The Saga of the Seaside Inn is one of the most memorable and multi-layered side quests available in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Commencing in the sun-soaked region of Costa del Sol during Chapter 7, this sprawling adventure follows the misadventures of Johnny and his sudden influx of energetic duplicates. Because the quest spans multiple regions and chapters, players must balance story progression with careful exploration to assist every copy of Johnny.
Starting the Quest and Gathering Materials
To initiate the questline, head over to Costa del Sol after reaching Chapter 7 and speak with Johnny outside his dilapidated hotel. He explains his predicament regarding his mysterious clones who need various supplies to restore the property. Your first main objective requires traveling to Costa Falls in the Corel region to locate refurbishment materials scattered near various zipline locations.
While collecting four bundles of materials is sufficient to advance the objective, finding all eight zipline bundles secures the highest rating and bonus dialogue. Taking time to thoroughly explore the cliffs ensures you gather all necessary supplies before heading off to the next location.
Crafting the Boiler Valve at the Factory
After assisting the Johnnys at Costa Falls, your quest leads north toward the Republic-Era Factory. The clones residing there require a functional boiler valve, which must be crafted using the Item Transmuter. Unlocking the necessary transmuter chip requires scanning Lifesprings across the region to locate the Excavation Intel point.
Once the blueprint is secured using your Chocobo's tracking ability, gather Iron Ore, Zinc Ore, and Amethyst to forge the valve. Delivering the newly transmuted item resolves this stage of the quest, setting up the final challenge.
Confronting the Tonberry King for the Crown
The final step of the questline takes place in the South Corel desert, which becomes accessible once story progression reaches Chapter 9. You must scan the region's Lifesprings to unlock Classified Intel targeting the formidable Tonberry King. Defeating this dangerous target demands special preparation, including equipping Steal Materia to snatch the Pristine Crown when the boss drops it after being pressured.
Handing over the Pristine Crown to Johnny completes the questline and transforms the property into a thriving hotel. Completing this endeavor rewards players with the J-Squad Queen's Blood card, increases affinity with Yuffie, and unlocks Johnny's Treasure Trove for displaying collectibles.