Sandbourne Santa Monica Autograph, Santa MonicaSandbourne Santa Monica Autograph in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $584 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Ocean Avenue, the Sandbourne Santa Monica Autograph is a four-star beachfront hotel situated near the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. Recently renovated, the property offers 175 guest rooms and suites with modern interiors and ocean views. It features a swimming pool with cabanas, a gym, and an on-site restaurant with menus designed by a local chef. The hotel accommodates pets and provides valet parking services. It serves leisure travellers and business guests looking for a coastal setting. While the hotel offers high-end amenities, the mandatory eco-rules for cleaning may affect some guest preferences.What stands out

Direct beach access

Modern renovated rooms

On-site swimming pool

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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