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Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 star hotel
Kids stay free
9.2/10 Wonderful
(1201 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel, is a great option for families visiting Universal Studios. Families appreciate the convenient shuttle service to the park (reservations recommended), the clean rooms, and the friendly and helpful staff. While rooms are described as spacious by some, others note they are a bit small. The heated pool is a plus for children. The hotel's location in a safe neighbourhood, combined with its proximity to Universal Studios, make it a practical choice for family trips. Although a complimentary breakfast is not provided, the hotel's other amenities, including the convenience of the shuttle service, make up for it.

Guest highlights

The free shuttle service to Universal Studios.
The helpful and friendly staff.
The clean and well-maintained rooms.
The heated pool, perfect for kids.

About the hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and concierge services are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Nearby attractions

Near a metro station and near theme parks, Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel is in an area with great shopping. Melrose Avenue and The Grove are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Brothers Studio and Universal Studios Hollywood. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dodger Stadium or Crypto.com Arena. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Free area shuttle
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Room service available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille signage
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Heated pool
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Terrace

Conveniences

Elevator
Front-desk safe

More

Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Bob Hope Airport
5 km from this hotel
Los Angeles International Airport
26 km from this hotel
Long Beach Airport
42 km from this hotel
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4 star reviews

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3 star reviews

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1 star reviews

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Latest reviews (35)

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Glenda

18 Sept 2024 - 21 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Stayed here with my family (2 adults, 1 child) during September. The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was spacious (we had a standard twin). The beds weren’t as comfortable as I would have liked, but it wasn’t extremely bad. My son got to use the pool which was nice and warm. I liked the nostalgia of knowing some of my favourite movie and tv shows filmed scenes here. The shuttle service was such a life saver! Just make sure you book it before hand, however they were able to accommodate for us one afternoon when we decided to leave the park a little earlier. Drivers on the shuttle are also amazing.
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Tammy

8 Jun 2024 - 10 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

This hotel is perfect for visiting Universal. Don’t forget to stop in at the excellent food truck down the street. There was plenty of parking although tight at this hotel. Only thing I would have changed. Put the family with two little runnning children on the bottle floor not the upper floor above a couple. They were up late, up during the night and up early!! There is a shuttle to Universal if you need or the drive is a quick 10 minutes
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Adam

23 Jun 2024 - 25 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Property is very neat and clean. Cleaning staff was GREAT and layed out my children’s stuffed animals in a very neat way! Nice surprise when coming back after a long day! Convent shuttle service. Highly recommend the Safari Inn!!
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JONATAN

31 May 2024 - 4 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at this hotel, friendly staff and the cleanliness. The bed/mattress was really comfortable, I wanted to take a picture to see what was the brand of the mattress to buy one for my place (LOL). Had a great family time. I didn't use it but they have climatized pool. The only thing that would make this hotel perfect would be to include a complementary full breakfast. Nice area and surroundings and at a convenient distant from Warner Studios and Universal.
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Kim

25 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We went to Universal Studios we staying 2 night the room was very clean and the bed very comfortable would recommend to my family and friends.
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Angel

19 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Its an older Hotel but very kept up rennovated vintage look i like how they have tables above the pool. Pool was nice for the kids and me had fun
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Faith

17 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Family friendly. Our kids enjoyed the heated pool and provided towels. The hotel is close to universal about 12 min drive. Unfortunately we couldn’t use the shuttle option, so make sure to book in advance! Clean and easy parking.
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Regina

15 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We came as family to visit universal studios , and I must say it was a great choice . This hotel is in a very nice neighborhood seemed very safe and only a 15 minute drive to the theme park.all the staff here is very friendly , upon check in I was given 2 complimentary bottles of water and some gummy bears which I thought was very nice. The rooms themselves are a little small but very clean , the only think I wish was that the rooms had a microwave but we used the one in the laundry room. I opted to not get our room cleaned during our stay but the front desk was always friendly when I asked for trash bags, toilet paper and more coffee . Overall a great quiet place to stay and super friendly staff 10/10 I’d definitely stay here again
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David

2 Jan 2024 - 4 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

The Safari Inn was perfect for my family to stay in while we visited Universal Studios. The free shuttle to and from the park is an amazing perk to staying here. It does require reservations so be sure that you book a time at the front desk. Speaking of the front desk, this place has the most friendly and helpful staff! The employees work hard and take pride in what they do to ensure that your stay is amazing. It really is a a throwback motel with their neon lights but it is updated and safe and within walking distance to some great local restaurants. If you’re looking for a place where you can just sleep after a long day at the park this is a great option.
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Jennifer

18 Jan 2024 - 19 Jan 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My expectations were exceeded! We just wanted a place to stay before we went to universal studios with our 2 kids. The free shuttle saved us $30 in parking and the hotel wasn't expensive at all! I was hoping it wouldn't be too sketchy but it wasn't at all. I felt very safe, it was very clean and very kept up and plenty of room for us and our 2 kids, ages 11 and 13. This will our new go to when we return to universal studios.
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