Sea Blue Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (1541 reviews)
1670 Ocean Avenue , Santa Monica , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
No laundry service
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, specifically about the old facilities and lack of maintenance.
Service
7.85
Mixed reviews on service; some found staff welcoming, but others mentioned unhelpful reception.
Location
9.35
Consistently praised for its proximity to the beach and pier, making it a major positive.
Room Quality
6.85
Issues with room size, comfort, and lack of amenities like sufficient towels and heating.
Amenities
6.85
Limited amenities mentioned, particularly with regard to laundry and parking.
Value for Money
7.35
Concerns about parking costs and overall pricing in relation to facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.35
No specific mentions, but overall acceptable considering location and services.
Overall Experience
7.35
Overall, visitors had varied experiences, largely influenced by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:35

Property Description

Beachfront Boutique Hotel with Unique California Vibe

Spanish Courtyard and Rock 'n Roll Themed Rooms
Experience the charm of a Spanish courtyard and immerse yourself in the vibrant Rock 'n Roll and classic California-themed rooms, complete with surfboard headboards. Each room boasts flat-screen cable TVs, a small fridge, and stylish vintage Hawaiian art prints.

Private Courtyard with Beach Access and Garden
Relax in the private courtyard with direct beach access and lush garden surroundings. Enjoy complimentary coffee & tea in the lobby and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Convenient Location near Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach
Explore the iconic Santa Monica Pier just a short distance away and visit the bustling Venice Beach. With Third Street Promenade and UCLA in proximity, Sea Blue Hotel offers the perfect California getaway.

Book your stay at Sea Blue Hotel now to experience the ultimate beachfront retreat with a touch of California cool.

Important information:

All reservations will be charged the first night's room and tax as a deposit in order to guarantee the room.

Please note Reservations made with declined or invalid credit cards will be canceled.

Please contact the property about parking rates and details. Space is limited and parking is on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note: Free WiFi is available for basic applications. Additional bandwidth is available for an additional fee.

Please note: All rooms have air-conditioning except our alcove suites.

The property does not accept cash payments.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1541 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 7.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Celaya • family_with_children • us
10
Come on, down, it's completely fabulous.
Pros:

The most cutest little and I don't mean size, but just I like the cuteness of it, it's super super convenient minutes. Basically, seconds from the beach rooms are adorable. Let's be real You're never gonna really stay in the room. Even though it's cute, you're gonna be outside. Where all theaurants are located seconds from the pier, wonderful views walking down to it, convenient parking. If you ask them\n Wonderfully quiet. And you're in the middle of Santa Monica city, and it was super quiet, very clean facility.\n Very well monitored and secured. I felt very comfortable and my cousins from Arizona did too with her husband they had an amazing time and I definitely will stay there again by myself. I live in Los Angeles and this would be a great location to escape. Read a book Write a novel seconds from the beach seconds fromaurants it's a cute place and it's got an amazing theme of Route 66 and surf. Definitely gonna go there again.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • family_with_children • br
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jessy • couple • nl
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • fr
1
Pas du tout agréable. Beaucoup trop de bruit et chambre très vétuste
Pros:

Son emplacement et sa proximité pour aller à la plage

Cons:

Chambre très bruyante, impossible de dormir correctement. Climatisation directement dans le mur et très bruyante. Chambre vétuste et mal entretenue : cheveux dans le lit, moisissures, baignoire fissurée. Photos Booking très éloignées de la réalité. Très mauvais rapport qualité/prix.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
7
Fabulous location for a short stay by the beach. Not fancy but functional. Beware no lift
Pros:

Location was fabulous

Cons:

We were on the second floor with no lift. Air conditioning unit took up a lot of floor space in the room. Bathtub but no plug

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

The parking was horrible only about 10 parking spaces for the hotel. An you have to pay for a spot daily. If they don't have any spots available you have to park across the street or a block away. Just so inconvenient.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Limani • extended_group • mk
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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michel • couple • fr
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kai • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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hans-joachim • solo_traveller • de
8
Nice hotel for a stay in Santa Monica
Pros:

Cool location, good Coffee shops eraby

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Domingo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The Location, all a step away

Cons:

May need a water pad in the tub, very slippery
My aunt slipped and sprained her finger, I was fine. Besides that, everything was very good 👍

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ombretta • family_with_children • it
1
Il problema non è quindi soltanto la qualità dell’hotel, ma soprattutto il fatto che diversi servizi pubblicizzati non e
Cons:

Esperienza pessima, servizi pubblicizzati inesistenti

Il soggiorno è stato estremamente deludente, soprattutto perché diversi servizi indicati nella descrizione della struttura non erano presenti nella realtà.

La cosa più grave è stata sicuramente l’assoluta mancanza di aria condizionata. Non era semplicemente guasta o non funzionante: in camera non c’era proprio l’aria condizionata, nonostante fosse indicata tra i servizi della struttura. Abbiamo soggiornato ad agosto a Los Angeles e nella camera faceva un caldo insopportabile, al punto che era praticamente impossibile respirare. Le finestre, inoltre, non erano apribili, quindi non c’era nemmeno la possibilità di far circolare l’aria.

Ho segnalato immediatamente la situazione alla reception, spiegando quanto fosse grave. Mi è stato risposto che non potevano fare nulla. Ho quindi chiesto di poter parlare con il manager, ma non si è minimamente interessato alla gravità della situazione, nonostante abbiamo soggiornato 4 notti.Un atteggiamento assolutamente inaccettabile nei confronti di un ospite che sta segnalando una condizione così grave.


Anche il parcheggio è descritto in maniera fuorviante. Sul profilo risultava disponibile con prenotazione, ma quando ho contattato direttamente la struttura per prenotarlo mi è stato detto che in realtà funziona con la regola “chi prima arriva, prima alloggia”. La strada è inoltre molto trafficata e, non trovando posto, ho dovuto parcheggiare lontano dalla struttura.

Ci sono poi altre discrepanze rispetto a quanto pubblicizzato:

* i letti non erano king size come indicato, ma normali letti lunghi;
* la cassaforte non era presente;
* non c’era l’angolo cottura indicato nella descrizione;
* le finestre non erano apribili, rendendo la situazione ancora peggiore vista l’assenza dell’aria condizionata.

Un’ulteriore nota negativa riguarda la pulizia della camera.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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rood • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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JORDI • family_with_children • es
6
Buena ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Cada día paletas haciendo ruido y hablando fuerte a las 7 am justo debajo de la habitación. Era realmente molesto.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
10
Had a wonderful memorable stay. Cute, super clean and vintage.
Pros:

So convenient, right at the base of the Santa Monica pier. It had great parking just feet from our door. Very clean and sanitized. Comfortable bedding.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • couple • de
4
Nie wieder!
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage direkt am Santa Monica Pier

Cons:

Sehr kleines Zimmer, extrem laute Klimaanlage - diese sollte von Toilette aus das Zimmer abkühlen.
Kein Schrank
TV defekt

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Charleen • solo_traveller • us
10
I enjoyed it and wish I had more time.
Pros:

I’d never been to Santa Monica before. Unfortunately, my time was short. I will definitely return.

Cons:

Parking. But it does exist. It just wasn’t very assessable when I came at dark.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Dierlich • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee