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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel within easy reach of Santa Monica Pier

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When you stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. A fitness centre and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: 17th Street/SMC Station is only 10 minutes on foot.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is €199
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404

What's nearby

  • Providence St. John's Health Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Montana Avenue - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Monica College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 47 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 64 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Van Nuys Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 23 min drive
  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 10 min walk
  • 26th Street/Bergamot Station - 16 min walk
  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DK's Donuts & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

When you stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. A fitness centre and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: 17th Street/SMC Station is only 10 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 123 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 23.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Lobby
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 23.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Gateway Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 23.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

What's the area around Gateway Hotel Santa Monica like?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is in Pico, a short 10-minute walk from 17th Street/SMC Station. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and reasonably priced. (60 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options offered excellent food and convenient access to a variety of cuisines. (18 reviews)
  • The property's location is very close to the beach, with many guests mentioning it's within walking distance or a short drive away. (18 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, convenient parking, clean room, comfortable bed and pillows.
Bernadette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay, staff and suggestions!
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean; staff was pleasant and helpful. Excellent amenities in the room--reading lights, convenient outlets for chargers, helpful arrangement in bathroom.
Ann Roberts, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent size space, well located to Santa Monica
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room friendly staff easy cheap parking love this place not easy to find in this area
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean rooms and nice staff very helpful
arnold, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and spacious room. Decent breakfast.
Martin, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall stay was great. Disappointed on just two topics…bed linens clean but stained and breakfast was a bit lacking…even some bread would have made a difference.
Suzanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Love location and great parking
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless. Comfortable bed and pillows. The front desk people were pleasant. For me, the location was perfect. I had a lab procedure in the building directly across the street! Afterwords, a short walk to Tartine Bakery for lunch!
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, everything was clean, close to a lot of things great value
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option for lodging with a packed schedule away from the hotel. Easy to access, clean, friendly staff, and secure parking.
Gregg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and staff provided great service.
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was helpful, efficient and friendly.
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was great size and location was good.
Shawnda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel. Great service.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room comfortable beds,very nice staff
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, excellent staff, very convenient!
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very comfortable. Staff was very courteous and helpful.
Jim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff is very friendly, parking is convenient, and location is close to downtown Santa Monica!
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time guests. The staff is wonderfully friendly from the front desk to everyone else.
William, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

Hotel was perfect location. Rooms were spotless and staff lovely
teresa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel tucked into Santa Monica Blvd. Clean, comfy, quiet, and a restaurant with great food. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Joey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was easy. The room was clean. Parking was easy. The air-conditioning worked great
Stephanie, 1-night trip