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    Bayside Hotel Santa Monica

    3.2 (98 reviews)
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    Shelby J.

    Planned this little staycation to escape the heat in the valley and the fact that our electricity was going to be turned off for maintenance of power supplies in the valley. Beautiful view! walking distance to the beach literally across the street. Nice small quaint hotel. Rooms appear clean. Fridge in room, TV, AC, desk, small closet, keurig, and ceiling fan. We got lucky and found a metered parking spot right in front. After 6pm it's free. We arrived around 5:40. Check-in is 4-6 pm. Let me preface this by saying I am not trying to be negative, but just honest. I gave this property a 3 rating because while I reserved my room with an ocean view earlier in the week, I showed up and was told that all rooms were gone with an ocean view I showed them my confirmation and then I was told that there was another room that was ready and I could have that one but it was more expensive.. No thank you. I said i requested a room with a view and received a response that it would be accommodated. Then I was told, well there is one that faces the front but we can't seem to get the guy out of the room to which I kindly asked , well what time is check out. He stated 11am, so then why is a guest still in the room? He told me to come back in an hour and hopefully the room would be ready. IT'S HOT and I was fit to be tied, but because we are right at the beach, we just walked over and sat for a while before coming back to finally check in. They provide amenities in a very small amount. Like only one person can use the shower gel. The bed did not have a top sheet. That was a first for me. I can't sleep under the duvet because of menopause so having a top sheet is nice. Not a very comfortable sleep for me, as bed was very firm. Toilet "ran" all night. Basically if you want peace and quite, stay somewhere else, but if you want great access to the beach and don't mind outside noise(people and cars), then this is the place Not a pleasant experience, but I managed. Con- Parking on premises is $36 night

    Angie S.

    I stayed here for 8 nights and will stay there again. They upgraded me from a Queen to a King (thanks). When my flight was delayed they let me check out late...and when I accidentally slept past my flight, the front desk called and woke me up lol. It's expensive, but that's the going rate - and much cheaper than other area hotels. Same for their parking - $30ish/night but I didn't have to worry about my car being towed. Perfect location. I was impressed with the kitchenette, didn't expect that. 2 fridges - wow. I'd def recommend the Bayside. My room over looked the parking lot lol. These pics are from outside my front door, "garden courtyard." Nice ambiance. Also you need a key to obtain access to the hotel...which is a huge security feature. No bums could sneak in!

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    Zay D.

    Perfect location and friendly staff! We stayed overnight in this cozy hotel and when we got there it was a nice little hotel with friendly staff members. Excellent for short term stay. Room was super clean and is walking distance to Santa Monica Pier. Parking is a little tight but it was ok for us.

    Steve C.

    My girlfriend and I are wrapping up our 5th and last day here. We will be back. The hotel, which I was told was recently remodeled, is wonderful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. They have complementary beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas to take to the beach, which is across the street and a 5-10 minute walk to the pier. Highly recommended.

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    Tyler L.

    This is, without a doubt, the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The duvet cover was stained with... something. I rather sleep in my car than stay here ever again. I then proceeded to ask for another duvet. Most hotels can do this, but apparently, they do not have any spare duvets. They did, however, have another cover, which was also stained. They handed us the duvet cover and said they can not come up to change it. Strange. What takes things to a whole new level, is that the night manager said he would discount our stay. How kind we thought until we asked him whether or not it would be credited back to our card. The manager then said that he was not able to do anything about the charge after we booked the room. I would highly suggest everyone avoid a hotel that has dirty linens and a staff that will lie to their guests. The only convenient thing about this hotel is the location to the beach.

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    Marino P.

    Employees and GM are amazing. Their customer service goes beyond and the extra mile to make you stay really comfortable. ROB, The manager explained few facts about the city rules and guide us to visit restaurants and local places.

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    Susan H.

    Recently stayed here for a girls overnight trip with my daughter. We enjoyed ourselves. The room was clean, nicely decorated with beach decor. Bed was decent. Within walking distance to the beach. We were able to spend the evening at the Santa Monica Pier had dinner and walked on the beach then next day went and enjoyed the day at the beach. Overall experience was nice and comfortable. The only complaint is in LA all hotels you have to pay about $30 for parking I don't blame the hotel they have to do what they have to do especially being close to the beach. Parking lot is small on a first come first serve basis so I Made sure not to check in too late and we got a spot. There is no pool or jaccuzzi so if you are looking for those amenities not the place for you. Front desk was polite and easy checkin.

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    So beautiful amazing view walking distance to the beach . Very nice and peaceful. I go every year . !

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    Adorable hotel next across the street from the ocean. Clean room. Cute restaurant down the road. Can't wait to go back.

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    Clean, comfortable room. Beautiful views, beautiful courtyard. Close to all the places I needed to go on my trip, incredibly friendly staff

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    Shutters On The Beach - Pearfection spritz

    Shutters On The Beach

    (822 reviews)

    $$$

    My husband, toddler, and 5 months old stayed here for 3 nights on Memorial Day weekend…read more We had a great time from the moment we walked in: - the hotel is beautiful and location is everything - the staff is very nice, tries to call you by name to make you feel special, and everything screams quiet luxury - the room was very nice, well decorated and comfortable. The tub is the highlight. One comment would be that when we checked in with Anthony, who was so sweet to our toddler, also kept telling us we were getting upgraded to a very nice room. We got all excited. It was a normal room. The "very nice upgrade" just meant that we were on floor 5. I barely call that an upgrade but ok. - we asked for a crib, and we go a nice crib with a cute little baby soap kit from noodle and boo- very nice touch. And baby robes for the kids- my toddler loved it. My toddler was on a rollaway bed and they were super accommodating about it- great experience on that front. - balconies are tiny and I never saw anyone out when I sat out - pool staff was super nice. It was a chilly weekend and the pool could have been warmer (I couldn't get in, but I really don't like cold water). - the beach chairs are also very nice and we were surprised to find them available - they were extremely pleasant about our friends visiting us every day! - the lobby waiter during the day was almost inexistant. We had to go to the bar to ask for drinks. The woman at night was great. Now for the food...: - coast has a great breakfast, the lemon ricotta pancakes are excellent (though stupid expensive for pancakes) - pico is a good spot for shrimp cocktail and calamari. Hasn't seen shrimps that big in a long time. - overall the food was good everywhere but way overpriced.... The kids menu are ridiculous... hard to justify spending $28 on kids pancakes. That being said, the portions were the same as adult portions... maybe make the portions smaller, and price more accessible? Overall we had a great stay, and while on the expensive side, we agreed we would come back. Nicely done!

    So I used to live across the street at The Stanley before I contracted E.Coli poisoning from a…read moresteak and eggs breakfast on a Sunday morning by myself with my pup. This happened on 7/28/2024. I walked home and within a few hours, I began projectile vomiting, among other things. I definitely know it was the breakfast steak, which I usually never get. I thought it would pass in a few days, no big deal. It did not, and it turned into Sepsis and Pancolitis within a week. I was bleeding internally and by the next Sunday, I called the paramedics to my home because I could not stand up. I almost lost my life. I spent almost 40 days in the hospital over the next 4 months - it's now May 2026 and I still need one surgery that my insurance does not cover. I had every complication under the sun. I lost my home, my new office that I just signed the lease for with an ocean view, my vehicle, my good credit, but most importantly, my good health. I had never been admitted to the hospital before in my life. I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, so I lived a very healthy lifestyle, working out frequently, clean diet. I contacted ETC Hotel group, Edward, who owns the Coast Restaurant in Shutters along with Casa Del Mar next door. They had no response for me. I am forced to get a lawyer now. I was supposed to join LAXPD that year. I already finished testing. This has, clearly, been put on hold. Edward was the one who did not get back to me. I emailed corporate and his personal email. Update: June 9, 2026. Hello Elica Y. I am highly offended by your response. Please, no response is better than a lie. There was no comprehensive review. Your insurance company, United, requested information from my lawyers which has not been sent out yet. In fact, according to my bank statements, I dined at your restaurant, Coast, the evening before AND the morning of this incident. Chef Vitorrio would always bring out food for me as we were very friendly and I was a local. Do better. Say nothing.

