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1. Sea Shore Motel

Sea Shore Motel
3.0 star property
Ocean Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We will definitely stay here again. Perfect walking distance from alot of shops and Venice beach"
United States
April
The price is ￥24,172
￥28,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Sea Shore Motel
Aerial view

2. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
7.8 out of 10, Good, (936 reviews)
"Great folks at the front desk who were very helpful throughout our stay at this iconic motel."
United States
Hugh
The price is ￥34,377
￥40,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Family Suite, Multiple Beds

3. Lincoln Inn

Lincoln Inn
2.0 star property
Venice
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,521 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
Rebeca
The price is ￥13,960
￥15,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Lincoln Inn
Standard Single Room | Private kitchenette

4. Encore Motel Near Marina Del Rey, Culver City & Venice

Encore Motel Near Marina Del Rey, Culver City & Venice
2.5 star property
Del Rey
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (600 reviews)
"Jeff was super chill and helpful. Room was clean and decent distance to Venice beach. Would stay again."
United States
Mia
The price is ￥17,007
￥19,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Encore Motel Near Marina Del Rey, Culver City & Venice
Restaurant

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City

Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City
2.0 star property
Clarkdale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
miranda
The price is ￥21,251
￥24,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City
Exterior

6. VILLA BRASIL MOTEL

VILLA BRASIL MOTEL
2.0 star property
Del Rey
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"This was a great experience and I will totally stay at this location on my next work trip to Los Angeles"
United States
Javier
The price is ￥20,040
￥27,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
VILLA BRASIL MOTEL
Room

7. Galaxyinn

Galaxyinn
2.5 star property
Clarkdale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (488 reviews)
"If your traveling on a budget this place has all you need"
United States
Ronald
The price is ￥18,750
￥21,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Galaxyinn
Room

8. Seaway Motel

Seaway Motel
2.5 star property
Mid City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (510 reviews)
"Great place to stay and felt safe and super clean"
United States
Rigo
The price is ￥16,243
￥18,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Seaway Motel
Lobby

9. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
2.0 star property
Arbor Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (9,028 reviews)
"Great stay will stay here again."
United States
Angel
The price is ￥11,421
￥13,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Room

10. Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
2.0 star property
El Segundo
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,856 reviews)
"Very well located and clean hotel"
United States
Ana
The price is ￥17,665
￥19,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
Room, 1 Queen Bed

11. Geneva Motel

Geneva Motel
2.5 star property
Arbor Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"It was nice place to stay at"
United States
Maira
The price is ￥13,394
￥15,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Geneva Motel
Room

12. Studio 6 Suites Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

Studio 6 Suites Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
2.5 star property
Arbor Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,387 reviews)
"Good place for the price"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥11,952
￥13,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Studio 6 Suites Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

13. Crestridge Inn

Crestridge Inn
2.0 star property
Sports Village
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,017 reviews)
"The room was clean and our over the night stay was smooth at the property."
Canada
Aparna
The price is ￥12,657
￥14,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Crestridge Inn
Room

14. Economy Inn LAX

Economy Inn LAX
2.5 star property
Arbor Village
7.8 out of 10, Good, (408 reviews)
"Enjoyed my Stay"
United States
Nakayla
The price is ￥11,346
￥13,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Economy Inn LAX
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

15. El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios

El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
2.5 star property
Studio City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and the best customer service"
United States
JAIME
The price is ￥14,944
￥20,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
Pool

16. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX

Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX
2.0 star property
Hill Section
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (478 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained and close to downtown Manhattan Beach. Good price point"
United States
Laura
The price is ￥17,789
￥20,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

17. Seaside Motel

Seaside Motel
2.0 star property
North Redondo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Priscilla
The price is ￥11,602
￥13,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Seaside Motel
Room

18. Hawthorne Plaza Inn

Hawthorne Plaza Inn
2.0 star property
Hawthorne
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Highly recommend!"
United States
Hubert
The price is ￥10,839
￥12,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hawthorne Plaza Inn
Room

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Los Angeles LAX Airport/Stadium Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Los Angeles LAX Airport/Stadium Area
2.0 star property
Inglewood
6.4 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable!"
United States
Christine
The price is ￥17,126
￥19,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Days Inn by Wyndham Los Angeles LAX Airport/Stadium Area
Grand Studio

20. Manhattan Inn & Suites - LAX

Manhattan Inn & Suites - LAX
2.0 star property
Tree Section
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (230 reviews)
"great location...."
United States
Connie
The price is ￥16,126
￥19,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Manhattan Inn & Suites - LAX
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Top Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, staff was excellent. Will stay again. Thank you!"
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Hotel Burbank

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Santa Monica Motels information

Number of reviews
19,661
Accommodation
185 Motels
Lowest Price
￥12,140
Highest Price
￥40,577

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Monica?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy all that Santa Monica has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach.
What is a motel?
At many motels, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Santa Monica?
Here are some of our customers' top motels in the larger area. Sea Shore Motel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. Central Santa Monica is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) away. Motel 6 Carson, CA: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from the heart of Santa Monica. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas: Central Santa Monica is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) away. Free WiFi, laundry facilities, and conference space are available during your stay. Travelodge by Wyndham LAX: 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the heart of Santa Monica. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and an airport shuttle.
What can I do in Santa Monica?
In this walkable area, enjoy its scenic seaside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People who've visited Santa Monica love its shops and local art scene. Some popular places to visit include Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Venice Beach Boardwalk, Palisades Park, and Original Muscle Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Pacific Park, Heal the Bay Aquarium, and Annenberg Community Beach House.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Monica?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Monica to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Monica is 11 inches.
What are my options for getting around Santa Monica when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Santa Monica to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away. You can take advantage of metro transit at Downtown Santa Monica Station, 17th Street/SMC Station, and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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