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The Pierside Santa Monica

4.0 star property
The Pierside Santa Monica puts travelers steps from beach adventures and shopping, with a restaurant for refueling and a 24-hour gym for staying active

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Travelers find The Pierside Santa Monica perfectly positioned near Santa Monica Beach. The hotel's restaurant, The Surfing Fox, serves Californian cuisine. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, cycle on the property, work out in the 24-hour gym, and use in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Park View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Park View King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Coastal Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Coastal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Park View Suite ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Coastal King, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pierside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Park View Double Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Coastal King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Coastal King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Park View King ADA

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Coastal Double Queens ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Coastal Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Pierside Double Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Plate Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Pierside Santa Monica

Upscale hotel near Santa Monica Pier
Close to Santa Monica Beach, The Pierside Santa Monica provides a terrace, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site Californian cuisine restaurant, The Surfing Fox, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 132 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 72 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 21 for adults and USD 5 to 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Surfing Fox

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a state park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1965
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to February 5 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 51.84 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 21 for adults, and USD 5 to 21 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 72 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Pier Wyndham
Santa Monica Wyndham
Wyndham Santa Monica Pier Hotel
Santa Monica Holiday Inn
Wyndham Pier Hotel Santa Monica
Wyndham Santa Monica
Wyndham Santa Monica Pier
Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach At The Pier Hotel Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica Hotel
Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier
The Pierside Santa Monica Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pierside Santa Monica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM. The property will be renovating the pool from January 5 2026 to February 5 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is The Pierside Santa Monica pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 72 per night.

What time is check-in at The Pierside Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Pierside Santa Monica?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Pierside Santa Monica located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 5 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Pierside Santa Monica Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 943 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1472 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David Houze

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, clean hotel and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am definitely coming back. Great hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was as expected, a really nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Great staff throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Staff was extremely cheerful and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, positive staff and environment. CLOSE to the Pier. If you are on the 101 side and low, there is some road noise, but it is reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this hotel, it was clean & modern. Parking price was a little high, but overall it was a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, steps away from the pier and beach. Great friendly and helpful staff. Lovely clean, modern hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocío Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your bathrobes are the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, excellent room, restaurant was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and easy to check in with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the shopping, dinning, and the pier
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel & staff. Great restaurant! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms Nice & modern
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front of the ocean and you can walk to all restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

tina

Was not told ahead of time about resort fees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly! Made our experience better becuase of fheir great customers service. Makenzie rocks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and the hotel is well maintained and taken care of. Very nice rooms and is very quiet at night. Overall we enjoyed the stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was kind. Hotel was conveniently located and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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