Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$231
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5-star hotel in Pico
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is a smoke-free property.

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 17.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to February 28 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 17.70 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1533 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vivek, Santa Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farroudja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Touristes Canadiens

l'hôtel est très bien situé, pas loin de Santa Monica, et Venice Beach, il est propre, le personnel est gentil, le parking au sous sol a 17$ la journée, acceptable comparant a d'autre hôtels. Ce que je n'ai pas aimé, le petit déjeuner est très basique... une seule table a coté du café, il faut sortir un peu de l'hôtel pour avoir une table, le bruit de la clim est insupportable !!! donc soit vous supportez la chaleur soit le bruit , les deux vous empêchent de dormir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food options (advertised as continental breakfast) were minimal. If you're looking for a firm mattress, do not stay here. Maybe managed 4 hours sleep on the too soft mattress. Then the right wing TV in the lobby. Not what I wanted greeting me after a rough sleep. Please be more considerate to all your guests in that way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David Israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked the area and the convince of the location
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Carlsbad, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff at check in/out. I appreciated the non skid mat in the shower, the toiletries, and a well lit mirror over the sink. I ate at Socalo next door and it was amazing - highly recommend. The parking fee was very reasonable for the area. I highly recommend staying her and will return if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Straccia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really good stay at Gateway. However the AC in the room has a strange smell
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean. The location is okay. Not very far from the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean & friendly place to stay that’s a short distance from the beach. Parking on site & a fantastic place to have dinner downstairs (SOCALO). Room was comfortable with a great view of some towering palm trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for my 2 days of appts. Clean, spacious, renovated room. Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akiya

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ziwei

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is a solid choice for travelers, offering clean and well-maintained rooms that deliver reliable comfort without being overly fancy. The décor is modern and inviting, with functional amenities that meet guests’ needs for a hassle-free stay. Most importantly, the staff proved attentive and responsive—always ready to assist with a friendly smile and prompt service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steffani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziwei

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, and recently remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina, Thousand Oaks

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall kind and helpful staff, conevenisnt location, and worked out for what we needed. It was also affordable, which was helpful!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025