Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Hotels
8.4 (2317 reviews)
1920 Santa Monica Boulevard , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options
Noise from street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, with some mentions of dirty floors and hairs in bathrooms.
Service
9.4
Overall positive experiences with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.9
Great location noted frequently in reviews.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were comfortable, though some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like parking noted positively, but some areas could improve.
Value for Money
7.9
Generally viewed as a good value, but some mentioned pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast options limited and seating unavailable led to lower satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience was satisfactory with room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:17

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The contemporary rooms at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, and coffee maker. Stay connected with free WiFi and catch up on work at the desk.

Full-Service Amenities
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour gym, business centre, and garden sun deck. The hotel's front desk is always open, ensuring convenience for all visitors.

Convenient Location
Situated just 2 miles from the beach, with easy access to the Santa Monica Metro Expo Line, exploring the area is a breeze. Don't miss out on the nearby attractions and activities for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica now to experience comfort and convenience at its best!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Property will provide a receipt for all credit card pre-authorizations at the time of check-in.

The entrance to this hotel is located on 20th Street. Two levels of underground parking.

Please note that hotel is undergoing renovations until May 31 2026. The management team is working hard to minimize the impact on guests stay.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: 12:00 PM
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 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2317 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Lily • couple • ie
8
Hotel is in a great location and staff are very friendly!
Pros:

Great location! Staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel was very clean. Beds were super comfortable.

Cons:

Very basic. No facilities, such as bar or shop or restaurant on site. Gym was very basic and breakfast was poor.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Fabien • couple • fr
8
Un bon hôtel bien placé, et avec un parking pratique
Pros:

Localisation dans Santa Monica, certes un peu loin de la 3rd street, mais du coup le quartier était calme. Et pour partir le matin vers Malibu, c'est parfait.
Le parking, dans l'hôtel, facilement accessible (clearance 7') et avec de la place.
Chambre spacieuse.

Cons:

Un petit détail mais quand même : l'eau chaude mettait beaucoup de temps à arriver, et une fois nous l'avons attendue en vain. Prendre une douche froide n'est pas épouvantable, mais ce n'est pas très agréable.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Liza • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Endre • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • couple • pl
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Hana • solo_traveller • cz
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Alysia • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Milan • family_with_children • it
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • family_with_children • gb
9
Super
Pros:

Bardzo udany pobyt. Hotel był czysty, pokoje wygodne, a personel bardzo miły i pomocny.

Dużym atutem jest lokalizacja. Tuż przy hotelu znajduje się przystanek autobusowy na historycznej Route 66. Do plaży i molo w Santa Monica są tylko trzy przystanki autobusem. W przeciwnym kierunku można bez problemu dojechać komunikacją miejską do Beverly Hills i Hollywood.

W autobusach zdarza się spotkać osoby bezdomne – niektóre sprawiają wrażenie oderwanych od rzeczywistości. Mimo to nie ma powodów do obaw. Korzystaliśmy z autobusów codziennie przez cały tydzień i nie spotkała nas z ich strony żadna nieprzyjemna sytuacja. Czuliśmy się bezpiecznie.

Zdecydowanie polecam ten hotel każdemu, kto chce zwiedzać Los Angeles i Santa Monicę bez wynajmowania samochodu. Chętnie zatrzymałbym się tutaj ponownie.

Cons:

Jedyną rzeczą, którą można byłoby poprawić, są śniadania. Trzeba jednak pamiętać, że jest to typowy amerykański standard – nie należy oczekiwać bardzo obfitego posiłku. Do dyspozycji są kawa, herbata, i drobne przekąski. Owoce są dostępne, ale warto przyjść wcześniej, ponieważ później zazwyczaj nie są już uzupełniane.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Great room and staff.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better. No space to sit and very poor options.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Denisa • couple • sk
8
Pros:

Milý personál.

Cons:

Veľmi slabé raňajky.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • au
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Ines • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Nice room with everything you need. We asked for a quite room due to light sleep. He gave us in the upper floor a room at the end. It was good for us.

Cons:

First they charged us for 2 nights the parking each night about $7 to much than in the Booking. After complaining they charged the offerd price without any hesitation.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • fr
7
Bon établissement mais ne vaut pas le prix
Pros:

Localisation et personnel

Cons:

Propreté et insonorisation

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mateo • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Convenient location, clean rooms, and super friendly staff

Cons:

Breakfast needs a lot of improvement. Need microwaves in rooms or in a general area. Water in the lobby.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppa • family_with_children • it
9
Ottima esperienza. Consigliato
Pros:

Le dimensioni della camera, la vicinanza alla fermata del bus, la pulizia, i pancakes a colazione.

Cons:

La mancanza di ub tubo flessibile nella vasca rendeva complicato lavarsi ma forse è uno standard della costa ovest.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Lassau • solo_traveller • fr
5
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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mnkostova • solo_traveller • bg
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee