Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Pier

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Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Providence St. John's Health Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Also, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica is within half a mile (1 km) and Santa Monica College is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Providence St. John's Health Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montana Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Monica College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 10 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DK's Donuts & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Pier
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 23.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica to the airport?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is 14.6 mi (41-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 Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

As of Feb 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica on Feb 3, 2026 start from $199.0, 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 Gateway Hotel Santa Monica have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica.

How close is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (9-min drive) from Santa Monica Beach and 3.3 mi (16-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offer free breakfast?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 23.00 per night.

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica have a pool?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica to downtown Santa Monica?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is 1.2 mi away from Santa Monica.

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 447 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1585 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Lots of city noise but that was expected. Breakfast weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay In santa Monica. I will be back!! Great staff and room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Wonderful clean and up to date room Staff was very accommodating as we needed an extra quiet room Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROUMEN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was great, courteous, helpful. The guests were sharing their disappointment with the so called "breakfast".
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room. Courteous staff. Free parking. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nedra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great really clean staff is super nice only thing is the Wi-Fi connect is not great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, the room is spotless and the staff is courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David, Palm Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price being in Santa Monica, this hotel was certainly very adequate. Parking was convenient and the staff was friendly and professional and my room was ready at 1pm, well before check-in. The gym was good, better than some with a few cardio machines and some weights. The room was mixed. The bedroom was quite nice and had a nice view but the bathroom itself could use a bit of an update with a bathtub/shower combo w shower curtain and plumbing fixtures that were asking to be updated. Had mixed feelings about the sink being outside of bathroom. The promised bottle of wine (tiny bottle of cava) was something.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, the staff friendly, and the breakfast is basic, but there are no tables or chairs to sit at. Parking is available directly below the hotel, but you have to pay extra!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kandey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is very friendly, parking is convenient, and location is close to downtown Santa Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandey

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025