The Pierside Santa Monica

Hotels
8.6 (2298 reviews)
120 Colorado Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 2298 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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Nicole • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Love the location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Lamburn • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • family_with_children • ca
7
Nice hotel, nice location, good food.
Pros:

The location is great, very close to the beach. Rooms are good size. The pool was nice. My kid enjoyed it every single day.
The restaurant (Surfing Fox) in the first floor was just amazing! We ate breakfast, we ate dinner. Everything was excellent!

Cons:

Nobody mentioned it earlier in their reviews so maybe it’s just us being unlucky that evening but there was a very big cockroach in the bathroom. We called the reception and asked someone to come and get rid of it. The guy came and did it. That’s the only frustrating thing I would mention during our stay.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
We enjoyed it very much.
Pros:

All great!

Cons:

All great!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • us
9
Friendly staff, great location, spacious and comfortable room.
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
Great location, pool, room, amenities—great stay!
Pros:

Fantastic location. Really liked the pool, the room, and the amenities (the cool onsite bar/restaurant & e-bike rentals). Staff always accessible and friendly. We had an awesome stay!

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • couple • gr
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Bon emplacement et hotel de tres bon standing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
8
Great one night stay!
Pros:

Fantastic location, couldn't get any more central.
We only stayed for one night but staff were helpful on our arrival.

we ate in the hotel bar/restaurant on our arrival - great service and good food!

Cons:

Limited parking with only valet option but we parked in multi-storey car park across the road which was still very easy to access hotel.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • au
7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • es
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
8
Ideal beach getaway
Pros:

The location was perfect!
Stunning beachy rooms.
Great shower, comfy beds with pillow options.
Everything you need in the room.
Close to everything you need outside.
Great value for money.
Can borrow items for the beach for free - so thoughtful

Cons:

Only negative was there was a strong smell of cannabis coming through the vents

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • nz
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Zsolt • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • de
9
Ich würde es wieder buchen.
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt, direkt am Santa Monica Pier. Alles was man braucht, bekommt man in unmittelbarer Umgebung.

Cons:

Das Essen im Restaurant ist zu teuer.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • ch
9
Top
Pros:

Alles, Lage, Personal, alles top

Cons:

Teures parken

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Matheus • family_with_children • br
10
Great option in Santa Monica
Pros:

Location, rooms, everything

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • couple • pa
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Catalina • solo_traveller • lu
10
Perfect location
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

They have all kinds of items you can borrow for a beach day, we were able to take chairs, towels, umbrella and a boogie board with us. Staff was nice and lots of amenities.

Cons:

Parking is expensive, but it was convenient and fast. Also, felt our car was safe in the hotel garage.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee