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1. Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Los Angeles Airport4.0 star property
Westchester
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (6,608 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(6,608 reviews)
"Wonderful and good pricing off season."
"Wonderful and good pricing off season."
Laura
The price is ₹12,228
₹12,228
₹14,212 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
2. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel4.0 star property
Westchester
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7,936 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(7,936 reviews)
"We’ve been staying here for years!"
"We’ve been staying here for years!"
nicholasa
The price is ₹12,210
₹12,210
₹14,190 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
3. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport4.0 star property
Westchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,013 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(5,013 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
"Great place to stay"Juan
The price is ₹14,780
₹14,780
₹17,178 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
4. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd3.5 star property
Westchester
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8,894 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(8,894 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
"Very nice place to stay"Michael
The price is ₹12,705
₹12,705
₹14,767 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
5. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica4.0 star property
Ocean Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (899 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(899 reviews)
"Great location"
"Great location"
Emma
The price is ₹15,248
₹15,248
₹22,190 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
6. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,446 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,446 reviews)
"Great stay"
"Great stay"Victoria
The price is ₹19,228
₹19,228
₹22,835 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
7. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX4.0 star property
Westchester
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (4,891 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(4,891 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
"Amazing stay"Crystal
The price is ₹12,020
₹12,020
₹16,170 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
8. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport3.0 star property
Westchester
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,582 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(2,582 reviews)
"Great accommodations, airport shuttle was so convenient 👏"
"Great accommodations, airport shuttle was so convenient 👏"Ariana
The price is ₹10,411
₹10,411
₹14,179 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
9. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica3.5 star property
Pico
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,614 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,614 reviews)
"Good location and the staff was nice and accommodating"
"Good location and the staff was nice and accommodating"Kymberly
The price is ₹19,781
₹19,781
₹23,005 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
10. Hotel Angeleno
Hotel Angeleno4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,486 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(2,486 reviews)
"The hotel restaurant was unique in design and had terrific views"
"The hotel restaurant was unique in design and had terrific views"Adam
The price is ₹17,433
₹17,433
₹20,261 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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Top Santa Monica Hotel Reviews
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica HostelDowntown Santa Monica
10/10 Excellent
Great location, comfy and clean with everything you need for an affordable but completely satisfactory and enjoyable stay in LA. Will recommend to all friends and family visiting.
Great location, comfy and clean with everything you need for an affordable but completely satisfactory and enjoyable stay in LA. Will recommend to all friends and family visiting.
Kristin
Sea Shore Motel
Sea Shore MotelOcean Park
10/10 Excellent
The space and living area in the family suites are amazing. Coupled with the convenient location, staying here is a brilliant, affordable short break. For UK visitors, it’s a bit like an exclusive, upmarket hostel. Everything is here and largely clean and comfortable. But maintenance is general rather than detailed. The dishwasher, which we didn’t use, was grubby and smelt foul. Crockery and cutlery was rather grubby - we washed it all before using it. The table wobbled in both suites that our...
The space and living area in the family suites are amazing. Coupled with the convenient location, staying here is a brilliant, affordable short break. For UK visitors, it’s a bit like an exclusive, upmarket hostel. Everything is here and largely clean and comfortable. But maintenance is general rather than detailed. The dishwasher, which we didn’t use, was grubby and smelt foul. Crockery and cutlery was rather grubby - we washed it all before using it. The table wobbled in both suites that our...
Paul
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa MonicaSunset Park
10/10 Excellent
Lovely and clean rooms along with common areas. Staff were really friendly. Breakfast was great. In a nice, safe neighbourhood which was only around $15 in an uber to get into Santa Monica. Would stay again if in the area
Lovely and clean rooms along with common areas. Staff were really friendly. Breakfast was great. In a nice, safe neighbourhood which was only around $15 in an uber to get into Santa Monica. Would stay again if in the area
Andrew
Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles
Hotel Mariposa Los AngelesValley Village
10/10 Excellent
This hotel and staff are amazing
It was super clean and had complementary tea and coffee.
The staff are so nice and helpful
my son celebrated his 30th birthday and they helped with everything. and just made you feel so welcome.
Definitely will stay here again when visiting relatives in LA
This hotel and staff are amazing
It was super clean and had complementary tea and coffee.
The staff are so nice and helpful
my son celebrated his 30th birthday and they helped with everything. and just made you feel so welcome.
Definitely will stay here again when visiting relatives in LA
Elaine
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles DowntownDowntown Los Angeles
10/10 Excellent
Staff
Clean room
Location
Staff
Clean room
Location
Christodoulos
Parkwest Bicycle Casino
Parkwest Bicycle CasinoBell Gardens
10/10 Excellent
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
Frankie
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California PlazaDowntown Los Angeles
10/10 Excellent
brilliant stay.
brilliant stay.
