temperature a bit but we weren’t comfortable in the unsecured motel area leaving the windows open while we slept.

Clean, comfortable, walkable to the beach and several restaurants. Beautiful area. Staff was friendly and helpful. My only complaint is the bed was too soft for me. Otherwise it was wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay for the money. Definitely revisit when I'm in the area again.

Nice, comfortable property. Spacious room, relaxing with La Jolla Shores beach not far away, plus local boutiques and surf shops 🙌

Comfortable and well located motel Very comfortable 60’s style motel with large rooms - small apartments really - located a little more than a block from the bustling village. Tranquil location, accommodating manager and easy on-street parking. I would definitely stay here sgain