Pacifica Beach Hotel

I think with this hotel you are paying for the location and the ocean view. Our room faced the ocean (it's across highway 1 but there is a crosswalk and the beach is easily accessible). It was nice to watch the surfers/sunset. It's an older hotel with nice character from the outside but the room was disappointing. It was basically clean but it looked like the sliding glass door and the track for the door had not been cleaned in a while. The door was difficult to open and the lock didn't work properly. The curtains needed a wash. There never seemed to be enough washcloths. The mattress was comfortable but older and little stability. We are not big on jacuzzi's so the large tub was just in our way. Previous reviews indicated there was breakfast but there was just coffee and tea in warming pots. Luckily there is a Starbucks within walking distance. Despite the issues noted I give this hotel 4 stars because 1) The location/great ocean view. 2) I was charged a higher room rate than what I agreed to on Booking.com. I didn't receive a receipt at checkout but saw the higher price when I checked my email. I called the hotel. The manager called me back, nicely apologized and refunded the extra fee.