Sea Blue Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (1376 reviews)
1670 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
No laundry service
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, specifically about the old facilities and lack of maintenance.
Service
7.85
Mixed reviews on service; some found staff welcoming, but others mentioned unhelpful reception.
Location
9.35
Consistently praised for its proximity to the beach and pier, making it a major positive.
Room Quality
6.85
Issues with room size, comfort, and lack of amenities like sufficient towels and heating.
Amenities
6.85
Limited amenities mentioned, particularly with regard to laundry and parking.
Value for Money
7.35
Concerns about parking costs and overall pricing in relation to facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.35
No specific mentions, but overall acceptable considering location and services.
Overall Experience
7.35
Overall, visitors had varied experiences, largely influenced by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:35

Property Description

Beachfront Boutique Hotel with Unique California Vibe

Spanish Courtyard and Rock 'n Roll Themed Rooms
Experience the charm of a Spanish courtyard and immerse yourself in the vibrant Rock 'n Roll and classic California-themed rooms, complete with surfboard headboards. Each room boasts flat-screen cable TVs, a small fridge, and stylish vintage Hawaiian art prints.

Private Courtyard with Beach Access and Garden
Relax in the private courtyard with direct beach access and lush garden surroundings. Enjoy complimentary coffee & tea in the lobby and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Convenient Location near Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach
Explore the iconic Santa Monica Pier just a short distance away and visit the bustling Venice Beach. With Third Street Promenade and UCLA in proximity, Sea Blue Hotel offers the perfect California getaway.

Book your stay at Sea Blue Hotel now to experience the ultimate beachfront retreat with a touch of California cool.

Important information:

All reservations will be charged the first night's room and tax as a deposit in order to guarantee the room.

Please note Reservations made with declined or invalid credit cards will be canceled.

Please contact the property about parking rates and details. Space is limited and parking is on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note: Free WiFi is available for basic applications. Additional bandwidth is available for an additional fee.

Please note: All rooms have air-conditioning except our alcove suites.

The property does not accept cash payments.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 29 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$29 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$59 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1376 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 7.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 7.35
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marie • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement est idéal. Les chambres sont correctes

Cons:

Dommage que le parking de l'hôtel soit payant.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • family_with_children • ch
10
Immer wieder. Die Lage ist perfekt.
Pros:

Top Lage, total hübsche Anlage, freundlicher Empfang, kostenlos Tee und Kaffee

Cons:

teure Parkmöglichkeit, dafür direkt beim Hotel

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
8
Good location close to the heart of Santa Monica
Pros:

The location is unbeatable. Very close to the beach and Santa Monica pier. We liked the free tea and coffee and the room was big, perfect for our family of 5. It was gated so we felt safe and secure.

Cons:

The hot water in the bathroom wasn't great, and took an age to come through whilst wasting a lot of water! Parking is quite pricey at $33 per day.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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turan.dan • extended_group • tr
1
Çok kötü bir deneyimdi, kesinlikle tavsiye etmem.
Pros:

Sadece Konumu

Cons:

İlk girişte personelin suratsız ve isteksiz tavrı ile başlayan kötü deneyimimiz, park hizmetinde aracımıza yer bulamayıp anahtarı aldılar, duvara sürtülmesiyle daha da kötüleşti. Üstelik sorumluluk alınmadı, “müdür pazartesi gelir” denilerek geçiştirildi. Odada da ciddi sorunlar vardı; lamba çalışmıyor, sıcak su akmıyordu. Kısacası, hizmet ve tesis kalitesi oldukça yetersizdi.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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CeCiLou • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement IDEAL !!
Très typique ambiance surf

Cons:

La parking est cher, peu de place.
Ne pas hésiter à se rendre au parking public à moins de 5min à pied et moitié prix.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • us
10
I would stay at Sea Blue Hotel again.
Pros:

Close to the beach, pier, shopping and dining. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. More of the surfing vibe with tile floors but absolutely loved it.

Cons:

I have no complaints. I believe that the site should state limited paid parking that has to be reserved. I was lucky enough that you had one parking space left when I arrived and never moved my car because we were only there for 2 nights.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Sanna • extended_group • se
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • couple • it
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Posizione, letti e cordialità dello staff

Cons:

Migliorabile la dotazione per fare colazione

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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steelman • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Locations great good size rooms

Cons:

Older building with lots of noises but nothing crazy

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • couple • es
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • extended_group • es
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • cz
8
výborná lokalita na Santa Monica
Pros:

Lokalita, velmi vstřícný a příjemný personál, upgrade pokoje

Cons:

vše OK

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • family_with_children • us
8
Our first trip to Santa Monica and it was fun and very delightful. The weather was great!
Pros:

It was walking distance from the beach, pier and Restraunt’s..There was a mini fridge, and window cooler. My son had his own sleeping quarters. There was staff available in the office 24/7 if you needed anything.

Cons:

The parking was limited..it was first come first serve even for those staying there…the building is a little older with limited outlets..

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • au
7
Nice for a short stay if you want close to the pier .
Pros:

The close proximity to the pier , the beds were pretty comfy - I liked there was a security gate too and bottom of property . We had a bit of a view !

Cons:

The shower pressure was a terrible .

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucio • extended_group • ar
1
Cons:

The hotel leaves a lot to be desired. From very early in the morning there is a lot of noise, as you can clearly hear all the staff conversations, making it impossible to rest. The beds are very uncomfortable, and the extra bed they provide is practically unusable: it’s made of exposed springs and is no more than 5 cm thick.

In addition, the bathroom fixtures are very old and in poor condition. The room also did not have air conditioning, which is quite uncomfortable, especially on hot days. To make matters worse, light comes in from everywhere, making it impossible to sleep properly.

The Wi-Fi signal also didn’t reach the room properly and barely worked.

Overall, a very uncomfortable stay. I would not recommend it.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Cláudio • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Maximino Caballero • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Zona inmejorable.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • us
8
Great little seaside hotel as long as you don’t need parking.
Pros:

Location, cute historical Route 66 beach hotel

Cons:

Parking is extra (which I’m fine with) but told parking was sold out as they have more rooms than parking. Was never given a chance to buy parking even though I booked nearly 6 months in advanced

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee