Santa Monica hotels range in price and budget depending on their location and amenities.
Santa Monica hotels that are closer to the beach or Santa Monica pier may be more expensive, whereas neighborhood locations may be more affordable depending on their proximity to the beach.
Santa Monica offers a better value than other areas of Los Angeles/Southern California because:
- It offers beachfront and oceanfront access hotels
- It provides a centrally located base for your Greater Los Angeles visit
- Most hotels offer a high-quality property and experience
- The city is compact and walkable with a variety and quality of surrounding amenities such as restaurants and shopping
LUXURY HOTELS
Luxury hotels tend to be closer to the beach or Downtown Santa Monica and offer more amenities such as on-site restaurants and spa services.
Santa Monica luxury hotels:
- Have average daily rates (average price) over $300
- Somewhat higher rates during the weekends and summer seasons
- May have additional fees for parking, high-speed WiFi, and room service
- Many offer free electric shuttles
- Look for deals for hotel loyalty members and email subscribers during off-peak seasons (spring and fall)
Luxury hotels in Santa Monica include:
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
- Hotel Casa del Mar
- Hotel Shangri-La
- Huntley Santa Monica Beach
- JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
- Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
- Oceana
- Santa Monica Proper Hotel
- Shore Hotel
- Shutters on the Beach
- Viceroy Santa Monica
BOUTIQUE AND MID-RANGE HOTELS
Boutique and mid-range hotels are typically smaller than luxury hotels and more likely to be a block further from the beach.
Santa Monica boutique and mid-range hotels:
- Have average daily rates (average price) around $200 - $300+
- Offer fewer amenities in exchange for a reduced nightly rate
- Look for deals during off-peak seasons (spring and fall) with value packages during the summer season
Boutique and mid-range hotels in Santa Monica include:
- Bayside Hotel
- Cal Mar Hotel Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Santa Monica
- Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Monica
- Hotel Carmel
- Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica
- Ocean View Hotel
- Palihouse Santa Monica
- Sea Blue Hotel
- The Ambrose Hotel
- The Cottage Santa Monica
- The Georgian Hotel
- Wyndham Santa Monica Beach at the Pier
BUDGET HOTELS
Affordable hotels in Santa Monica are usually further from the beach but offer lower rates for long-term visitors such as international tourists and large families.
Affordable Hotels in Santa Monica:
- Have average daily rates (average price) around $100 - $200
- Many included amenities such as parking, WiFi, and breakfast
- Several offer value adds
- Look for deals and affordable packages throughout the year via the property website or email newsletter program
Affordable hotels in Santa Monica include:
- American Motel
- Comfort Inn Santa Monica-West Los Angeles
- Days Inn Santa Monica/Los Angeles
- Holiday Motel
- Hostelling International LA/Santa Monica
- Ocean Lodge Hotel Santa Monica Beach
- Ocean Park Hotel
- Ocean Park Inn
- Palm Motel
- Pavilion Motel
- Rest Haven Motel
- Santa Monica Motel
- Sea Shore Motel
- Seaview Hotel
- SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica