Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

Photo gallery for Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Sundeck
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

Map
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Monica

At Gateway Hotel Santa Monica you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Santa Monica Pier and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Santa Monica Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a terrace, a computer station and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Pico hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Venice Beach and 5 km (3.1 mi) from University of California, Los Angeles.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica College - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of California, Los Angeles - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 9 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DK's Donuts and Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Brew Works - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪goodboybob Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica on 20 Apr 2025 start from NZ$409.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Yep, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 17.70 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

The closest beach to Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is Santa Monica Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Gateway Hotel Santa Monica a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1386 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

cruz

Travelled with family
Room was clean. When we left my husband had surgery and the hotel went out of there way to make sure he was assisted into the car
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dayyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

alana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for what it was, but that’s due to the nice area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value and service for the price, property old
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zongyu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as advertised. What set them apart was very helpful and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean, quiet room. Beds were comfortable. Underground parking was a plus at a cost of $17 daily.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the stay. Room was very clean. Grab and go breakfast was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Customer service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable rooms. Easy parking. Walk to restaurants, coffee shops and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruoqian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Federico, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was below average. Room was smaller than other hotels. Room was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel indoor and outdoor is really easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprising little hotel off of Santa Monica Blvd, a few min from 3rd street you won't be disappointed clean sheets and a quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient room with all the basics, plus fridge. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024