Pros

  • Excellent location in La Jolla Cove, across from the boardwalk
  • Beautiful Balinese-themed property with water fountains and exotic plants
  • Charming cottages available with large sea-view balconies
  • Apartment-like rooms with full kitchens available
  • Excellent breakfast with hot items
  • Outdoor ocean-view patios with barbecue grills and fireplace
  • Free laundry service
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking
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Cons

  • No pool, spa, or fitness center
  • No full restaurant on-site
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Bottom Line

A popular ocean-front hotel in La Jolla Cove, Pantai Inn is a beautiful Balinese-themed property right across from the boardwalk. The upper-middle-range hotel has 30 rooms, with atmospheric touches like floral couches, carved headboards, and bamboo chairs. In-room amenities include sea-facing balconies, mini-fridges, microwaves, and fireplaces. The inn's free breakfast earns good reviews from guests, and there's a free laundry service. Guests can also make use of an outdoor space with barbecue grills and a fireplace. But apart from that, there aren't many on-site features. Travelers looking for more features should check out the San Diego Marriott La Jolla, which has an outdoor heated pool, three restaurants, and a bar with an outdoor patio.

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Pantai Inn

Scene

Pretty, Balinese-themed hotel across from the ocean

From the two stone statues flanking the entrance to the intricately carved wooden furniture in the lobby, evidence of Pantai Inn’s Balinese theme pop up everywhere. The grounds of the hotel are decorated with water fountains and colorful and exotic plants including plumeria and hibiscus. A large mural of grassy Bali fields covers one wall in the breakfast room, and bamboo details show up in the ceiling and staircase. Outside, a stone fireplace is tucked into one corner of the patio and is surrounded by couches with floral-patterned cushions. Wicker chairs are available for relaxing and taking in the ocean views, and there are space heaters for chilly nights. 

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Location

In La Jolla Cove, across from the ocean

The hotel is located in La Jolla, a 20-minute drive north of San Diego. It sits across from the boardwalk that runs along the ocean in La Jolla Cove, where seals and seabirds frequent the cliffs below. The area is a bit cramped with condos and hotels, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The Museum of Contemporary Art is less than a 10-minute walk, and the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course can be reached by car in under 20 minutes. San Diego International Airport is around a half-hour drive.

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Rooms

Spacious rooms with charming, Balinese-inspired decor and a variety of amenities 

The Balinese theme continues throughout rooms, which come in Studio, One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom configurations. Decor elements include colorful floral patterns, tropical ceiling fans, and wicker furnishings. Amenities vary by room type, but all units are spacious, with big flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some units include fireplaces, large balconies with ocean views, and full kitchens furnished with microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, and cookware. Attractive bathrooms have earthy tones and pebbled showers. Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as the chocolates provided with turndown service, and the free bottled water in mini-fridges. 

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Features

Free breakfast with lots of choices, patio with barbecue grills, and free parking

Pantai Inn provides a free breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, yogurt, and fruit. Outside of breakfast hours, the lobby is kept stocked with simple refreshments such as coffee, tea, fruit-infused water, cookies, and fresh fruit. The hotel has an outdoor patio area with sea views and barbecue grills, and free parking is available. In-room spa treatments can be arranged for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Pantai Inn

Scene

Pretty, Balinese-themed hotel across from the ocean

From the two stone statues flanking the entrance to the intricately carved wooden furniture in the lobby, evidence of Pantai Inn’s Balinese theme pop up everywhere. The grounds of the hotel are decorated with water fountains and colorful and exotic plants including plumeria and hibiscus. A large mural of grassy Bali fields covers one wall in the breakfast room, and bamboo details show up in the ceiling and staircase. Outside, a stone fireplace is tucked into one corner of the patio and is surrounded by couches with floral-patterned cushions. Wicker chairs are available for relaxing and taking in the ocean views, and there are space heaters for chilly nights. 

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Location

In La Jolla Cove, across from the ocean

The hotel is located in La Jolla, a 20-minute drive north of San Diego. It sits across from the boardwalk that runs along the ocean in La Jolla Cove, where seals and seabirds frequent the cliffs below. The area is a bit cramped with condos and hotels, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The Museum of Contemporary Art is less than a 10-minute walk, and the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course can be reached by car in under 20 minutes. San Diego International Airport is around a half-hour drive.

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Rooms

Spacious rooms with charming, Balinese-inspired decor and a variety of amenities 

The Balinese theme continues throughout rooms, which come in Studio, One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom configurations. Decor elements include colorful floral patterns, tropical ceiling fans, and wicker furnishings. Amenities vary by room type, but all units are spacious, with big flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some units include fireplaces, large balconies with ocean views, and full kitchens furnished with microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, and cookware. Attractive bathrooms have earthy tones and pebbled showers. Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as the chocolates provided with turndown service, and the free bottled water in mini-fridges. 

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Features

Free breakfast with lots of choices, patio with barbecue grills, and free parking

Pantai Inn provides a free breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, yogurt, and fruit. Outside of breakfast hours, the lobby is kept stocked with simple refreshments such as coffee, tea, fruit-infused water, cookies, and fresh fruit. The hotel has an outdoor patio area with sea views and barbecue grills, and free parking is available. In-room spa treatments can be arranged for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Beach

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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