Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property

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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

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

Room options

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front desk safe and a vending machine are on-site.
Sea Blue Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sea Blue Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Monica Beach. Free WiFi in public areas and self-parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Santa Monica Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Santa Monica Pier
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Sea Blue Hotel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sea Blue Hotel also features a front desk safe and a microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • 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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 24 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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. 418 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 951 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Just a night in Santa Monica

Very small boutique room decorated. Very cute, bathroom wasn't impressive though, shower is very tiny and dated, no on-site parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful. I was impressed with the customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME, BAKERSFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family

Not at all as described

We did not stay and I need to be refunded . This was not a hotel, it was a motel! Not at all what was advertised. We did not stay, the shower was awful no way we could stay. Did not feel safe with my granddaughter. You are impossible to reach and I am so unhappy . I am out $550 for a room that we could not be comfortable or safe staying in and I need to be refunded .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raynold, Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a great Santa Monica location. The staff is friendly and helpful. Note that they have limited parking. My only complaint is that the rooms are outdated. The outside of the hotel makes you think "boutique hotel", the rooms remind you of a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Farida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel at the beach. Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herb J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and location!

Amazing staff. All the front desk people, maintanance and the manager James was very helpful. Comfortable and just a two minute walk to the beach and pier.
Incredible sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot. Hotel was clean and well maintained with cute decor and nice bedding, but clearly quite old. The bathroom was clean and good except very small, shower stall especially. But I highly recommend as a great value and so close to everything. Staff very nice and responsive when a fuse blew and tv went out one evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay for a family of 6! Large enough space and excellent walking distance next to the beach and Santa Monica Pier. The bathroom was outdated though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was very clean and everything in the room worked. The sink and toilet looked relatively new. The shower was older but clean. The bed was very comfortable. I would describe the place as quaint, older but well kept. The location near the pier was excellent. Staff was very pleasant. Two things didn't meet my expectations. The room was smaller than I expected. Our room was upstairs on the street side. Other guests walked inches from our windows so I didn't want to keep blinds open which felt a little restrictive. There were also pictures of outdoor seating and red umbrellas on the website. I saw that area on another side of the building as I drove away after the stay and wondered if that seating was for individual rooms or for anyone. I may have missed that information on the website or at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean room with plenty of luggage and counter space. We arrived late and they didn’t have enough parking so we had to park off site. Arrive early to avoid that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avantika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

soumyajeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay and lovely experience staying at Hotel Sea Blue Hotel. The main attraction of this hotel is it near to Santa Monica pier. This hotel has there private access to Santa Monica beach. Hotel is located at very hotspot area and very easy to access Santa Monica beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024