Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach motel near Santa Monica Beach

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Aerial view
Sundeck
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Beach

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Classic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 304 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 304 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room with 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.At this Downtown Santa Monica motel, you'll be well placed to visit Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier, both within a 5-minute walk. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Main Street Santa Monica are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Venice Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pier Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

3-star beach motel near Santa Monica Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Santa Monica motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Monica motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 17.50 per night); discounts available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 38.94 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after normal check-in hours can gain access to the property by using the last 4 digits on the credit card used to book the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 38.94 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 17.50 per night (15 ft away)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel to the airport?

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is 15.4 mi (34-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 Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel on Jul 14, 2025 start from $221.0, 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 Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

How close is Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 25 and 35 per person.

Is there a casino at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this motel. Self parking is available for USD 38.94 per night.

Does Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel have a pool?

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is home to Chez Jay, which features American cuisine, happy hour, and brunch.

Does Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel to downtown Santa Monica?

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Santa Monica.

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 835 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need to be updated. The rooms were definitely cleaned, but bc the bathrooms are old it felt more dirty than it was. Beds were comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend for families with children. The biggest issue was the large amount of mentally unstable unhoused people that hang out around the property. We saw over 6 incidents with people either getting into fights with pedestrians, being aggressive, pushing over people’s bikes, and the biggest was a woman with her pants down to her knees crawling on the ground while cussing at people. I was with my 3 kids and they were scared. The location to the Santa Monica Pier is great and there is a slight ocean view, but I would only recommend this hotel for adults. We had to check out a day early because it was too unsettling for my kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Room had a mildew smell, could barely stand it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room, great location

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Clean but overpriced

Location is beachside, motel is truly just that, it’s pretty overpriced but the staff is very competent and they do a good job keeping it tidy. The fact it’s so expensive a night and an additional $33 in parking! We could have stayed somewhere upgraded for that rate!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn-Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property. When we got there, the office was locked up. I tried to call the front desk probably a good six times and ring the bell at least eight until someone finally came to let me in so I could check in. It wasn’t even late at night it was about 6:00 PM. After a long drive from Vegas, I wasn’t impressed having to sit and wait for someone to come to the front desk. The rooms are definitely “tired” but it was clean. Parking is very limited. The location to the pier however it is nice and close.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again. Great location. Chez Jay Courtyard is great dining place next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Great location a couple blocks from the Santa Monica pier, downtown Santa Monica and walkable to Venice Beach. Cute “old school” motel experience, with clean and updated room. Two women traveling and felt safe although you are in a busy tourist area so always be aware of you surroundings. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from all staff. Clean room. Quick beach access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

LEANDRO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very nicely decorated and clean. Very comfortable stay. I would love to stay here again. It is very close to what you need. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location Location Location

If you're looking for a hotel in Santa Monica with an unbeatable location, this is it! Just steps from the beach and pier, and right next door to the iconic Chez Jay and Sweet Maple, it's the perfect spot to experience everything the area has to offer. The room was comfortable, especially the bed—I slept great every night. Parking was convenient and reasonably priced (which is a rarity in this area). And the best part? I spent time on the beach every single day during my stay. Whether it was a morning walk or catching the sunset, having the ocean so close made my trip even more special. If you're visiting Santa Monica and want easy access to the beach, great dining, and a comfortable place to stay, I highly recommend this hotel. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Harwinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s so expensive compared to the service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the check-in was excellent! Room very clean and up to date... Great Spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and the room was clean and cozy, would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Alex was amazing when we had to evacuate for the Palisades fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was located near the beach, which was perfect! Plenty of scooters nearby so you don’t have to worry about driving to nearby restaurants, etc or being stuck in traffic. The parking stalls are a bit tight, but other than that I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024