The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club

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The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club, in Redondo Beach, is a 3 star resort. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". What travelers said they loved: "the ocean", "the beach", "the pool", "the staff", and "the room". Guests can enjoy fishing, sailing and other local activities. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing" and "family". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Kincaid's and Chez Melange . Also nearby: Redondo Beach Pier , Redondo State Beach , and Downey Theater 12235 . Other local places to consider are Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina and Oakwood At The Village Redondo Beach Hotel .

Expert Reviews of The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club

Gayot

Embracing the relaxed elegance of a classic seaside resort, this marina-front property introduces guests to such pleasures as watching seals frolic in the bay or savoring the beauty of the Pacific Ocean from...
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User Reviews of The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club

Yelp.com Review - by Anu D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Relax, unwind, put you feet up and sip a martini is exactly what you should do when you get to the Portifino.. well its exactly what I did! My boyfriend and I found this hotel by booking a last minute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nooshin X.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here once and was very pleased with the room and the view. If you got an ocean view then there is nothing to complain about. I definetly enjoyed the experience and was pleasantly surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott C.

1.0 of 5 stars. One of the most disappointing hotel experiences I've ever had, and way over priced. I spent three nights here for a wedding and I will explain our issues:Check in: Over the phone, the reservation desk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jody S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice view of the ocean, not particularly a fan of the harbor sailboat view. A bit dated, but good for conferences. To get some food, I'd suggest taking a couple block walk to the Cheesecake Factory...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mega H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This hotel is so relaxing! We had a room that looked out over the bay and we watched the sun set every night on our own private deck. They have bikes you can use to cruise down the beach and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nancy a.

1.0 of 5 stars. had our wedding here. pretty property but the catering staff is RUDE. there was a management change late 2007 and they got rid of all the good people! i got stuck with gloria who left even before our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Selena L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm in love with this hotel. You know how you sometimes crave a place to hide away and just disappear from the world for a few blissful days? The Portofino is just that place. I'm not sure exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by barry w.

4.0 of 5 stars. the Portofino is a special little south bay gem ...it's gotta bed & breakfast charm but a Marriot size.i stayed here for a week while getting house repairs.ever stay at "Argonaut" in SF (Fisherman's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jon i.

5.0 of 5 stars. A wonderful getaway place. Everyone was genuinely friendly and helpful, the accommodations were beautiful and immaculately maintained, the ocean view was breathtaking and our experience, totally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina K.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is the only part of my otherwise perfect wedding day that I regret! Upon check-in the reception staff was totally rude to us, and almost didn't let us check in despite the fact that we already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darnelle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful place for a hideaway! We had some special which included a bottle of port and a box of Godiva Truffles...We loved the hotel and found it to be very warm and inviting! Make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Our stay at the Portofino was phenomenal. The staff was so accommodating and cordial and hooked us up phat. It definitely helped that we came for gobble gobble day though and initially utilized Orbitz...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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priceline.com

The hotel still has some problems even through they put some money into it. Ice is only available on first floor. Also water dispenser in lobby room had a black thing floating in it. Desk clerks could be...
priceline.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Not good at all - wouldnt go back

Very disappointed. Paid $350/night (incl. parking) for an "oceanside" room, but this hotel simply is not in the $350/night league.First "oceanside" room they gave us a small room that looked out onto a stone...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Bad experience - wouldnt go back

Very disappointed. Paid $350/night (incl. parking) for an "oceanside" room, but this hotel simply is not in the $350/night league...... First "oceanside" room they gave us a small room that looked out onto a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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priceline.com

Location on the water is a plus, but you'll only notice if you get a room facing the ocean (which a majority are not). The "Marina" facing rooms actually overlook a parking lot, with the marina in the...
priceline.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete J.

