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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Consider a stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica and take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(128 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 King Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

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

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404

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

Hotel near Santa Monica Pier
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a gym at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 123 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 17.70 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 17.70 per night. Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica located?

Located in Pico, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Santa Monica College and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and University of California, Los Angeles are also within 3 mi (5 km). 17th Street/SMC Station is 9 minutes by foot and 26th Street/Bergamot Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 837 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1544 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and staff provided great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room comfortable beds,very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

This hotel was very clean with spacious rooms. The staff was wonderful. The breakfast was bare basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with parking garage. We stayed there just one night at the end of our westcoast roadtrip before flying home. Located near Santa Monica Beach, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff, very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Bedding and towels spelled fresh and clean There was complimentary breakfast and the staff was nice and helpful. Also a nice location not far from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther and Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, bed comfortable, housekeeping very responsive. Unfortunately, continental breakfast not the best. Wish the restaurant attached to the hotel served breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandalyn

Affordable, clean and convenient to the doctors and hospital
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable to major facilities, restaurants and Big Blue Bus that runs up and down Wilshire blvd.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff, very clean rooms, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I didn’t like was traffic noise but other that it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel 13 times in 16 years, which is every trip we have taken to LA in that time. The hotel is clean, quiet, reasonably priced, easy self parking and helpful, friendly staff. This is not a luxury hotel, but it has everything you need to have a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Merit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable beds and easy access to what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Asya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super clean. convenient. nothing fancy but great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean. We stayed 2 nights. I was impressed that the room was cleaned after the first night. I’ve stayed in hotels where they clean the room every other day.. So that was a plus. Staff was courteous.. check in was easy. Plenty of parking.. (about $17 a night).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and professional. Well kept hotel. On Main Street easy bus connections. Large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here 1 night. The staff was friendly and the room clean. The breakfast area is pretty tight and gets crowded in the morning. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. They really went out of their way to help you. Clean and comfortable room. Very quiet. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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