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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.
A motel office with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a building with a red and beige facade.
A sign for the Penguin Motel with a penguin logo, address, and amenities listed.
A bathroom with a double sink, a mirror, a shower, and a toilet.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, CA, 90710
  • Place, Lomita Railroad Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, SoFi Stadium
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

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About the area

Harbor City

At Penguin Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kaiser Permanente - South Bay and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from South Coast Botanic Garden. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Harbor City motel include World Cruise Center and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
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What's nearby

  • Lomita Railroad Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • SoFi Stadium - 28 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Kia Forum - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Crypto.com Arena - 34 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miches De La Baja - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Krata - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Penguin Motel

Penguin Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Penguin Motel offers 24 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Penguin Motel?

Yep, Penguin Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Penguin Motel?

The closest beach to Penguin Motel is Manhattan Beach (14.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Penguin Motel?

No, Penguin Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Penguin Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Penguin Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Penguin Motel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my fiance stayed there for 1 day and we just wanted too leave the room was horrible and just nasty! The lady was very nice at the front desk. I don't recommend this place at all!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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