Overall, feels like you’re staying at the Hilton for a bargain price, which is great. Check-in and out is handled by the hotel staff in the lobby. We were greeted with champagne, which was a nice touch. :) Unless you reach out to the host, don’t expect to see or hear from them.
The Hilton has an AMAZING pool area w/ 2 hot tubs on the 6th floor (above the road noise), and lots of different outdoor spaces to hang out in. There’s a pretty decent gym, and you can even borrow bikes for 2-hrs for free! The beach is across the street, but is fairly narrow. We spent most of our outdoor time at the pool.
Overall we had a great stay. Just two quick notes for future travelers:
1. This unit is on the north side of the building facing the construction of a new high rise right next door. As of April 2019, it’s just a big hole in the ground… but there was a lot of construction noise throughout the day, which I imagine will persist for the next couple years. After which, the incredible ocean view will be partially obstructed.
2. There was not a table of any sort either inside or outside the unit (other than short side tables). That would be a nice addition for meals in the room.