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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
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Sun deck
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and free newspapers are on-site.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Santa Monica College. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 6 minutes from University of California, Los Angeles
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 23.01 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 films

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • 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. 891 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1581 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a very pricey area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good placed next to a bus station to pier and town. Nice rooms, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is great, but you have to pay for it. Good location great staff great working hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff location very clean easy parking I love staying there thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Panagiotis Meletios

Friendly welcoming, staff, clean rooms and free breakfast to boot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful, clean, great parking, staff helpful and kind. The room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Simple, clean, centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

O C and Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean & stylish room, convenient location, and restful sleep!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,clean rooms,very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often and the staff is always friendly, rooms really clean, linens are so fresh and not scented. I love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, no frills hotel that was very comfortable with a very polite and friendly staff. The location was convenient and easy to go in and out on foot or by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, convenient parking, clean room, comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel with a great location and, above all, outstanding staff. Also, newly renovated rooms with modern furniture. Very secure parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Close to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good, the breakfast was okey, but no place to sit down.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent place to stay. It is clean. It is renovated. I come for business once a month and the staff is delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were very nice and would recommend. Room was clean and parking was easy access to elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chengxun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great crew, new bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, the staff was friendly, we were able to walk at night to the nearby Santa Monica Brew Works which was fun. We would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay, staff and suggestions!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026