Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

This room sits on the ocean side of the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, and its floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Pacific setting. Blackout drapes let you darken the room when you want to sleep in. The resort is directly across Pacific Coast Highway from Huntington Beach, so the outlook is part of the oceanfront character of the stay.

The room has one king bed with a pillowtop mattress, a down comforter and hypo-allergenic bedding. It sleeps up to 3 guests: a rollaway or extra bed can be added for a third person for a surcharge. It is most comfortable for a couple, or for a couple with one child.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, so it works for a quick rinse after the beach or a soak. You will find a hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries including shampoo, soap and conditioner. Toothbrush and toothpaste are provided on request, and towels can be changed on request.

The resort has direct beach access by a private pedestrian bridge over Pacific Coast Highway. Huntington City Beach is roughly a 2 to 8 minute walk. Huntington Beach Pier is about a 16 to 17 minute walk (around 0.9 miles). Downtown Main Street is a similar distance, and Pacific City is roughly a 10 to 11 minute walk.

The resort has three pool areas: the lagoon-style Mankota's pool, the family-friendly Slyders Water Playground and the adults-only Spa Grotto. The Spa Grotto has three hot tubs and is for guests 18 and older. Slyders has three waterslides. One suits all heights and two require riders to be 48 inches or taller. The main pools are heated and open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the Spa Grotto stays open until 11 p.m. Only registered guests may use the pools, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

A mandatory resort fee of $45 per room per day (plus tax, subject to change) is collected at check-in. It covers heated pools, hot tubs and waterslides, premium high-speed internet, beach chairs, umbrellas and towels, pool sunscreen, two refillable in-room water bottles, hydration stations, fire pit experiences, daily koi feeding and seasonal fitness classes. The StayFit gym is open 24 hours to registered guests with a room key.

There are several options. Watertable is the main restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner, and reservations are recommended for dinner and weekends. Shor is a beachfront restaurant with ocean views. Mankota's Grill, Slyders Bar & Café and the seasonal Tower 15 Pizzeria are poolside. Surf City Grocers sells Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items. In-room dining runs 6:30 to 11:00 AM for breakfast and 5:00 to 10:00 PM for dinner.

With one king bed, the room suits couples best, and a rollaway makes it workable for a small family of three. Families will like the kids' club (ages 3 to 7) and Slyders Water Playground. Couples can use the adults-only Spa Grotto and Pacific Waters Spa, open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for guests 18 and older. The room also has closed-captioned TV, a phone accessibility kit, a vibrating pillow alarm and a visual fire alarm.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. The bell desk stores luggage free before check-in and after check-out. Covered valet parking is available for a fee, and there is an on-site electric car charging station. The resort has no airport shuttle, so plan on rideshare, taxi or rental car. John Wayne Airport is the closest, at about 30 minutes.