Best hotels in Santa Monica

Best hotels in Santa Monica: the best-rated on Staylist is Shutters on the Beach (AI score 8.1, typically $988 a night); the best-rated under $500 is Huntley Santa Monica Beach (AI score 8.0, typically $410 a night). Staylist lists 23 hotels in Santa Monica, United States, each with a booking link.

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Across the 23 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $395 to $584, with the middle around $466. 6 are five-star hotels. Of the 11 with listed amenities, common ones include private parking (100%), wi-fi in public areas (100%), gym (91%), bar (82%). Guests most often mention clean and tidy, great service, close to beach.

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  1. Shutters on the Beach
    18.1Shutters on the Beach5-star · 1.1 km to Downtown Santa Monica$988 / night
  2. Regent Santa Monica Beach
    27.7Regent Santa Monica Beach5-star · 740 m to Downtown Santa Monica$1,303 / night
  3. Casa Del Mar
    38.1Casa Del Mar5-star · 1.1 km to Downtown Santa Monica$844 / night
  4. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
    47.6Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels5-star · 1.0 km to Downtown Santa Monica$834 / night
  5. Huntley Santa Monica Beach
    58.0Huntley Santa Monica Beach5-star · 1.3 km to Downtown Santa Monica$410 / night
  6. Ambrose Hotel
    67.7Ambrose Hotel3-star · 1.1 km to 17th St / SMC$495 / night
  7. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
    78.3Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts5-star$878 / night
  8. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
    88.8Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica4-star · 860 m to Downtown Santa Monica$436 / night
  9. The Georgian Hotel
    98.0The Georgian Hotel4-star · 790 m to Downtown Santa Monica$466 / night
  10. The Eden
    107.9The Eden3-star · 950 m to Downtown Santa Monica$464 / night
  11. Shore Hotel
    117.1Shore Hotel4-star · 550 m to Downtown Santa Monica$490 / night
  12. 126.8Fairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsSanta Monica$682 / night
  13. 136.8Viceroy Santa MonicaSanta Monica$527 / night
  14. 146.8Gateway Hotel Santa MonicaSanta Monica$340 / night
  15. 156.7Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph CollectionSanta Monica$584 / night
  16. 166.7Hilton Santa MonicaSanta Monica$445 / night
  17. 176.5Courtyard Santa MonicaSanta Monica$363 / night
  18. 186.3The Pierside Santa MonicaSanta Monica$564 / night
  19. 196.2Ocean View HotelSanta Monica$384 / night
  20. 205.9Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa MonicaSanta Monica$410 / night
  21. 215.3Days Inn by Wyndham Santa MonicaSanta Monica$239 / night
  22. 225.1Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los AngelesSanta Monica$242 / night
  23. 235.1Sonder The BeaconSanta Monica$395 / night

Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.

Best Hotels in Santa Monica (2026) · Staylist World