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Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Peaceful garden retreat and playground steps from Santa Monica Pier, with breakfast and happy hour at Chez Jay.

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Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is just steps from Santa Monica Pier, offering a tranquil spot with a coffee shop and garden playground. The property features an American cuisine restaurant, WiFi, tour assistance, and multilingual staff praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Classic Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Classic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room with 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Junior Suite 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Junior Suite 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighborhood in Santa Monica. Kia Forum and Hollywood Bowl are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Map
1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Original Muscle 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Motel near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Chez Jay, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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 self 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

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Jay

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not 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

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 38.94 per night. Limited spots are available.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Original Muscle Beach, Santa Monica Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.2 mi (2 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 8 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 892 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute!! Super close to the pier and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Easy check-in, very friendly front desk staff. Our room was spotless! Very nice assortment of all the necessary toiletries. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful location! So close to the pier and we loved the cocktails and food at Chez Jay’s next door! Our room was spacious and clean. I will stay here and again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice staff, nice and cozy. 5 min. Walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good space for big family on quick trip on a budget. Great location! Fun that the location is used on a tv show and we love the Chez Jay restaurant and bar next door. Funky vintage original style motel across from the beach and pier. Super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel loved the king size bed very comfortable. Bathroom was a good size too and had a mini refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Staff & service

Close and meets c

Can’t beat location! If you plan to park onsite bring or rent a small ( low clearance) suv or car. Had tv and ac. Can’t complain on room comfort for a couple of 75 degree days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute room, friendly staff, close to the beech, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a nice boutique hotel close to the beach. The room was clean. However the bedroom was isolated from the air conditioning and got hot. You can hear traffic from the nearby street very clearly in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place for our stay. Warm, comfy, had everything we needed, staff very accommodating and great location! Thank you, it was just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing! I stayed here as part of a solo trip I was on, so staying safe was a big concern of mine and this hotel had me feeling very secure while on my own! The staff was also amazing and was super helpful whenever I needed assistance with something! If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely be staying here again!
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

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to everything in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Super clean and great staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fei

The hotel is in a good location, walking distance to beach, food and shopping. It is a bit pricy for the property condition though. Also, parking is hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and super well kept, outside was a little less desirable but I was truly comfortable for my stay. Also this is a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! It’s really close to the beach & walkable to restaurants, shopping, & the pier. It is hard to park there, & expensive to park there. It’s also quite noisy due to traffic on the road, but it was clean & perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Service was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to beach and pier with many places to eat and shop within walking distance. Hotel staff were all very helpful and friendly during our stay. There is parking on site but if you have a full size SUV or truck please be aware that parking spaces are small with not a lot of space to maneuver. We will stay again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Angela

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

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice quite, clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025