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Sea Shore Motel

2637 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Sea Shore Motel
Ranked #11 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Roseville, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I stayed here for three nights in June (Friday through Monday), and overall I would stay here again. Despite some earlier reviews, this hotel and location matches the rates accurately. The location is very good. I rode my bike from the hotel to everywhere in the area (you could also walk, but it would be a good half-hour walk to... More

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White Rock, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed here in April 2013.I agree with some of the posts about the rooms needing renovations, saggy beds and old sheets etc. and there is a lot of street noise. I really liked the location with the Sunday market across the street. We walked everywhere and the Sea Shore Motel is right in the middle of a really funky... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

The location of the motel is great, in the heart of Santa Monica, so you don't need a car. Thought it was very expensive for the quality of the room. The furnishings were very old, the floor felt and looked really grubby, one of the towels was stained - not nice. It was also quite noisy at night - there's... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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9 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We chose this motel based on the other reviews here and it did not let us down. The reception staff are very friendly and welcoming and were very forthcoming with reccomendations, local map and even suggestions for our next few days in Vegas. We booked a king room, but were given a standard double. As I'm 6ft 5 I simply... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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97 reviews 97 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This is a really difficult motel to rate. There is much to commend Sea Shore Motel, but despite its high TripAdvisor rating it's worth being aware of a few things as well. Service: - Really, really nice people who are very helpful and pleasant to deal with. - Housecleaning is done well by pleasant staff members. Location: - Easy drive... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We ( a family of four) stayed at this motel at the end of our west coast tour of the US. It was handy to the beach, the great Abott Kinney road shops and restaurants and a 20 minute walking distance to the Santa Monica shops. It is in a somewhat vacant stretch of Main Street but has a few... More

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Townsville, Australia
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed 2 nights in may 2013, our room was 11on the second floor (note there are no lifts so be prepared to carry your luggage up one flight of stairs) Great king size bed with lovely soft cotton sheets and comfy pillows. Room is air conditioned. Floors are tiled. Decor is in keeping with the style of the hotel.... More

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New York
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Family-run, small, simple and cordial. Very well located outside of downtown Santa Monica -- but extremely close to beach, restaurants, small shops. I like to walk so this spot was perfect. Yes, decor is somewhat outdated, and a few coats of paint here and there would help. But it's clean and efficient, and the staff is very helpful and cordial.... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Let me say Ive stayed here before and although its a great location, the owners had better beware to get off their butts and do a better job of taking care of business or they will see how fast they fall... The bedding and the rooms are outdated...Our room could use some paint and a bit of plumbing and bedding..... More

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Swindon, England
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42 reviews 42 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Cute motel on Main Street. We had room 11. California king bed, big plasma TV, air con, table & 3 chairs, wardrobe, drawers & bathroom with a shower. It's nothing flash but its very clean & comfortable, easy walking distance to pretty much all of Santa Monica. Try the Omlette House - breakfast there was great, we went twice! And... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Main street(20)
  • FREE parking(16)
  • Venice beach(15)
  • Great location(11)
  • Farmer market(7)
  • Very good(5)
  • Coffee shop(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)

Additional Information about Sea Shore Motel

Address: 2637 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Region: United States > California > Santa Monica
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Santa Monica
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Santa Monica
#15 Business Hotels in Santa Monica
#16 Family Hotels in Santa Monica
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our rooms feature terra-cotta tile floors, refrigerators, air conditioning, cable TV, granite counter tops and more. We have a sun deck and an on-site restaurant and Laundromat. All our rooms are non-smoking. We offer free parking in our own parking lot. We are located within walking distance to all Santa Monica attractions and within a 1/2 hour drive to all Los Angeles attractions. Plus, we're only TWO SHORT BLOCKS from Santa Monica's famous white sand beach. Along historic and charming Main Street are numerous restaurants, art galleries, museums, dress shops, coffee shops, and more. A 2 night minimum stay is required on weekends and holidays. ... more   less 
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