Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1432 reviews)
1667 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cozy room
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor amenities
No food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Electric kettle was very dirty and scaled from inside and some reviews pointed to cleanliness issues.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with some exception noted.
Location
9.64
Great locations mentioned multiple times, near the pier and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.09
Cozy rooms but some missed amenities like a suitcase stand.
Amenities
6.62
Amenities are noted as poor, with issues regarding parking and no breakfast.
Value for Money
7.58
Some guests mentioned the price was high relative to the experience.
Food and Beverage
5.63
No complimentary water bottles and no restaurant onsite.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall positive experiences despite several complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:19

Property Description

Vintage-Style Architecture
Experience a piece of 1950s California beach nostalgia at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. The vintage-style architecture will transport you back in time while enjoying modern comforts.

Convenient Amenities
From free WiFi in all guest rooms to complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate served all day in the lobby, we ensure your stay is comfortable and convenient. Relax in our cozy rooms equipped with everything you need, including a flat-screen TV, work desk, and ironing facilities.

Ideal Location
Situated just minutes away from Santa Monica Pier and Tongva Park, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Whether you're here for leisure or business, Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the perfect choice.

Book your stay now at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel and create unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

Please note: Effective January 1st 2025, the parking fee is $33 per night plus 18% city parking tax.

Please note: The property reserves the right to authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note: 100% of the first night's room will be charged 24 hours before arrival date.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 33 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1432 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 6.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 5.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Hernandez • extended_group • us
9
Loved it , only issue was small parking lots , we had a big truck and bearly fit , other than that I liked it , it was a
Pros:

Locked gates

Cons:

Small parking

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Katarina • family_with_children • hr
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Antti • solo_traveller • fi
7
Good price-quality ratio
Pros:

Perfect location.
Bed.

Cons:

General condition of the room

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Estelle • extended_group • gb
7
Fantastic location, value for money
Pros:

Location was unparalleled, less than a 5 minute walk from Santa Monica Pier. With the beach and a plethora of shops and restaurants on your doorstep, you can't fault it for the cost!

Cons:

Definitely more of a motel than a hotel, and the 'sea view' described on the room information is not true as you only see the sea from outside the hotel (on your tiptoes, squinting over the other buildings)

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Surrounding Area deteriorating

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Valdis • couple • lv
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Rogerio Aguiar • family_with_children • br
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Chad • family_with_children • us
8
Nice, clean, good location, 3 beds 5 people. Good choice. Just bring your own pillows
Pros:

Location and old school beach vibe you don’t get from a giant box hotel, check in dude was hella cool. 🤙🏼

Cons:

Could have used more than two flat pillows on the bed. Full size SUV parking is rough here, Very limited parking. It’s older but clean, and who comes to sit in a motel anyways

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • extended_group • es
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ella • family_with_children • us
6
Affordable and safe place to stay in the heart of Santa Monica
Pros:

The location of this motel is phenomenal. Easily walkable to the beach and lots of restaurants nearby.

Cons:

The hotel could use some TLC. One of the lightbulbs in our room was burned out and the fan made a horrible noise so we could not use it at night. And with no ac in the room and the traffic outside, it got really stuffy in the room. Also, they said the second bed was a queen, which it was not.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • de
9
Wir würden wieder buchen
Pros:

Wir waren 1 Nacht dort , fanden es dafür top und würden es auch für mehre Tage empfehlen .

Cons:

Nichts

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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MARCELA • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No restaurants in the hot rl

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • us
7
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • family_with_children • es
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • family_with_children • au
9
We enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Rooms a bit on the small side

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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magali • extended_group • fr
7
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

Rapport prix cher pour la chambre que l’on avait

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
9
We enjoyed our stay at Ocean Lodge and would stay here again
Pros:

Friendly staff and close to Santa Monica Pier

Cons:

A little road noise but to be expected because of the location

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennae • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Holt • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee