Guests arriving at the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica find an exceptionally welcoming, cheerful and affordable hotel featuring all the comforts of home. Blending coastal style accommodations with friendly service and plenty of thoughtful perks, we are the best full-service value for corporate and leisure travelers visiting Santa Monica.
Our 123 bright, contemporary rooms offer pillow top mattresses, 42-inch flat screen TVs with cable, complimentary coffee, tea and more. Guests love the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica for our convenient location. Less than two miles from the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica State Beach, the Pacific Park Pier and downtown Santa Monica, we invite you to enjoy the finest in Southern California strolling, sunning, swimming, dining and shopping.
Our 123 bright, contemporary rooms offer pillow top mattresses, 42-inch flat screen TVs with cable, complimentary coffee, tea and more. Guests love the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica for our convenient location. Less than two miles from the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica State Beach, the Pacific Park Pier and downtown Santa Monica, we invite you to enjoy the finest in Southern California strolling, sunning, swimming, dining and shopping.
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At the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, we truly believe we're one of the best and most affordable hotels in Santa Monica. And we're not alone! While the hotel was 20 blocks from the ocean, it offered a more relaxing atmosphere away from the crowds. The walk to the beach and 3rd Street Promenade was doable and a good way to get exercise for the day.
Designed for a relaxing business trip or a holiday in Santa Monica, this airconditioned room features one king bed, free wireless high speed internet, a coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, a 42inch flat screen TV with cable channels.
Designed for a relaxing business trip or a holiday in Santa Monica, this airconditioned room features two queen beds, free wireless high speed internet, a coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, a 42inch flat screen TV with cable channels.Guests feel at home in this spacious room designed for relaxation and ease of mobility.
Designed for a relaxing business trip or a holiday in Santa Monica, this airconditioned room features two queen beds, free wireless high speed internet, a coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, a 42inch flat screen TV with cable channels.Guests feel at home in this spacious room designed for relaxation and ease of mobility.
Guests can trust that our best rate guarantee will always be the best rate available when making reservations. Should a guest happen to find a lower rate for our hotel within 24 hours after making a reservation, and the dates, room type and number of guests on that website match what they booked, we will gladly extend a 5% discount off that lower rate (as long as the rate is not contracted, part of a package or listed on an auction site)!
Work efficiently, relax in style and get the most out of your stay at one of the best value hotels in Santa Monica, California.
At the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, you will be greeted by our friendly and hospitable staff and welcoming amenities such as a free 24-hour fitness center, garden sun decks, the 24-hour front desk and perks like wireless high speed internet and underground parking make us the perfect choice for corporate trips, family holidays and romantic getaways.
At the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, you will be greeted by our friendly and hospitable staff and welcoming amenities such as a free 24-hour fitness center, garden sun decks, the 24-hour front desk and perks like wireless high speed internet and underground parking make us the perfect choice for corporate trips, family holidays and romantic getaways.
From its beautiful coastal setting to fabulous restaurants and shopping, exhilarating recreational activities and world-class cultural attractions, no city in California offers as much to see, do and experience as Santa Monica. Enjoy the best attractions, activities and events in Santa Monica. Then relax at the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica.
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Ann M.
Dec 24, 2021
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Charlie W.
Dec 24, 2021
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Michael Poudrier
Dec 24, 2021
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Overall a very good stay. The staff were kind and helpful and happy. The bedsheet we had was however threadbare and unraveling at its top edge and the phone to page the front desk (which you have to do if you need most of the basic stuff like coffee cups for your little machine and the like- makes sense, its a good practice for COVID) was filthy.. It had not been cleaned or wiped down in who knows how long, (there was someone else's hair in the phone base along with a buildup of dust and who knows what else) which made the whole thing uncomfortable and feel super counter productive. Again, everyone
Maja Hawkes
Nov 29, 2021
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Kathy Karnes
Nov 24, 2021
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Carolyn H.
Nov 19, 2021
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I was a regular at Gateway Hotel in Santa Monica for about 3 months, staying there as frequent as once weekly. Previous experience in a lower floor room at this hotel resulted in a sleepless night due to the noise that was outside, so I requested a room at a higher level floor for the following week's stay while booking online. When I was checking in a week later, they had assigned me to a room on the lobby floor in front of the utility room where they ran their laundry machines and kept their mops and brooms! I believe this was the only guest room on that floor. I let it go the first
Neelu P.
Nov 05, 2021
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Emma Peterson
Nov 03, 2021
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The stay was okay. Staff is at the desk all hours so when we got there around 1230am we were able to check in. When walking into the room though there were hairs in the shower which was gross!! The hotel is about 2 miles from the beach which wasn’t terrible, but if your main reason for staying here is going to the beach, get a hotel closer. Also the staff was very nice at the desk and always greeted us, but when we called the front desk no one answered.
Gian Marco S.
Oct 22, 2021
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Chireigh Marin
Oct 21, 2021
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Sophia G.
Sep 22, 2021
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This place is great for if you want somewhere close to the pier and Venice beach, but definitely not if you want anything overly comfortable or glamorous. It's the basics - which worked fine for me. The staff wasn't very friendly but I did arrive at the end of the day so that could have been part of it.
R. Y.
Jun 27, 2021
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If you want sleep, go someplace else!
The absolute worst hotel experience I have ever had!!!
The person upstairs sounded like he was moving furniture from 10pm to 3am. I finally called to complain. I got 3 hours of sleep in a very sunken bed and heard noises from the hall and even outside. Someone screamed with laughter outside around 2am and I was almost asleep, scared me and then the guy upstairs continued to move stuff. The walls are thin!!!
Also there are no curtains over the shutters so you can't even sleep in a dark room, it was like a 4pm nap.
Horrible horrible experience and a
The absolute worst hotel experience I have ever had!!!
The person upstairs sounded like he was moving furniture from 10pm to 3am. I finally called to complain. I got 3 hours of sleep in a very sunken bed and heard noises from the hall and even outside. Someone screamed with laughter outside around 2am and I was almost asleep, scared me and then the guy upstairs continued to move stuff. The walls are thin!!!
Also there are no curtains over the shutters so you can't even sleep in a dark room, it was like a 4pm nap.
Horrible horrible experience and a
Beverly R.
Apr 29, 2021
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Owned by Best Western, I would've enjoyed my stay, but the noisy guests kept jolting me out of my sleep. A man kept moaning, ohh, ohh, ohh in the room above me, plus I heard someone running. People laughing and talking after 1AM.
I asked for a room change after checking in, since the mattress was lumpy. The clerk pretended as if there were no more king size beds and suggested the first floor but miraculously put me in the room next door. Found 3 hairs in the tub of the second bathroom, although it was clean. I received a breakfast bag after check out. I don't know why they received a
I asked for a room change after checking in, since the mattress was lumpy. The clerk pretended as if there were no more king size beds and suggested the first floor but miraculously put me in the room next door. Found 3 hairs in the tub of the second bathroom, although it was clean. I received a breakfast bag after check out. I don't know why they received a
Leticia G.
Mar 29, 2021
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The room was extremely clean. Very comfy. They do charge for parking. Also, make sure to ask for internet information. I called front desk 3/28 around 940pm for the wifi user name and password I was placed on hold for 10 minutes then I lady rushed to give me username and password and hung up on me. The information did not log me in. I called back and again was quickly placed on hold again. This place would be rank 5 stars if it was for the horrible customer service. They definitely need to invest in employee attitude training. Still on hold, let's see how the 2nd call goes.
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Carol M.
Sep 06, 2020
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Amanda V.
Sep 01, 2020
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My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel last week as we were both going through a lot and needed a little getaway . I decided to book with Gateway through booking.com as it looked nice . Come to our surprise , it was not what we expected and the cleanliness was BAD! We wanted to sit on the chairs but it was dirty and stained . Also be careful because the sheets may appear "clean" but as we started taking blankets off we found dead bugs and hair on the sheets. I really wanted to call the lobby and ask if the sheets can please be changed but I decided not to and just tried to enjoy my stay
Alison T.
