The Pierside Santa Monica

Hotels
8.6 (2366 reviews)
120 Colorado Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Clean Rooms
Good Amenities
Cons:
High Parking Fees
Limited Breakfast Options
Reported Issues with Bites

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Clean room, but the presence of issues like bites reported by the guest affects the score.
Service
8.95
Friendly staff and accommodating service praised, despite some issues with check-in.
Location
9.19
Excellent location near the beach and pier is frequently mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms described as clean and comfortable, though there were some check-in delays.
Amenities
8.77
Good amenities including a heated pool and gym, despite some high prices reported.
Value for Money
8.43
Mixed reviews on value due to high parking fees and some amenities being seen as pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Limited options and high prices for food reported, which impacted the perception of value.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a nice stay with some drawbacks overshadowed by the positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:19

Property Description

Prime Location near Santa Monica Beach and Pier

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the heated salt water pool and enjoy beach towels and bathrobes provided in each guest room. Relax with a view of the Pacific Ocean in select rooms equipped with modern comforts like a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Convenience and Service
Stay fit in the gym, explore local attractions with ease using the tour desk, and benefit from the 24-hour front desk. With Beverly Hills just a short drive away and easy access to LAX, The Pierside Santa Monica offers convenience and luxury for your stay.

Ready to experience beachfront bliss at The Pierside Santa Monica? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Pets under max weight from 50lbs are allowed at the property upon request. Please contact the property for information on the pet policy.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 66 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2366 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.95
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Kenneth • family_with_children • au
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Gearoid • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Good location, friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

We were staying on the top floor and there was a very loud noise coming from the fans/generator all night which did make it hard to sleep

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • solo_traveller • nl
10
Perfect!
Pros:

De ligging en de inrichting van het hotel.

Cons:

Niks viel tegen.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nir • solo_traveller • ch
4
Pros:

Good location yet loud as you can hear the highway…

Cons:

Old and basic room - not worth the money .

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • couple • gb
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Derbissova • couple • kz
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ca
9
Perfect place to enjoy Southern California
Pros:

The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful! The location was amazing!!

Cons:

Pool was nice and all the lounge options were inviting

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Janina • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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thysia • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Ditte Soegaard • couple • dk
9
Pros:

Great location, super friendly staff - especially in the restaurant ☺️
Rooms nice and clean.

Cons:

A bit noisy due to the highway next to the hotel. We asked for a room with a view to the garden, as we tought it would be more quiet, but it was actually more noisy than opposite.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Saad • family_with_children • sa
10
Very near from the beach
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Non

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • it
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
10
Perfekt!
Pros:

Top Lage …. Besser geht es nicht! Sehr zu empfehlen für einen Trip nach Santa Monica / LA

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Monia • family_with_children • fr
7
Ok pour 2 nuits mais pas plus
Pros:

Très bel emplacement

Cons:

Chambre assez sommaire pour le prix

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • be
8
Perfect.
Pros:

Prima hotel! Mooie schone kamers en dicht bij het strand.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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adi • family_with_children • il
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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adi • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מושלם !

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • de
10
Perfekt für Strandurlaub nah des Flughafens LAX
Pros:

Wunderbar Hotel! Sehr modernes und ansprechendes Design in allen Bereichen - Zimmer, Lobby, Restaurant, Pool.
Das Personal war super freundlich und hilfsbereit zum Bespiel mit dem Hinweis auf (kostenfrei) auszuleihende Strandausrüstung (Handtücher, Stühle, Spiele, Surfbretter).
Unser Zimmer was groß, gut ausgestattet, sauber, ruhig und das Bett bequem. Auch die Lage ist erstklassig. Bis zum Strand sind es etwa 50 Meter. Parkplätzen stehen (kostenpflichtig) am Hotel zur Verfügung.
Zum Flughafen LAX brauch man bei guter Verkehrslage nur 35 min.

Cons:

Das Bad war im Verhältnisse zum Zimmer recht klein, aber natürlich völlig ausreichend- sehr schön und gut ausgestattet (große Dusche, Föhn).
Das Parken am Hotel ist extrem teuer, vor allem im Vergleich mit den Preisen der umliegenden Parkhäuser. Liegt vielleicht an der Sicherheit, aber das kann ich nicht einschätzen. Allgemein ist der Pier und die direkte Umgebung des Hotels in die Jahre gekommen. Viele Gebäude stehen leer. Außer Hotels und Gastro gibt’s nichts.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Cancado • family_with_children • br
9
Hotel boutique em frente ao Pier
Pros:

O Hotel tem instalacoes modernas, tipo boutique. Bem localizado e com staff simpatico. Aceitaram fazermo check in bem antes das 16:00, mas tem um custo de US 50. O cafe da manha é a La carte e custa em media US 25 a 30 por pessoa + gorjeta. O estacionamento é caro devido a localizacao de Santa Monica, mas tem varios estacionamento publicos proximos.

Cons:

Tudo funcionou muito bem

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee