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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Pier

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Sundeck
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 Pico hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica College and Third Street Promenade are also 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 - 9 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪DK's Donuts & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬5 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 17.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 February 28 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 17.70 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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Gateway Santa Monica
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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 (42-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 Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica on Dec 21, 2025 start from $185.0, 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 (14-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 17.70 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.

Reviews

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 854 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1558 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice experience. Wonderful staff. Angie took such good care. Will recommend. Comfortable Bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Luke, Bloomington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor soundproofing from the ceiling and street noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kiran

Disliked: Room comfort

Very bad room

Room was outside the ice and vending machine. I was not notified. Loud and room not adequately sound proofed. Shared balcony with limited security. 45 min walk from SM beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nora

Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Sandown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Stayed in Santa Monica for one night so this was a good choice. Staff were friendly and rooms were clean. Parking lot was a bit small but good location overall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

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

Very clean

I loved this hotel! Very clean comparing with all the hotels that I have been staying over the years in Cali!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adilene

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I inspected the rooms before unpacking and sitting on the beds and thank goodness I did. The Rooms had been cleaned well but the mattresses were so dirty it was horrifying. Blood and or bodily fluid stains bedaubed the mattresses and I checked back out immediately. The area surrounding the hotel is decent enough but probably among the worst parts of Santa Monica. The hotel staff refused to give me a refund despite me checking back out less than 10 minutes after I arrived. Thankfully Expedia processed my refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is friendly and helpful even we came early for check in. She found a room for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean property. The rooms are spacious and the bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff 👍 Great hot breakfast 😋 nice toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean. Breakfast options are poor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025