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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Huntington Beach Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific City
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Essential)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Pier View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Oceanfront (Communications, Oceanfront)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG

Sun-drenched luxury just steps away from Huntington Beach Pier
At Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG, hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding, then dine on-site at Pacific Hideaway.
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG offers 157 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Huntington Beach Pier. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • Steps from Huntington Beach Pier and 9 minutes on foot from Pacific City
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 12449 square feet (1157 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Huntington Beach hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
Pacific Hideaway – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 44 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Pacific Hideaway

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12,449 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 49.97 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • Newspaper
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 44 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Shorebreak
Shorebreak Hotel
Shorebreak Hotel Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Shorebreak Hotel Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel Huntington Beach
Shorebreak Joie de Vivre Boutique
Shorebreak Joie de Vivre Boutique Huntington Beach
ShoreBreak Huntington Beach Hotel
ShoreBreak Huntington Beach
ShoreBreak
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel Huntington Beach
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach
Kimpton Shorebreak
ShoreBreak a Kimpton Hotel Huntington Beach
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
Shorebreak Hotel a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 900 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patric

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room was not cleaned and the staff immediately upgraded our room without any time waisted. Kids enjoyed the smores in the patio. Walkable distance to shopping and beach. Kind and attentive staff. Beautiful unobstructed view of the ocean from the room's balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the best time staying at the Kimpton! Our favorite amenity was the complimentary s’mores. We love the proximity to restaurants and the beach, as well as the hotel’s restaurant and bar.
s’mores
hotel’s bar/restaurant
sunset from the pier
gym
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room. The location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adan was amazing to deal with during check in. The hotel is beautiful, the location is great. Loved speaking with Sarah over the social gathering. Look forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with all the amenities you need. Super convenient. Super comfortable. All around great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shea

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I was able to change my room location so that I’d have a beachfront view. The upgrade was cost effective and it made a HUGE difference in my stay. I’ll definitely be coming back to this area and staying here.
Balcony!
Beach!
More beach!
Sunset from my balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

JIANMENG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I was shocked by a big bill and had to call them. Finally it is a mistake, no one says sorry, and so on. This is a high-rated hotel??
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10. Incredible place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed yoga class on Sunday morning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leila

Travelled with group
No beach view! Picture is a fraud
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Clean. Location is perfect. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is phenomenal! Room was cozy, comfortable and cute. Amenities at this hotel are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never been treated better in a hotel. They were very nice and changed my room at no fee. I had a partial ocean view. It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Weston

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, BURLINGAME

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025