Name: The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
Address: 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92648, US

The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel

Los Angeles - CA · United States

21100 Pacific Coast HwyView location

100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Sherri

There's a pool with water slides that the kids will love. There's another pool without slides that adults will love. Both pools have a bar. Try the tequila tower with various flavors. You can leave the back of the pools and walk right across the street to the beach. Shopping and dining are in walking distance too. Our room was ready when we arrived, although it was not as clean as it should have been. I cleaned it more thoroughly. The wait for valet was sometimes long, but it was summer time and the weekend when we stayed at the hotel. The front desk staff was always knowledgeable and courteous. I would stay there again especially during the summer.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Ana

Hermoso lugar para disfrutar en familia muy limpio ambiente agradable fácil accesible a la playa vistas espectaculares el personal muy amable Sin duda lo recomiendo no se van arrepentir mi familia y yo pasamos una maravillosas vacaciones lo disfrutamos al
Máximo

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Jeff

Great views, nice pools, friendly staff. Don’t like mandatory valet parking and bedding could have been better.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Mahsa

We had a great stay! The room was clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the amenities were great for families with kids. The location is excellent, right across from the beach. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Kim

Great location, fabulous staff and amenities

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Kyle

The rooms were perfect, clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Had a great pool for the kids and adults and all the beach towels, umbrellas and chairs you could need for free on a first come first serve basis. Dining in property was very convenient and access to the beach was great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Bobbie

Clean property, excellent location directly across from the beach.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Noel

Great staff, Brandon was a super big help. Answered every question and gave great suggestions. Sheets weren’t the cleanest and very hard water. Other than those 2 things, it was a good stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

maira

Great and very clean hotel. Very kid friendly

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Cristina

The hotel was really nice. Kids love the pool and activities. Very convenient location. Only reason why they don’t get 5 stars was because I asked to check out one hour late and they didn’t allow. Now I understand the rules and that we could continue to use the amenities but I just really needed the room from 11 to 12. Even 30 minutes would’ve helped. Most hotels are often accommodating for that timeline.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Katherine

Great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Latoya

Beautiful... I have nothing bad to say. The food was delicious, drinks great and staff very helpful. Thank you for a great vacation. Would definitely recommend.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Courtnie

It was good, but the staff seemed confused about some amenities such as beach chair usage and how to get them. I had to use AI to actually figure it out because no one knew. I also almost had my card locked because they kept trying to charge my card over and over for the room charge for the entire stay multiple times and my bank thought someone stole my card. It took 2 days for it to stop and thankfully my bank did not lock my card because I called them and told them it was a glitch as I paid for the room in full a month before we even arrived. I also did not love that for our room to be cleaned and stocked with fresh towels I had to call every day because they just didnt come to our room. I was told it was weird they kept skipping our room by the front desk as we never had the do not disturb sign on and we walked past them as we were leaving each day so that was weird and honestly annoying to have piles of towels because there was no where to put them asides the floor each night. We did enjoy the resort and would go back just would like it better if there wasn't some of the hiccups we had. Everyone was friendly and the pool was fun for the kids. The location is perfect 👌 and the breakfast buffet was absolutely worth it, although one day they charged us 3 times for it but we were able to get that fixed as well. Just another of the minor annoyances but didnt make me not want to go back. Like I said we would go back but hopefully it is smoother next time.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Sydney

This hotel made my first time experience in SoCal so much better. I guess I never realized how big it actually was in the fact that it was a resort so it was a pleasant surprise.

There are so many options for restaurants, pools, and it’s so quiet and clean and lovely to walk around and enjoy. The staff were super helpful as well as the valet and everything was pretty reasonably priced. The rooms were huge as well as the bathroom and the balcony.

I feel like this spot was definitely worth the money and I would 10 out of 10. Stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Steven

Great resort. Two pools, one specific to kids. Plenty of dining. Clean room, great bars.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Sara

Loved everything about this hotel the entire staff was super friendly, the rooms were great overall 10/10 me and my family will definitely be back

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Thomas

Staff were friendly but the room which was a premium suit was awful. The room smelled like a locker room. The couch was dirty and cushions were worn out. The carpet looked dirty also. When we arrived the toilet handle was not working. I had to tighten the nut to get it to flush. You would think the house keeper would have noticed and reported it. The entire property needs updating . Disappointed for the amount we paid to stay in a premium suite.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Jamie

Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The hotel was clean, and the pools and games were perfect for us, especially since we were traveling with a child.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jamie

Beautiful experience in every way. Family and pet friendly a plus. Perfect balance of upscale and casual ambiance. Staff very pleasant and professional too. Loved our room. We are already planning a return! No regrets, only good memories.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Really nice place

