Shutters On The Beach

1 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Shutters On The Beach

Avg. Attribute Rating: 3.0 (out of 5 stars)

Total FunnelScope Rating:  13.9

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  • Citysearch 4.5 based on 16 reviews
  • Trip Advisor 4.1 based on 30 reviews
  • Yahoo! Local 4.1 based on 9 reviews

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Reviewed by Reviewed Jan at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This hotel is located on the beach and a short walt to the Pier. The beds and pillows were the best! I'd go back just for a great nights rest!"...Read Full Review

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  • RomanticRomantic 3.3
  • BeachBeach 2.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-11 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Shutters on the Beach is the perfect location to just let go of your worries. I only stayed one night but was on the property for a full 24 hours and"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.9
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • Room SizeRoom Size 0.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-04-27 at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"The room was comfortable with a great view of the pier and beach. Everyone was helpful and pleasant. Would return in a heartbeat."...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.7
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
  • BeachBeach 3.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-04-14 at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"Guest did not leave a comment."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-04-14 at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"Exceeded expectations and then some."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-02-16 at Hotels.com on September 2nd 2009
"Shutters on the Beach is a great hotel with premium rooms decorated in upscale beach decor. The services and staff are always pleasant and welcoming."...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.8
  • ServiceService 4.2
  • BeachBeach 2.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-01-24 at Hotels.com on September 1st 2009
"Was pleasantly surprised when I was upgraded to a full ocean view corner room with two balconies and a pool view as well. Had booked a partial ocean v"...Read Full Review

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  • Pool QualityPool Quality 3.2
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 13rd 2009
"My husband, baby and I live in Newport Beach, but I am an LA native. When we get a chance we like to sneak away to LA for a couple of nights. We have"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 13rd 2009
"This hotel is amazing. First of all, it's beautiful, with a Cape Cod bed and breakfast feel. It's very low-key, but really efficient. We found all of"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • ServiceService 2.8
  • FoodFood 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 13rd 2009
"This place is such a pleasant surprise...it is like you find the garden of Eden in Santa Monica. From the moment you enter the elegant lobby you are t"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.5
  • BeachBeach 2.8
  • ParkingParking 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 25th 2009
"since we checked in a day ago the area just past the lobby by the elevators smells like sewage. we said something to the men at the desk who looked at"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.1
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 25th 2009
"This place pretty much has it all-- beautiful rooms, upscale atmosphere, gorgeous gym and a large sundeck and pool area. Some details: We arrived arou"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • BusinessBusiness 3.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 16th 2009
"The location of the hotel can't get any better! As soon as you walk in the lobby you feel like you have walked into your own living room, it's beautif"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • Spa QualitySpa Quality 2.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 14th 2009
"Shutters had been described to me as like a Ralph Lauren beach house. I think that is what it would like to be, and staff certainly behave as though t"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 4.0
  • BeachBeach 2.5
  • ServiceService 1.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 13rd 2009
"Excellent location, you are literally on the beach and a 5 minute walk from Santa Monica Pier. But the road is noisy, the rooms (whilst excellently de"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.8
  • BeachBeach 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 7th 2009
"I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and must admit that didn't want to leave. I wanted to see Santa Monica and felt sorry for going out all the time i"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 26th 2009
"I recently stayed two nights at Shutters on the Beach following a business trip to the area. I was impressed in so many ways with this unique hotel. M"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • RomanticRomantic 4.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 25th 2009
"I travel worldwide for business and typically stay in luxury properties. Shutters tops my list and always feels like a mini-vacation at the end of hec"...Read Full Review

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  • TouristTourist 3.1
  • BusinessBusiness 3.0
  • ServiceService 2.8
  • AirportAirport 2.6
  • LuxuryLuxury 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 23rd 2009
"I was most impressed with my first stay at Shutters, especially after dinner when I walked back into the lobby, which is much more like a living room."...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.8
  • FoodFood 2.7
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 22nd 2009
"It's always fun to return to Shutters, where the rooms have every comfort you might need (and then some). Breakfast downstairs, a liesurely walk along"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.2
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • FoodFood 2.6
  • LuxuryLuxury 2.2
  • RomanticRomantic 2.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 22nd 2009
"Our first time at Shutters and we we wowed by the warm and genuine hospitality of the staff, the service was friendly, yet professional and the resort"...Read Full Review

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  • LuxuryLuxury 5.0
  • ServiceService 4.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 22nd 2009
"Santa Monica is such a great beach town and Shutters on the Beach is the perfect home base. The location is my favorite, right on the beach and a in-l"...Read Full Review

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  • HistoricalHistorical 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.2
  • RomanticRomantic 4.2
  • BeachBeach 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 22nd 2009
"This boutique hotel, hidden away in Santa Monica on the beach, exceeded my every desire in a hotel. My husband and I stayed for three nights, and had"...Read Full Review

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  • BedBed 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 20th 2009
"Very cozy and well situated on the beach. I was here for a wedding reception dinner recently. One thing that needs to be noted is that this is a stric"...Read Full Review

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  • CozyCozy 5.0
  • FoodFood 2.8
  • BeachBeach 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 17th 2009
"We have stayed several times at Shutters on the Beach and were always happy with their service.Starting at the Entrance.Reception employees are always"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • Pool QualityPool Quality 4.8
  • ViewView 4.5
  • ServiceService 3.7
  • BeachBeach 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 15th 2009
"We stayed at Shutters in August in a one bedroom ocean view room and my sister and her partner stayed in an interconnecting king room. We had stayed h"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 22nd 2009
"Awful hotel, terrible service, tiny room although nicely decorated. Overpriced and weren't told pool was closed for works even though only booked week"...Read Full Review

