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Bayside Hotel

2.0 star property
Cyclists can pedal along the scenic coastline before returning to a peaceful garden retreat just steps from the golden sands of Santa Monica Beach

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The Bayside Hotel, steps from Santa Monica Pier, is perfect for beach lovers. Rent bikes to explore coastal paths or unwind in the garden terrace with WiFi. Visitors praise the prime beachfront location and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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with AC

Economy room queen bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Garden Room King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Garden Room Two Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Ocean view king bed and kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Garden Room 2 Beds & Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, Bayside Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Check out an event or a game at SoFi Stadium, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Monica travel guide
Map
2001 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

What's nearby

  • View of the Santa Monica beach in California
    Santa Monica Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunrise at the santa monica pier
    Main Street Santa Monica
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • cool rock formations that are amazing to see. Best to go during the week, as it is not so busy, but if weekend is the only time, then go early or late. Very busy :-)
    Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Pier which includes a sunset and general coastal views
    Santa Monica Pier
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aerial Venice Beach Los Angeles
    Venice Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station
    13 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station
    20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa Del Mar Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Urth Caffé
    7 min walk
  • Dogtown Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Sweet Maple
    6 min walk
  • Kavahana
    5 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel

Hotel near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, Bayside Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and beach towels
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 36.30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 36.30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher 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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel
Bayside Hotel Santa Monica
Bayside Santa Monica
Hotel Bayside
Bayside Hotel Hotel
Bayside Hotel Santa Monica
Bayside Hotel Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bayside Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 36.30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bayside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bayside Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bayside Hotel located?

Located in Ocean Park, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bayside Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good and friendly staff, great view and beach view access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First floor ocean view was lovely with patio outside door and paid parking in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liset

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice cute hotel. Very clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the room was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tibor Samu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, amazing location right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a solid hotel that is clean, quiet and located in a great location. Amenities are minimal but adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location next to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kostas and Chris are always nice and I love the location in the convenience to Santa Monica and the rooms are clean and the properties always kept up so thank you in great job and I will see you back again in a couple of weeks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, let us check out late which was so nice! My room didn’t have snacks or beverages like our other two rooms which were better appointed but over all clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value! Super location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect price and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is amazing. We’ve been coming here for the last 5 years on Christmas and it keeps getting better 10/10. The front staff is helpful and friendly and Mario and Francisco are great.See you next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and an attentive person to checking. The room was espetacular , clean and silent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was kind and fast with letting us checking in , room was clean and cute. Great place to stay. Will be coming back! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for cheap! Loved that they allowed puppies
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!! My husband and I had a great 12th wedding anniversary celebration there! Check in made us feel very welcome! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room easy access, very kind registration staff. Walking distance to santa monica pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but gave us all that we needed. Bathroom was nicely updated and bed was comfortable. Awesome location super close to the beach and pier, at an affordable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and comfortable. Loved it was walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

This Hotel is very clean and very close to Santa Monica Beach. I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, comfortable

Great location. Comfortable room but air con a bit noisy. Good amenities and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean property and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, can’t be beaten. Modern and comfortable rooms. Great in room amenities. Beautiful communal garden. Wonderful and welcoming staff. Parking available. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025