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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Property class: 3.5

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A rooftop terrace with sun loungers and a view of the cityscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden partition.
A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, a squat rack, and weight machines.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.
The Gateway Hotel Santa Monica with a clear view of its exterior signage and architectural design.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $238
$205 nightly
$238 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Explore the area

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1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Montana Avenue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and artwork.

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and artwork on the walls.

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a desk with a flat-screen TV, two beds with white bedding, and a painting on the wall.

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 321 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a large window with blinds, and a wall mural.

1 King Sun Deck

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

With a stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica in Santa Monica (Pico), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 6 minutes from University of California, Los Angeles. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bergamot Station Arts Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Montana Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Monica College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 10 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DK's Donuts & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 23.01 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 23.01 per night (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1610 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Close, the lots of great spots and restaurants great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, professional staff great clean easy to get to a lot of great places in Santa Monica stay there often
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds and pillows wonderful sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and the room is very clean, love it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re visiting St. John’s hospital or if you want to be in Santa Monica.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room and deal
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking, really comfortable beds and pillows. Staff was nice, location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean, the staff was great, it was quiet, the rate was fair…we were very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. All necessary needs met. Over the last month I have stayed several times . Definitely plan to stay again in a couple of months. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is exactly what you'd expect, in a good way! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and it was a perfect place to stay for my needs. I'll definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheyenne Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and close to lots of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, clean hotel. Construction was taking place & it was still pleasant. We walked to the beach & plenty of nice eateries nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Hotel comfy beds slept well. Air conditioning was awesome really cold even the fridge was great cooled my drinks fast appreciate the stay we will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated areas, very neat and claen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite, clean rooms. Recently renovated. Convenient location. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room, close to all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olufunminiyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfect location - wonderful staff as well and parking was a breeze
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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