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About this property
Located on Ocean Avenue Strip, just 4 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier and Tongva Park, this hotel features 1950s California beach vintage-style architecture. All guest rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Guest rooms include a work desk, a refrigerator, a clock radio and ironing facilities. Select rooms offer ocean or mountain views. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are served all day in the lobby to guests of Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Beach mats are available. A computer for guest use is available. The Venice Beach Boardwalk is 8 minutes’ drive from the property. Los Angeles International Airport is 24 km from Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ann-maree
Australia“Location was excellent! Walking distance to everything”- Maurice
Netherlands“Own entrance behind secured gate. Very central in Santa Monica and almost next to the beach. Also centrally for exploring LA in north, south and east direction. Would book ik again !” - Gregg
United Kingdom“Right on the front, just a few minutes walk to the beach. Very clean, surprisingly spacious. Very tidy. Air con worked great and was pretty quit too, as a Brit that was essential to cool me down.” - Laura
United Kingdom“The location is great, a few minutes walk from the beach and pier. Lots of restaurants are nearby. The room was fine, slightly too small for a family of 5, not much wriggle room.” - Sophie
New Zealand“Great location close to the pier and bars and restaurants. Clean and comfortable, friendly staff.”
Carina
Canada“Fantastic location!! Great restaurants, beaches, and lots to explore. Parking at hotel was limited but requested for parking in advance. Everything was within walking distance!”- Rachel
Australia“The room as as expected, clean although a little tight on space for 5 people and their luggage. Great location near the pier and shops. Limited parking at the hotel but other options were available nearby” - Lauren
United Kingdom“The room was cute, cosy, fit our family of 5 ok for 1 night. Location was perfect, shower very good. Slept very well.”
Shalini
Reunion“Coffee and location staff recommendation for exercise the next morning”
Martina
United Arab Emirates“Absolutely great location if you are looking too explore Santa Monica's beach. Plenty of breakfast cafes around, so we didn't feel absence of the hotel breakfast, even tough you can grab a coffee and some cookies at the reception each morning.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Chez Jay
- CuisineAmerican
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please note: Effective January 1st 2025, the parking fee is $33 per night plus 18% city parking tax.
Please note: The property reserves the right to authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note: 100% of the first night's room will be charged 24 hours before arrival date.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.