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    Oceanfront Lodge

    1.8 (448 reviews)
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    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn other travelers before they spend their hard-earned money here. We paid approximately $600 for two nights and it was by far the dirtiest hotel I've ever stayed in. The condition of the room was completely unacceptable. It felt neglected, unclean, and nothing like what we expected for the price we paid. The comforters had holes in them and smelt dirty. There was a picture above the bed where the glass was cracked and taped with duct tape. There was black mold in the bathroom along the ceiling line as pictured below. Everything was covered in dust the blow dryer, TV consult, lampshades ect. The windows were filthy, It look like the windows haven't been wiped down in the whole hotel in years. The floor was hardwood and had dirt all over it. Granted Crescent city isn't the nicest place to visit, but we had a Funeral to plan and attend. I spent about a week looking at all the hotels trying to pick the best one. Please do not pick this hotel based off what you see online, you will be highly disappointed! We got there on a Friday afternoon for my father's funeral. We were short on time and we had a lot to do, it was hectic I didn't get a chance to get pictures of everything. I did however take a picture of the mold in the bathroom and the dust on the hairdryer while I was getting ready. When I contacted the manager "Nikky" who was a complete ASS! He was extremely rude and condescending. Interrupted me while I tried to express my concerns. I was disappointed by the response. Instead of trying to resolve the issue, I was interrupted and told "Amy, Amy, Amy there was nothing they could do because I had signed paperwork stating that any complaints about the room had to be reported within 30 minutes of check-in. Unfortunately I didn't have time to be dealing with a filthy disgusting room, we had a lot to do before the funeral and while that may be their policy, I don't believe it excuses guests from paying hundreds of dollars for a room that should have been clean and properly maintained before anyone checked in. He knows this place is a filthy mess, it's one thing to stay in a dump that is clean but staying in a dump that is filthy is a completely different thing! My 20 year old daughter slept on the outside of the bed cover with her sweat her because she was afraid of bed bugs! Instead of taking account ability he had the nerve to blame me for not reporting everything in 30 mins, his customer service matches this hotel, filthy and unacceptable! Make sure if you decide to go ahead and stay here anyway , right when you get to your room inspect it right away and take pictures of everything no matter how busy you are and complain within the first 30 minutes otherwise you're out of luck! Although something tells me they wouldn't have done anything anyway. They all know this place is a filthy mess! Customer service matters just as much as the condition of the hotel, and unfortunately, I found both to be very disappointing. Rather than showing any concern or offering a reasonable solution, I was simply told, "too bad." I hope this review helps others make an informed decision. In my opinion, this hotel was not worth the price, and I would not stay here again or recommend it to anyone.

    Huge mistake not reading reviews before booking. Pool and spa were disgusting. Hair and thick dead skin floating on both. globs of hair laying in the pool on the floor. We had nail clippings pile under our bed that definitely were not ours. The screen door on the balcony sliding glass door was broken off set aside on the balcony. The toilet handle was broken and there was a nail on the transition strip on the floor sticking out that almost cut me. The dresser drawers were all broken only the bottom drawer would open. Totally disappointed! Was expecting quite a different experience given their price point! 0 stars from us

    Christian P.

    We paid 200 for one night. Here was our experience. The room smelled like piss and cleaner and ocean and taco. It was austere, starvingly decorated, the ceiling was the same texture and color as the walls. Aggressive signage, passive aggressive laminated signage installed at the behest of a paranoid, and tasteless owner who clearly had more interest in aggressing the patrons of the hotel than anything else. Overpriced, undercared for, even the jacuzzi was an eyesore. Images attached. Avoid as much as you can help. Truly a hilariously, awful experience. The only upside to renting the most expensive room for a night, was how absolutely comedically awful the room itself was. We got a good laugh from it. The bathroom as well is the cherry on top of the shit sandwich, it too shares the same austere, low-budget pornographic character as the rest of the room. Like the kind of place you wake up after a night out in Juarez, in an ice bath to find a wound and stitches where your kidney once was.

