Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1598 reviews)
1667 Ocean Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cozy room
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor amenities
No food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Electric kettle was very dirty and scaled from inside and some reviews pointed to cleanliness issues.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with some exception noted.
Location
9.64
Great locations mentioned multiple times, near the pier and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.09
Cozy rooms but some missed amenities like a suitcase stand.
Amenities
6.62
Amenities are noted as poor, with issues regarding parking and no breakfast.
Value for Money
7.58
Some guests mentioned the price was high relative to the experience.
Food and Beverage
5.63
No complimentary water bottles and no restaurant onsite.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall positive experiences despite several complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:19

Property Description

Vintage-Style Architecture
Experience a piece of 1950s California beach nostalgia at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. The vintage-style architecture will transport you back in time while enjoying modern comforts.

Convenient Amenities
From free WiFi in all guest rooms to complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate served all day in the lobby, we ensure your stay is comfortable and convenient. Relax in our cozy rooms equipped with everything you need, including a flat-screen TV, work desk, and ironing facilities.

Ideal Location
Situated just minutes away from Santa Monica Pier and Tongva Park, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Whether you're here for leisure or business, Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the perfect choice.

Book your stay now at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel and create unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

Please note: Effective January 1st 2025, the parking fee is $33 per night plus 18% city parking tax.

Please note: The property reserves the right to authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note: 100% of the first night's room will be charged 24 hours before arrival date.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1598 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 6.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 5.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Jennifer • family_with_children • au
6
Was fair but not worth the cost that was charged compared to other properties in the same location.
Pros:

The standard of hotel did not match the cost. I should have done more research but for less money we could have stayed at an ocean front four star hotel with all the amenities including a pool rather than what felt like a motel. I could hear the people in the room above and had cars parking directly outside my room - all of which is fine but for the cost I was expecting a lot better.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lucía • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Susi • extended_group • it
6
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Classico Motel americano, ma in una posizione davvero eccezionale. Parcheggio gratuito e personale molto gentile. Ottimo punto di partenza per esplorare la costa.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Leroy • couple • us
9
Fun an entertaining
Pros:

Felt secure an danger free with those security gates

Cons:

No pool

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
8
Simple but inexpensive, clean & comfortable
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, great location, great value

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
8
Perfect location for exploring the pier and surroundings
Pros:

Perfect for our family - was decent size room for the location & the beds were comfy.

Cons:

Was noisy because of the location but wouldn’t have expected anything else to be honest

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • couple • fr
2
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jaroslav • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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nadav • family_with_children • il
1
לא הסכמתי להישאר שם אפילו דקה
Pros:

חדרים מתחת לכל ביקורת

Cons:

ריח של שתו בחדרים, אין מעלית, לא ראוי ללינה בגלל זה עברתי למלון אחר

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Minciotti Giovanni • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Valeria • extended_group • it
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sam • family_with_children • gb
6
Pleasant for a one night sleep
Pros:

Location for Santa Monica pier was great

Cons:

Parking, as in a car (not ours) was parked right in front of our accommodation and impeded our entry

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Ohayon • family_with_children • il
1
אכזבה הגענו למלון כי יש לו ביקורת טובה והיה מזעזע
Pros:

כלום

Cons:

מקום גרועלא תואם לתמונות
לא נקי , הכל ישן ולא נוח שומעים כל דבר שקורה בחדר ליד (של אנשים אחרים)
ריח מסריח
אם הייתי מוצאת מקום במלון אחר לא הייתי נשארת

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Béatrice • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement est très bien, proche du Pier, tout peut être fait à pieds ou à vélo.

Cons:

L'accueil n'était pas très agréable.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ray • extended_group • au
8
Overall we were happy with our stay here
Pros:

Very conveniently located to the pier and in the middle of main area.

Cons:

No lift. We had to carry our heavy suitcases up and down the stairs ourselves

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kuyntjes • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Julien • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Parsons • family_with_children • gb
10
Great location for Santa Monica Pier! Very easy walking distance. Rooms are clean and modern and ideal for families.
Pros:

The location is fantastic and the room was perfect a one night stay for our family of 5. Parking, although at an additional (we were aware of this) was super convenient and outside our door. Ideal location for Santa Monica pier. Staff were great.

Cons:

There are curtains but the rooms at the back on the ground floor are slightly exposed / viewable from outside. We requested a ground floor however.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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kristy • family_with_children • us
10
We had a blast!
Pros:

The location can’t be beat! It was such a quaint retro California vibe. My family loved it. Would definitely stay here again!

Cons:

Nothing! Parking was tight but we were right in front of our room.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee