Stay at Sea Blue Hotel in Santa Monica, a 4-star hacienda-style property offering surfing-themed rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, and beach access near Santa Monica Pier.
Guests appreciate the convenient location and welcoming staff, balanced with a modest, older property that suits budget-conscious travelers seeking easy beach access.
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A hacienda-style hotel offering surfing-themed rooms and suites, this property sits just a three-minute walk from the beach and bike path, with Santa Monica Pier six minutes away on foot. The location provides easy access to iconic local attractions such as Santa Monica State Beach and The Getty, making it convenient for visitors interested in both seaside activities and cultural experiences.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, free parking, beach access, pet-friendly policies, and room service, although there is no on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, or business center. The hotel provides complimentary breakfast, but guests should note that check-in and check-out times are set around the clock. Some visitors have mentioned the absence of heating in rooms, with space heaters supplied as needed, and a generally simple, motel-like ambiance.
Guest feedback highlights the property's excellent location and friendly, helpful staff, with many appreciating the affordable rates close to major attractions. However, reviews also point out aspects such as thin walls, small rooms, dated décor, limited parking availability with an additional fee, and basic bathroom facilities, suggesting the hotel caters more to travelers seeking budget accommodations near the beach rather than luxury amenities.
Those looking for a laid-back stay with easy beach access and nearby shopping and dining options may find this a practical choice. The Sea Blue Hotel offers a distinctive, old-school charm that suits guests prioritizing location and value over modern comforts.
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This place took us in during the Palisades fire. The rooms are very reasonably priced. They offered people displaced from the fires free parking and it was so appreciated. The management team is friendly and always willing to help. There is no heat and you will need to use a space heater, we got used to it. You cannot beat the location. It’s close to everything. If you are visiting Santa Monica this is a great place to stay.
This is one of those places where beds are too small, the showers not meant for tall people, and you have to pay for parking , but they don't tell you in the ad. Parking is reserved. Otherwise the location is great.
We loved our stay at the Sea Blue Hotel in Santa Monica! Our room (Room 16) was clean, bright, and comfortable — this room kind of has it's own little patio, which was such a nice bonus. The location couldn’t be better — just steps from the pier and surrounded by great restaurants and shops. The customer service was excellent, and everyone we interacted with was so friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay near the beach, this is a fantastic choice!
Sea Blue Hotel is the perfect old school beach hotel. Nothing fancy, but everything you need. It's a few minutes down a lovely, plant and flower filled walk to the beach and Santa Monica pier. Third Street Promenade is just a short walk away for shopping and restaurants. My brother and I arrived 12/16 at around 11:30 am for an overnight stay. We expected to leave our bags and return later at the 4pm check in time. However, Eddie informed us that our room was ready and gave us early check in at no additional cost. Check out is 11am, but we were given an extra 30 minutes, then left our bags at the office so we could enjoy the day before catching an afternoon flight. We met Hova that evening, and she was a gem as well. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and the room was clean and cozy. I will definitely return!
The location is amazing, but the walls are thin so u can hear the big road and ur neighbours. Rooms are nice but u can tell they are a bit old, bathroom was pretty small and flooring was rusty there.
Stayed here in April for a weekend. As other posters have explained, it has more of a motel-like feel; however, I found the overall ambiance to be very charming and full of character. I enjoyed staying in a room with an occluded view of the Santa Monica beach in the distance. Being able to walk through the property's back gate and be at the beach within a few minutes was a huge draw for me. I did not have a car, and I was able to walk to Downtown Santa Monica and comfortably access LADOT bus routes. Warning re heating: My room had a window air conditioning unit; however, there is no means of heat other than a small portable electric heater that the staff provided to me. For visiting in April, the lack of heat did not bother me, but I can imagine this being an issue if one were to stay here during the colder months.
Checked in last minute. The front desk receptionist was phenomenal. Got us parking. Comfy room - quiet even with construction outside. Nice overhead fan. Beach views from balconies. Walk to the pier. I love a good non chain. This did not disappoint.
We drove 10 hours from Klamath Falls, OR to visit for the first time. The location is unbelievable - a couple streets away from the pier and steps from the beach. That being said, the photos definitely make it seem way nicer than reality. It’s extremely outdated, walls are paper thin so you can hear everything (tvs, voices, pets, kids running) and the parking is INSANE, and we have a Sierra Denali 2500 double cab… we BARELY made it… and parking is $29. I highly recommend taking a small vehicle and then walking everywhere. We walked to The Lobster for dinner (incredible!!) and the pier was amazing. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, had a super rough night after our 10 hour drive. The shower was awful and uneven pressure. Very dirty. The service was great, the desk person was very helpful and nice. The location makes it worth it but do not expect anything other than a 90s room with minimal amenities. Most likely won’t be back
Open since 1948, this laid-back, hacienda-style hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach and bike path, and a 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier.
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