Santa Monica Motel, Santa MonicaSanta Monica Motel in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.5, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $235 a night (cached, not a live quote).Santa Monica Motel is a three-star property in the Santa Monica district of Los Angeles. Originally built in 1979 and renovated in 2023, the hotel sits seven blocks from Santa Monica State Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. It serves business travellers and families looking for value near the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica College. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, a business centre, and self-parking. The rooms feature modern interiors and air conditioning. While the location is highly walkable for shopping and dining, the property is a budget-oriented option rather than a luxury resort.What stands out

Close to the beach and pier

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Recently renovated interiors

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Value oriented rather than luxury

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