The location of this hotel is great, and the outside is very pretty. Those were the positives. If you stay in the South building (one on the beach) or the West building (partial beach/ocean views) the rooms have been somewhat remodeled but aren't as comfortable as the two newer buildings (North building and East building). North and East Wings are mostly city views, but the rooms are very nice. This property only has a pool and a mediocre fitness room as amenities. No restaurant, no bar, no room service and no bottled waters in the rooms! I had to ask repeatedly to simply be restocked of toilet paper. If you get a room in the $200's then it's probably a descent rate for this property, but I'd say a bad value for anything $300 and up. The Santa Barbara Inn is also on the beach, far nicer, and they provide bottled water and umbrellas for guests unlike Harbor View Inn. I had to sign a document just to be issued an umbrella (from a secure room) so that I didn't get soaked. Most hotels provide umbrellas in the rooms and then charge you if you take them. Perhaps this place just needs new management.