Two of the Redondo Beach's most appealing hotels, including The Best Western Sunrise Hotel and Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach, are offering attractive rates and packages in salute of the first ever Seaside Ice outdoor ice skating rink. 

The rink will be open to the public through Jan. 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m.  to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday:

The Best Western Sunrise Hotel Romance on Ice Package

The one-night package is priced at $179 and includes a king or double queen Marina view room and a welcome gift basket upon arrival that includes two adult Seaside Ice admission tickets, matching

mittens, scarves and stocking caps and two mugs with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. This package is available on Friday, Saturday or Sunday night, based on space availability.

The Best Western Sunrise Hotel Family Fun on Ice Package

The one-night package is priced at $189 and includes one King or Double Queen traditional room and a welcome gift basket upon arrival that includes two adult and two children admission tickets to Seaside Ice, a coupon for a free in-room movie and two mugs with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. This package is available seven days a week, based on space availability.

The Best Western Sunrise Hotel Military on Ice Package

This one-night package is priced at $139 and is offered to military personnel.  It includes one king or double queen traditional guest room and a welcome basket upon arrival that includes two admission tickets to Seaside Ice and two mugs with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. If the military employee presents a toy for the Toys for Tots promotion, they will receive an additional 10% off the package. The package is available seven days a week, based on space availability.

For information and to book the foregoing Best Western Sunrise Hotel packages, call (888) 334-7384.

The Crowne Plaza Seaside Ice Package

The package starts at $169 per night, based on space availability and includes one night's accommodations and two tickets to any ice skating session at the Seaside Ice Rink. For information and reservations, call 310-318-8888 or visit http://www.cpredondobeachhotel.com/specials.html.

Through Jan. 11, 2009, the Seaside Lagoon will be resplendent with Christmas holiday decorations and music, a calendar of special appearances, skating exhibitions, themed nights, games, pictures with Santa and a giant outdoor movie screen showing family movies and entertainment.