This was my first Airbnb stay so have nothing to compare it to except the hotels I have stayed in the area. The good aspects were the location, which was perfect for me. The hotels in Redondo Beach are either high end or dumps and can be very noisy. This condo was serene and quiet and had a nice patio which I spent a lot of time on.
Most hotels are clean and uncluttered. This condo may have been clean but not obviously so because of the stained carpet in the bedrooms. One of the rules for the residents is to not wear shoes in the apartment. I was cringing doing this on those carpets! Most hotels have no kitchen. This condo had a nice fully stocked kitchen. This condo also had a very nice pool.
So, in conclusion, I would stay here for long stays but would opt for hotels for short stays.