Hotel Portofino Beach Inn - Encinitas (Encinitas, USA)

With the beach just a short walk away and plenty of nearby shops and restaurants, the location of the Portofino Inn got a thumbs up from most guests. They could walk to the Amtrack coaster station and be in downtown San Diego in less than twenty minutes and those with a taste for luxury could sample La Jolla's upscale boutiques and restaurants, just thirty by car.

Guests appreciated the quick and efficient check-in and found the front desk staff friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Hotels, especially on the coast, can be expensive in the San Diego area and while some guests thought the Portofino Beach Inn a little on the funky side, most found the accommodations adequate and comfortable and said that the hotel represented good value given the beach side location.

Formerly a Quality Inn, the Portofino Beach Inn is undergoing a complete renovation which, for some guests, is long overdue. Complaints included dirty and worn carpets in the lobby, dated furniture, small and cramped rooms, old TVs with fuzzy reception and a generally drab feel to the building. Complaints of mold, mildew and a generally stale smell to the facility were reported and some guests noted that the pool was out of service.

Some guests complained that their rooms were invaded by ants, others found silverfish in the bathtubs.

The parking spots were a little too narrow for some guests who complained that navigating between two posts was very difficult and sometimes required several attempts.