Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 27 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 30 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 33 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 47 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 21 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station - 23 min drive
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 17 min walk
17th Street/SMC Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 3 min walk
Urth Caffé - 13 min walk
El Pollo Loco - 3 min walk
Jack in the Box - 2 min walk
Mel's Drive-In - 10 min walk
About this property
Santa Monica Hotel
Santa Monica Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and parasailing. Also, Venice Beach and University of California, Los Angeles are within a short drive. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Please be aware this hotel requires EMV/Chip credit card upon arrival.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 4 children (14 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Picnic area
Bicycle parking
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Printer
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 28.75 per accommodation, per night
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per week
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Motel Santa Monica
Santa Monica Motel
Santa Monica Motel
Santa Monica Hotel Hotel
Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica
Santa Monica Hotel Hotel Santa Monica
Frequently asked questions
Does Santa Monica Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Santa Monica Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Santa Monica Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Santa Monica Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Monica Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Santa Monica Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Santa Monica Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Santa Monica Hotel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around Santa Monica Hotel like?
Santa Monica Hotel is in Ocean Park, a short 16-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Third Street Promenade. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Santa Monica Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 27, 2024
The stay was nice and quiet
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Nice place for the money
Cute and friendly motel
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 14, 2024
Not so good!
Wanted to give us a double bed and not queen bed as reservation stated…after long back and forth tired and angry, we got the queen size bed. Room had ants in the bathroom!
Gennaro
Gennaro, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2024
For a quick trip the hotel is fine. Rooms are small, much smaller than depicted. The rooms do not have a traditional coffee maker, fridge or microwave. Extremely basic and much farther to pier that depicted on map.
Lorie
Lorie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 6, 2024
A kitch, hip vibe characterizes this former motel property updated into a contemporary place to stay in Santa Monica. The room was very comfortable, the location was great if you’re staying in West LA/beach area. Very easy access to the freeway system.
Armando
Armando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Lorena
Lorena, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2024
Gustavo
Gustavo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Anna Maria
Anna Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Best sleep I've had in a hotel in a long time. The hotel itself is super cute, super clean. It has character but is minimalist. The bathroom was large and came with a bathtub, not just a shower (I was in room #5 so not sure if this is the case in all rooms). Staff was super friendly, especially at check-out. Typically when I stay in hotels I wake up multiple times at night because the bed is triggering lower-back pain. This was NOT the case at Santa Monica Hotel so sleeping through the night and not waking up stiff and in pain was pretty awesome.
If you like a sweet spot with lots of character that reflects the place where you are visiting and that has good beds and friendly staff this is the spot for you.
Dezaraye
Dezaraye, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Great value, clean, great decor
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 11, 2024
This place is on a main drag, with no air conditioning when it’s 105° out
Tim
Tim, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
Staff was awesome, always willing to offer a hand, friendly
yvonne
yvonne, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Good stay
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
This small hotel, but it is very near Santa Monica pier and Venice Beach, I think it’s a great place to stay with a family or to go for business. The staff is really friendly and also really helpful.
Luciano
Luciano, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Everything Is ok!!! Caffè wonderful!
Anna
Anna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2024
Lee
Lee, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
Room was small. Windows were open when we got in the room. No AC, which was assumed in Southern CA. Although named Hotel it is a Motel.
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Very clean, walkable to the pier, staff very friendly
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 24, 2024
We had a two night stay. The staff was super helpful and friendly. However the room didn’t have air conditioning, I needed to ask for a new iron and extra towels since there was 3 of us but only 2 towels. Only had beach towels to buy, not use. They do have a water filter in the lobby to refill water bottles. The outside is a cute pink aesthetic. You can save $10 by not having housekeeping come by. They have free breakfast items but just prepackaged muffins, apple juice, granola bars, and fruit cocktail. They say the lobby is open 24hrs but it’s locked at a certain point so you have to knock and sometimes they’ve stepped away so you have to wait for them to come back. But budget friendly and beds clean.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
Very close to a busy street that’s noisy. No AC. However, the bed and bathroom are very comfortable and clean. No closet space to hang anything. Nespresso machine in room is great to use. Shower head is powerful. Friendly staff. Limited breakfast items: breakfast bar, apple and muffins.