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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 center and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: 17th Street/SMC Station is just 10 minutes by foot.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY1,496
CNY1,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 47 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 64 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 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 center and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: 17th Street/SMC Station is just 10 minutes by 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 available
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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
    • 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 onsite self parking (USD 23.01 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 November 10 2025 to May 31 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.

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 23.01 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Gateway Santa Monica
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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
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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 to 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 23.01 per night. Parking spots 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 onsite 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. Travelers 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, easy to access, and reasonably priced. (63 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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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

I stay here often and the staff is always friendly, rooms really clean, linens are so fresh and not scented. I love this place.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple, no frills hotel that was very comfortable with a very polite and friendly staff. The location was convenient and easy to go in and out on foot or by car.
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, convenient parking, clean room, comfortable bed and pillows.
Bernadette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay, staff and suggestions!
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable
Steven, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

We kept the window open
Michele, 5-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Staff was nice.
Elisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent size space, well located to Santa Monica
Robert, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room friendly staff easy cheap parking love this place not easy to find in this area
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location to explore the area, bus stop outside the hotel too. Friendly staff, basic but sufficient breakfast, comfortable bed and room.
Adam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything
Franko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean rooms and nice staff very helpful
arnold, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, kind and helpful staff
Huseyin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room looked exactly like the picture - all good.
Ann, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and spacious room. Decent breakfast.
Martin, 7-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at this hotel is great and courteous! The room was very clean and the location was good. We would certainly stay here again in the future! Thank you.
Natalia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Love location and great parking
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, everything was clean, close to a lot of things great value
Ryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We liked everything BUT they neglected to say the hotel was under construction and the noise from 8-5 was hideous. Absent that, we'd have rated it superior
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and staff provided great service.
Teresa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stock regular coffee packets in the room. Only had decaf.
STEVEN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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