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Reviews of The Vurpillat

840 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States

#3 of 12 hotels in Hermosa Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Location couldnt be better & it was so fun staying in a place so rich in Hermosa history!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use a fan & towel hooks/ bar in the bathroom.

    Location was perfect. Room was clean and comfy. Enjoyed chatting with other guests and being able to hang out on the front patio.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can t wait to go back

    The location right on the beach , it had so much character and the staff were amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    i’m coming back. Often. I try to steal Jay’s job don’t tell
    • Family with young children
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    was an architectural and historical Diamond that you just would not expect to find in that location for that price and this is where I’m going to stop because I don’t want you all in my place lol

    it’s literally the most charming place I can even describe, and that’s not even the best part which is absolutely the staff and the guests…. no wait the guests are great but the staff, especially Jay and Nicole they’re both ready to go so far above and beyond!! which makes up for a couple quirks that obviously come with older charming buildings 😁…. but I’m not gonna lie; the quirkiness was my absolute favorite part!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful place to stay staff was wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little loud at night

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Booked at short notice, staff were more then accommodating..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil.

    Location, comfy bed w/great sheets.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Fun! My son & I had such a good time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly this place is a historic gem. You can feel the joy of past humans who stayed there for a long time as apartment dwellers or for a short time. The attention to detail is top notch whether the fixtures are original 1920s or brought in later from the same time period. We did not mind the modern soft bedding, towels & Keurig at all!

    I loved how close it was to the beach & Hermosa pier. We met other family for lunch in Redondo & was so easy to just walk down the strand. We loved the historic feel of the place. Also it was laid back & easy to communicate with the hotel staff. Very close to so many restaurants. We were there for family in Torrance as well as Universal Studios, it was the best location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Charming stay on the beach at a fantastic price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some people partying at a house nearby that woke us up a few times in the night. This can happen anywhere of course, but I would encourage you to consider putting a small fan in each bedroom to add some white noise if needed for a better night’s sleep in case of a noisy situation like this. Still, we had a great time and will be staying again soon.

    This place is awesome! Sitting literally on the beach, and a gorgeous five minute walk to the pier or downtown Hermosa Beach, it is oh so charming and just dripping with history and class. Family owned, and run by kind and friendly people eager to please and make sure you enjoy your stay, all for $150 a night. We had a quick overnight stay for a layover at LAX (about a 20 minute Uber ride) and almost stayed at a crappy chain hotel nearer the airport, but instead chose this. I’m so glad we did! Instead of being cooped up in another cheap hotel, we had a late night walk on the beach and pier, wandered up Main Street for some live music, and then caught a delicious breakfast on the beach at a great little spot called Good Stuff the next morning. We all agreed we would be back soon, but for a 3-4 day mini vacation instead of a layover. 100% would recommend!! Shout out to Jay and Nicole. Thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Vurpillat!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    We would do it again and Jay was awesome!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Those darn stairs. How did people do it 100 years ago?

    Great location! Does not get any better.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Location just Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location location location - just amazing, huge room that was lovely and clean, great linens and the most amazing vie in the morning. Very charming old features!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was amazing, staff terrific

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    i consider this a great find.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    it is like an apartment hotel so there is not a front desk but staff was very responsive by text.

    quirky and lovely---great location. My room was very nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    The Vurpillat is an immersive experience. Old California beach life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are quirks. It is 100 year old building. There are drips and creaks here and there but it is just the patina of life.

    Staying at The Vurpillat is like stepping into a Raymond Chandler novel. It is experiential. If you want vanilla this is not for you. If you want to feel connected to the beach experience, then yes, this is as authentic as it gets. The location is unbeatable and the folks who run the hotel are very real people.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    10
    We are welcomed, wonderfully and enjoyed our time in the house. Everybody was very kind and informative, and I would lov
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was so amazing so much character so much beauty I absolutely loved it. The beds were so comfortable and the strand was right in front of us it was dropping.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    10
    perfect for me! Staff was super friendly and accommodating - I just needed a cute clean room- and I love the beach! I h
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is absolutely perfect if you’re a strand lover. Walk out the front door of the place and you are right on the strand by the pier !

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No on site parking.

    IT’s location is great, right on the boardwalk!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Learning
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    A room to small. Bed small for two people No near parking

    The location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Because I really enjoy the oceanfront location I am willing to accept the lack of other standard conveniences.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, no onsite parking, and no air conditioning.

    The location is fantastic! Right on the boardwalk and close to the pier.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Can’t be the location, value and friendly atmosphere!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was beyond what I had hoped!

    Nicole was amazing, warm and welcoming. She gave me a great recommendation for food. The location couldn’t be better, the bed was super comfortable with great sheets. The value can’t be beat!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Charming, quaint, cozy, comfortable, clean.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building did get a bit noisy, no real noise proofing between rooms and common areas. Bathroom was a little less functional than preferred. Shower installation in this older building was creative, but a little funky. Needed more hooks, actually any hooks. There was nowhere to hang a towel!

    Cute and historic. Comfortable and clean. Great location. Fabulous staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    6.0
    Great location but didn't sleep well in the small bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed is too small for 2 people, should have invested in the Queen. If I was alone it would have been fine. The room and bathroom were very small and somethings were too large like the shelving unit (took up too much space in a small room) and it was missing some critical items like a towel hook, a trash can in the room. The TV is complicated and could have used some instruction and channel menu.

    The location is excellent, right on the beach and walking distance to restaurants, etc. They tried to make the rooms cozy with items that make it feel like a home. It was clean and appears to newly refurbished. It has a nice size refrigerator and coffee mugs and pot.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly it was all very good nothing had to say

    Everything was very clean and staff was very helpful! It was also very close to everything you would want to do and explore in hermosa

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

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