Shirish
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Airport by IHGWestchester
10/10 Excellent
Really good hotel near the airport. Very convenient as we hired a car which was all local. The room was big and very clean. Quite suprising as the bathroom had dove shower gels etc. We were very impressed. Breakfast was good too. Highly recommended.
Really good hotel near the airport. Very convenient as we hired a car which was all local. The room was big and very clean. Quite suprising as the bathroom had dove shower gels etc. We were very impressed. Breakfast was good too. Highly recommended.
Vishali
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAXHermosa Beach
10/10 Excellent
I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay.
I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay.
Jemma
Royal Palace Westwood
Royal Palace WestwoodWestwood
10/10 Excellent
Really nice hotel
Good position, clean and the free parking is great.
Breakfast wasn’t great but it’s okay
For sure I will be back
Really nice hotel
Good position, clean and the free parking is great.
Breakfast wasn’t great but it’s okay
For sure I will be back
Eleonora
Sakura Inn
Sakura InnSomerset
10/10 Excellent
Safe and secure parking. Very clean and spacious room. Great location. We really recommend it.
Safe and secure parking. Very clean and spacious room. Great location. We really recommend it.
Jonathan
Aventura Hotel
Aventura HotelMid City
10/10 Excellent
Loved how spacious the room and bathroom was. The hotel felt very clean and maintained also a bonus was the free parking included! The staff were very helpful checking in was a breeze would stay again.
Loved how spacious the room and bathroom was. The hotel felt very clean and maintained also a bonus was the free parking included! The staff were very helpful checking in was a breeze would stay again.
Liam
Hotel Angeleno
Hotel AngelenoBrentwood
10/10 Excellent
Thanks
Thanks
ABDULRHMAN
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal StudiosHollywood
10/10 Excellent
Great Stay, Room cleaned regularly, Great Location. Highly recommend
Great Stay, Room cleaned regularly, Great Location. Highly recommend
Martyn Richard
Hotel Burbank
Hotel BurbankDowntown Burbank
10/10 Excellent
Was a short line at check-in that took about 15 minute wait but there was only 1 person working the desk. Staff in the hotel are all friendly and helpful. Food in the bar/cafe was amazing, very fresh and reasonable price. Would definitely stay here again.
Was a short line at check-in that took about 15 minute wait but there was only 1 person working the desk. Staff in the hotel are all friendly and helpful. Food in the bar/cafe was amazing, very fresh and reasonable price. Would definitely stay here again.
Arlene
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/HollywoodHollywood
10/10 Excellent
Lovely, clean hotel, in a great location.
Lovely, clean hotel, in a great location.
Dipa
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los AngelesMid-City
10/10 Excellent
Nice room, great location if you have a car. Parking was $10 per day and lots of spaces. Simple breakfast but had what you would need
Nice room, great location if you have a car. Parking was $10 per day and lots of spaces. Simple breakfast but had what you would need
Estee
Seaside Motel
Seaside MotelNorth Redondo
10/10 Excellent
Booked quickly as our flight was really late, so wanted an inexpensive place to have a shower, relax and to sort the suitcases.
We stumbled on this little gem of a hotel. Small room, very clean and better than the hotel we had just paid 4 times more for.
The bathroom was lovely. If we ever go back we would book here for sure.
Booked quickly as our flight was really late, so wanted an inexpensive place to have a shower, relax and to sort the suitcases.
We stumbled on this little gem of a hotel. Small room, very clean and better than the hotel we had just paid 4 times more for.
The bathroom was lovely. If we ever go back we would book here for sure.
stuart
Find out more about Santa Monica
Discover cheap things to do in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a gem on the Californian coast that offers both adventure and relaxation, perfect for budget-conscious travellers. Start your day at the iconic Santa Monica Pier, where you can enjoy stunning ocean views and take a stroll along the beach for free. For a splash of culture, the Third Street Promenade is a vibrant outdoor shopping area filled with street performers and unique shops, perfect for window shopping or grabbing an affordable bite at one of the many food stalls. If you’re keen on nature, the Santa Monica Mountains provide plenty of hiking trails with breathtaking views, and entry is free. Don’t miss the chance to explore the local farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you can sample fresh produce and artisanal goods without breaking the bank. For accommodation, look for hotels around Ocean Avenue or near downtown Santa Monica; these areas provide easy access to the beach and local attractions while offering a range of budget-friendly options. Staying here allows you to explore the lively atmosphere, enjoy the ocean breeze, and experience the charm of Santa Monica without overspending.