    The Ambrose Hotel - Fireplace

    The Ambrose Hotel

    (186 reviews)

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    Very nice hotel next to where I had surgery. It was about a 4 minute walk and 1 minute drive…read more However, we choose to drive to the 5am surgery, which was probably for the best. There's a parking garage under the building, I believe it was $45 additional to park every day. There's a glass water jar in the room but it costs $6. There's an elevator here and wide hallways. Nice bathrobes and long balconies. There's alcohol in the fridge and snacks you can pay for. I didn't really like the shower that much but it was alright. I've been to a lot of hotels with this style. Water pressure was probably a 6/10. Turning the knob for the initial morning shower sucks cause it's cold and you get hit with the cold water before lol. Other than that, this location is prime. Very specious in the building and hallways. Room was standard spacious and it had vaulted ceilings.

    I recently stayed at the Ambrose Hotel while my mother was undergoing surgery at UCLA Santa Monica…read moreMedical Center, and it could not have worked out better for our situation. I needed a place that could comfortably accommodate my dad, my dog, and me while allowing me to shuttle back and forth to the hospital easily. The Ambrose ended up being just about a two-minute drive from the medical center, which made an enormous difference. When my mom had surgery there a few years ago, I stayed closer to the ocean. Even though it was only about a mile and a half away, the traffic made it take 15 minutes each way to get to the hospital. This time, being so close made everything so much easier during a stressful few days when I was going back and forth constantly. The property itself was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. It was also incredibly convenient to have Tartine right across the street for coffee, breakfast, and quick refreshments. There are also plenty of nearby shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and even specialty markets like Erewhon within minutes. Most importantly, the hotel was very accommodating for my dog Grace, which was essential for our stay. All around, it was a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it--especially for anyone who needs to be close to UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

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    Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

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    We really enjoyed our Spring Break stay at this wonderful hotel. Firstly, the staff was really…read morehelpful. The allowed us to check in about 2 hours early. The housekeeping staff was fantastic too. The gentleman who was responsible for our room always asked if we needed anything and if he could provide any assistance in making our stay even better. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. The great thing about the suite setup is that the living room with a pull out couch is separated by a door to the bedroom; you could watch TV in one room and not bother the people in the other room. The TVs in each room were oversized and there was a decent sized mini fridge (Target and Trader Joes are just down the street - hello wine and beer!) The walls were thick, as was the main door and hotel noise and street noise was minimal. They have a pool on the 3rd floor that doubles as the covered drop off/entrance area and it was very nice. The breakfast buffet was solid (include made to order eggs), but it was too expensive (approx. $33 per person-tip included.) The best part about our stay were the pillows. Down pillows! The most comfortable pillows I have ever slept on! The beds were solid too. What else? You're a couple of blocks from the Santa Monica Pier and Beach. You're within an 8 minute walk to McDonald's for breakfast (cheaper than the hotel buffet!) and your about a 10 minute walk to the 3rd St Promenade. Our daughter absolutely loved her first trip to the beach and this Hilton property and its staff had a lot to do with that! *Tip 1* Head to Trader Joes to stock up on booze for your room fridge. *Tip 2* They don't have a microwave on property to reheat leftovers or snacks. Plan accordingly.

    Great hotel near the beach…read more Beautiful interior and friendly helpful staff. It is on a side street and parking is a challenge but overall Great hotel. Great views and close to restaurants and bars

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica - Studio 2 queens

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

    (101 reviews)

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    We booked the room 2 weeks in advance for my birthday..Staff was ok at first upon arrival but once…read morewe returned back that night to our room..I called the front desk staff to inquire about extending our stay an additional night.. I was told the room was unavailable after our original clock out time of 11AM..& Was told that in order to stay we had to book an entirely different room..I said ok & needed to run it by my husband & would call back to confirm.. Only to then call back a second time & the female at the front desk answered rudely that she couldn't do anything about it at all..& That we now had to wait to call back at 9AM instead.. She then abruptly hung up the phone on us..& As abruptly as she hung up on us..Less than 5 minutes after that we were then greeted & intimidated by their security & told that "we were being disruptive & needed to calm down before we would be forced to leave." Neither of us were rude or erratic towards anyone there at all & yet we were treated like we'd been hostile towards their staff..& After that completely unprofessional & now intimidating experience by security staff.. We felt so uncomfortable that we merely clocked out early that night & proceeded to leave..Never again..Complely unprofessional & unbelievable..Will not be returning...Absolutely unbelievable..Never again ‼

