Sa Beach Suites, MalibuSa Beach Suites in Malibu, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 6 hotels we score in Malibu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 5.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.3, Agoda 3.0.Sa Beach Suites consists of several apartment-style suites located directly on Carbon Beach in Eastern Malibu. These accommodations feature one bedroom, a living area with a fireplace, and air conditioning. Guests have direct access to the beach for swimming or paddle boarding and are within walking distance of Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach. The property is suitable for travellers seeking ocean views and independent living rather than a traditional hotel setting. While the suites offer modern interiors and Pacific Ocean views, some guests have reported maintenance issues within the rooms. Free parking and Wi-Fi are provided on-site.What stands out

Direct beach access

Ocean view suites

Free on-site parking

Walking distance to Malibu Pier

Watch out for

Reported room maintenance issues

Potential road noise

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Malibu Beach Inn, Malibu: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,029 a night. Malibu Beach Inn is a 47-room boutique hotel on Carbon Beach at 22878 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California.

Surfrider Malibu Hotel, Malibu: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $740 a night. Surfrider Malibu Hotel is a boutique property situated directly opposite Surfrider Beach in Malibu, California.