Find the best cheap hotels in Santa Monica
For budget-conscious travelers visiting Santa Monica, these top hotels offer comfortable accommodations without breaking the bank. Each hotel provides essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay while keeping costs low.
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: For those seeking an affordable and social atmosphere, the HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel shines with a review rating of 9.0. This hostel offers free Wi-Fi, making it easy for travelers to stay connected while enjoying their budget-friendly stay. Its location near the beach and boardwalk ensures easy access to Santa Monica's attractions without the hefty price tag.
- Other amenities: The hostel features a terrace and communal areas, perfect for socialising with fellow travelers. Guests can also enjoy beach towels and easy access to white sand beaches for sunbathing and relaxation. With street parking and a concierge service, the hostel caters to the needs of budget travelers looking for a memorable stay.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Santa Monica
- Nearby attractions: Santa Monica Place - 0.2 km, Third Street Promenade - 0 km, Ocean Avenue - 0.2 km
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: The Sea Shore Motel is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travellers, an excellent review rating of 9.0. Guests will appreciate the free self-parking and complimentary WiFi, perfect for those looking to save on their stay while enjoying a comfortable atmosphere. The motel's nearby the nearby beach ensures a delightful day out in the sun without stretching your budget.
- Other amenities: In addition to its budget-friendly offerings, the Sea Shore Motel features a relaxing terrace and bike parking for those who prefer to explore the local area on two wheels. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable night's sleep, and guests can enjoy private balconies for a bit of fresh air. Families will find free cribs available, making it a practical choice for those travelling with little ones.
- Neighborhood: Ocean Park
- Nearby attractions: Santa Monica Beach - 0.4 km, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 0.6 km, Main Street Santa Monica - 0 km
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: With a solid review rating of 8.8, the SureStay Hotel by Best Western offers exceptional value for budget travelers. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast options, including continental breakfast and various daily choices. With free Wi-Fi and in-room internet, staying connected is straightforward while enjoying the comfortable accommodations.
- Other amenities: This hotel features accessible van parking and self-parking options, catering to all kinds of travelers. Guests can also appreciate the kitchenette amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, allowing for easy meal preparation during their stay. Additional conveniences include daily housekeeping, electric car charging stations, and a hydromassage showerhead for added relaxation after a day of sightseeing.
- Neighborhood: Sunset Park
- Nearby attractions: Santa Monica Beach - 4.3 km, Santa Monica Place - 4.8 km
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: The Ocean View Hotel, situated in Downtown Santa Monica, garners an excellent review rating of 8.8, making it a worthwhile option for budget-conscious travellers. This hotel offers guests free toiletries and WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay without unnecessary expenses. Its close nearby the beach and local attractions makes it an ideal base for exploring the vibrant Santa Monica area.
- Other amenities: Beyond the basics, guests can enjoy the convenience of valet parking and daily housekeeping services. The hotel features premium bedding for a restful night's sleep and balconies for enjoying the ocean breeze. Nearby recreational options include surfing, sailing, and hiking, providing guests with ample opportunities for adventure right at their doorstep.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Santa Monica
- Nearby attractions: Santa Monica Place - 0.3 km, Santa Monica Pier - 0.4 km, Third Street Promenade - 0.2 km
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: The Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica is an ideal choice for budget travelers who appreciate quality, with a solid review rating of 8.4. Guests benefit from complimentary buffet breakfast options every morning, alongside free toiletries and Wi-Fi, making the hotel both economical and comfortable.
- Other amenities: The hotel features outdoor pool access, providing a great way to unwind after exploring the local area. Additional conveniences include valet parking, fitness facilities available 24 hours, and kitchen amenities in select rooms. With a lovely beach nearby and various shopping options, travelers can enjoy the best of Santa Monica without overspending.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Santa Monica
- Nearby attractions: Santa Monica Place - 0.2 km, Santa Monica Pier - 0.7 km, Third Street Promenade - 0.3 km
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Monica like for travellers on a budget?
Santa Monica offers a variety of cheap accommodation options and things to do, making it a great getaway spot for budget travellers. In addition to its well-known attractions such as Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, this destination is home to Palisades Park and International Chess Park, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Santa Monica?
Based on reviews, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Other options for your budget-friendly stay include Gateway Hotel Santa Monica and Sea Shore Motel.
How many low-cost hotels can I expect to find in Santa Monica?
Expedia has 6 hotels in Santa Monica that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Santa Monica?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Santa Monica, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. 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 is there to see and do in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica attracts visitors with its major shopping area and acclaimed art galleries, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, such as Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, and then make time for other wallet-friendly activities. Enjoy the outdoors at Original Muscle Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk, or check out the area's cultural spots like City Garage Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Monica and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Monica can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), situated 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Downtown Santa Monica Station, 17th Street/SMC Station and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.