    Overflowing trash in laundry room

    Avoid this hotel. It is way overpriced and it is dirty and not well maintained. There was black mold on the bathroom wall, the bath towels are frayed, the sheets on the bed were wrinkled and dirty like they weren't changed. The gym was closed for "repairs " the pool and spa water was cloudy and the freezer door inside the refrigerator was stuck closed. For $300 dollars a night this place is a total rip off - the only good thing is the location- other than that it's a joke. Avoid it at all costs!!!

    Checked in to no TV signal.

    Blood stained sheets, TV not working, pool dyed my son's blonde hair green worst of all? NO SCREENS ON 3RD STORY WINDOWS IN ROOMS RENTED TO FAMILIES W SMALL CHILDREN. When we asked for a refund to leave we were told by the receptionist that "The manager would probably not refund us and that we could leave if we didn't like it." Zero is not low enough.

    A local flower
    Adrian R.

    Let's start by setting our expectations and standards to that of Crescent City California (low). The natural beauty of the area is what we are here for. This means the California Redwoods and the ocean. I've never had much luck with outstanding hotels or dining in this area. Camping or a cabin is the way to go. There are a lot of 2 star reviews, and understandably so. The property is looking pretty rough, but the location can't be beat. Why I'm going to give this property a four star review: My wife and I were on a special, healing weekend. The room we occupied was literally feet from the ocean. We were able to open the sliding door of our room onto a small balcony and take in breathtaking views of the ocean and the Battery Light House. We were able to access the beach and also retreat to the safety of our room. The sliding door stayed open most of the time (we were on the second floor). The bed was large and comfortable. You could sit on the bed and look into the expanse of the ocean. The room was clean and spacious. It had a hard flooring and not gross carpet. A tent on the beach would have been miserable. It was pretty windy and cold the first day. This room was super cool for our purposes. We went on a hike at the Grove of the Titans and the connecting Mill Creek Trail the next day. The staff were super friendly. We checked in with them and checked out with them. I don't think complaining about the hotel being worn down would have served us well. Again, this was not our typical chain Marriott experience but it was still a very awesome weekend, that served our purpose very well.

    Sunset is amazing - right behind the hotel!!
    Paul B.

    We've stayed here multiple times - even when it was a Hampton Inn early when built. The location, amenities, oceanfront, balcony, lighthouse , being able to walk on the beach, listen to the waves while sleeping, seeing the lighthouse at work at night is all the reason we come. Anyone can pick at things the hotel does not control, but looking at the experience and not the little things is why we have a great experience here. This trip (29Dec24) found the hotel busy. Finally stopped raining after a week or so. No more 30 foot waves and low tide !! Walk to the lighthouse at low tide only. Covered in water other times. The room had a balcony - we paid extra for the balcony and rocking chairs ! No carpet on our rooms, so very clean. Memory foam mattress is clearly not everyone's thing but they are comfy. Shower has lots hot water and lots of pressure. Our room was clean. Staff is friendly - even though they are always short handed. Hard to find quality employees in such a city. Being able to walk out the back door to be on the beach is amazing. The restaurant (shorthanded too) can be a wait - but sitting on the water makes it bearable! A bar / decent menu - all make it a great stay for us. We overlook the small stuff to have a oceanfront - every room looking at the ocean for less than $200 a night a great deal - even if you wait a bit - or see a mess another guest made. The experience is what makes us return. The sunset alone is worth the effort to stay here. Every other hotel in this town is farther away and closer to the highways.

    Deanna C.

    Older hotel that is in need of some renovation. Our room wasn't too bad, just outdated. The location of it was awesome considering it was right next to the beach, lighthouse and pier. Upon arriving though after check in, when I got to our room the door was open and there was a towel on the bed. The front desk though gave me a new room with no issue. The only thing that I would suggest is for them to explain that you need to use the fob to enter the room. After trying for 5 min with the card, that was attached to the fob, I went back downstairs to say my key was not working when he explained to me that I needed to use the fob.

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    Carpets, rooms and general building is dirty. No breakfast. Good views of the ocean and light house.

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    This place is amazing great staff very friendly and accommodating clean rooms definitely a 10 out of 10

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    We had a view of the working lighthouse from our bed, and the balcony had ROCKING LAWN CHAIRS!

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