The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica, Sonder
Beachfront hotel with rooms featuring kitchenettes and balconies.
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The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica, Sonder is a 4-star hotel located directly on the beach in Santa Monica. Guests have access to a fitness center, hot tub, and swimming pool. The property also features a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Rooms come with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes. Some rooms offer balconies and views. The hotel is pet-friendly and provides electric vehicle charging stations.
Should you book The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica, Sonder?
A beachfront stay with rooms equipped with kitchenettes and private bathrooms.
Best for
- Beachfront location
- Rooms with kitchenettes
- Pet-friendly stays
- Access to fitness center
Maybe not ideal for
- Higher price point
Beachfront setting
This hotel offers direct access to the beach. Enjoy the sun terrace and garden areas, perfect for relaxing outdoors. The property also has an outdoor fireplace.
Rooms with amenities
Accommodations include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and complimentary toiletries. Options feature balconies, kitchenettes, and some offer views of the surroundings.
On-site facilities
Facilities include a swimming pool, a relaxing hot tub, and a fitness center. Bicycle rentals are available. There is also a coffee house on site.
Rooms & rates
Ocean Business King
sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free WiFi · Free toiletries · Safety deposit box
Ocean Premier King Suite
sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Dishwasher · Flat-screen TV
The Eden One Bedroom Queen Suite
45 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Balcony · View · Air conditioning
The Eden One-Bedroom King Suite
sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Balcony · View · Air conditioning
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
Location
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, California
The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica, Sonder is located in Santa Monica, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Santa Monica State Beach at 0.3 mi; the nearest metro station, Downtown Santa Monica, is 0.4 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Santa Monica State Beachbeach0.3 mi
- Carousel Parkattraction0.4 mi
- Palisades Parkpark0.4 mi
- Tongva Parkpark0.4 mi
- Santa Monica Pierattraction0.5 mi
Getting around
- Downtown Santa Monicametro station0.4 mi
- 17th Street/SMCmetro station1.2 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.5 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 637 guest reviews
- Things to do0/5
- Restaurants0/5
- Public transit0/5
- Airport access0/5
Guests consistently praise the exceptional staff and prime beachfront location, with many highlighting the historic Art Deco charm and beautiful pool areas. While the property delivers a memorable experience for most, some note that certain facilities feel dated and breakfast pricing is steep.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 23 · average 9.9
They wrote about: staff, location, facilities
Reviews scoring 7–9: 7 · average 7.7
They wrote about: room, location, staff
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 16:00 Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
- Check-out
Until 12:00
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
- Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome. Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property. To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years Cot upon request Free The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information. There are no extra beds available at this property. All cots are subject to availability.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
What are the room facilities?
Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms offer balconies, kitchenettes, and streaming services like Netflix.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel offers private parking on-site.
Is breakfast included?
Information about breakfast inclusion is not available.
Are family rooms available?
Yes, the hotel offers family rooms.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly, with pet bowls and baskets provided.
What is near the hotel?
The hotel is close to Santa Monica Beach (4 min walk), Santa Monica Farmers Market (0.15 km), and Third Street Promenade (0.21 km).