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Boutique Hotels in Malibu

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Boutique Hotels in Malibu

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Malibu on Hotels.com. These Malibu Boutique Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 14, 2026.

A seaside dining area with wooden furniture, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the ocean.

A cozy seating area with round wooden tables and cushioned chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and a pool area.

A spacious hallway with a wooden door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea. There are two potted plants on either side of the door.

1. Malibu Beach Inn

Eastern Malibu

CNY5,054

CNY5,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden front door with a number "219" above it, flanked by two potted plants.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned ottomans, a chandelier, and a large wall mural depicting a beach scene.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Santa Monica Canyon

CNY2,069

CNY2,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a decorative wall.

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and the ocean.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'VICEROY' sign, a covered entrance with columns, and a patterned facade.

An outdoor dining area with string lights, tables, chairs, and a bar.

3. Viceroy Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

CNY2,001

CNY2,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A balcony with a wooden bench, a small table, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A beachside view with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sandy beach.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

4. Hotel Erwin Venice Beach

Venice

CNY1,641

CNY2,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, illuminated signage, and a visible exit sign.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a view of palm trees and sunset.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

A beach view with palm trees and a building with a modern design.

5. Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

CNY1,828

CNY2,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a sign reading "Oceana," and a staircase with candles.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa set, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large fireplace, and a view of the outdoor area through large windows.

The entrance of the Oceana hotel with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large glass door.

6. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Wilshire Montana

CNY4,764

CNY5,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a modern reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A modern building with a unique mural, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a glass partition, a television on a cabinet, an orange wall, and a dining area with orange chairs.

7. The Inn at Venice Beach

Venice

CNY1,047

CNY1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story building with a balcony, located near a coastline with a view of the ocean and city lights in the background.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sectional sofa, and a large window with a view.

A living room with two sofas, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a view through large glass doors to an outdoor area.

8. Inn at Playa del Rey

Playa Del Rey

CNY1,680

CNY1,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A wooden deck with two white chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with metal chairs, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A room with a large mural of a pier extending into the ocean, a hot tub, and a towel rack.

A beachside hotel with a long, narrow balcony overlooking the beach, palm trees, and the ocean.

9. Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach

CNY2,603

CNY2,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A high-rise restaurant with leather booths and tables, large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city.

A couple in a hotel room, holding champagne glasses with strawberries, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of food.

A poolside area with a wooden bench, two black lounge chairs with red and white patterned cushions, and string lights.

10. Hotel Angeleno

Brentwood

CNY1,230

CNY1,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A dining table set for a meal with multiple plates, glasses, and a centerpiece.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a beach, and a pier extending into the water.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sea.

11. Portofino Hotel & Marina

South Redondo

CNY1,801

CNY2,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A courtyard with a yellow building, outdoor seating, and greenery.

A marble staircase with ornate black metal railings and a bust sculpture on the wall.

A corridor with arched ceilings and chandeliers.

12. Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach LAX

Hawthorne

CNY1,078

CNY1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lounge area with a yellow sofa set, round coffee tables, and a dark bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern hotel entrance with a large, welcoming archway, multiple balconies, and well-lit surroundings.

A modern bar area with a long table and multiple stools, a bookshelf filled with decorative items, and a large mirror on the wall.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a bench.

13. Hotel Amarano Burbank - Hollywood

Burbank

CNY1,399

CNY1,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A poolside table with two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in the background.

A waiter serving a variety of cheeses and pastries on a glass display case.

A luxurious living room with a grand piano, a cozy sofa, and a fireplace.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and tall banana trees.

14. The Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Crest

CNY6,974

CNY8,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a colorful mural and the name 'HOTEL ZONES' illuminated above the entrance.

A gym with exercise equipment, treadmills, and a weightlifting area.

A poolside area with a green wall, a sign reading 'FREE HEAR MUSIC,' and lounge seating with pillows labeled 'HOTEL ZIGZAG.'

15. Hotel Ziggy on Sunset

West Hollywood

CNY1,273

CNY1,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, modern chandeliers, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wooden partition.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large wall with a sign reading "BACKDROP LOUNGE EST. 2011".

A bar/lounge area with a bar counter, seating, and large windows.

16. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Studio City

CNY920

CNY1,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A poolside seating area with a fire feature, a pool, and a wall with greenery.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a decorative orchid arrangement.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with chairs and a table. The room has a large window with a view of greenery.

17. The Mosaic Hotel - Beverly Hills

South of Wilshire

CNY1,974

CNY2,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A person holding a glass of drink at a table with a bucket containing cans and glasses, in a room with a view of a cityscape.

