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Penguin Motel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free parking at this Harbor City motel

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A room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.
A bathroom with a double sink, a mirror, a shower, and a toilet.
A motel office with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a building with a red and beige facade.
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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
  • 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

In Harbor City .You'll find Kaiser Permanente - South Bay and South Coast Botanic Garden within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. World Cruise Center and Torrance Memorial Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

Enjoy the free parking at this Harbor City 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 daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 age 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.

Property 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

How close is Penguin Motel to the airport?

Penguin Motel is 15 mi (23-min drive) away from the Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Penguin Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Penguin Motel.

How close is Penguin Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.1 mi (20-min drive) from Torrance County Beach and 7.6 mi (20-min drive) from Cabrillo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Penguin Motel offer free breakfast?

Penguin Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Penguin Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Hustler Casino (11-min drive) and Crystal Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Penguin Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Penguin Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Penguin Motel have a pool?

Penguin Motel does not have a pool.

Does Penguin Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Penguin Motel to downtown Harbor City?

Penguin Motel is 0.3 mi away from Harbor City.

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