Hotel California By the Sea, Bellevue

Tamra Madenwald

Hotel California is a wonderful place -- staffed with devoted people who are very capable and full of compassion. I am deeply grateful for the care, guidance and support I received. Very highly recommended!

big al

I put myself into this program while on bail awaiting sentencing for an assault charge. I was 19 years old and going through a lot aside from detox/recovery. Very confidential and private things I said that were said in the privacy of my counselor (nothing should EVER be shared by them unless it is life threatening information) was shared amongst several other staff members and ended up making the rounds. I ended up having 2 total meltdowns and then was discharged without completing the program for safety concerns. Turned out the staff had found a ball of tape amongst my things and deemed it bomb making material. I felt I was unfairly judged due to my pending assault charges and they were looking for a reason to get me out of their care. They also charged nearly 5000$ for a deductible on my insurance. That money was never sent to my insurance and it turned out there was no deductible upon further investigation. Fortunately after several months of stern phone calls my money was refunded.

Adelle Goodrich

I became very sick with my alcoholism while living in Baja during the pandemic. Luckily, I found HCBTS on line and made arrangements for my after detox time at my brother’s house...I was treated with love and understanding during detox and now how 92 days sober. I have really appreciated their post-care. They’ve called several times to see how I’m doing. I’m loving my sober self.

Mobius Panthera :o

The bad reviews are just coming from people who didn’t fully give into this program or don’t understand how Detox really works. Treatment is brutal and very hard to go through. But if you man up and see that what they’re really trying to do is help you, you will get by. Detox isn’t about trying to curb your cravings. They will not give you narcotic drugs in detox unless your withdrawals are putting your life at risk. (Alcohol and benzodiazepines) Anyone who complains that they didn’t ween them off opioids didn’t understand that you don’t need to slowly come off opioids. You can completely stop opioids and your life will not be at risk. Yes it will be very uncomfortable however people coming off alcohol and benzodiazepines NEED to be medicated and will be given very low amounts of narcotic medication and slowly put off the medication. Once you’re out of detox, everything gets so much better. The workers here will do everything they can in their power to make sure your stay here is comfortable for you. If you’re looking for treatment, this is the place for you. I’ve been through treatment four different times in four different facilities. This is the best one I’ve ever been to. Please just give into the program and you will find sobriety.