The Eden

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Sonder
8 (746 reviews)
1301 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
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
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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 746 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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Nadine • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Looks much better in the pictures. Feels quite run down in person.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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INNA • solo_traveller • us
10
Очень уютно, великолепный персонал, большое внимание уделяется чистоте
Pros:

Рядом с океаном, инфраструктура в шаговой доступности.

Cons:

Просьба продумать расчет наличными. Не у всех ваших посетителей есть возможность иметь карту

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tigran • extended_group • am
10
Pros:

Thank you

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Małgorzata • family_with_children • pl
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • au
7
Nice spot but not value for money.
Pros:

Nice location a little bit out of the main drag of Santa Monica.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Very limited inclusions with the room for example no water bottles provided, coffee and tea or breakfast etc, room was very small so much so that we struggled to get our suitcases open. The room only had a double bed in it. The sounds of vaccums started from around 8am and went all morning. There was $350 of pre authorisations on our card at one point during the stay which is higher then most other places we stayed during our trip and inconvenient for travellers. There were a number of hotels at similar price points and the others seem like better value for money and comfort.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Room was nice. We had great view.

Cons:

Walls were a little outdated but was historical value. Wanted more modern but was nice. Pool area 2as huge plus.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • au
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
4
Beautiful building, great rooms, 1 staff member great, the others and facilities were poor..
Pros:

Great location and room was great

Cons:

Coffee shop open limited hours, rooftop bar was limited 4-9pm and only a few chairs out.. $35 for a cocktail….. The pool area was completely cordoned off, bar wasn’t open at all whilst works were going on and NO details had been sent to say this and or notification at reception given… They sent enough what’s app messages, check in was fine (she was very good) but the other staff were not really fussed..

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Yasmynn • couple • us
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • gb
10
Brilliant location and super friendly staff. Very good value stay
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and helpful. Especially Burke

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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theodore • couple • us
9
Staff and facilities were great
Pros:

could serve larger portions for breakfast

Cons:

shower valve leaked water ,need to have maintenance look into to problem

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary Louise • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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karen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
6
Underwhelmed in the hotel, but a lovely location
Pros:

We had a room overlooking the ocean which was absolutely lovely, and the staff were friendly that we'd encountered. We didn't use the bikes, but they had four which are available on a first come, first served basis.

Cons:

We had expected a higher standard in the room for the money as it was tired in places. The tub was nice, but inconvenient to step over and the frosted glass window opened out to the walkway outside which was odd! The parking was extortionate and we didn't expect the cost to be this high. It was £68 for valet per night, but the car was parked in a normal looking car park that we could have easily parked in. I would recommend parking in any of the car parks nearby which are $20 dollars for 24 hours (£15 a day). If we'd known the cost and it was earlier in the day, as we arrived late, we would have parked the car elsewhere. A comfy seat to enjoy the view wouldn't go a miss, too, as there was only a dining type chair which seemed a shame considering there was such a lovely view.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Beautiful location. Room was spacious, beautiful view.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandr • family_with_children • ru
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • ae
9
Great Stay - Massive room and Amazing Location
Pros:

Massive room and great location, staff were very accommodating too.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee