Surfrider Malibu Hotel, MalibuSurfrider Malibu Hotel in Malibu, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 6 hotels we score in Malibu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $740 a night (cached, not a live quote).Surfrider Malibu Hotel is a boutique property situated directly opposite Surfrider Beach in Malibu, California. Originally a 1953 motel, the site now contains 20 contemporary rooms with a beach house aesthetic. The hotel includes a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean and First Point Malibu. Guests have access to a library, a boutique shop, and complimentary surfboards and wetsuits. It suits travellers looking for a relaxed coastal atmosphere, though the limited number of rooms means space is restricted. On-site facilities include massage services and a restaurant, making it a practical choice for those visiting the Malibu Pier area.What stands out

Direct beach access

Rooftop bar and restaurant

Complimentary surfboards and wetsuits

Contemporary room design

Watch out for

Small number of rooms

Better-scored in Malibu

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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.