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Reviews of Sea Blue Hotel 3 stars

1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States

#270 of 387 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 564 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good location for short stay in Santa Monica, has a bit of character for old school California, quite comfortable b
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty simple and basic

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Filtered location with parking available, this stated there was parking. When I arrived they stated all of the parking spaces were “sold out”. Had to park several blocks away in a paid parking garage.

    Close to everything, within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and more.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Suitable for a short stay .. very comfortable beds :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge in our room was not working and our shower would get very hot the water temp and difficult to maintain temp at a not too hot setting.

    Overall good stay .. very comfortable beds slept Very well. Also so close to the beach so that was a bonus. Also good location to coffee shops

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and at a very good price. I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was a bit of a pain but not a deal breaker. If you reserve your parking you can park on the forecourt but I believe the charge is $35? We didn't reserve (wasn't sure we'd have a car) and got sent to the municipal parking lot (very clean and brightly lit) a block away and only had to pay $8.

    Perfect location and you cannot beat the price. Nice setting--the grounds of the hotel are very tranquil. Bed was super comfy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Okay stay if you need a room asap, if not I’d book somewhere else.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough parking and even if there was, everything was so tight. We had to find public parking 2 blocks down from the hotel and it was not fun trying to carry our stuff with an infant. Luckily we had our wagon to help load everything. The hallways upstairs toward the room felt super cramped and the room was tiny.

    It was convenient since the hotel was down the street from Santa Monica Beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was very limited so by the time we checked in (around 5:30) there were no more spots so we had to park a few block away at a parking structure. The room was very hot and humid. There was only a window AC in one of the rooms and it didn’t really keep the suite cool enough.

    The staff was very friendly and they provided free coffee and tea. The room was also very beautiful and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    6.0
    Great location, basic accom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt like that I payed $400 for a room for 1 night and then they have the audacity to charge $25 for early check in. 4pm is the check in time, which is already the latest possible check in time.my room was ready at 11 am when I got there and they couldn’t let me in it unless I paid even more money. Rude. I just checked into a hotel today that didn’t charge for early check in so not everyone does that. It was basic like a motel. Old TVs with just cable so u can’t stream you devices or watch netflix. I’m from Canada so this room cost me over $500 for one night and it was basic!!

    The location was awesome! We walked to the Santa Monica boarding in less than 10 minutes and we walked to Venice beach in 40 mins

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was freezing and wide awake as there weren't enough blankets in the room. Santa Monica is usually warm, but this was a cold snap. There was also a loud helicopter circling both nights I was there. Also there is not much parking so you have to go find parking out and about.

    Location is great. It's also quite cute

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    6.0
    Fine but not worth the $$ for loud neighbors and crappy sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old hotel room, especially for the price. SUPER LOUD, there were guests singing loudly in their rooms at 2am. The back bedroom was so bright with the lights from outside and terrible window treatments.

    Location was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No views in our room. Parking was a hassle even though included.

    Location was central.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    6.0
    Location is good. Very limited parking if not reserved in time. Widely varied room furnishings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jammed between busy intersections. Passageway light out by stairs. No vanity around sink.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful location with great and helpful staff. Our room was clean and ready at time of checkin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are paper thin (I know it comes with age of the property) lots of noise from neighbors and housekeeping slamming doors and calling out to each other by your bedroom window early in the morning.

    Location, size of room, and cleanliness.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice views near Santa Monica Pier
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit worn off

    It was super close to Santa Monica Pier with amazing view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Alright.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking situaltion was awful, they made us pay to park two blocks away from the property because all of their lot was full.

    The location was great, very close to the pier and near a shopping district. Many restaurants around to go to. The room itself wasn’t bad.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    A very pleasant, well located and value for money accommodation. I'd be more than happy to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing really. The apartment was as described, the TV and Wi-Fi work great and if you take a laptop and HDMI cable with you, you can watch your own streaming channels. One or two items of furniture could do with an update, but nothing that spoils the stay.

    The apartment was clean and spacious enough for our requirements, and a good base for the 5 minute walk to the beach, Santa Monica Pier, the ocean facing restaurants, and only a 10 minute further walk to the shopping areas and cheaper eating establishments for less formal dining. There's good Starbuck's 3 minute walk on the corner of Olympic and Main for breakfast bites and coffee. The hotel staff were friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very accessible to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach access

    Very close to the beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    Super nice place so close to the beach and pier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like how loud the people were above us. But, I guess that is living in the city is like.

    I love how close it was the the pier. We were able to go to the beach com back and change and then have a night out on the pier without having to drive anywhere. We had a great family day trip.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    6.0
    Needs UPDATE...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was aweful, so small you can't turn around. A/C was hanging from a small window beside the toilet, so you get to smack your head every time the toilet is needed. Shower tiles were original mustard color & busted up. It felt like the bates motel bathroom. Mattresses are lumpy & pillows should all be trashed. If someone invested a lil time and money, this could be a nice place. The location is great...

    The location was great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pay parking separate

    Room #20, very noisy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The suite was very noisy (traffic, other guests, staff early in the morning), you could hear every little thing. No airco and no closing curtains just some shades (little privacy and early morning daylight)

    Friendly staff, great location. Very close to the pier and beaches. Parking in the front.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    6.0
    Would not go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Ok

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    It was a pleasant stay the beach was very close good restaurants in walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Would have liked laundry facility the room was a bit dated

    Good location,friendly staff rooms were clean but no laundry facility some view of the beach which was very close to the unit

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very soundproofed

    Location and style

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    6.0
    A great location, but over-promised on facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The advertised facilities- hairdryer, safe, ironing board coffee machine- simply didn’t exist. No one seemed to care. We were given a hairdryer at the second time of asking - but everything else remained absent.

    Location is excellent!

    Stayed in October 2023

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