A building with a sign reading "MONROSE" surrounded by palm trees and cacti.

A man on a bicycle in front of a building with a sign that reads "Montrose."

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Montrose at Beverly Hills

West Hollywood

CNY1,600

CNY2,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A brick building with a row of outdoor tables and chairs, surrounded by flowering trees and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf.

A bar with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

19. The Culver Hotel

Downtown Culver City

CNY1,982

CNY2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and hanging light fixtures.

A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a city view.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a glass table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with a round sofa, a blue chair, a white table, and a large window with curtains.

20. The Valorian West Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

West Hollywood

CNY1,641

CNY2,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top neighborhoods in Malibu

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue ocean.

A sailboat on a calm sea with surfers in the water, hills in the background, and a hazy sky.

A lifeguard tower at sunset with a beach in the background.

A sunset over a beach with a road and vehicles.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and a distant mountain range.

Central Malibu

Central Malibu showcases California's coastal paradise at its most glamorous. Pristine beaches like Surfrider and Point Dume offer perfect waves for surfing enthusiasts and golden sands for sunbathers. The iconic Malibu Pier stretches into azure waters while the Santa Monica Mountains create a dramatic backdrop for outdoor adventures. Celebrity mansions line exclusive Carbon Beach, giving the area its star-studded reputation. High-end oceanfront restaurants serve fresh seafood with Pacific views, though reservations are essential. Luxury boutiques at Malibu Country Mart cater to shoppers with refined tastes. Most visitors stay in upscale beachfront resorts or vacation rentals, with rates reflecting the premium location.

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A rocky beach with large boulders and a cliff.

A coastal rock formation with a cave-like structure, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, roads, and surrounding hills.

A sunset over the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

Western Malibu

Western Malibu's stunning beaches steal the show with dramatic sea stacks at El Matador and miles of golden sand at Zuma Beach. Surfers catch perfect waves while hikers explore Point Dume's clifftop trails for whale watching and panoramic Pacific views. The Santa Monica Mountains create a breathtaking backdrop for this slice of California paradise. Dining here means oceanfront restaurants with fresh seafood and sunset views. Most visitors stay in luxury vacation rentals or boutique hotels tucked along the coastline. A rental car is essential for exploring this sprawling area where nature's beauty outshines everything else.

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A pier extending into a calm bay with mountains in the background.

A pier extending into the water with a building at the end, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A coastal town with buildings on stilts over the beach, a winding road up a hill, and palm trees.

A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset sky.

Eastern Malibu

Eastern Malibu seduces visitors with pristine beaches and luxurious coastal vibes. Carbon Beach invites you to wiggle your toes in golden sand while surfers catch perfect waves at Surfrider Beach. The Malibu Country Mart offers upscale shopping with Mediterranean-style courtyards when you need a break from sun worship. Celebrity mansions line Pacific Coast Highway as dramatic cliffs provide a stunning backdrop for beach adventures. High-end oceanfront restaurants serve fresh seafood with million-dollar views worth every penny. You'll need a car to properly explore this spread-out paradise since public transit is limited. Accommodations range from luxury beachfront hotels to exclusive vacation rentals that put you steps from the sand.

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Sunset Mesa

The Sunset Mesa neighborhood offers attractions such as Topanga State Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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Top landmarks in Malibu

Zuma Beach

9.0/10 (247 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Zuma Beach located 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from central Malibu. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Westward Beach located nearby.

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A beach with footprints, a lifeguard tower, and houses on a hillside.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach

9.4/10 (141 reviews)

Malibu Lagoon State Beach is worth a pic or two when discovering Eastern Malibu.

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El Matador State Beach

8.8/10 (116 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to El Matador State Beach, located 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from central Malibu. Catch the sunset by the shore at Lechuza Beach, just a short walk away.

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy beach, and rocky cliffs.

Point Mugu

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Point Mugu located 46.1 mi (74.2 km) from the center of Los Angeles. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you like Point Mugu, you'll love Camarillo Grove Park and La Jenelle Park, both just a short drive away.

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Paradise Cove Beach

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Paradise Cove Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from central Malibu. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Walnut Canyon Beach located nearby.

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Malibu Pier

9.4/10 (118 reviews)

Eastern Malibu is home to Malibu Pier, so why not stop by during your stay in Malibu. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore.

Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

9.4/10 (43 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Point Dume State Beach and Preserve, located 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from central Malibu. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Point Dume Beach and Westward Beach, both within a short walk.

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A rocky cave opening to a beach with waves and a sunset.

Leo Carrillo State Park

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Leo Carrillo State Park is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from central Malibu, why not stop by during your stay.

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