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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Beach nearby
Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

With a stay at Sea Blue Hotel in Santa Monica (Downtown Santa Monica), you'll be steps from Santa Monica Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Santa Monica Pier. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Venice Beach and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kia Forum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk
  • Ocean Avenue - 11 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier
Sea Blue Hotel offers 27 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 29 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 59.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel California
California Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel California Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Santa Monica
The Hotel California
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel Santa Monica

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 888 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and budget friendly for visitors wanting to explore the famous Santa Monica peer and surrounding pubs, bars or restaurants. Everything is walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cute place close to the beach. The parking situation is a little tricky
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel nestled steps away from the beach- terrific!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LISANNE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and the location were great. The lack of coffee maker and microwave oven detracted. We were surprised how quiet it was as the location is on a busy street. We would stay there again. You have to reserve a parking space which we did not know booking through Expedia, however they had room for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s is exactly how it appears on the website for bookings. I would not pay extra for partial ocean view, it is a bit back from the ocean. Very clean and cute and quaint and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and near the pier
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ROSALIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sea Blue Hotel offers a fantastic location, just a short walk to the pier and with easy access to the beach. Its proximity to excellent dining options made it very convenient for our family. The room itself was quite spacious, providing enough space for everyone to feel comfortable during our stay. However, the condition of the bathroom was disappointing. The grout in the tiles had an unpleasant mix of brown and green, giving the impression of rust or mold. It definitely needs more attention and a deep clean. Additionally, the bedcover had a visible torn hole, which detracted from the overall experience and made the room feel less well-maintained. Despite these maintenance issues, the hotel's prime location and family-friendly room size made it a decent stay, though improvements in cleanliness and upkeep would significantly enhance the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not for those that enjoy a quiet sleep. It is loud right on Ocean, but I knew that going in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is close to absolutely everything in Santa Monica. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrible to stay if travelling on your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old building, but the maintenance is good. Hotel management is good. I felt like home. People work there are nice and easy to negotiate. It’s close to the Santa Monica pier, a convenient area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

fan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old building, but the maintenance is good. Hotel management is excellent. People work there is nice and easy to negotiate. I felt like home when I was stay there. It’s close to the Santa Monica pier, a very convenient area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decor
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Ok value. Room was very small and dated. Safe enough but the whole area is a bit rough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and close distance to pier and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dirty and need a makeover. Property has a lot of potential but they need to clean things up and do some remodeling. My clothes smelled when I left.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to Pier! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine
It was fine At first I thought the bottle of water was complementary and then I saw the price Parking was $29 extra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is horrible if you get there after 7pm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyoo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick stop off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024