If you're looking for the best Malibu and Santa Monica hotels, you're in the right place.
If you're more concerned with price than exactly which Santa Monica hotels you'll be staying in, use our tips for finding a Santa Monica hotel in an hour or less.
- 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 $$$$
Long known as one of Santa Monica's finest properties. Located on Ocean Avenue, with- Address: 2001 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-576-7777, 866-540-4470
- Rooms: 300 rooms and suites, 32 bungalows
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The Georgian $$$$
Classic art deco building overlooking the Santa Monica PierLe Merigot Beach Hotel $$$$
Near the Santa Monica Pier and downtown Santa Monica. Despite the name, they are not located on the beach but above it.Oceana Santa Monica $$$$
One of the Conde Nast "Hot List" properties for 2008, the Oceana is a fine luxury hotel in a quiet neighborhood.- Address: 849 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 800-777-0758, 310-393-0486
- Rooms: 170 rooms and suites
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Santa Monica Beach Travelodge $$
Two miles from Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade.- Address: 3102 Pico Blvd - Santa Monica
- Telephone: 310-450-5766, 310-450-8843 fax
- Rooms: 84 rooms
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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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