Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Hotels
8.4 (2051 reviews)
1920 Santa Monica Boulevard , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options
Noise from street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, with some mentions of dirty floors and hairs in bathrooms.
Service
9.4
Overall positive experiences with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.9
Great location noted frequently in reviews.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were comfortable, though some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like parking noted positively, but some areas could improve.
Value for Money
7.9
Generally viewed as a good value, but some mentioned pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast options limited and seating unavailable led to lower satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience was satisfactory with room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:17

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The contemporary rooms at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, and coffee maker. Stay connected with free WiFi and catch up on work at the desk.

Full-Service Amenities
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour gym, business centre, and garden sun deck. The hotel's front desk is always open, ensuring convenience for all visitors.

Convenient Location
Situated just 2 miles from the beach, with easy access to the Santa Monica Metro Expo Line, exploring the area is a breeze. Don't miss out on the nearby attractions and activities for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica now to experience comfort and convenience at its best!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Property will provide a receipt for all credit card pre-authorizations at the time of check-in.

The entrance to this hotel is located on 20th Street. Two levels of underground parking.

Please note that hotel is undergoing renovations until March 31 2026. The management team is working hard to minimize the impact on guests stay.
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: 12:00 PM
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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2051 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Nancy • couple • us
8
2026-02-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
The staff and facilities are pleasant and accommodating.
Pros:

The location was the most important. Close to UCLA medical buildings.

Cons:

Free breakfast is a little week. Could have some hot food. Maybe with the restaurant changing the management could work with new restaurant.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • us
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Yao • couple • us
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Allen Jinhan • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • family_with_children • cl
10
Súper recomendado
Pros:

Si!! Súper bueno

Cons:

La verdad que estuvo muy bien

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
7
Ok
Pros:

Clean. 2 miles from the beach. Parking garage is $25 a day. And you’re not allowed to back in. I don’t like that. Breakfast in the morning is instant oatmeal and yogurt and hard boiled eggs. Nothing fresh. Coffee was ok. Juice boxes. Not great. I wasn’t impressed by them. I don’t know where the restaurant was. I think my biggest problem was I thought I was closer to the beach.

Cons:

Not on the beach and paying to park.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
6
It was better than average
Pros:

The room was comfy and the restaurant next attached was great. Rooms were clean and had enough light

Cons:

The bathroom was tiny and I have a feeling it wasn't up to code because I kept hitting my head on the towel rack and the faucet tap was to close to the edge of the sink to thoroughly wash our hands. The breakfast was also mediocre.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Manisha • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Pascale • couple • fr
8
Cons:

To have to pay for parking

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • extended_group • it
8
It's a nice hotel in likely the best area for a tourist in L.A.
Pros:

There was a complimentary breakfast, it was nice and filled us up before the day.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Giovanni • family_with_children • it
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Jared • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • extended_group • fr
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Najat • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • extended_group • it
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
10
We had a great stay
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

I could hear guests above me walk across the floor

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Lola • extended_group • fr
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee