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Penguin Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture. - Penguin Motel (Harbor City)
A motel office with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a building with a red and beige facade. - Penguin Motel (Harbor City)
A bathroom with a double sink, a mirror, a shower, and a toilet. - Penguin Motel (Harbor City)
A sign for the Penguin Motel with a penguin logo, address, and amenities listed. - Penguin Motel (Harbor City)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door. - Penguin Motel (Harbor City)
Penguin Motel provides laundry facilities and more.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Harbor City is home to Penguin Motel. Del Amo Fashion Center and Redondo Beach Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center or SoFi Stadium. Visit our Harbor City travel guide
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1653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, CA, 90710

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large glass windows and colorful flags.
    Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    19 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • An aerial view of a city with a distinctive modern stadium surrounded by residential areas and a parking lot.
    SoFi Stadium
    28 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • A city skyline with a prominent stadium and multiple highways.
    Los Angeles Convention Center
    34 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • A statue of a basketball player in a yellow jersey with the number 32, pointing to the Staples Center.
    Crypto.com Arena
    34 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Lomita Railroad Museum
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norwalk- Santa Fe Springs Station
    27 min drive
  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Thrive Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Panda Express
    2 min walk
  • Krata
    2 min walk
  • Philipo's Pizza & Pasta
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguin Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Penguin Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Penguin Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Penguin Motel located?

Situated in Harbor City, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kaiser Permanente - South Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from South Coast Botanic Garden. World Cruise Center and Torrance Memorial Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Penguin Motel Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No stairs to climb. Stores, and restaurants were very close. All within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do more in everything concerning your company
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ice machine, chair in room was needed replaced, shower hot & cold came off in my hands unable too take a needed shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Place is decently clean. There’s a lot of shops near by. The bed was to tall for me to get into so I had to just sit in my walker and put my feet up on the bed which helped the swelling in my feet and ankles to go down. Loved the bathroom. It was nice and big and was ADA compliant. The rest of the room was mostly filled up with the bed. The area is pretty decent. Just make sure that you bring cash with you if you stay here. They require a $20 CASH Deposit that you can get back if you check out before the check out time and leave the room clean. I didn’t like being surprised by that. There are vending machines that don’t work so there really aren’t any amenities. I stayed here 30 years ago and I think I was in the same room as I was back then. It was a nice getaway from reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026