The Pierside, Santa MonicaThe Pierside in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 37 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $564 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Pierside is a four-star hotel in Santa Monica, located directly opposite the beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Following a 2023 renovation, the property offers 132 non-smoking rooms with modern interiors. Facilities include a heated saltwater swimming pool, a 24-hour gym, and The Surfing Fox, an on-site restaurant serving coastal California cuisine. The hotel provides valet and secure parking, a business centre, and bicycle rentals for guests. It suits holidaymakers and business travellers looking for proximity to local shops and coastal attractions. While the location is central to the pier, guests should note that breakfast requires an additional surcharge.What stands out

Directly opposite Santa Monica Beach

Heated saltwater pool

On-site coastal restaurant

24-hour fitness centre

Watch out for

Breakfast costs extra

Additional fees apply

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