THE 10 BEST Hotels in Santa Monica
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Priya F
@Priya_F-R
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2023
Amazing beachfront hotel, with exceptional guest services and a great hot tub and pool!
"From a very comfortable room with great views and many cool LEED-certified features, to the very warm (86 degrees!) pool and toasty fun hot tub, to the great food and beverage services (both pool-side and in-room)..."
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#1 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Chris M
@chrismA1713IN
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2021
Anniversary Staycation Perfection
"Great room service for breakfast and fine dining at Fig was amazing and the sushi spot inside lives up to the quality of sushi you can only find in LA."
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#2 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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mlenardon
@mlenardon
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2023
Perfect Santa Monica Location
"I stayed in a panoramic view king room, which I would 100% recommend to be worth the splurge, but I would suggest book directly to try and get the highest floor you can because the beach view does have a tall buil..."
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#3 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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MaryR
@MaryRidd
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2022
A great location for visiting our family nearby!
"Our room was clean and comfortable with an ocean view (much appreciated} The dining/ bar area provided great drinks and great breakfasts."
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#4 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Trek802561
@Trek802561
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2023
Perfect Location
"Rooms are comfortable and spacious, make sure to book a room with ocean view worth the splurge!"
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#5 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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michele_travels
@travelmichele22
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2023
The Best !
"... to the bar and asked Jeremy to make me something good Oh my you have to try the South Side I had all my friends enjoying this as well Everyone so welcoming Room beautiful, amazing view and the GM a real delight!"
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#6 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Lauren R
@A7732ASlaurenr
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023
Great hotel, great location
"Lovely pool, and a bright spacious room with Crabtree and Evelyn products to use! David, Daysi and Ajay were great at the front desk."
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#7 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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#8 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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ellisgresham
@ellisgresham
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2023
Elegant and eclectic hotel stay!
"Ocean view room was a special highlight and just steps away from beach, pier shopping and my fav Starbucks ⭐️ Thank you for a spectacular stay!"
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#9 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Mia C
@T3769CPmiac
Reviewed on 25 May 2023
Perfect boutique hotel, love it
"Recently visited LA and stayed at Ambrose Santa Monica for 3 nights, everything was perfect, very clean room and good selections of amenities, pleasant hotel staff, nice patio, easy access to room from hotel parki..."
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#10 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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smaffucci
@smaffucci
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2021
This is how a resort should be run
"We arrived on a Tuesday, was immediately greeted as Hilton Diamond members, and was offered an upgrade into a beautiful king room room... thoroughly immaculate and modern, and wonderfully decorated..."
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#11 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Mlucas432
@Mlucas432
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2022
Luxurious, comfortable, relaxing & just perfect!
"We were upgraded to a partial ocean view room, which turned out to look across to Pacific Park Pier and the sea, what a wonderful start… we had a child with us and she was gifted with some beach toys, sunglasses a..."
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#12 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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#13 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Harry K
@HarryOK365
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2021
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica has a great vibe
"Our hotel room was immaculately clean, comfortable and we had a room on the courtyard which was a nice perk."
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#14 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Inspire26249214805
@Inspire26249214805
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2022
Best service ever!!! Views as well
"Beautiful hotel and room view!!!! Exceptional service from Jesse and Ricardo, super knowledgeable and friends."
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#15 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Deborah C
@deborahcQ1486NX
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2023
Exceeded expectations
"Fabulous setting, beautiful ocean front room with unbeatable views, attentive staff a wonderful laid back atmosphere we couldn’t fault our stay and we’re sad to leave"
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#16 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Melski25
@Melski25
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2022
Clean, simple and great location
"Great location, simple and small but clean rooms/bathrooms. The building is older and you can hear people walking in their rooms. JP and Eddie on the front desk were great to deal with and very helpful.
The hotel is..."
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#17 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Hostel
What Gatsby
@gatsbynerdgirl
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2022
Fantastic location.
"The room was ready for an early check in which was unexpected but very nice. Straight forward check in which was appreciated. The room was nice. Working fan and ability to open the window. The hallway was way cooler..."
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#18 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Ter1593
@Ter1593
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2022
Overall good hotel for Santa Monica break
"The room was clean, the cleaners came everyday and there was TV, safe and hairdryer."
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#19 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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abrust13
@abrust13
Reviewed on 27 May 2021
Great stay.
"Great space, huge room, nice pool, and wonderful balcony."
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#20 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Motel
Jane P
@JaneP131
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2023
Clean and comfortable, but request a top floor room
"We had a really nice stay at this motel, and while a little dated, the room was clean and comfortable and run by lovely people."
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#21 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Kay K
@kaykU2551PE
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2023
Great location & very accessible
"Easy walk to numerous restaurants, popular landmarks & necessary services Room clean & sunny Parking free, covered, very convenient Front desk efficient."
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#22 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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ChelseaB27282
@ChelseaB27282
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2022
Family trip with 4 teenagers. Excellent hotel, outstanding location
"Spacious room we had the queen suite and the 5 of us fit easily with room to spare!"
