Santa Monica is a popular city in Los Angeles. Tourists stay here to enjoy the beachfront, restaurants and shops. Here is a short but reliable list of hotels in the Santa Monica area that you can consider for your stay. Please book in advance as hotels fill up quickly in this area.

The hotel listings below starts with the most reasonably priced hotel to the most expensive.

All hotels listed here have a guest rating of 8+ on Booking.com & on Expedia. The photos showcase a king size bed but you should find rooms with double beds that at least accommodate a family of four.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica

3102 Pico Blvd , Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 90405-2006, United States of America

No frills motel. Complimentary breakfast, free parking, and decent clean rooms, good location. You can take a bus to the beach. Some rooms have a kitchenette, some are pet-friendly. Located off I-10, this hotel is just 3 miles from Montana Avenue, Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach.

,Gateway Hotel

1920 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90404, United States of America

This hotel is located two miles from the beach and is close to the Santa Monica metro line. Board at the 17th Street/Santa Monica College Station to Downtown Santa Monica, the beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Functional rooms, clean and great location. Breakfast is included. Free wifi.

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites

1707 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401-3310, United States of America

Nice and clean hotel, great location, 7-10 minutes from the Santa Monica pier and few minutes to the main shopping area. Across the street is a bus stop that takes you to the LAX shuttle. Good for families, has a pool.

Viceroy Santa Monica

1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America

Great location, pet friendly, easy walk to the beach, some ocean-view rooms, beautiful outdoor pools and cabana. Free bicycle rentals!

,Shore Hotel

1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America

This hotel is only 6 minutes away from the pier where you can enjoy the Pacific Park amusement rides. It also offers ocean views.

Huntley

1111 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, United States of America

The Huntley is located less than 5 minutes walk to the 3rd Street Promenade and the Santa Monica State Beach path. This is a top notch luxury hotel with many ocean-view rooms. The penthouse restaurant reviews are amazing!

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America

Old charm with big traditional rooms in an excellent location. A complimentary house car is available for a 3-mile radius.

,Casa Del Mar

1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, United States of America

This is an oceanfront hotel with two onsite restaurants. The 3rd Street promenade is a 5- minute walk. Fancy, royal stay.

,Santa Monica Proper Hotel

700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America

Beautiful luxury lifestyle hotel in a 1928 landmark building with contemporary architecture. There are two restaurant-bar destinations including a rooftop pool deck with views of Santa Monica. Exquisite rooms!

Shutters on the Beach

1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, United States of America

This luxury hotel is located directly on the beach and has two oceanfront restaurants. Santa Monica Pier is just a 5-minute walk. You will find both suites and hotel rooms at this property. Rooms have magnificent ocean views, some with double doors to let in the breeze!

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