With a stay at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica (Downtown Santa Monica), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. .This beach motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Venice Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from University of California, Los Angeles.
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Santa Monica motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Chez Jay, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekends.
Chez Jay - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (USD 17.50 per night); discounts available
Free area shuttle
Parking on site (USD 38.94 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Chez Jay
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after normal check-in hours can gain access to the property by using the last 4 digits on the credit card used to book the reservation.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 35 per person
Self parking fee: USD 38.94 per night
Nearby parking fee: USD 17.50 per night (15 ft away)
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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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I’ve stayed at the property multiple times due to the price, location and parking. The parking/lot is challenging and not inexpensive, but still better than other options. The front desk is not accessible until 9am which can be problematic. I wish they would install a hook in the bathroom for a robe or towel. There drawer space is extremely limited.
Location is beachside, motel is truly just that, it’s pretty overpriced but the staff is very competent and they do a good job keeping it tidy. The fact it’s so expensive a night and an additional $33 in parking! We could have stayed somewhere upgraded for that rate!
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Dawn-Carla
Travelled with family
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property. When we got there, the office was locked up. I tried to call the front desk probably a good six times and ring the bell at least eight until someone finally came to let me in so I could check in. It wasn’t even late at night it was about 6:00 PM. After a long drive from Vegas, I wasn’t impressed having to sit and wait for someone to come to the front desk. The rooms are definitely “tired” but it was clean. Parking is very limited. The location to the pier however it is nice and close.
Would stay there again. Great location. Chez Jay Courtyard is great dining place next door.
Francoise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Mary
Travelled with family
22 Mar 2025
Great location a couple blocks from the Santa Monica pier, downtown Santa Monica and walkable to Venice Beach. Cute “old school” motel experience, with clean and updated room. Two women traveling and felt safe although you are in a busy tourist area so always be aware of you surroundings. Definitely would stay again.
If you're looking for a hotel in Santa Monica with an unbeatable location, this is it! Just steps from the beach and pier, and right next door to the iconic Chez Jay and Sweet Maple, it's the perfect spot to experience everything the area has to offer.
The room was comfortable, especially the bed—I slept great every night. Parking was convenient and reasonably priced (which is a rarity in this area). And the best part? I spent time on the beach every single day during my stay. Whether it was a morning walk or catching the sunset, having the ocean so close made my trip even more special.
If you're visiting Santa Monica and want easy access to the beach, great dining, and a comfortable place to stay, I highly recommend this hotel. I'll definitely be back!