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

ALEXZHONDRAH

We come here multiple times a year and are never disappointed! From the valet to the check in, to the housekeepers and bartenders… everyone is great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Claire

Great stay with plenty to do for the kiddos and the helpfulness of the staff was what made our stay so great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Pools are great for young kids and walking distance from the beach

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Brian

Great for families, clean, walking distance to shops and restaurants

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

JESSICA

Room and location are wonderful. Staff is super helpful and adults and kids enjoyed!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

ashlynn

The resort was right on the beach. Our room had a private balcony that faced the ocean so it was great. The resort has tons of resturaunts, well setup. The two waterslides in the pool was the main hangout with alot of traffic. Our kids had a great time & we were able to get some R&R while watching the kids play. With the pool being 3 to 4 feet deep it was perfect size & depth for letting kids swim & play at an eyes view. Very well setup! The pool bar & lounge was fantastic we had lunch at the pool and never had to stop the fun. The resort is a little older they have updated it well. But for a beachy resort it was loads of fun. Walking distance from the Pier & lots of food & shops. Very happy with our stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Juanita

I enjoyed the proximity to the beach. I paid for an ocean view in a 2 queen bed suite with a living room. I liked the room, but the sliding doors were very hard to move. Also, the view could’ve been better. We were on the 4th floor and the closest to the elevator. I paid extra for an ocean view and I wasn’t too happy with the view.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Casey

Have had better stays here in the past. This was a trip for my birthday and there were some disappointments. I am only a Silver member but we don’t really see any perks at this property with that status. Front desk manager when we checked in was very nice( forgot his name but he deserves mention). For the most part the staff is very nice here. Randy at the pool bar is great! He provides great customer service, he remembers my drink order(my husband loves his drinks as well and he’s hard to please ) and is definitely a highlight when we stay, especially since we use the pool so much.
- no shower gel at start of trip.
- requested an additional towel( we were party of 4 with 2 kids and 2 adults and only provided three towels) and extra cups and were told they were on the way the first night and they never came. My husband and I shared a coffee cup the next morning and had to request again. Then was asked twice how many towels and cups- I stated one towel and three cups ( both times) and was brought 3 towels and two cups.
- valet is only option and 55$ a day with no room for negotiation. We don’t utilize in and out services. They have day rate for only 30$ a day but don’t apply to guests
- you have to use their bellhop service. They are nice but then require tip
- our shower curtain had some brown “stuff” on it. tub is chipping and peeling and the closet tiles have rust or something on them
-trash can small

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Nicole

We chose this hotel largely because of the waterslide, so it was disappointing that it closes just one hour after check-in. Since we arrived around 4 PM, we weren't able to use it on our first day. The following day we were away at a beach volleyball tournament from 9 AM to 4PM, so we missed the operating hours again. If the waterslide is a major draw for guests, extending the hours a bit would make it much more accessible.

We also found the complimentary beach equipment to be below expectations. The beach umbrella lacked the screw tip needed to secure it properly in the sand, the boogie boards were broken, and the beach chairs were rusty and difficult to open.

The complimentary drink ticket was a nice touch, but it came with time restrictions that weren't explained at check-in or noted on the ticket. When we asked about it at the rooftop bar, the bartender's response felt more dismissive than helpful.

Parking was another downside. At $55 per day, valet-only parking felt expensive (there isn't a self-parking option). Having to rely on valet every time we needed the car made us think twice about coming and going, which wasn't ideal since we ended up driving to several nearby destinations during our stay.

Overall, the beachfront location is excellent and definitely the hotel's biggest strength. However, because we found ourselves driving to multiple places anyway, it was difficult to justify the significantly higher price compared with other nearby hotels.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

christopher

the perfect place to spend Independence Day Weekend! #America250

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Kara

Perfect location and such a wonderful resort to stay at. My room was larger than a normal hotel room plus I had two balconies with a beach view. Loved my stay here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Pauline

Everything was nice I saw there was no diversity in your staff everybody was white or white presenting in the restaurant we had to get a manager because we sat in the restaurant and were ignored by staff finally got some mediocre help from a staff that seemed irritated by our presence get some diversity in your hotel

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

maral

We had a great experience. Rooms were very clean. Staff were very friendly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Christopher

We enjoyed our stay at the property and most things about it. My only complaint is how loud the music is at the pool. They have a DJ blasting music from 11am until late in the afternoon. Its deafening and it's not like this is a Vegas pool. Its a kids pool. I would encourage management to do without the music. Good food. Good beer. Hotel also has beach chairs and toys you can use for free. Also, if you want to rent cabanas or premium seating at the pool, be ready to pay a laughable price. Didn't see 1 cabana occupied all week. Maybe they should drop the price from 650 to 150 and they would actually sell them lol. But again, good hotel. Would recommend