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  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.5
  • ServiceService 1.5
  • Pool QualityPool Quality 1.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 14th 2009
"Stayed here foir a long weekend, unfortunately over Valentines weekend the place was mobbed, weddings and crowds in the bar area so could not get a se"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.7
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
  • ParkingParking 2.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on January 26th 2009
"My husband and I recently stayed at Shutters on the Beach. After hearing wonderful things about the hotel, we booked a partial ocean view room at the"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.7
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
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Reviewed by comedyman21 at City Search on January 6th 2009
"Its a really cool hotel."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by liltamby5 at City Search on December 9th 2008
"Such a cute hotel to stay in. It feels like you're in the Hamptons. Definitely a great little getaway from the hustle and bustle of LA....and it's not"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on October 31st 2008
"Shutters is in a great location and is (I think) the only Hotel in Santa Monica with direct (ish) access to the beach; for the others you have to cros"...Read Full Review

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  • Pool QualityPool Quality 4.5
  • ParkingParking 4.2
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
  • BeachBeach 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on October 15th 2008
"We stayed 4 nights with 2 children, aged 7 and 8. The hotel is charming. We appreciated the fire going in the fireplaces most hours of the day, and th"...Read Full Review

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  • RomanticRomantic 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on October 12nd 2008
"We just got back from shutters and had a lovely time. 3 years ago the enitre hotel was rennovated and the rooms are stunning, they look like they have"...Read Full Review

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  • ParkingParking 4.5
  • ModernModern 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on October 8th 2008
"My wife and I stayed for a total of six nights when visiting one of our sons who is now living and working in LA. He recommended Shutters having asked"...Read Full Review

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  • ParkingParking 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on September 18th 2008
"Nice room, good facilities but small considering the price we paid for a full Ocean view. The staff were courteous but the service was very average -"...Read Full Review

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  • Overall ValueOverall Value 2.9
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.8
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • ServiceService 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on September 16th 2008
"Shutters was the first hotel we stayed in, at the beginning of a 2-week holiday in California, and it is still my favourite! It is fresh and new, whil"...Read Full Review

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  • ModernModern 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • RomanticRomantic 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on September 11st 2008
"It's a beautiful hotel in a stunning location, everything works the staff are very attentive and helpful, but it is very expensive so i suppose it sho"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • ServiceService 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on August 29th 2008
"We spent the last three nights of our West Coast holiday at Shutters and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is beautiful and the ambience far m"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 2.9
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2008-04-09 at Hotels.com on August 4th 2008
"Unfortunately when we stayed their pool and I guess some other things were undergoing renovations so it was too noisy to sit on the blcony and enjoy t"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.0
  • Pool QualityPool Quality 2.9
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Reviewed by LiLi at Yahoo Local on May 27th 2008
"OUTSTANDING! There is not one thing that I can say about Shutters on the Beach that is not wonderful! Everyone, and I mean absolutely everyone was ver"...Read Full Review

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  • BeachBeach 2.7
  • ServiceService 2.5
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Reviewed by Weldonsphotography at City Search on May 4th 2008
"Shutters is a great spot for a wedding. I've been a wedding photographer for many years and just love the way shutters looks in print, my couples love"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Timtest at City Search on September 14th 2007
"Shutters on the beach is an awesome place to be. The chicks are hot, the service is good, and the food is awesome. I absolutely love this place. defin"...Read Full Review

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  • ParkingParking 4.0
  • FoodFood 4.0
  • ServiceService 3.0
  • BeachBeach 2.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2007-10-22 at Hotels.com on July 10th 2007
"Better matresses and free wireless would take this hotel to the next level."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Jenniferkuban at City Search on July 9th 2007
"I was given a $900 giftcard to Shuttersused it to spend the weekend there with my 8 yr old daughter on 629. I should have sold the giftcardstayed some"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 3.5
  • TraditionalTraditional 3.2
  • HistoricalHistorical 3.0
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • ParkingParking 2.4
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Reviewed by Lucybeauty at City Search on June 23rd 2007
"this place is very lovely and the staff is too. we had a lovely stay. the restaurants are under constrction so it is hard to get a meal"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.3
  • ParkingParking 2.5
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Reviewed by Ejergens at City Search on March 25th 2007
"I got married here and it was beautiful. Honestly though, planning the wedding was a little difficult. I felt as though the wedding planner was a bit"...Read Full Review

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  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • FamilyFamily 2.6
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Reviewed by A Yahoo! Local User at Yahoo Local on August 9th 2006
"Nice but: Way overpriced. Rooms were nice enough, in fact very nice. But, to have to pay for a beach chair when spending over $400 night? Give me a br"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 3.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.4
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.8
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Reviewed by stantheman310 at City Search on February 5th 2006
"Wife and I stayed a at Shutters for a little getaway. Wife wanted a little vacation from the ho-hum. Rooms were nice. but the best are the lemon ricot"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Contributor at City Search on February 1st 2006
"The Scene The idea was to replicate the comfort and understated elegance of a 1920s oceanfront resort, without the pretentiousness (hence the lobby's"...Read Full Review

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  • Pool QualityPool Quality 3.1
  • BusinessBusiness 2.8
  • Spa QualitySpa Quality 2.6