5.0 of 5 stars. If there were ever a place I'd peg as Ideal Stomping Grounds for Old Men Wearing Monacles, this would be it.I didn't see anyone walking in wearing safari gear & carrying an elephant gun through the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. My boyfriend and I live near Hollywood and wanted to get away for our anniversary. So we spent the weekend at the Portofino. It was amazing. We had a waterfront room and spent the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The rooms are beautiful, and the lobby is so impressive!!! The pool area is very tidy and well cleaned. Take a walk along the beach and you can find so many restaurants and shops. Overall- great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Worst Experience Ever- Too many flies, poor service!

Worst Restaurant Experience ever!!!!!!!!Thought I'd try out this place, i was shocked when i saw all of the fruit files throughout the entire restaurant. The waiter didn't seem to care to do his job,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki M.

5.0 of 5 stars. YEEEES! I saw many pix and looks good. I got a reservation for this Saturday at noon. Will keep you posted!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Getaway from the City

One great thing about LA is that you can indulge in a "getaway" without having to go far. For us, Redondo Beach is an hour drive from home, but a world away from the noisiness of living in LA. My husband and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Luxury

Right on the water, this hotel has amazing views. The lobby is luxurious, with lots of windows, a fire in the fireplace, comfortable couches and pretty chandaliers. There is a bar in the lobby, too....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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wedding night nightmare

We received a wedding gift of a night in an oceanfront room. Although my brother-in-law had been to visit the rooms and explained that the room was a gift for our wedding night, we were placed in a room next...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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Orbitz

Newly renovated. High speed wireless internet throughout the hotel . The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club has most recently completed over $11 million in renovations and showcases a new ocean-inspired theme for...
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Yahoo! Travel

I just booked on 06-18-05 and had to wait 1 hour ( NO LIE) to check in because of incompetence. I booked an ocean front room, confirmed the rooms availability before I drove 1.5 hours to get there...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach, California. Check the weather, and...
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Fodor's

Reach out and touch the Pacific Ocean from this secluded South Bay hotel. There is water everywhere, and all rooms enjoy views of either the ocean or King Harbor. The resort atmosphere encourages guests to...
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Travelocity

The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club is adjacent to the King Harbor Marina, walking distance from Redondo Beach Pier, and approximately seven miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Local attractions include...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel is in a fab setting. I read the reviews before i went and nearly changed my booking, i am...
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TripAdvisor

The Portofino has big pretensions.The marina view rooms are actually "power plant view".We changed...
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New York Times

Reach out and touch the Pacific Ocean from this secluded South Bay hotel. There is water everywhere, and all rooms enjoy views of either the ocean or King Harbor. The resort atmosphere encourages guests to...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed here July 2004 and I was disappointed, the hotel needs to be remodeled, the temperature of...
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TripAdvisor

We moved to the Portofino at the last minute from the Best Western Sunrise and so received slightly lower...
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Yahoo! Travel

This hotel is a rip off! Old and moldy. $3.50/per minute phone calls! Get real. All you are paying for here is a location near the beach, everything else is poor. There are better hotels in...
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Yahoo! Travel

I've stayed at this hotel 3 times, each time for a length of 4-5 days. Every time, there has been something wrong with the room, such as the drapes were torn, the bedspread was torn, the carpet...
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TripAdvisor

With a name like the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club I was expecting something much nicer than we got....
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TripAdvisor

We were in the first floor west facing room (40 years ago my dad would catch bonita off that breakwater...
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TripAdvisor

Confusion abounds at the Portofino Inn. Through the hotel I booked an oceanview corner king room with...
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Hotels.com

The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club is a beautiful, deluxe hotel located just six miles from the Los Angeles International Airport in beautiful Redondo Beach California. Located on a lush, private peninsula on...
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Travelocity

The Portofino has an almost ideal location. Half the rooms face the parking lot, and the other half, the ocean. We were on the first floor, facing the ocean. We had a great view of the channel, but couldn't...
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TripAdvisor

Beautiful hotel on the Pacific! Staff was incredibly friendly and efficient; lobby and great room are...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel is right on the water, but it is not the oceanfront that we were expecting. Initially we...
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