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Kathryn

Was not told at check in that the Rooftop Bar was on our floor. The bar was closed to the public for a private party. Nonstop drunks and loudness in the hallway all night. Management offered to send security and give us a $60 resort credit so we could pick up a souvenir or something at check out. What a joke! Paid $1900 for a two night stay. Very disappointing. I intend to dispute the room charge with my bank.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Logain

I personally didn’t like this hotel - too crowded in the pool and the front desk staff is standoffish and not super helpful. The staff that serves food and drinks at the pool are so kind and hardworking though!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Julio

Good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Steven

Great place, great location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Michael

The staff are amazing and so helpful. The hotel was perfect for beach fun and fun by the pool and bar. Nearby restaurants and shops. We had a great time.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jeannette

Wonderful stay! Great location and atmosphere. Nice pools. Hot tub was nice too. Lovely staff. We would go back!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Begija

An excellent hotel all around from room cleanliness to friendliness of reception, pool, housekeeping, and other personnel.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Helen

We went to Henry’s to eat. The food is amazing but the service is not managed well. The waiter was running around making our drinks and covering several tables at a time. The manager doesn’t help with very much. The food takes forever because the waiter comes every 20 minutes to take my order. If you’re in a hurry this is not a good place.
Although I enjoyed the food so I would come back. They are understaffed and I feel bad for the waiters trying their best.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Alexander

Excellent. We keep returning to this property ever year. It’s our family’s favorite !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Allison Frey

So friendly from the moment we pulled up. Accommodating when we had a guest and pet visit us. Beautiful location, family friendly, clean, and so convenient to the neighborhood fun! Would love to return sometime in the future.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Allison

The views and beach access are perfect and it’s easy to walk to restaurants/shopping.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

david

Staff were very nice and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Vikki

Beautiful property and great location. All the workers were fantastic especially the guys at valet and front desk. It was an excellent visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Blake

Amazing property and great staff. Pool vibes are great. Food is good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Kaitlin

Amazing waiters by pool.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Robert

Loved it will stay again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Ashley

This was the best place to stay. From when you walk in and smell the amazing clean hotel scent, to the best check-in and the housekeeping is the best. They accommodate anything you need and are incredibly kind. Both the Cabo Wabo and Surf Hero Market Place was amazing. Angel who works in the Surf Hero was very kind and helpful. 2 min from the ocean. Would stay here again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

We had a great time. However I had 2 separate delivery people tell me the Hilton wouldn’t let them bring my food to the room. This was annoying bc my food got stolen out of the lobby on the second time I ordered it. The staff acted like it was my fault.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Sharon

The property was very nice and the staff in room were exceptional. I did feel there was a lot of added extra costs that were not explained until I got home and called. The 300 and some dollars for parking, a couple $20 charges etc.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Monique

Our room was very clean and the resort was perfect. Friendly staff, great pools and good food!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Amanda

Sometimes the people at the front desk are snotty.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Christopher

Great hotel and brilliant location. Rooms and hotel are modern and hotel is super clean everywhere. Pool is excellent particularly true one with slides if you have kids.!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Sunny

Beautiful hotel. The kids had a blast

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Jessica

Beware of false advertising. Photographs depicting child’s playroom are outdated. The playroom has not existed for about 6 years according to staff.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Telman

Really nice a clean property, had a fun trip

Family

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Paul Marvin

Horrible stay! Paid for an ocean front room, extra charged but had a beam running across the windows. And the street noise was so loud. The staff was rude and not hospitable. Never coming back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Celena

Room view was great and staff was friendly. Enjoyed our stay just did not like that the pool slide closed early and thought would have been open later.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Lesley

Beautiful hotel with an outstanding view of the ocean!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Larry

Great location and great amenities. Pool area was a great vibe. Fun for kids and adults. Good food and drinks served poolside. Hotel room were updated, clean and spacious. The hotel bar and restaurants were great also. My wife and I went with 3 kids. We'll definitely be back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Karla

Staff was very attentive including the medical staff on the premises. It was a relief to know that they offered on site services for first aid assistance.
Medical staff were very professional and attentive to our need's.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Janet

The pool service was not so good. Sat for an hour before drink service came around, and the restaurant service at Cabo was poor. Our order was brought to us wrong and the eggs had to have been out of a carton. It was a holiday weekend and I think short staffed. Stayed there plenty of other times and not an issue. 🙁

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Michele

Room was clean and hotel was beautiful… stayed in both towers and they seem the same to me… the Dolphin is just more expensive… the only complaints I might have was the horribly loud music from the pool, all day and then the “club” at night… that was not fun… and housekeeping… I was on vacation… they were trying to touch up the room by 9 am and texting asking if they should just skip the room since we were sleeping… umm… no… but I’m going to sleep in on my vacation. Other than those 2 things… it was a great stay!!

