The Eden

Hotels
8 (826 reviews)
1301 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Old Rooms
Limited Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Some rooms described as tired and not up to standard.
Service
9.36
Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Many reviews praise the excellent location close to the beach and city.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms generally described as good, but some found them small or tired.
Amenities
7.38
Issues noted with the breakfast options and no coffee maker.
Value for Money
8.34
Some mention of high hold fees impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.39
No breakfast options or limited dining facilities.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall positive experiences with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:30

Property Description

Modern Comforts

Sonder The Beacon offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs in the vibrant Santa Monica district of Los Angeles. Each room features a cozy atmosphere with a coffee machine, private bathroom, and stylish decor. Some rooms even boast a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for longer stays.

Convenient Amenities

Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and have the option of arranging private parking. The hotel provides bed linen and towels for each room, ensuring a comfortable stay. Its proximity to popular attractions like Santa Monica Beach and the iconic Santa Monica Pier makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking convenience and entertainment.

Prime Location

Located just a stone's throw away from Will Rogers State Beach and Venice Beach, Sonder The Beacon offers a prime location for beach lovers. With Third Street Promenade and Pacific Park also nearby, guests can experience the best of Santa Monica within reach.

Book your stay at Sonder The Beacon for a memorable Los Angeles getaway!

Important information:

Please note that some rooms have partial sea views.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 826 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 6.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Silke • couple • de
8
sehr freundliches Personal
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal und sehr hilfsbereit. Da es ein historisches Hotel ist, sind es sehr alte Möbel .

Cons:

Das historische Bad, hatte eine tiefe Badewanne, kann für ältere Personen oder Leute mit Gehbehinderung schwierig werden.Leider liegt der Highway zwischen dem Strand und Hotel - war uns nicht bewusst sieht man nicht aus dem Zimmer

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • gb
8
Location is suburb for exploring SM. The free bike hire is a nice touch, the hotel is very unique and something differen
Pros:

Location, the fridge in the room and free bike hire is very thoughtful.

Cons:

Valet parking cost

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jorja • couple • ca
8
Loved staying here for our honeymoon. Roof top pool, great restaurants, & amazing beach access.
Pros:

Loved the ocean views, roof top pool, roof top bar, & the customer service was phenomenal. Would recommend to anyone looking to travel to Santa Monica and be within walking distance to the pier, beach, & our favourite restaurant Elephante!

Cons:

There was no room service and the breakfast acfe in the hotel seemed a bit overpriced. Overnight oats & a omelette for almost $60CAD. To be expected from Santa Monica but seemed a bit steep. Also wished there was room service to make things a bit more convenient.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Luke • family_with_children • au
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • ch
8
Short but sweet
Pros:

Super good location in easy walking distance from the center and the Santa Monica pier. The hotel let us borrow bikes for free and we did a little bike tour until Venice beach which was very nice. The receptionists were all very kind and let us do a late check out on our departure day. They gave us super good food recommendations for the area. The swimming pool was also a highlight.

Cons:

The rooms needed a bit of a modernization. The furniture, windows, etc were a bit old. But the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Natalya • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Janos Levente • solo_traveller • hu
9
Visszatérnék, nagyon jó lokáció és rendesek, kiváló szobával.
Pros:

Tiszta és szép szoba (apple tv-vel felszerelve), takarítószemélyzet nagyon jó munkát végzett. A recepciósok nagyon naprakészek, rendesek. A medence és a konditerem is kiváló volt. Mindig fogadtak amikor visszaértem a szállóba. A reggeli is nagyon finom, és a baristák is rendesek.

Cons:

A rooftop bár kicsit drága, és a személyzet nem volt kedves ott.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

It was a nice place to stay, clean and well preserved. They allowed you to check in earlier if the room was ready. If not, you could leave your luggage and get a temporary access card to all amenities. When the room was ready, luggage was already there.

Cons:

There were no glasses in the room, or kettle to make tea/coffee. The coffee place in the hotel opens at 7 am.

The drinking water was only in the lobby, we didn’t notice it at the beginning. On our floor, we didn’t have anything to refill bottles, and no water was in the room. The mini fridge was not filled either. That was inconvenient, especially for the first night.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Seiko • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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CK • couple • us
10
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

Amazing hotel with ocean views and really nice pool area. The staff were very hospitable as well. Thank you for an incredible stay.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tu • couple • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower wasn’t accommodating and bathtub was dangerous to go in and out.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Büşranur • couple • tr
5
Cons:

Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with our stay. The pool was extremely small and crowded, so we couldn’t use it comfortably. Everyone was practically on top of each other.

There was also a bad smell coming from the bathroom in our room, which was very unpleasant. Additionally, there wasn’t even a hair dryer in the room, which was quite inconvenient.

Overall, we expected a much better experience and were disappointed with these issues.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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jeremy • family_with_children • gb
10
great superb location and facilities
Pros:

Staff were fantastic, couldn't do enough for us. Found my sons hat after we left it in a hire car. Wish i had all your names

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • ae
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • family_with_children • at
10
Pros:

Gepflegte Anlage!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Judith und Peter • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Vielen Dank!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee