Aire Hotel North Beach

We had a nice stay in one of the hotel’s apartments. The staff were pleasant and accommodating, and it was close to the boardwalk.

Abdul at the front desk made me feel like family, and everyone I dealt with was so friendly that it seemed they truly cared about my stay. Even the calls before I booked were great. The location was also good for staying away from the boardwalk noise, and the espresso machine was the best part of my mornings.

We left because of the chaos, including minors drinking in the hallways, but they charged us anyway after we said we would not stay. The owner promised to mail a refund by check and never did. We called several times and he hung up on us. When we drove back to ask about the money and the unauthorized charge, he threatened to have us removed. He’s a thief and con artist. The place was filthy. The lobby was probably the nicest part, maybe to disguise how old the rooms and mattresses were. The blankets looked like they were from the 60s and smelled unwashed. There were mouse droppings in the corners, stains on the rug, and a dirty toilet. This feels like a hotel where the owners enable teenagers to get drunk. Avoid it if you don’t want to be scammed and hit with an unauthorized charge after being told you wouldn’t be charged.

We’d been to Seaside many times, and this was one of our best stays. The hotel is in a nice area of the beach, about three blocks from the boardwalk. The room was clean and updated, and you couldn’t tell they allowed pets since there were no odd smells. The ice machine was broken when we arrived, but the owner got it fixed quickly and let us know. We’d booked three nights, then decided to add one more. The owner quickly found us another room so we could extend. You get what you get when you come to Seaside, and we had a great time here.