Cal Mar Hotel Suites

Hotels
7.6 (739 reviews)
220 California Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of AC
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
Reports of unclean rooms, including dirty carpets and a musty smell.
Service
8.63
Staff was noted as super helpful and friendly.
Location
9.17
Prime location, very close to the beach and shops.
Room Quality
7.12
Rooms described as spacious but needing maintenance.
Amenities
6.65
Some amenities lacking, like AC and basic room essentials.
Value for Money
7.11
Mixed feelings on value; some aspects worthwhile, others not.
Food and Beverage
7.76
Little mention of food options, assumed standard for hotel.
Overall Experience
7.73
Generally positive; comfortable stay for some despite issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:36

Property Description

Prime Location near Santa Monica State Beach Park
Located just a short 10-minute walk from the stunning Santa Monica State Beach Park, Cal Mar Hotel Suites offers the perfect beach getaway.

Comfortable Suites with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Enjoy the convenience of spacious suites featuring fully equipped kitchens, ideal for preparing your own meals during your stay. Relax in the living room with a sofa bed, cable TV, dining area, and ceiling fans for added comfort.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Take advantage of the outdoor heated pool, tour desk for planning your adventures, and the option to arrange car hires at the front desk. With Third Street Promenade nearby and easy access to Los Angeles International Airport, your stay at Cal Mar Suites will be both convenient and memorable.

Book your stay at Cal Mar Hotel Suites now for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience near Santa Monica State Beach Park.

Important information:

Early check-in may be available at a half-day rate.

Rates are based on single occupancy, extra person charges are applicable.

WiFi rates are applicable per device.

The guest name on the reservation should match the name on the credit card used and presented upon check in.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: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 27.50 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 1 year old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Blisko do plaży, basen w obiekcie

Cons:

Okno z widokiem na kosze na śmieci

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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mpkahuna7 • Family
10
Hidden gem in plain sight in Santa Monica
Pros:

What a fantastic hidden gem so close to Santa Monica North Beach, the pier, and 3rd St Promenade! This apartment complex converted into a hotel was the perfect spot for our family's overnight stay in Santa Monica. The front desk staff were a delight, the pool is an absolute oasis. The only thing was the super bright hallway light right outside of the bedroom window. It kept the room feeling like daytime all through the night, even with the blinds closed.
We would still stay here again though... Location, location, location... Plus awesome staff.

2026-04-28 • via Tripadvisor
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christopherbW4130SG • Couples
10
Visiting from Boston
Pros:

Such a great stay! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. And cannot beat the location. Thank you!

2026-04-17 • via Tripadvisor
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A3889IMmikeg • Business
10
Like living in Santa Monica fifty years ago!
Pros:

Really cool vibe two minutes from Ocean Street. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. At this price point, this might be the best value as far as the room itself. Having the space of an apartment after a full day is a luxury. The bed was comfortable, and the towels might be the softest I have ever used. Also reminded me of my grandparents' house, also in southern California, with the colors, crank windows, and bathroom heater. Stayed here for a conference at the Fairmont because the Fairmont was booked. Next time will stay here even if the Fairmont is available.

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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michaelsH6238NB • Family
10
great location
Pros:

nice location near Ocean blvd, about 3 blocks from beach, walking distance to restaurants also to the pier. This is an apt. hotel with a full kitchen. Tv in bedroom and living room. Small pool. Santa Monica is expensive but this hotel is cheaper than most in the area.

2026-04-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Rebecca • family_with_children • de
7
Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in super Lage
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage

Cons:

Kleines Badezimmer, alles schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, sehr ungepflegter Empfang (Fenster, Laub)

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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GAYLE • couple • us
8
Great location, clean rooms.
Pros:

Amazing location! Very clean, congenial staff. Pool clean. Kitchen facilities.

Cons:

Furnishings and grounds are definitely dated, but comfortable enough.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Ilaria • family_with_children • it
7
Pros:

The staff was very kind and helpful. The position is perfect for staying in Santa Monica

Cons:

The room felt a little bit old overall.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Felicia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Manning • couple • us
8
Nice place to stay.
Pros:

Good size room.

Cons:

The kitchen could be better supplied.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Mary Lea • couple • us
9
We will be back because the location is very close to family.
Pros:

This facility is a re-purposed apartment building with all the units rented as hotel rooms. The neighborhood is quiet and the building / rooms have a retro feel. We really liked it. The unit was very large - big living room, a dining room, kitchen and bedroom. It was perfect for our stay. The staff (Sharon and Maria) are very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The WiFi is not secure. They give you a password when you check in but that's for the hotel website and not a secure encrypted password for a private WiFI. We used our hotspots while we were there.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Luisa Fernanda • family_with_children • us
4
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Eliana • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Maya503 • Couples • Vancouver, Washington
10
Quite clean safe
Pros:

Nice big spacious one bedroom king bed. With full kitchen
Quite close th lots.

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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C3745ZWtimc • Couples
4
Dirty outdated misrepresentation
Pros:

The room is disgusting this is no bad heart at the workers it’s out dated it’s very misrepresented in the add it’s stains all over the carpet there’s dirty dirty vents popping open on the walls the pool is terrible hair leaves just dirty the whole time the pull out bed I was told was like sleeping on a sheet on bars this is not a dig on the workers they were all nice and respectful the location is good but the hotel itself is very unappealing there’s no ac it’s hot and muggy the whole time the toilets clogged when you just pee it’s just ran down place needs updated in a bad way

2026-02-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Minna • family_with_children • fi
9
Erinomaisella sijainnilla isohko hieman jo kulunut, mutta toimiva huoneisto.
Pros:

Sijanti erinomainen. Lähellä rantaa ja ostoskatua.

Cons:

Lämmityssysteemi oli erikoinen, eikä tuntunut kovin turvalliselta.
Pyyhkeet huonot, eivät ime kosteutta.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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N5000PPphilips • Family
2
This hotel injured my wife and didn’t care
Pros:

My wife was injured at this hotel and they didn’t care at all. My wife and I stayed at this hotel for over two months - we spent 5 figures on the place. A window pane and surrounding fell out of the wall and landed with the sharp part into my wife’s calf muscle. She was rushed to an urgent care facility and currently walks with a limp. The owners didn’t even email us a sorry.

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor