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Blue Whale Resort

904 North Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Blue Whale Resort
Ranked #13 of 28 hotels in Oceanside
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Sacramento
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

My husband and I were there during the week of Memorial Day. Lots of activity at the pier, which was within walking distance.(This is also the place where you would rent bikes). The management staff is very accomodating, printing directions to restaurants, and places we wanted to see. We loved their library of books and movies, and it was nice... More

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PIVacations, Manager at Blue Whale Resort, responded to this review
27 July 2012

Thank you for taking a moment to submit a review on your stay with us at the Blue Whale! We are very pleased to hear you had a wonderful experience and appreciate you noticing all that the Blue Whale has to offer despite being a smaller resort. At the Blue Whale, we strive to provide our guests with the best... More

Sacramento, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I've stayed here on a few occassions at the Blue Whale Resort(resort is misnomer, about 12 units here). This time I stayed in a 1br/1ba unit #6. As I stated in heading, the location is awesome, as others have said, you step out your door, walk about 100 ft or less and you will be in the beach sand in... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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42 reviews 42 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

A real find 50 feet from the beach. This historic converted small motel (think racedriver Barney Oldfield) has been renovated and made into a charming quiet seaside getaway. Only 12 units but nicely decorated and well maintained. A short walk to the pier and Ruby's Restaurant. Only two units on second floor but all have a sort-of view of surf/sand.... More

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Vancouver WA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

I looked and looked for a reasonably price place right on the beach. I didn't want four star luxury, I just wanted a clean quiet comfortable place on the beach. The Blue Whale was great. Marcia was gracious on the phone and in person. Our studio with a Murphy bed was plenty spacious for the two of us. The kitchenette... More

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Encinitas, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

We spent a weekend here with family. This is a little jewel. They take really great care of this place. Everything is spotless clean. Good size rooms with everything you need. Beach is just across a small one way street.

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Denver, CO
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2010

I searched online for a long time to find just the right little spot to take a three-night trip with my high school senior. I knew we wouldn't spend much time in the room because we would be visiting area colleges, so the amenities weren't as important to me. That said, it was pleasant to find that they had a... More

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utah
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2010

I would love to go back and stay a week at this place. Adjacent to the beach - beautiful rooms - perfect parking - couldn't ask for anything more!

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Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2008

I found this condo in our timeshares. We took our 2 girls and 18 month old grandson. The 2 bedroom condo was HUGE. We had plenty of room for all of us it was newly remodled, clean and the location was the best. We could see the dolfins and surfers from our balcony or the windows that lined the front.... More

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Also Known As:
Blue Whale Hotel Oceanside
Blue Whale Resort Oceanside, California
Address: 904 North Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
Region: United States > California > Oceanside
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Free Parking Kitchenette Suites
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Ranked #13 of 28 hotels in Oceanside
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