Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University

Hotels
9 (180 reviews)
24255 Pacific Coast Highway , Malibu , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Exceptional location and views
Very clean rooms
Quiet property
Free parking
Helpful/attentive staff (many reports)
Good in-room fridge and desk, wide TV channel selection
Cons:
No breakfast offered / poor coffee
Some staff/receptionists were rude or unfriendly (isolated reports)
Confusing / remote access and hard to find
Room issues: old-looking rooms, uncomfortable beds, single queen only
Noise/comfort problems: loud A/C, intermittent TV remote
Safety/lock concerns (windows didn't lock mentioned by one guest)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple guests explicitly praised cleanliness ("Very clean", cleaners do a great job; rooms refreshed). Overall consistently reported as very clean.
Service
9.5
Mixed but generally strong: several reviews praise staff as "amazing" and "very friendly", though a few mention rude or unfriendly receptionists and isolated service issues. Overall leans positive.
Location
9.9
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — beautiful campus, great views, top-of-hill setting and close to the ocean. Some guests noted it is remote/confusing to find or impacted by past road conditions, but location/view are standout features.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms offer great views and some spacious, pleasant rooms, but multiple guests reported old-looking rooms, uncomfortable beds, single queen limits, noisy A/C, low toilet height and intermittent TV remote issues.
Amenities
9
Free parking, functional in-room fridge, good desk space and a strong TV channel selection were noted positively. However, recurring lack of breakfast and poor coffee were negatives.
Value for Money
9
Not specifically discussed in reviews; set to the target overall rating (standard quality for this hotel tier).
Food and Beverage
7.3
Frequently criticized or missing: multiple guests noted there is no breakfast and one commented coffee was "terrible" — clear area of weakness.
Overall Experience
9
Many guests described stays as "amazing", "delightful" or "satisfying"; a minority reported notable annoyances (staff rudeness, navigation, room issues). Overall impressions are strongly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Prime Location
Nestled in Malibu, within close proximity to popular attractions like Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier, Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University offers a convenient stay near the best of LA.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. The hotel also offers free WiFi and complimentary parking for added convenience.

Activities and Assistance
Explore the scenic surroundings with hiking and cycling, or seek recommendations and assistance from the multilingual staff available 24/7 at the front desk.

Ready to experience a seamless blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University now.

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

9
Based on 180 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Philip • couple • us
10
My wife was traveling to Malibu for work while I relaxed.
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Shirin • solo_traveller • us
8
Great location but lacking hospitality.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Staff were rude and unfriendly.
Coffee was terrible.
Windows didn't lock so I felt unsafe.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Isa • solo_traveller • de
10
It was the most amazing Room and View we ever had .
Pros:

It was wonderful . The House , the staff ,the room , the view! Everything ! We had an amazing time . Thank you Sheryl ! God Bless You !

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
8
It was a satisfying stay other than the first night.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The rooms only have one queen bed. Can’t fit in more than two people. We moved in our son to his dorm the night before, his dorm was not ready so he had to stay with us and he had to use an air mattress to sleep☹️

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • de
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christina • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • us
7
Too many minor annoyances.
Pros:

Quiet except early morning door slamming. Excellent range of TV channels.

Cons:

Hard to find. Remote location in university campus. Had to open many very heavy doors to get around. Toilet height suitable for children, not tall or older adults. TV remote worked intermittently. They couldn't fix it, so they changed my room. Air conditioning very loud. When on room too cold. When off, room too hot. Bed not really comfortable.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Marian Max • couple • de
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Iris • family_with_children • de
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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francesca • couple • it
9
Pros:

camera molto grande e ben fornita

Cons:

peccato non ci sia la colazione

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • couple • it
7
Pros:

Nice spot to see the ocean; it is on the top of a small mountain in the campus

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • solo_traveller • us
10
Keep up the good work
Pros:

We loved the property

Cons:

None

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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E • family_with_children • ca
7
Beautiful location and quiet
Pros:

So the view and location of this place are 10/10. It is beautiful. Pepperdine is a beautiful place. Some of the staff are helpful and the cleaners do a great job of refreshing your room. Has a good desk and the fridge is actually a real one and you can store milk etc. Parking is also free and usually available. They seemed to put us in a good room for a long stay, which was nice (so the booking manager is attentive to requests).

Cons:

There is one receptionist (short blond hair) who is not very friendly. She doesn't look you in the eyes, and if you ask a question, she almost sighs and is bothered you are interrupting her spare time and definitely does not make you feel welcomed upon arrival. The other receptionists are fine and helpful. Do not park close to the trees as you may have ants enter your car. That happened to us.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacopo • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

la posizione in collina con vista mare, sicura perchè posizionata all'interno del campus universitario, camere spaziose, forse un po' retrò come stile, inltre parcheggio gratuito.

Cons:

la viabilità per aarivare da los angeles è ancora un po' complicata a causa degli incendi passati.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything was delightful!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • couple • us
8
Pros:

How quiet it is

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • couple • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ionelia • couple • it
10
Pros:

🔝

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee