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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$447
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Sea Blue Hotel places you steps from Santa Monica Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Monica Pier. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel include Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Original Muscle Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PierBurger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sea Blue Hotel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sea Blue Hotel also features a front desk safe and a microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Sea Blue Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 38.94 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 38.94 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 59.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel California
California Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel California Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Santa Monica
The Hotel California
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sea Blue Hotel?

Sea Blue Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Blue Hotel?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on 30 Mar 2026 start from NZ$447, 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 Sea Blue Hotel?

Yep, Sea Blue Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 38.94 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Blue Hotel?

Yep, Sea Blue Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, Sea Blue Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Blue Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There was no on site parking. They are doing construction and half of the parking is taken by the dumpsters. It took us 45 mins to find parking where we felt safe leaving our car over night and then walk back to the hotel. We were lucky i think we were the only room with a view of the beach and Ocean. The room was ok and being so close to the pier and ocean was very convenient. If there would have been some way to communicate the parking situation it would have been better. Expectations are important.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our time at Sea Blue. The location was perfect and the atmosphere made us feel like we were going home each night, not to a hotel room. The bathroom actually had a window! We will never stay anywhere else when we are in the area. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

aquiles

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Never again. The room was a bit run down and the bathroom was in bad shape. The shower head hardly worked and we only got barley warm water. It is very close to the beach, which is nice, but that was about it. We had the family room with 3 beds. The twin bed was a thin mattress on a creaky metal frame. I am thankful our 3rd wasn't able to make so they didn't have to sleep on that. The full sized bed is in a niche with dark curtain but it has a skylight so no sleeping in if you like it dark! There was a small space heater running in the living room, but nothing was said if the heat actually works in there or not, so we struggled to keep it comfy. Also, you have to go through a locked gate that doesn't latch on its own, so people who are not guests or residents of that alley cut through all the time, so its not secure. And the biggest nope is the parking situation. They have like 8 parking spots and its first come first served. They mention alternate parking that is at the civic center parking garage 2 BLOCKS AWAY uphill from the hotel, so it was a nightmare lugging our stuff back up to the car when we checked out because the traffic pattern is such that it is MUCH harder to get back to the hotel than it is to get to the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mia Aileen, san mateo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Part of the motel/hotel was under construction, which was our view from our unit. Parking reservations in advance is a must. Parking space was difficult to maneuver. The room was quaint, the room was musty, as the air needed to circulate. We left the portable fan on and left the door partially open, to get airflow in the unit, Towels were left damp and not so fresh. The bed was comfy but the pillows were lumpy with rough bed sheets & blankets. Perhaps, a refreshed stock of linens is overdue. Ideal location and walking distance to the pier, restaurants and promenade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alec

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When we arrived, having reserved parking in advance, went into the lobby to be told to leave the car in the road ( in a no stopping zone) until we had checked in. Once checked in we were advised that there was a construction truck taking up two of the spaces (parked vertically across.) and that we could try to squeeze into the one next to it, which was a tight up hill space that was a challenge to park a small car in. When I asked if we could talk to the construction crew to see if they could move the car, I was told that "she was trying to manage everything" at which point I gave up. The room as also small, with a bed pressed up against the wall, and loud, not sure if this was construction related but there was considerable noise and banging on the morning. All in all I am glad I only spent a night there and would recommend staying elsewhere if visiting Santa Monica.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Munther, WHITE LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tight triangle shower, Toilet seat is on an angle, I cushion seat, 1 bed, 1 TV, only good for 1 night stay. Older lodge and has no parking unless advance prepaid. Great location but it’s not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francielly

Staff was pretty rude at check in, they
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely an older hotel with need for updating. Pictures on web site may have been taken with a very good wide angle lens and photoshopped as the rooms were quite small and the shower very small. Good access to beach. Only heat in room was a space heater that triggered the breaker if small refrigerator and heater went on at same time. Good area and clean. Just expected more given the web site pictures which are a little misleading. This is a smaller older hotel with little amenities on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super friendly, and the rooms were spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family
Very limited parking space plus charged you to park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great time…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed three nights in November. Front desk staff was very friendly and kind. Parking looks a little iffy, but even if your car is blocked by another, the front desk can move the car quickly so you can get out. Our room was comfortable, even though quite small. King bed was very comfortable. Everything was very clean. It was nice to be able to open the windows and let the fresh air inside. The bathroom was super clean, my only issue was the shower pressure which was almost non-existent. Location can't be beat! Short walk to anywhere you want to go, whether the Pier, Main Street, or the Promenade Shopping side. We would've loved a coffee maker in the room, but the lobby does have coffee at all times. I would def stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Am

Liked: Amenities
Cool and calm apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was over priced for the quality the room. There was cracked tile on the floor leading to the washroom. Daughter picked her bare foot on them. Lucky it didn’t cut her! The the beds were so soft there was a dip in the center making for a very uncomfortable sleep. Plus the noise! So loud, the street noise was so clear. I swore the door and windows were open. Dave your cash. Stay somewhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Be

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Soft and cool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

COURTNEY

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