The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
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Malibu Suite Ocean View | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Malibu Suite Ocean View | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Surfrider Suite Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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
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Room options

Ground Floor ADA Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pacific Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Malibu Suite Ocean View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ground Floor Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs side Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Malibu

Located in Eastern Malibu, The Surfrider Malibu is next to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Pier. This 20-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfrider Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Nobu Malibu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Duke's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
Awarded Conde Nast Gold List status in 2020, The Surfrider Malibu features a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. Self parking is offered for USD 25.00 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a water dispenser and a gift shop.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include minibars and safes. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 14 2025 to May 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night

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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Surfrider Malibu?

The Surfrider Malibu provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Surfrider Malibu on Jun 22, 2025 start from $429.0, 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 is there to do within easy reach of The Surfrider Malibu?

This hotel is situated in Eastern Malibu, just steps from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Pier, and within a short walk of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. You'll also find Carbon Beach and Surfrider Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Surfrider Malibu?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 25.00 per night. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The Surfrider Malibu include a casino at the property?

No, The Surfrider Malibu doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Surfrider Malibu?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Surfrider Malibu have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Surfrider Malibu serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Surfrider Malibu allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Surfrider Malibu though service animals are welcome.

Does The Surfrider Malibu have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Surfrider Malibu?

The closest major airport to The Surfrider Malibu is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 26.9 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 26.5 mi away (49-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Surfrider Malibu?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 355 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Donnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. We will definitely return again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masashi

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

4/10 Poor

Kelley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water to take a shower. Luke warm at best. No answer at desk to address. No cofee maker or coffe available on property that we could find. Ocean view was blocked completely by bushes. All you can hear are the cars not waves. Bed is bad design kept hitting legs on boards that stick out. Chairs on porch are hard asa a rock. No cushions. By far the worts hotel on thus trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in every way

Was everything we could have dreamed for. Quiet, clean, aesthetic, amazing views, and incredible staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great hotel! We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Johannes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Style. Really nicely designed. 9/10 Views. Love the ocean, the pier and the logo. 9/10 Location. Just by the beach and pier. 10/10 Staff. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 2/10 WiFi. Slow WiFi and limited connection in the room. Had to roam in the bed. And WiFi to the TV was tardy. 1/10 Noise. Extremely loud from the highway outside. Heard every car and got the worst night sleep of the trip. I wish I had known this as I’m extra sensitive to sounds. 2/10 Value for money. Paid nearly $1000 for a night as they nearly doubled prices over the holidays. We got a lot more value for money at the hotels in e.g. Hollywood. Overall verdict: very nice hotel, but we are unlikely to stay here again as the noise levels impacted our sleep far too much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise this hotel was. Such a gem in Maibu .they give you a super cool car/ surf boards / wet suits . Staff were amazing - so friendly but not over the top so you feel like you’re staying in your own little place. Amazing attention to detail. Coifee brought to your room in the morning. Beautiful roof terrace with an amazing vibe and view. Would love to come back amd surf for a week!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and location

Fantastic couple of nights stay. The hotel has been skillfully designed and has that home away from home feel. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble. Be prepared to pay top dollar for cocktails, when combined with the views from the rooftop terrace (for hotel guests only), worth it. Only downside was the noise from the PCH (right in front of the property) but there isn't much the hotel can do about that!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNIZE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliane, Fort Morgan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surfrider is a quaint, boutique hotel in beautiful Malibu. We stayed here while visiting Pepperdine University nearby and had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the beach house vibe was exactly as advertised. My only feedback to keep in mind for future guests is that it is not quiet (PCH is very noisy) and it is VERY difficult to get a ride-share (Uber or Lyft). If you have to get somewhere on time, just take into account that an Uber may take a long time and there's no guarantee that there will be one at all. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Staff was awesome. So friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More like a motel than a hotel-It’s on hwy 1, so traffic noise is to be expected- At first our experience was great Ariel the manager set us up with a room with a comfortable bed- The AM delivered coffee from the roaster they partnered with was amazing- The hotel has a upper deck where u can drink your coffee while you watch the pacific- amazing view, but the experience crashed when i pulled a long hair out of my eggs- that in itself would not be so bad if not for the additional hairs my wife then pointed out to me- They were not the kind from your head- Disgusting… was it because i ordered no toast? One bad actor should not ruin it for the good staff, so if you go here just don’t eat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful 👍😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024