Malibu Beach Inn, MalibuMalibu Beach Inn in Malibu, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 6 hotels we score in Malibu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $1,029 a night (cached, not a live quote).Malibu Beach Inn is a 47-room boutique hotel on Carbon Beach at 22878 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. Opened in 1989 and later renovated, it has a coastal-California look with contemporary furnishings, and every room and suite comes with a private balcony facing the Pacific. Facilities include the Carbon Beach Club restaurant, a full-service spa, beachfront lounging, valet and secure parking, and family-friendly rooms with minibars and Wi-Fi. It suits travellers wanting a beachfront stay within walking distance of Malibu Country Mart's shops and restaurants, and a short drive from Santa Monica. Rates start around $1,029 a night, so it is a considerable outlay, and review scores vary between platforms.What stands out

Directly on Carbon Beach with ocean views

Private balconies in every room

On-site restaurant and full-service spa

Walking distance to Malibu Country Mart

Watch out for

Nightly rates start above $1,000

Review scores differ noticeably across platforms

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