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#23 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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12s3i2pxxn
@12s3i2pxxn
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023
Our room was clean and the bed was really comfortable.
"Our room was clean and the bed was really comfortable."
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#24 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Natale
@G4782MDnm
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2022
Amazing!!
"Was able to check in super early, quick and friendly, and amazing service from EVERYONE but especially Ajay, clean room, clean hotel, and great food selection!"
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#25 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Limited Service Property
Rey Q
@700reyq
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2023
Stunning Property
"I had a spacious room with a stunning sunset view."
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#26 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Marta A
@F6341APmartaa
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2021
Great stay!
"The staff was wonderful very helpful very polite, the room was super clean, bed was really comfortable, pillows were amazing."
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#27 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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Hostel
rs89
@Mojave89
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2022
Decent hostel, could be first-rate but has a couple of things missing
"The good - it's a cheap way to stay in an excellent bit of Santa Monica. The hostel is clean, bedrooms were clean, staff friendly, it's all pretty great. It's about as good as you're going to get for that price..."
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#28 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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butterball-49
@butterball-49
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2023
good of short family stay.
"Décor slightly dated but comfortable beds, room clean and compact bathroom."
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#29 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
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#30 Best Value of 61 places to stay in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Hotels Information
Hotels in Santa Monica | 58 |
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Hotels Prices From | £77 |
Hotels Reviews | 43,816 |
Hotels Photos | 21,650 |
Travel high season | Jun - Aug |
Travel low season | Sep - Nov |
High season avg price | £341 |
Low season avg price | £311 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
£381
£176£597
Avg. temperature
14ºC
COLDEST
4ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
24in
WETTEST
0 in26 in
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
£416
HIGHEST
£176£597
Avg. temperature
16ºC
4ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
10in
0 in26 in
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
£414
£176£597
Avg. temperature
20ºC
WARMEST
4ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
0in
DRIEST
0 in26 in
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
£373
LOWEST
£176£597
Avg. temperature
19ºC
4ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
5in
0 in26 in
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Santa Monica. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Santa Monica PierThis hundred-year-old wooden pier offers superb views of the bay and the surrounding mountains. Catch the sunset from the fishing platform at the farther end of pier, though be warned, it can get pretty busy at the height of summer. As one of the most famous wharfs in the L.A. area, there are plenty of eateries, souvenir shops, street performers and things to do—don't miss the adjoining amusement park, which features a giant Ferris wheel, a high-tech arcade, and other thrilling rides. You can visit Santa Monica Pier, along with L.A.’s other iconic spots such as Beverly Hills and Hollywood on a guided tour. – TripadvisorRead more
- Santa Monica State BeachRead more
- 26-Mile Bike PathStarting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.Read more
- Santa Monica BaySanta Monica Bay consists of 50 miles of scenic coastline with 22 separate public beaches, providing recreational opportunities to visitors year round.Read more
- Third Street PromenadeA moviegoer's haven, this colorful three-block stretch, open to pedestrians only, has some 20 movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, numerous restaurants, animal topiaries and street entertainment running the gamut from dancers to fortune tellers.Read more
- Ocean AvenueRead more
- Santa Monica Farmers MarketRead more
- Montana AvenueA great place to celebrity watch, this 10-block stretch is an eclectic mix of chic, upscale shops ranging from furniture to fashions and interspersed with cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.Read more
- Annenberg Community Beach HouseThe Beach House is a unique community destination. With spectacular views, splash pad, playground, gallery, Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts & fields, community & cultural events, historic pool, free wi-fi, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Site hours change seasonally. Call or check our website annenbergbeachhouse.com to confirm hours of operation. The Beach House is also available to rent for private events and as a location for filming.Read more
- South Bay Bicycle TrailRead more
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica hotels
- Shore Hotel, The Georgian Santa Monica, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Santa Monica Pier. See the full list: Hotels near Santa Monica Pier.
- Shore Hotel, The Georgian Santa Monica, and Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts are all popular resorts for travellers staying in Santa Monica. See the full list: Santa Monica Resorts.
- Popular hotels close to Santa Monica State Beach include Shore Hotel, The Georgian Santa Monica, and Ocean View Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Santa Monica State Beach.
- Popular luxury hotels in Santa Monica include Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, and Hotel Casa Del Mar. See the full list: Santa Monica Luxury Hotels.
- Popular hotels close to Los Angeles Intl Airport include Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo, Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX / Century Boulevard, and Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Los Angeles Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Santa Monica Bay are Shore Hotel, Ocean View Hotel, and Le Merigot Santa Monica. See the full list: Hotels near Santa Monica Bay.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica are Shore Hotel, The Georgian Santa Monica, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica.
- Popular cheap hotels in Santa Monica include The Ambrose Hotel, Ocean View Hotel, and Sea Shore Motel. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Santa Monica.
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Hotel Casa Del Mar, and Santa Monica Proper Hotel have a spa and received excellent reviews from travellers in Santa Monica. See the full list: Spa Hotels in Santa Monica.
- Shore Hotel, The Georgian Santa Monica, and Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts all received great reviews from families travelling in Santa Monica. See the full list: Family Hotels Santa Monica.