    The staff working on 04/12/2026 were rude, unprofessional and vengeful. We made zero noise a d when…read morewe asked to extend our stay on the phone they said we'd have to check out at 9 and wait all day for another room.. I then called the national number and got put back through to her and she answered with the upmost disrespect she then sent security up to our room as an intimidation technique after this we just checked out and went home no sleep etc.. this was at 4am want my advice never come here it's expensive and you'll never get what you pay for Also Mariott if they have any decency should fire the staff from that night

    Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts - Guest room

    Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

    (37 reviews)

    They have two listings!…read more Oceana Top notch stay! If you have the Amex aspire, this is a great way to redeem your free cert and if you have points definitely use them! Our weekend stay would have been right around 3k. 0.00 with Amex free night stay plus points. What a deal! Not only that, we were upgrade to a quiet. Room 315. I suggest getting that room if you can. Great spacious room, with Amazing decor, great books, comfy beds and cold ax. What else could you ask for ? Tiramisu when you arrive? Yup, they did that too. Nestor and Josh are top notch professionals. They are doing a great job taking care of clients here. Everything was top notch. Very attentive and accommodating. Not sure how this place gets bad reviews. We really enjoyed our stay and will come back soon! Great property! 5 star experience!

    This is a beautiful property in a great location. The Santa Monica Pier is with in walking distance…read moreas well as many fine dining establishments. The Valet greets you upon arrive but I noticed a few things that were troublesome. If you cannot walk stairs this property my not be right for you. The lobby is on the second floor accessible by stairs. Some rooms seem to only be reachable by stairs and they only have two rooms with two beds unless you want a king bed and a pullout couch. Most all the rooms have some type of balcony and some have a rope swing to sit on eventhough it is more decorative than functional. The lobby area is warm and welcoming and the pool area is simply fabulous. They make it known that the pool water is always above 82 degrees. I loved that they provided complimentary coffee by the pool in the morning and then throughout the day they have juices and cold water. On the 3rd floor there is a great sitting area with wonderful views of the coastline and beach. The staff was helpful in finding us the right room and making sure that all of our amenities were perfect. We only stayed for two nights but I would definitely return again.

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    Huntley

    (621 reviews)

    $$$

    My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary this evening at the Huntley hotel. Specifically at…read morethe bar on the top floor. The bartender, David, was absolutely fabulous. Super knowledgeable, kind, warm, and extremely professional. I've been in hospitality, industry for 30 years, and I'd give David an A+! He could gI've master classes on how to treat guests. He's that good.

    On the day of my wedding, I chose this place to celebrate with my family and friends. We ordered a…read morefew bottles of champagne to toast together. I asked the bartender to leave the bottles on ice at the counter with some glasses so I could pour for my guests myself. He refused, insisting that he needed to pour the drinks. He then deliberately poured larger servings than I wanted, clearly trying to make us finish the bottles faster so we would buy more. When I asked him to pour less champagne, he laughed and said, "Oh, you want to maximize the bottle," which felt disrespectful and inappropriate--especially on my wedding day, and while everyone was already spending money on drinks. My brother-in-law paid for a couple of bottles of champagne, closed the check, signed it, and left. About an hour later, the same bartender came to me and asked me to pay for those bottles, claiming the check had never been closed and suggesting I ask my brother-in-law for the money. At that point, I was extremely upset because I personally saw my brother-in-law close and sign the check. After speaking with the manager, the truth came out: the bartender had mistakenly closed a different check using my brother-in-law's card. When he realized his error, instead of admitting it, he tried to cover it up and make me pay. This caused unnecessary stress and wasted time on what should have been one of the happiest days of my life. In addition, we had called in advance to ask if we could bring our own cake and were clearly told yes, it would not be a problem. However, when the cake arrived, we were suddenly told that outside food was not allowed. This contradiction added even more frustration for me and my guests. Because of this experience, neither I nor my guests will ever return to this place, no matter how nice the location is, unless that bartender is no longer working there. His behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful, and he should be focused on pleasing customers--not creating conflict. The manager was polite and cordial, but he should have addressed his employee's mistake directly instead of involving me during my wedding celebration.

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