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The M Malibu

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Malibu Lagoon State Beach

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Dining
The M Malibu, located between Malibu Pier and Pepperdine University, offers a peaceful coastal getaway. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, relax on sun loungers, grab bites at the snack bar/deli, or unwind on the garden terrace before heading to nearby beaches.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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7.4 out of 10
Good
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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Surfer's Spot

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Malibu Shoreline

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Surfer's Spot

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22541 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265

What's nearby

  • Carbon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malibu Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pepperdine University - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 34 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bottle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪D'Amore's Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The M Malibu

Motel near Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Located close to Malibu Pier and Pepperdine University, The M Malibu provides a terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable 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 and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Malibu Motel
M Malibu Motel
M Malibu
Malibu Hotel
The Malibu Motel
The M Malibu Motel
The M Malibu Malibu
The M Malibu Motel Malibu

Frequently asked questions

Does The M Malibu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The M Malibu pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The M Malibu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The M Malibu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The M Malibu?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The M Malibu located?

Located in Eastern Malibu, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Malibu Pier. Pepperdine University and Getty Villa are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The M Malibu Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 378 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off PCH. Clean and safe little motel by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scene and the area around looks amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

This is a tremendous place to stsy and most affordable in Malibu!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cute 'retro' motel that has been updated and is very clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great location!

Great little hotel for a weekend getaway. Located across the street from the beach. Very close to all the popular dining restaurants. As warned it is on PCH so you will hear the cars driving by. But that goes for any hotel on PCH. Would recommend for a little getaway.
view from our second story balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

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

very nice

I don't know why this place gets a bad wrap. You're obviously not staying in in a 5 star hotel, but this place was clean and safe. 10/10 would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine, fairly quiet and clean. It is a bit challenging for people with mobility issues: our room was on the top floor and there's no elevator, so we had to park near the stairs. It's also tricky to get in and out by car, since it's right on the Pacific Coast Highway. However, it has nice views of the coast and hills, especially from the hilltop lounge behind the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check-in was not welcoming, cleanliness issue was not adequately addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary Beth

Disliked: Staff & service
Old run down. Grounds needed major fixing. No elevator for carrying luggage up steep cement stairs. Just a major disappointment for an expensive night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Flint

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A little overpriced for what it is it's very clean. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

STEPHEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over priced for substandard facility
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It is a motel with hotel prices
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The noise level was so bad they provided ear plugs in the room. There is no public beach access. This is not a walking area. The room was clean. Bed only ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vintage vibe motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

francesco

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too expensive but overall nice option
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Piers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modest but simple, classic, comfortable, clean and (relatively affordable) beach and ocean facing motel with plenty of parking which is in scant supply elsewhere on this strip. Malibu Pier, beaches and park within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Amenities
We stay here 3-4 times a year snd it is always excellent. Most affordable stay in all of Malibu and convenient to everything!!! B Clark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra löge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The M is a true beach motel. It is on the inland side of Pacific Coast Hwy - with a number of restaurants within walking distance about a mile each way). The bathroom was clean and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great location!

Great hotel for a weekend getaway. Located right across the street from the beach. Very close to all the popular dining restaurants. As warned it is on PCH so you will hear the cars driving by. But that goes for any hotel on PCH. Would recommend for a little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Short Walk from Surfrider Beach

Stayed here for my surfing trip to Surfrider Beach, about a 20 minute walk but much more affordable than the closer options. A comfortable place to stay with helpful staff. Would stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Dreamland — a must visit — the beach and Malibu Pier. Great restaurant options. Sorta hidden, rustic upper patio great for viewing the ocean early morning wildlife and the sunset. Porpoise pods and diving pelicans!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sal was great very professional and kind. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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