Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Property class: 3.5
VIP Access

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Sun deck
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and free newspapers are on-site.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 9 minutes from Santa Monica Beach
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 23.01 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 10 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Lobby
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 23.01 per night (in/out privileges)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1582 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Clean and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was my second stay here. I love the location, the small quaint hotel feel, the staff is incredibly nice. The main complaint is the noise from the floor above. Just a heads up, there is not much insulation. A loud foot could pose a pretty noisy stay. I will stay here again, on the top floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
initial problems with the room; safe didn't work. Lobby bathroom is locked, even to the guests. If you need it you have to get staff to let you in. Why don't they use a combinat=ion lock for the guests
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy less than $20. No valet though. Beds were comfy! Breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and spacious room. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dianna

Travelled with group
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Gateway hotel. The hotel will be going under renovation and if anything, maybe it could be stylistically updated, but the rooms were clean, all basics were covered, and the staff was very courteous. I do recommend you check to confirm the updated parking price as it was not updated on third-party website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, convenient parking, clean room, comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ziyang

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall stay was great. Disappointed on just two topics…bed linens clean but stained and breakfast was a bit lacking…even some bread would have made a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean updated room & bathroom, simple breakfast choices and nice touch -2 bottles of water in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARYETT

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,clean rooms,very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel is great and courteous! The room was very clean and the location was good. We would certainly stay here again in the future! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a piece of cake! Plenty of parking and the front desk staff was friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The Gateway has my favorite set up - the sink and mirror outside of the bathroom. That way, I can do my hair and make-up while my husband is showering. There’s a great restaurant adjacent to the hotel as well. Very close to St. John’s. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026