This is one of those older and hidden hotels that smells and looks that way. I understand you can't prevent the ocean moisture from entering the rooms but it is what it is. I have to give this place credit for having an ocean front private balcony overlooking the ocean and your pool down below also. The rates were a pleasant surprise. we paid 59 per night in May and for an ocean view room that is rare. They have a huge steamy and hot indoor pool up stairs with a view of the parking lot but it seems that the last time it was used was in the sixties. If you can handle being in an older hotel tucked tightly between two other hotels and realize you're not in Mayberry then you will save big bucks and get a great ocean view.