The Pierside Santa Monica

Hotels
8.6 (2446 reviews)
120 Colorado Avenue , Los Angeles , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Clean Rooms
Good Amenities
Cons:
High Parking Fees
Limited Breakfast Options
Reported Issues with Bites

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Clean room, but the presence of issues like bites reported by the guest affects the score.
Service
8.95
Friendly staff and accommodating service praised, despite some issues with check-in.
Location
9.19
Excellent location near the beach and pier is frequently mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms described as clean and comfortable, though there were some check-in delays.
Amenities
8.77
Good amenities including a heated pool and gym, despite some high prices reported.
Value for Money
8.43
Mixed reviews on value due to high parking fees and some amenities being seen as pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Limited options and high prices for food reported, which impacted the perception of value.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a nice stay with some drawbacks overshadowed by the positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:19

Property Description

Prime Location near Santa Monica Beach and Pier

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the heated salt water pool and enjoy beach towels and bathrobes provided in each guest room. Relax with a view of the Pacific Ocean in select rooms equipped with modern comforts like a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Convenience and Service
Stay fit in the gym, explore local attractions with ease using the tour desk, and benefit from the 24-hour front desk. With Beverly Hills just a short drive away and easy access to LAX, The Pierside Santa Monica offers convenience and luxury for your stay.

Ready to experience beachfront bliss at The Pierside Santa Monica? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Pets under max weight from 50lbs are allowed at the property upon request. Please contact the property for information on the pet policy.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 66 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2446 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.95
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Barding family_with_children us
3
Not that pleasant
Pros:

Close to pier

Cons:

Toilets didn’t work, showered, didn’t drain, front desk staff was rude. Hidden fees they didn’t tell you about as well. Primarily the website said free parking for the state but they charge you $75 for parking.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sueli solo_traveller br
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Khaled couple eg
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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carolina solo_traveller pe
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children au
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Karol solo_traveller pl
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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James couple au
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Clare extended_group gb
9
Excellent hotel in excellent location staff could not do enough
Pros:

The location the staff and how clean and well suited the rooms were

Cons:

That the restaurant bar shut at 10pm

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
G
Gintare couple gb
9
Great hotel in walking distance of the pier as well as the main shopping and restaurants promenade!
Pros:

Great location

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Bevan family_with_children nz
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Meital family_with_children il
1
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Frida family_with_children se
6
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Hataichanok solo_traveller th
6
Pros:

location is great

Cons:

the valet parking is kind of way too expensive USD65 for 24hr.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Fun short visit to Santa Monica.
Pros:

Close to Santa Monica pier.
Parking available.

Cons:

The carpet on the corridors was tired. Felt the rooms could be cleaner.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mona solo_traveller il
10
Pros:

Clean, nice and perfect location

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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murat family_with_children tr
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Kareem couple jp
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jana couple cz
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Valeria family_with_children br
10
Estadia perfeita em Santa Monica, em família!
Pros:

Bons quartos, ambiente agradável e ótima localização!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee