The Eden

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Sonder
8 (695 reviews)
1301 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Old Rooms
Limited Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Some rooms described as tired and not up to standard.
Service
9.36
Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Many reviews praise the excellent location close to the beach and city.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms generally described as good, but some found them small or tired.
Amenities
7.38
Issues noted with the breakfast options and no coffee maker.
Value for Money
8.34
Some mention of high hold fees impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.39
No breakfast options or limited dining facilities.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall positive experiences with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:30

Property Description

Modern Comforts

Sonder The Beacon offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs in the vibrant Santa Monica district of Los Angeles. Each room features a cozy atmosphere with a coffee machine, private bathroom, and stylish decor. Some rooms even boast a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for longer stays.

Convenient Amenities

Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and have the option of arranging private parking. The hotel provides bed linen and towels for each room, ensuring a comfortable stay. Its proximity to popular attractions like Santa Monica Beach and the iconic Santa Monica Pier makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking convenience and entertainment.

Prime Location

Located just a stone's throw away from Will Rogers State Beach and Venice Beach, Sonder The Beacon offers a prime location for beach lovers. With Third Street Promenade and Pacific Park also nearby, guests can experience the best of Santa Monica within reach.

Book your stay at Sonder The Beacon for a memorable Los Angeles getaway!

Important information:

Please note that some rooms have partial sea views.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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms 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.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 695 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 6.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Zuzana • couple • ca
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Mirella • couple • tr
8
A wonderful stay with great service, comfort, and an excellent location.
Pros:

I had a great experience at this hotel. The location is excellent, the rooms were clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable.

What truly stood out was the staff — they were friendly, helpful, and genuinely solution-oriented. Every question we had was handled with care, and the receptionist gave us very helpful recommendations.

Overall, the hotel exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

The only downside was the lack of an open buffet breakfast, which could be a nice addition.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • extended_group • at
10
Jederzeit sofort wieder auch wenns für Europäer (Wien) sehr kostenintensiv ist
Pros:

Die Lage, das Service, die Hilfsbereitschaft waren perfekt! Unser Apartment mit 2 großen Zimmern mit jeweils eigenem Bad und WC war traumhaft, großer Wohnessbereich mit gut ausgestatteter Küche machten unseren Aufenthalt noch besser.
Die Rooftopbar war sehr stilvoll und mit mega Aussicht und tollen Getränken.

Cons:

Keine Kritik, gibt nichts zu beanstanden

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Sierra • solo_traveller • us
10
My day was beautiful comfortable staff was absolutely wonderful welcoming and had great conversation
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous, close to the beach. Room well kept.

Cons:

The pool was freezing heating was not working in the pool so I did not get in.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Christie • family_with_children • us
7
Beautiful historic hotel with a lovely pool area.
Pros:

The coffee shop at the hotel was lovely. Super friendly staff and great coffee. The pool are was pretty and the loungers, etc were perfect. Rooms were nice, beds were comfy & hotel is in a great location.

Cons:

We travelled during spring break. Although the pool are was lovely, they didn't have the bar open?! No food service either. You could get a cocktail in a can or water if you went to the coffee shop. The only bar that was open was on the rooftop. Drinks were very average, it needed a bit of updating and we didn't want to leave the pool to head all of the way up there each time we wanted to order a cocktail.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Lindy • family_with_children • us
5
We felt welcomed by the friendly staff, loved the location but not impressed with the hotel appearan
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. From the valet, bell hop to the front desk. The location is also really great.if you want to be basically on the beach, close to the pier and shopping, it’s wonderful.

Cons:

The hotel just felt very different from the pictures. It’s an older hotel, so some quirks and charm is to be expected, but it just felt really outdated and cold. The pool area deck was torn up with a couple of workers so my kids didn’t want to swim and the jacuzzi wasn’t super warm. The bed was comfortable, but the duvet didn’t seem to have a duvet cover and it had like a white sheet draped over it. I want to say all in we paid around $518 for the night, so not cheap. Again, it’s a 1930’s building, so if looking for old charm, it’s for you, but we felt a little disappointed.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • br
10
Pros:

Location, big rooms, confortable friendly staff.

Cons:

Could have a coffee machine in the room.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Wunderbarer Service extrem hilfsbereites Personal wir sind sehr zufrieden

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Disappointing.
Pros:

Good location and great staff.

Cons:

Dated and in need of a refurb. Overpriced.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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victorien • couple • fr
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • au
8
A well-located Santa Monica gem with a gorgeous rooftop bar and comfortable rooms, just bring your own snacks if you’re
Pros:

Eden’s location is hard to beat — directly across from the beach, with the pier and 3rd Street Promenade both just a short stroll away. The pool is a lovely little oasis, rooms are clean and comfortable, and the rooftop bar is absolutely worth it for sunset drinks. One of those spots where the setting does a lot of the heavy lifting, in the best possible way.

Cons:

The lunch and pool menu is the weak link. For a hotel with such a strong rooftop and pool scene, the food offering doesn’t quite match the vibe — it feels like an afterthought. A more considered poolside menu would really complete the experience and make it easier to justify a full day lounging without venturing out.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Glen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Isaac • couple • us
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Dinckok • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Marzena • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Marzena • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Location near beach.
Staff was very accommodating and gave good restaurant recommendations.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Loved the Eden, warm and friendly staff and great coffee
Pros:

Welcome was great and location is fantastic. Coffee bar was fabulous

Cons:

Rooms could have robes in them and a chair to sit as the room had enough space

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee