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The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Property entrance
Reception
Restaurant
The Surfrider Malibu in Eastern Malibu offers a peaceful getaway with stunning views. Relax on the rooftop terrace, gather around the firepit, or browse the hotel's library. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Ground Floor ADA Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Pacific Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Malibu Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Malibu Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfrider Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Upstairs Side Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Surfrider Malibu is in Eastern Malibu, a neighborhood in Malibu. Shoppers can check out Santa Monica Pier, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Firestone Fieldhouse, or consider a night out at Malibu West Beach Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malibu Colony Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 33 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alfred Coffee - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury upscale hotel located in Eastern Malibu
A rooftop terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Surfrider Malibu. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Surfrider Malibu boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

The Surfrider Malibu is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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:

  • Resort fee (April 01 - December 31): USD 40.32 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Surfrider Malibu Hotel
Surfrider Hotel
Surfrider Malibu
Surfrider Beach Club Hotel Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel
The Surfrider Malibu Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel Malibu

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surfrider Malibu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Surfrider Malibu?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Surfrider Malibu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Surfrider Malibu?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Surfrider Malibu located?

Located in Eastern Malibu, this luxury hotel is steps from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Malibu Pier, and Surfrider Beach. Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Carbon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 374 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well appointed and clean Rooftop for drinks and coffee terrific
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty and cozy hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly staff, intimate size of the hotel and proximity to Malibu Pier plus the incredible roof terrace Bar and Restaurant make it very special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great location and vibes. Beds are super comfortable and the rooftop deck is amazing. Could stay up there all day. Great staff from the front desk to the bartenders and housekeepers. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice, and do their best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for our one year anniversary and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Staff was amazing and we had such a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Huen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night, the room is soooo cute we wished we stayed for longer, would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, friendly, and quiet, right on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property! Warm and cheerful front desk, clean and cozy room, great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop was closed for private event. Not good for people staying at hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cute and peaceful. I loved the hammock and the rooftop area. The views are so pretty of the ocean and the staff was very friendly. It’s a small hotel which made it more personal, there was a little note with my name on it when I arrived to the room. I’d stay here again if I ever go back to Malibu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the room. The bed was comfortable and well put together. The decoration in the room was nice. The amenities in the room were great. They have beach towels, robes, and toiletries. I loved the coffee delivered to my room in the morning. I would stay here again when I am in Malibu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Thank you for your service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! Only downside was our room being under the rooftop bar in the morning. Their prep for the day began at 6:30 am which was a bit early for us. Overall a great stay though
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

A Must Stay!!!

This was the cutest boutique hotel. It was very clean, very comfortable with many personal touches. They were the nicest hosts and I would tell anyone who is coming to Malibu to stay here. We absolutely fell in love with the kind hosts, the cute decorations, the personal note and water, and all the amenities! Such a gem of a place! And it’s across the street from the Pier and direct access to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute California beach house vibe and the staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfortable room and fantastic service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

The BEST!

This was the most amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simanta

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

Very nice place to stay

Great place to stay near the beach. Has a rooftop bar with a fab ocean view. Brilliant service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lolia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay with great staff and got a free upgrade without asking for one. Beautiful room and view. The only issue was there was a bit of an ant infestation in the room and certain key. Things were damaged like broken hammock on the balcony, broken bottle cap in the bottle of water in the room so that it was difficult to open. And ripped robe. Outside of these little things it would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Great locale very friendly staff and rooftop bar/food great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good view and the staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Surfrider! delish drinks food, adorable space, walking distance to surf and pier
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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