Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Hotels
8.4 (2066 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 2066 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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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

love the location and all amenities. I will be staying there every month while working on a LA project.

The staff is really nice.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Mila • couple • us
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Kyriacos • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Cong • couple • hk
8
Pros:

simple breakfast but acceptable. Staffs are nice and gentle
parking fee is reasonable 23 dollars per day

Cons:

not a walkable distance to the beach. no shops or restaurants nearby

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • couple • us
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Nick • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
Comfortable and close to everything
Pros:

Staff were all friendly and helpful, 4th floor recently upgraded since our last stay and very nice. Very good location for going to UCLA hospital which was our goal. It's a shame the attached restaurant has closed, hopefully another will move in.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
6
Clean and comfortable . Staff could show better customer service
Pros:

Clean and comfortable .

Cons:

Still waiting to receive my S100 refund of my bond .It has been over a week now

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Carsten • family_with_children • de
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • au
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Maybe provide breakfast

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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larry • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Fonseca • couple • br
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
8
2026-02-15 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • us
8
2026-02-14 • 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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Yao • couple • us
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Allen Jinhan • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee