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El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios

2.5 star property
Motel with a health club, near Universal Studios Hollywood

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This tranquil retreat sits conveniently close to Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests can play a round at the adjacent golf course, browse the on-site library, or relax in the garden. The helpful staff and complimentary WiFi create a comfortable home base for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, Non Smoking

Classic Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Classic Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11117 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604

What's nearby

  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Universal CityWalk - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Warner Brothers Studio - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Burbank Station - 9 min drive
  • Universal City Station - 12 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Residuals Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ohana BBQ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Belgian Waffle Haus - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios

Motel near Universal Studios Hollywood
At El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an area shuttle, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per stay

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, 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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per stay.

What time is check-in at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios located?

Situated in Studio City, this golf motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Universal Studios Hollywood, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and CBS Studio Center. Universal CityWalk and Warner Brothers Studio are also within 3 mi (5 km). Universal City Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 637 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and very close to universal studios
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Highly recommended

This is our second time staying here. It was a comfortable room, really good, friendly service. It was my birthday and they covered the bed in rose petals and left me a balloon, it made me feel really special and was so kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

April 2025

We enjoyed our stay at El Royal Gardens. The location is convenient for Universal studios and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing to us. Very nice people! Very close distance to universal and reasonably priced. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small and clean Motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place! Very friendly staff. Will definitely stay here next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place near universal studios. Staff was so nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Great location to walk to Universal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were terrific -- very clean and perfect for a trip to Universal. The staff were also super friendly, especially Xavier! Thanks for such a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Great place to stay for universal studios

The manager was very nice and gave us options and tips for around town. We were there for our anniversary and he made it very special. Thank you for giving us a nice safe place to stay for our trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very cute and vintage. Very clean and super friendly staff. I felt safe staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breana

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

Amazing! 5 stars all around!

This place was AMAZING! From the customer service to the room, everything was spectacular! Sean (maybe Shawn?) and Javier were so friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful 2 night stay here while visiting Universal Studios. Hotel was nice, clean, and updated and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Was a short Lyft ride away from Universal Studios. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

Lovely place to stay!

What a lovely little gem we found! Seems to be completely remodeled from it's old 1950s original build but still has such a fun retro vibe to it! Reminds me of old I Love Lucy roadside motels that are so homey! The staff was lovely and very attentive. I think we'll try their small cabins next time we're in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xunzhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience! staff there are warm, kind and interesting!

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Great Place!

Service was excellent! Location was excellent!! Rooms are very nice!! Short Uber ride to Universal!! 10/10!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I traveled with my daughter ( 16 years old) and stayed at this property 3 nights. The room was clean, and safe. The parking was convenient as well. The staff was helpful and respectful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Javier & Robert we’re very welcoming and made us feel comfortable the moment we arrived. We only stayed one night but they really made that one night memorable. Cute and quaint motel, if your looking for a different “hotel” experience .. check this place out!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jameice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this place, for our weekend getaways. The staff are absolutely amazing and take such good care of us. Your close to restaurants and Universal Studios. Everything is always super clean and organized. We won’t stay anywhere else, when we are in Studio City. We highly recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Home run!

Stay here all the time for work. It’s great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Hidden Gem

This hotel is hidden gem in Studio City, CA. We stayed for one night, but room was clean and got free upgrade to a two queen bed since we were traveling with our kid. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room is separate all on one floor. Remoled very well. Some rooms have a garage to park your car. Great swcurity!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Property is very clean and well maintained. The interior is small but very clean and inviting and the beds are so comfortable I over slept. Only negative id say was the water in the shower was not very hot and low water pressure and the AC could have been colder. But a great stay! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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