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Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Dining
Beach/ocean view
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • GymGymGym

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Map
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Popular LocationThird Street Promenade2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier9 min walk
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)34 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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$353 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 2 min walk
  • Ocean Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 9 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk
  • Northridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Élephante - 2 min walk
  • HiHo Cheeseburger - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk
  • Cabo Cantina - 4 min walk
  • SUGARFISH | Santa Monica - 3 min walk

About this property

Sonder The Beacon

3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Beach
Sonder The Beacon offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Sonder The Beacon also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sonder The Beacon offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2024 to June 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number 244132

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sonder The Beacon Hotel
Sonder The Beacon Santa Monica
Sonder The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonder The Beacon to the airport?

Sonder The Beacon is 17 mi (33-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonder The Beacon?

As of May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder The Beacon on May 19, 2024 start from $258.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonder The Beacon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonder The Beacon.

How close is Sonder The Beacon to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 1.9 mi (12-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonder The Beacon offer free breakfast?

Sonder The Beacon does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sonder The Beacon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sonder The Beacon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sonder The Beacon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 49 per night.

Does Sonder The Beacon have a pool?

Sonder The Beacon features an outdoor pool.

Does Sonder The Beacon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sonder The Beacon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonder The Beacon to downtown Santa Monica?

Sonder The Beacon is 0.2 mi away from Santa Monica.

Sonder The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 156 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kawaldeep

Liked: Cleanliness
No room cleaning included in the room rather. They say this is to keep the room rates low, which they are not. You can book a room clean for 40 USD but have to give 2 days notice. During my stay, the room next door had a loud party and were smoking weed. The smell and noise were awful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a history!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, beautiful ocean view from my window where I saw beautiful sunsets. A bit noisy being right next to the road, but can't beat the location where shops and restaurants were all within walking distance. Small issue with the cold water tap, which only had hot water. Maintenance came to fix it a day after my arrival, but for the rest of my stay, it was back to boiling hot water. I just let it run for a while to let it cool down. Hotel should get that problem fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Reiner, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Funky hotel designed in the groovy Art Deco style. Rooms open into an exterior corridor overlooking a well-kept and appealing courtyard with tables, pool and hot tub. Nice. Service here is not fully professional and hit and miss. Rooms are atypical and problematic: bathroom = poor shower hot water experience: shower hot/cold; sink scalding hot water out of the cold side. Not possible to rinse mouth after brushing teeth. Bottom line: a simple hot shower is a basic amenity that this hotel property is unable to provide. Rooftop bar was poorly operated, an utter rip off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is perfect, with the beach, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. I also liked the efficient system for checking in & out, chatting with the receptionist, and checking the number to unlock the door key on the Sonder app. Although there was no desk in my room, I could work in the lounge with a large table.

2/10 Terrible

barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Terrible - Bedroom with ensuite Nite Club
There is a bar/night club on the top floor that is open to the public. We were on the floor below. Unless you like pounding dance music reverberating through your room until 2am, I woulnd't recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024