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The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Reception
Property entrance
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$932
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Malibu Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pepperdine University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Ground Floor ADA Room

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Room

Pacific Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Malibu Suite Ocean View

Malibu Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfrider Suite Ocean View

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Room

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Upstairs Side Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Room

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Malibu

A luxury stay in Malibu awaits you at The Surfrider Malibu, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2020. Within steps you'll find Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Pier. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gift shop. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Eastern Malibu hotel, attractions include Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malibu Colony Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 33 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Surfrider Malibu. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Malibu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Surfrider Malibu offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Malibu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The Surfrider Malibu is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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:

  • Resort fee (April 01 – December 31): USD 40.32 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25.00 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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Surfrider Malibu Hotel
Surfrider Hotel
Surfrider Malibu
Surfrider Beach Club Hotel Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel
The Surfrider Malibu Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel Malibu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Surfrider Malibu?

The Surfrider Malibu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Surfrider Malibu?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Surfrider Malibu on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$863.28, 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 The Surfrider Malibu?

Yep, The Surfrider Malibu has a self car park for USD 25.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Surfrider Malibu?

Yep, The Surfrider Malibu is a short 11-minute walk from Carbon Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing and body boarding.

What makes The Surfrider Malibu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Surfrider Malibu.

Does The Surfrider Malibu serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, The Surfrider Malibu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Surfrider Malibu?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Surfrider Malibu?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, only service animals are allowed.