Aug 24, 2020
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I wish I could give this place 10 stars!! My family has been staying here for going on two weeks now as we have a family member in the hospital nearby. Two people who have gone above and beyond for us during this time is Janet and another lady with dark hair and glasses. The staff have been accommodating and understanding of our situation and have helped with every request. We will forever be grateful for how kind the staff has been to us. The rooms and overall hotel have been clean and they have been taking precautions to be safe during this time.
J. B.
Aug 02, 2020
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Upon check-in, Mariana at the front desk pleasantly explained the process and amenities and made my wife and I feel at home-- no small feat when everyone is 6ft away from each other and wearing masks! Sometimes the staff alone can make a place worth staying and this is one of those cases. Mariana helped find another room for us, which was a very kind gesture. I hope everyone on the staff rocks as much as she does!
The only minor-- and I mean minor -- change I would suggest to the hotel would be to include inside the room a small notice about what has been sanitized in the room. This would spare
The only minor-- and I mean minor -- change I would suggest to the hotel would be to include inside the room a small notice about what has been sanitized in the room. This would spare
L. W.
Jun 20, 2020
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The place was amazing they were kind enough to let us check in early as my husband is having surgery down the street the service was fabulous everything was right near by the even had a little sundeck that we could sit outside and I could see the hospital from the deckThey have precautions in place for Covid and they stick to them well all in all I would highly recommend this hotel
Brenda L.
May 07, 2020
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What a great little gem with free parking. :p
We stayed here last minute as a walk-in. The receptionist was very welcoming and was happy to book a room for us. We booked one night at first but given the great service and the comfy rooms, we ended up staying 2 nights.
The hotel is spotless clean. The decor is very nice put together. My favorite were the pictures on the walls of old Santa Monica! I could describe but its a must see. It makes you wanna travel back in time.
They have all the amenities: Free parking, breakfast (due to COVID-19 madness they provide with breakfast bags), office space
We stayed here last minute as a walk-in. The receptionist was very welcoming and was happy to book a room for us. We booked one night at first but given the great service and the comfy rooms, we ended up staying 2 nights.
The hotel is spotless clean. The decor is very nice put together. My favorite were the pictures on the walls of old Santa Monica! I could describe but its a must see. It makes you wanna travel back in time.
They have all the amenities: Free parking, breakfast (due to COVID-19 madness they provide with breakfast bags), office space
Steff A.
Mar 13, 2020
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I stayed her one night for the LA Marathon 2020 and the Gateway did good...
Front Desk Lobby: The staff was very friendly with our check in. We requested an extremely late check out at 6 PM and they were able to accomodate us for $69. We needed the room to shower and rest after the 26.2 mile race. The lobby had a nice lounge area to relax in and there were some PCs available for internet access and to print boarding passes. The whole area looked renovated and had a clean minimalist theme.
Rooms: We had two queens in our room and the renovated clean minimalist theme was evident here as
Front Desk Lobby: The staff was very friendly with our check in. We requested an extremely late check out at 6 PM and they were able to accomodate us for $69. We needed the room to shower and rest after the 26.2 mile race. The lobby had a nice lounge area to relax in and there were some PCs available for internet access and to print boarding passes. The whole area looked renovated and had a clean minimalist theme.
Rooms: We had two queens in our room and the renovated clean minimalist theme was evident here as
Christina V.
Mar 08, 2020
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Eric Z.
Jan 09, 2020
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Decent hotel in a good neighborhood. Bed was soft, but sheets had a few old spots on them. Ammentities in the room were nice. Staff was a bit odd last night when I checked in, but it was midnight so they may have been tired. Shower was a wheelchair access but the water came out of the shower onto bathroom floor, had to use towels to soak it up.
Chelsea A.
Jun 13, 2019
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I'm staying at this hotel for work so we had to find a hotel in the area that wasn't too pricey. Well I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into my room. It was super clean and organized. But the bed was absolutely fantastic. I slept wonderfully and the pillows were amazing. They offered complimentary breakfast which was pretty good as well. Their WiFi is great! And their staff has been extremely helpful and polite. This hotel has been a wonderful stay for the price we paid!!
