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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is a 3.5-star independent property located in the Pico neighborhood of Santa Monica, California. The hotel sits just 5 minutes by car from Santa Monica Pier and 9 minutes from Santa Monica Beach, placing guests within easy reach of the city's iconic coastal attractions. Venice Beach is 3.3 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport is 8 miles from the property.

The hotel offers 123 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and pillowtop bed. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming. Private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5 across more than 1,300 reviews.

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica provides a fitness center, terrace with views, and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Additional amenities include a television in common areas, 24-hour front desk service, a business center, luggage storage, and beach towels. The hotel is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes service animals. Parking is available on-site with limited spaces and height restrictions; self-parking carries a surcharge. The property does not allow pets other than service animals.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Airport shuttle service is not provided by the hotel, though third-party shuttle options range from $16 to $20, with taxi service available for $35 to $60.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica in Santa Monica (Pico), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 9 minutes from Santa Monica Beach. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Venice Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Monica College - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Ocean Avenue - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Third Street Promenade - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Monica Place - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Monica Pier - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Monica Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Original Muscle Beach - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Main Street Santa Monica - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Venice Beach - 4.9 km / 3 mi
University of California, Los Angeles - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Riviera Country Club - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Venice Beach Boardwalk - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Westwood Village - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 23.4 km / 14.6 mi
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 22.9 km / 14.3 mi
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 49.5 km / 30.8 mi

The preferred airport for Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8 miles from the hotel. Shuttle service is NOT provided by the hotel but the cost ranges from $16-$20 for a shuttle and a taxi $35-$60.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No pets allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 17.70 per day (in/out privileges)<

Know before you go

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).