If you're looking for the best Malibu and Santa Monica hotels, you're in the right place.
- Santa Monica hotel tax is 14%
- $ = $109 or less
- $$ = $110-$199
- $$$ = $200-$299
- $$$$ = $300 or more
You can stay at some of these hotels well below list price. Use our money-saving strategies.
Ambrose Hotel $$$
Located in north Santa Monica away from the ocean, the Ambrose is often applauded for being a good value for money.- Address: 1255 20th Street - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-315-1555, 310-315-1556 fax
- Rooms: 77 rooms
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Casa Malibu Inn on the Beach $$
The Casa Malibu's nondescript 1950s motel facade hides a motel that's a favorite of many.- Address: 22752 Pacific Coast Highway - Malibu
- Telephone: 310-456-2219, 800-831-0858, 310-456-5418 fax
- Rooms: 21 rooms
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Embassy Hotel Apartments $$$
This Moorish influenced architectural building is a designated Santa Monica Historic land mark and is few minutes walk to most of the attractions in Santa Monica.- Address: 1001 Third Street - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-394-1279, 310-451-3422 fax
- Rooms: 25 rooms
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Fairmont Miramar $$$$
Long known as one of Santa Monica's finest properties. Located on Ocean Avenue, with- Address: 2001 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-576-7777, 866-540-4470
- Rooms: 300 rooms and suites, 32 bungalows
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The Georgian $$$$
Classic art deco building overlooking the Santa Monica PierLe Merigot Beach Hotel $$$$
Near the Santa Monica Pier and downtown Santa Monica. Despite the name, they are not located on the beach but above it.Oceana Santa Monica $$$$
One of the Conde Nast "Hot List" properties for 2008, the Oceana is a fine luxury hotel in a quiet neighborhood.- Address: 849 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 800-777-0758, 310-393-0486
- Rooms: 170 rooms and suites
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Sea Shore Motel $
Two blocks from the beachShangri-La Hotel $$$
Classic art deco style surrounds a high-end, boutique hotel that does everything right.- Address: 1301 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-394-2791, 877-999-1301
- Rooms: 71 rooms and suites
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Shutters on the Beach $$$$
Elegant hotel with a true beachfront location
- Address: One West Pico Boulevard - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-458-0030, 800-334-9000, 310-458-4589 fax
- Rooms: 186 rooms and 12 suites
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Viceroy Hotel $$$$
The Viceroy is owned by the Kor Group, known for their ultra-stylish decor.- Address: 1819 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-260-7500, 800-670-6185, 310-260-7515 fax
- Rooms: 170 rooms and suites
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