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18 Sept - 20 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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Our top choices for Santa Monica motels

Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Living area

1. Sea Shore Motel

Sea Shore Motel
3.0 star property
Ocean Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean room."
United States
Inci
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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, (940 reviews)
"Great folks at the front desk who were very helpful throughout our stay at this iconic motel."
United States
Hugh
The price is AU$372
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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, (1,531 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
Rebeca
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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, (603 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 AU$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Encore Motel Near Marina Del Rey, Culver City & Venice
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City

Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City
2.0 star property
Clarkdale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
miranda
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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, (136 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 AU$250
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
VILLA BRASIL MOTEL
Free WiFi

7. Galaxyinn

Galaxyinn
2.5 star property
Clarkdale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (491 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
ferydoun
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Galaxyinn
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

8. Seaway Motel

Seaway Motel
2.5 star property
Mid City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay and felt safe and super clean"
United States
Rigo
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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, (8,992 reviews)
"Great stay will stay here again."
United States
Angel
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Room, 1 Queen Bed

10. Geneva Motel

Geneva Motel
2.5 star property
Arbor Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was nice place to stay at"
United States
Maira
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Geneva Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, individually decorated

11. 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, (1,375 reviews)
"Good place for the price"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

12. Crestridge Inn

Crestridge Inn
2.0 star property
Sports Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"The room was clean and our over the night stay was smooth at the property."
Canada
Aparna
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Crestridge Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

13. Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
2.0 star property
El Segundo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,860 reviews)
"Very well located and clean hotel"
United States
Ana
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
Free WiFi, bed sheets

14. Economy Inn LAX

Economy Inn LAX
2.5 star property
Arbor Village
7.8 out of 10, Good, (413 reviews)
"Enjoyed my Stay"
United States
Nakayla
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and the best customer service"
United States
JAIME
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

16. Seaside Motel

Seaside Motel
2.0 star property
North Redondo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Priscilla
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Seaside Motel
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable!"
United States
Christine
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Los Angeles LAX Airport/Stadium Area
Outdoor pool

18. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX

Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX
2.0 star property
Hill Section
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (482 reviews)
"Good bed comfortable"
United States
Isaias
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

19. Hawthorne Plaza Inn

Hawthorne Plaza Inn
2.0 star property
Hawthorne
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Highly recommend!"
United States
Hubert
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hawthorne Plaza Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

20. Hi View Inn & Suites

Hi View Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
East Manhattan Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly,"
United States
Alexis
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hi View Inn & Suites
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Top Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

10/10 Excellent
"Staff is amazing . We are there for fright night !! Long check in line but it move fast and everyone was so kind !!!"
Jani 1-night trip
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

Find out more about Santa Monica

Santa Monica Motels information

Number of reviews
6,605
Accommodation
191 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$106
Highest Price
AU$372

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Monica?
By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what 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 most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the car park. Introduced in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.
What are the best motels in Santa Monica?
Here are some of Expedia customers' favourite 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 self-parking. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as 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 self-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 road trip, 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 temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Monica is 274 mm.
What are my options for getting around Santa Monica while 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) away. You can also search for flights into Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away. You can access metro transport at Downtown Santa Monica Station, 17th Street/SMC Station and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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