The Pierside Santa Monica

Property class: 4
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A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and a view of a building with large windows.
A modern lounge area with a wooden partition, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.
A poolside area with sun loungers, a table with chairs, and a white umbrella.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Santa Monica Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

Park View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Park View King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Coastal Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible, Park View (ADA)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Coastal King, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Pierside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Park View Double Queens

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

Coastal King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Park View (ADA)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Coastal ADA)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Coastal Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pierside Double Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, The Pierside Santa Monica is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Pier and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Santa Monica Beach. This 4-star hotel has 132 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Original Muscle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Pierside Santa Monica

At The Pierside Santa Monica, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 68 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 68 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 21 for adults and USD 5 to 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Surfing Fox

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a state park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1965
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 7 2026 to October 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 51.84 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

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 5 to 21 for adults, and USD 5 to 21 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 68 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Pier Wyndham
Santa Monica Wyndham
Wyndham Santa Monica Pier Hotel
Santa Monica Holiday Inn
Wyndham Pier Hotel Santa Monica
Wyndham Santa Monica
Wyndham Santa Monica Pier
Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach At The Pier Hotel Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica Hotel
Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier
The Pierside Santa Monica Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Pierside Santa Monica?

The Pierside Santa Monica offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pierside Santa Monica?

As of Sep 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pierside Santa Monica on Oct 4, 2026 start from $316, 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.

What's there to do close to The Pierside Santa Monica?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Santa Monica within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. You'll also find Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Does The Pierside Santa Monica feature a casino?

No, The Pierside Santa Monica doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Pierside Santa Monica?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from September 7 2026 until October 7 2026 (subject to change).

Does The Pierside Santa Monica feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Pierside Santa Monica serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Surfing Fox.

Does The Pierside Santa Monica allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Pierside Santa Monica for a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

What is the closest airport to The Pierside Santa Monica?

The closest major airport to The Pierside Santa Monica is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 15.7 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 15.4 mi away (42-minute drive).

The Pierside Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1020 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1493 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful place was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and restaurant/bar onsite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and clean, cafe food was very delicious, Staff was very friendly and warm, Will Definitely go back again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yudeisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pierside was a great location for our stay in Santa Monica. The gentleman at the front desk that greeted us upon our arrival was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect. Close to amenities, bike rentals, and restaurant onsite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing and the staff was super helpful. Pool was also super clean and well maintained. Convenient location close to the pier and an awesome location for families. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Odis Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient location, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pierside staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel location was central to many events.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so wonderful and accommodating! Thanks for the best trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig and Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Property, Nice location & Wonderful Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Pier is across the street and Third St shopping is 2 blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The position of this hotel is superb for exploring Santa Monica and the bus links close by are excellent There is public parking across the street and the shops are a short walk Really recommend this place as we had a blast from day one
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to be
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk team and entire staff provided outstanding service. The rooms were exceptionally clean and well-maintained, and the central location made it incredibly convenient to access nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location... nice rooms tho.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Pierside. It was located right next to the Santa Monica Pier and close to the 3rd Street promenade. Great location. The rooms were clean and the staff was helpful. We would definitely return if we are in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, friendly staff and efficient valet service. Could use bottles of water in the rooms and better pillows (foam and too thick).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

muhsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room , very good location .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel with spacious rooms & friendly staff. Literally right next to the entrance of the Pier, so perfect for exploring
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an exceptional experience with a top notch front desk. On top - great location and a very nice view from the higher floor rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and comfortable . Great visit !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026