Shore Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1647 reviews)
1515 Ocean Avenue , Santa Monica , US
+1 310-458-1515

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location by Santa Monica Pier/beach
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Pleasant pool and bar area
Nice ocean/pier views
Convenient on-site services (parking, lobby)
Cons:
Parking is expensive
Pool area can be crowded and used by non-residents
Some areas/rooms feel dated and could use refreshing
Noise from renovations reported in at least one stay
Breakfast and some F&B items/pricing seen as costly

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly note the hotel and rooms as clean and comfortable, praising housekeeping and general upkeep.
Service
9.2
Service and staff are frequently highlighted as friendly, helpful and attentive (welcome drinks, named staff praised, quick assistance during a room move).
Location
9.5
Overwhelming positive mentions: immediate proximity to Santa Monica Pier, beachfront position, walking distance to shops and restaurants; consistently cited as a primary benefit.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable and well-sized by many, but some guests noted dark/layout issues and parts becoming dated, indicating mixed sentiment.
Amenities
8
Pool, bar and lobby praised and often described as lovely; some issues noted (pool used by non-residents, limited pool space), but overall amenities are a positive feature.
Value for Money
7.5
Several comments about pricey parking, expensive breakfast and small omissions compared with peers (no free water), leading to below-target value perception.
Food and Beverage
8
Positive small touches mentioned (welcome champagne/cider) and generally no major complaints about F&B quality, though breakfast pricing was noted as high by some guests.
Overall Experience
8.8
General sentiment is very positive — many repeat stays and strong praise for location and staff — tempered slightly by noise/renovation and value-related complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Private Balconies
Experience the beauty of Santa Monica from the comfort of your own private balcony at Shore Hotel. Choose from garden, city, or ocean view rooms, each featuring eco-friendly amenities like glass showers with ocean views.

Top-Notch Facilities for Ultimate Relaxation
Unwind at the outdoor heated pool and hot tub or break a sweat at the 24-hour state-of-the-art gym. Need to catch up on work? Head to the business center. Plus, the property offers electric car charging stations for your convenience.

Prime Location for Exploring Santa Monica
Conveniently located just a short walk from Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park, Shore Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the area. Don't miss out on the nearby Santa Monica State Beach Park and easy access to Los Angeles International Airport.

Book now to indulge in a luxurious eco-friendly stay at Shore Hotel Santa Monica!

Important information:

Pet Policy: Up to 2 commonly domesticated pets are allowed in selected room categories.

Garden View Rooms located on the first floor are designated as being pet-friendly.

A pet fee of $150 per week will be charged to guests' folio.

Destination Fee Inclusions:
• Welcome beverage upon arrival
• Business center
• Welcome amenities upon check in for kids
• Complimentary Shore bike usage, based upon availability
• Slippers and Turn down available upon request
• Complimentary early check in up to 2 hours (Check in time is 4pm), subject to availability

A chip-enabled card is required upon arrival.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.
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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 57.43
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Regular
  • Entrance Door Width: 180
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 11
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes_impaired
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1647 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Jenny • family_with_children • se
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Allison • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Hotel was clean staff were so helpful and friendly
Pros:

Pool and bar area lovely

Cons:

Pool wasn’t only used by residents and as a small area struggled a couple
Of days to get a bed

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Super Lage
Nettes Personal

Cons:

Parkplatz sehr teuer

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Location

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mario • extended_group • ar
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • de
8
Ein wirklich toller, erholsamer Spot für einen Aufenthalt in Los Angeles
Pros:

Das höfliche, zuvorkommende Personal war wunderbar. Die Lage unmittelbar an der Pier ist hervorragend, Shops und Restaurants sind erreichbar. Morgendliche Läufe am Strand sind problemlos möglich.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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mcvicar • couple • us
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lou T • couple • au
9
The perfect spot to enjoy Santa Monica!
Pros:

This was our 2nd stay at The Shore - we love the location and the ocean / Santa Monica Pier view. Rooms are super comfortable, welcome champagne or cider on arrival is a lovely touch and staff are super friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Nothing! Everything was fabulous!

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Bademosi • family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay and customer service
Pros:

Location, great service

Cons:

Certain parts are becoming dated and need refreshing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mégane • family_with_children • fr
10
Merveilleux séjour au Shore et le personnel est tellement gentil
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • de
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Romain • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Emplacement et piscine chauffée

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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alptekin • family_with_children • tr
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location, convenience and having nearly all you needed at the hotel.

Cons:

There were renovations taking place directly under our room and the noise between 7am to the afternoon was terrible. We remember a room change but when raised were disappointed with the denial of the hotel knowing despite it being going on, for one year. That was one front desk guest person...I will say however, that we were upgraded to a better room, one without the noise and was quickly helped to move our things by two excellent service or maintenance guys. Troy and Joseph were brilliant...and we say thankyou to them.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee