Santa Monica Hotels for Every Budget

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:

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:

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:

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