Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Hotels
8.4 (2131 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 2131 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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Lalani • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Everything is good

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Rosen • extended_group • bg
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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John R 3010 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Gateway Santa Monica
Pros:

The room was large with a great sized bed.

Cons:

I had no negative experiences at all

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • au
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Ethem • couple • tr
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • br
9
Pros:

Cama confortável, estacionamento ótimo

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • es
9
Nos
Pros:

Las habitaciones son amplias y muy nuevas.
La camada es muy grande y cómoda. Aunque el alojamiento está a un paseo de la playa tienes un bus que coges enfrente del hotel y te lleva directo.

Cons:

Las zonas comunes son muy básicas para el precio elevado que se paga por el hotel. El desayuno es muy mejorable.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez • extended_group • us
10
muy agradable
Pros:

desayuno bien y ubicacion excelente

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • sv
10
Pros:

La cama

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • extended_group • de
7
Für Kurzaufenthalt gut geeignet
Pros:

Kostenloses, wenn auch einfaches Frühstück.
Nach meiner Einschätzung eher sichere Gegend
Für L.A. Verhältnisse

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • it
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • it
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Guy • family_with_children • be
8
Top !!
Pros:

Dikke duim voor het personeel! Zeer vriendelijk!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
8
Great stay - no major complaints. I'd stay again!
Pros:

Good location - convenient to all things on the westside. The bed was AMAZING. So comfortable. I slept great! Loved the pillows and i didn't itch with the sheets, which is usually the case at hotels for me. The windows have shutters on them, and I liked that. It's cleaner than curtains and blacked out the room nicely. Also, the hotel was really quiet, despite having a room that was right off the elevators and not on the top floor. I thought the coffee in the morning with yogurt and a banana one day and hard boiled eggs the next was perfect. I'm not a huge breakfast person, so it was just right for me. I also liked that they had a small fitness room across the driveway. Seemed like a mix of younger and middle-aged beach types and international travelers.

Cons:

The elevators are really slow. If you get back late at night and park on P2, you can't access the elevator and someone has to come get you. That's a little weird. Also, my toilet was dirty when I arrived in my room. I always carry Lysol wipes with me, so I wiped down the seat, but the lid was dirty too, soI just left it up. The pulley to have the water from the faucet push to the shower head was not working well either, and I had to get a towel to pull really hard on it to get the water to come out of the shower head.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Freddy • solo_traveller • ec
7
Bien.
Pros:

La ubicación, limpieza.

Cons:

El desayuno.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Julia Barbara • couple • de
9
Schönes Hotel in Santa Monica
Pros:

Das Hotel war sehr schön, die Zimmer haben uns gut gefallen und sie waren modern.
Das Personal war auch sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Ich würde es wieder buchen.

Cons:

Das Hotel bietet ein kleines Frühstück an, der Bereich ist aber nicht sehr groß. Es gibt nur ein Sofa und zwei Sessel, wo man frühstücken konnte.
Man braucht ein Auto, da der Pier zu Fuß nur nach 40 min. Laufen zu erreichen ist

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Mari • family_with_children • ee
9
Meeldiv koht paraja hinnaga
Pros:

Personal oli meeldiv, hotell oli puhas. Pakuti ka tasuta väikest hommikusööki, mida hinnas algselt ei olnud. Parkimine kohe maja all

Cons:

Natuke làrmakas, kuna asub suure tee ääres

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Kourey • couple • us
8
Most comfortable beds ever. Clean rooms, good location
Pros:

Easy access, quick check in.

Cons:

$23 parking

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee