I rarely write reviews as, frankly, so much is really mediocre. The Pantai Inn is a welcome exception. We had an ocean-facing room (and I mean, right across the street) with a king bed and a sweet balcony. They've got a Bali vibe going on with fountains, greenery and several well-maintained low rise buildings. We really appreciated the peace and quiet - despite being next to a street. Good hot breakfast. Easy access to beachside walk and a few steps up to the center of LaJolla. No car needed. Very personal; not a faceless chain. We absolutely will stay again when there.

Great place to stay with lovely sea views

The room was small and unimpressive for such a high price.

Excellent quality and employee. One extra for the breakfast! 👏👏

Excellent quality and employee. One extra for the breakfast! 👏👏

The room was small and unimpressive for such a high price.

Great place to stay with lovely sea views

We enjoyed our 42nd wedding anniversary in a beautiful suit, just seconds away from the beach. A comfortable bed, full kitchen, and good breakfasts with a view of the ocean. A great staff, and a room just a three-minute walk from dining and shops. We will definitely be back.

We enjoyed our 42nd wedding anniversary in a beautiful suit, just seconds away from the beach. A comfortable bed, full kitchen, and good breakfasts with a view of the ocean. A great staff, and a room just a three-minute walk from dining and shops. We will definitely be back.

The location is epic!

The location is epic!

Perfect location, nice patio, friendly staff

It was decorated in Balinese style. It had a hot breakfast with a good number of items to choose from.

It was decorated in Balinese style. It had a hot breakfast with a good number of items to choose from.

Perfect location, nice patio, friendly staff

Staff was great

We loved the spaciousness of our room as well as the unique decor!

We loved the spaciousness of our room as well as the unique decor!

Nice little spot, pretty delish continental breakfast and less than 5 minute walk to the beach. I thought it was a bit silly to need to pay $25 a day for a parking pass (since we’re already paying to stay there.) Love how everything was within walking distance so you didn’t have to deal with nightmarish parking around La Jolla. Don’t waste your money for ‘The cave’ $9 a person to walk down a flight of steps to look at the ocean splash around a cave. You’ll be within arms reach with the sea lion & sea otters. Overall, great stay. My kids loved it and we plan to stay again next summer.

Nice little spot, pretty delish continental breakfast and less than 5 minute walk to the beach. I thought it was a bit silly to need to pay $25 a day for a parking pass (since we’re already paying to stay there.) Love how everything was within walking distance so you didn’t have to deal with nightmarish parking around La Jolla. Don’t waste your money for ‘The cave’ $9 a person to walk down a flight of steps to look at the ocean splash around a cave. You’ll be within arms reach with the sea lion & sea otters. Overall, great stay. My kids loved it and we plan to stay again next summer.

Amazing property will definitely stay there again. Fantastic staff super clean, amazing views.

Amazing property will definitely stay there again. Fantastic staff super clean, amazing views.

Great service all around. It’s the small things that matter and we mattered. The only thing I’d say that may need improvement is the bathroom counter. Definitely needed more space

Great service all around. It’s the small things that matter and we mattered. The only thing I’d say that may need improvement is the bathroom counter. Definitely needed more space

Five minute walk to La Jolla cove and all of the seals and sea lions. Comfortable rooms, staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Free cookies in the lobby was an unexpected bonus, as was the free breakfast. Will definitely stay again when we return.

Five minute walk to La Jolla cove and all of the seals and sea lions. Comfortable rooms, staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Free cookies in the lobby was an unexpected bonus, as was the free breakfast. Will definitely stay again when we return.

The view. The amenities. The room was perfect what we needed. Thank you

The property was very cozy and intimate. The style was very classy and had such character which added to making the stay very memorable. The ocean view room 322 was so beautiful even when the day was gloomy, just seeing the water and the horizon, the Sea-lions and Being close to nature, this is one of the best places to stay. Breakfast was included, Employees were so friendly, The rooms were kept very tidy and clean and the complementary coffee cookie soda, water juice were all a plus… This was the place I had in mind when I was thinking about taking my mother to see La Jolla however, she passed away two days ago and that was the reason why I drove there—I wanted to show it to her through me. I’m sure she loved the place as much as I did. Thank you Pantai Inn for such a wonderful evening stay. Can’t wait to come back soon.

The property was very cozy and intimate. The style was very classy and had such character which added to making the stay very memorable. The ocean view room 322 was so beautiful even when the day was gloomy, just seeing the water and the horizon, the Sea-lions and Being close to nature, this is one of the best places to stay. Breakfast was included, Employees were so friendly, The rooms were kept very tidy and clean and the complementary coffee cookie soda, water juice were all a plus… This was the place I had in mind when I was thinking about taking my mother to see La Jolla however, she passed away two days ago and that was the reason why I drove there—I wanted to show it to her through me. I’m sure she loved the place as much as I did. Thank you Pantai Inn for such a wonderful evening stay. Can’t wait to come back soon.

Beautiful clean place. Convenient. The bathrooms are very small.

Beautiful clean place. Convenient. The bathrooms are very small.

This was an amazing place to stay. The view from our room over the crashing waves and setting sun might have been the best to be found in California; the serene water features, gentle music, and South Pacific decor were soothing and lovely but not overbearing; and the staff were patient, accommodating, and friendly. The free cookies and beverages, complimentary delicious breakfasts, and free beach supply rentals were all icing on an already amazing cake. I’ve already recommended this place by name to my friends and family and I do the same to you.