Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a restaurant, near Santa Monica Pier
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Sundeck
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Providence St. John's Health Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Located in Mid-City, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is within 2 miles (3 km) of popular attractions such as Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. This 123-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Providence St. John's Health Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montana Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Monica College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 10 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DK's Donuts & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Suburban hotel with a restaurant, near Santa Monica Pier
Guests of Gateway Hotel Santa Monica enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is available for USD 23.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a computer station, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

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, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 23.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gateway Hotel
Gateway Santa Monica
Gateway Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Santa Monica
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica on Feb 1, 2026 start from $193.0, excluding 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.

What's there to do near Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

This hotel is situated in Mid-City, close to Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach. You'll also find Westwood Village and Venice Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 23.00 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica have a casino on the premises?

No, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gateway Hotel Santa Monica feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Gateway Hotel Santa Monica allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

The closest major airport to Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 14.6 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 14.3 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica.

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1579 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the property is doing major renovations and were extremely loud right above our room. We were not advised about possible noise when booking, even though we booked just a week before our stay. Free continental breakfast was a joke. I wouldn't advise depending on it. We walked out and bought our own meal at a local cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and general impression of facilities. Although certainly not four- or five-start, it was a good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean, staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Lots of city noise but that was expected. Breakfast weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay In santa Monica. I will be back!! Great staff and room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Wonderful clean and up to date room Staff was very accommodating as we needed an extra quiet room Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROUMEN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was great, courteous, helpful. The guests were sharing their disappointment with the so called "breakfast".
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room. Courteous staff. Free parking. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nedra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great really clean staff is super nice only thing is the Wi-Fi connect is not great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, the room is spotless and the staff is courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David, Palm Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price being in Santa Monica, this hotel was certainly very adequate. Parking was convenient and the staff was friendly and professional and my room was ready at 1pm, well before check-in. The gym was good, better than some with a few cardio machines and some weights. The room was mixed. The bedroom was quite nice and had a nice view but the bathroom itself could use a bit of an update with a bathtub/shower combo w shower curtain and plumbing fixtures that were asking to be updated. Had mixed feelings about the sink being outside of bathroom. The promised bottle of wine (tiny bottle of cava) was something.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, the staff friendly, and the breakfast is basic, but there are no tables or chairs to sit at. Parking is available directly below the hotel, but you have to pay extra!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kandey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is very friendly, parking is convenient, and location is close to downtown Santa Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandey

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Bothell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I didn’t like was traffic noise but other that it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keelan

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and staff provided great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel tucked into Santa Monica Blvd. Clean, comfy, quiet, and a restaurant with great food. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025