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Bayside Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel in Santa Monica with a 24-hour front desk

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The Bayside Hotel, steps from Santa Monica Pier, is perfect for beach lovers. Rent bikes to explore coastal paths or unwind in the garden terrace with WiFi. Visitors praise the prime beachfront location and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Room King

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Garden Room King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Room Two Beds

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Garden Room Two Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Ocean view king bed and kitchen

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Ocean view king bed and kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Room 2 Beds & Kitchen

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Garden Room 2 Beds & Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2001 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Venice Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 13 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Del Mar Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dogtown Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Orla by Michael Mina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel

Hotel near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, Bayside Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 36.30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 36.30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel
Bayside Hotel Santa Monica
Bayside Santa Monica
Hotel Bayside
Bayside Hotel Hotel
Bayside Hotel Santa Monica
Bayside Hotel Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bayside Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 36.30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bayside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bayside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bayside Hotel located?

Located in Ocean Park, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bayside Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tibor Samu

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

10/10 Excellent

Miram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect price and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel on the beach in Santa Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladyslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the staff is friendly, the rooms are clean, there is air conditioning, the hotel location is perfect, the beach is right across the street, the only thing is that there is no free parking, but there are parking spaces on the hotel premises, our vacation was great, I recommend the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, we had ocean/beach view out our window. Staff was very nice and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sweet hotel

A lovely hotel close to the beach and Santa Monica restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property, I’ll definitely be back and recommending to everyone I know.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

This is the place

Great location. Bike rentals were awesome. Staff was great. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel experience with ocean views in Santa Monica! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to the beach. It was very clean and there was staff 24/7. Lots of rental ameny. Parking was unique, either street parking or on the property for a certain fee. After 6pm is free street parking. It was safe quiet and relaxing. Opening my hotel door and getting that beach breeze was a pure joy. I will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to enjoy a little vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was ok but the bed sucked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britnei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bayside hotel was perfect for me and my husband trip to California! The staff was so nice! The property was quit and the view was great! I love how close to the beach we were and the santa monica pier is also very close! They let me have an extended check out time with no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We weren't at the hotel much as we were in town for a family funeral but the stay is always good. Great location for us and the beach is always comforting to look at. We have stayed at the Bayside often so we know it is comfortable, clean, and accommodating for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sherilynn

It’s good enough for One night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chris at the front desk was amazing! He went above and beyond to help us secure our van for the night! Thanks ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The property is very clean but dated. Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were great, short walk to the pier/neach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Felisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Bayside! The beach was super close, the room was clean and very home-like. It was in a good location and very straightforward to transit out places!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

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

Great views, but awful beds

Everything was great except the bed. It was like sleeping on concrete. The grounds could have been a little cleaner, but the view from our room was spectacular! The distance to anything was impeccable!
The morning view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

2nd visit

Second time staying here and absolutely love it. Great location, staff is friendly and rooms are clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a very average hotel with an excellent location. Its very laid back with a casual vibes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatiful hotel in a perfect position Chris at the reception made all just a bit better
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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