Eldorado Inn & Suites

2037 CA-1, Lomita, CA 90717, Lomita, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.3 / 5

Overview

Eldorado Inn & Suites is a family-run, 3-star budget hotel located at 2037 CA-1 in Lomita, California, along the South Bay's Pacific Coast Highway corridor. It offers straightforward, no-frills accommodations geared toward road travelers and cruise passengers passing through the greater Los Angeles harbor area. With a public rating of 3.3 from 123 reviews, it functions as a practical, economical base rather than a resort-style destination.

Rooms

Rooms are described as straightforward, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, fridges and microwaves for basic self-catering. Some rooms include whirlpool baths for guests wanting an added in-room amenity. Guest feedback suggests the rooms can feel somewhat dated relative to nightly rates.

Dining

The hotel includes a complimentary continental breakfast for guests, covering the basics without an on-site full-service restaurant documented.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site recreation includes an all-year outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel also operates a park-and-cruise facility, offering free parking for up to 7 days along with a complimentary one-way shuttle to the Los Angeles and Long Beach cruise ports at San Pedro, making it a notable option for cruise travelers.

Location & Surroundings

The property sits roughly 8.7 miles from the World Cruise Center and about 13.2 miles from Long Beach Airport. Numerous South Bay and Long Beach attractions are within a short drive, including South Coast Botanic Garden (about 3.1 km), Wayfarers Chapel (about 7.7 km), the Korean Friendship Bell and Cabrillo Beach area (around 9 km), Battleship USS IOWA (about 6.4 km), and farther destinations such as the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Museum of Latin American Art, each roughly 11-13 km away.

Best for

This hotel best suits budget-conscious travelers and cruise passengers, thanks to its park-and-cruise package offering free parking for up to 7 days plus a shuttle to the Los Angeles and Long Beach cruise terminals. It also works for road-trippers exploring the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula sights like Wayfarers Chapel and South Coast Botanic Garden, given its Pacific Coast Highway location.

Travel tips

Since the hotel is several miles from major Long Beach attractions like the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific, having a car is recommended for getting around efficiently. Cruise passengers should take advantage of the park-and-cruise shuttle to San Pedro to avoid separate parking costs at the port. Book directly with the front desk to confirm room type and rate, as guests have reported billing discrepancies during check-in.

What guests say

Guest reviews frequently praise the friendly and accommodating front-desk staff, though several note that rooms feel dated for the price charged. A recurring complaint involves room placement near the pool and hot tub area, which some guests found less desirable. More serious concerns raised by at least one reviewer include billing errors during check-in, along with disturbances from other guests, noise, and safety concerns related to loitering and disruptive behavior on the property at night.

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