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

John

Clean room. Balconies are small. Excellent service.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

George

The resort was great. We enjoyed the Cabo Wabo bar. I do recommend that you book in advance to enjoy a better rate, however this resort is worth every penny. It’s located directly across from the Pacific Ocean and walking distance to Main St.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

ROSIE

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Joseph

Everything

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Larry

Great place great things to do terrible is that service

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Matt

Everything was great! Staff, rooms, pool and location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Tiffany

Comfortable accommodations in walking distance to many attractions, beach, on site pool, restaurants and shopping. Great for family, business, or couples travel.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

melissa

Very clean room, nice little balcony, super friendly staff, lots of food and drink options. We had a wonderful time!

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Sharonnie

I booked the king studio suite. It had a great view, somewhat spacious. The furniture was a little cluttered, as well as old and worn. The decor needs to be updated. The bathroom is small and needs an upgrade. The amenities are pretty basic. I would say the service is 4 star, but the hotel is more of a 3 star. I think I expected a little better considering it was Hilton. Overall I’ll rate it as average.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Angelica

Nice hotel

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Mark

Amazing

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Kevin Jon

It was not horrible, but I would have preferred to stay at the Hyatt next door, where the staff is much friendlier, and there are many better shopping and restaurant options.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Michael

Great property. Expensive parking and resort fee

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Adam

Rooms were clean, staff were amazing and the pools were great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

David

Best Room with a view i’ve had the privilege of enjoying !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Kenneth

Great rooms, property is very well maintained and clean. Heated pool was great given somewhat cooler breeze off the ocean. Close to lots of restaurants and activities.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Dulce

My room was upgraded to a partial beach view with a two queen bed.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Carl

The large balcony my wife and I sat on from our room was very relaxing with a great ocean view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Grace

Will definitely go back! My kids loved it!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Julie

Excellent service and location, the room and hotel were beautiful. I highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Kristi

My special needs son and I had the best stay at the Waterfront Beach Resort. I loved the easy access to the beach and the view from the pool, he loved being able to wander wherever he wanted and do his own thing. We were upgraded to a suite on arrival which was absolutely fantastic! Staff was super friendly and took initiative, anticipating needs. We will definitely return!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Lorne

The room was not very clean, shower was old and handles loose. Towels were old and not white, mattress had a large wear tear on the corner. Wasn’t up to Hilton standards for sure. Pool was nice and staff there were lovely. Valet team was polite and efficient. Check in staff seemed not happy and quite unhelpful. Likely my last stay at this location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Erin

We loved our time here. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were delicious at the restaurants and the pool. Amazing weekend breakfast buffet with so many options. Plus the gorgeous beach right across the street.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Jeremy

The people were very nice, and I like how they text you to see if you want your room cleaned later if you sleep in. Location was perfect, and the street wasn't loud. The housekeeping kept our room clean but the towels, coffee etc were never replaced, and I'd have to call. In my opinion, the $55 a day parking fee (forced Vallet) feels like gouging when there aren't other options. Upper-end hotels should have it included in the price. I would stay there again unless the Hyatt was a comparable price.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Ricardo

Just the parking litle high prices

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Christie

Great resort with an awesome pool and location. The staff was extremely nice and attentive. The kids loved the water slides and pool toys. Our only complaint was the sofa bed - in my husband's words, it felt like a medieval torture device.
We stayed on the 9th floor in a 1br suite. We were down the hall from the rooftop lounge. The good news is the music shuts down at 8:45. The bad news is loud people tromp down the hallway past your room for an hour after that.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Jeffrey

Very Happy with our stay here. Wish we could have stayed a little longer. Right across from the beach and had a wonderful pool and hot tub. Very spacious room with nice furniture and finishes. Would definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

This hotel is a must stay. Our view was magnificent. We will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Carrie

Fantastic location, awesome service all around, very clean.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Sacha

Awesome service and newer wing did not disappoint !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Absolutely amazing resort-10/10 would stay again in a heartbeat

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Randy

The hotel exceeded our expectations. Clean, nice modern beachy decor, good restaurants and bars. It was everything we hoped for. Didn’t even need a car as everything was within walking distance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Aram

No everything was perfect

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Devita

Clean room, beach view, excellent service