I grew up in the general area near the Golden Sails and even attended a wedding reception there in August 1980. In later years, I also heard the horror stories similar to some posted on here.
Finally, last month, I was catching a plane to Honolulu right after a conference in Long Beach. I needed a place to stay the night before as well as get a good hot shower—so I decided I'd give the Golden Sails a try in those capacities. I'm glad I did!
The generally immaculate rooms were so large as to be almost cavernous for one person. In fact, they're great for a family with five or six children when airbeds, rollaway beds, and sleeping bags are hauled in (four people of adult size can sleep on the two queen-sized beds). The in-room refrigerator, large microwave, two-burner electric range top, and ample cupboard space are lifesavers for those who want to cook their own...but, at the Golden Sails, that's totally unnecessary since all three meals (yes, a delicious full breakfast, a large bag lunch, and a reportedly excellent full dinner) are INCLUDED under MOST of the Golden Sails' rate plans! This was the first time since staying at the Berkeley YWCA in Boston (1988) that I encountered such food service at a budget-priced to moderately-priced facility.
The Golden Sails has long-tenured staff (one front-desk person has been there since the mid-1960s at age 19!) treated like royalty by management who KNOW the meaning of providing a stellar customer experience. In turn, the staff regards guests as longtime, cherished friends.
My only suggestion is that if you're checking in at night, make sure you're getting a nonsmoking room if that's what you requested. Even then, ask to change rooms if the bedding reeks in the slightest of cigarette/cigar smoke. (I got such a room, but felt I pretty much forfeited my right to move since I arrived quite late and checked out fairly early [after breakfast] the next morning.)
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