Two star hotel with 5 star location.

It was great and i loved the location

Close to the beach.

The hotel is very nice, very clean and close to the beach and the boardwalk. It is very easy to go out and walk. Everything is close. The only thing I didn't like is that they don't have parking at the hotel. We had to go to a public parking lot, 8 minutes walking from there. Apart from that, everything was very nice. They should just let you know when you book that they don't have parking at the hotel, so you can take that into account before you arrive. We arrived very tired and had to go look for public parking and then walk back to the hotel. Apart from that, everything is very nice, very clean and close to the beach.

Had a nice stay! The location is unbeatable and the views are awesome :)

awesome stay

The location is great.

I had requested an upstairs floor room well over 24 hours in advance, but still wound up with a first floor room. Apparently I was under the busiest room (21) because we heard all the noise. Lots of traffic noise too. Housekeeper knocked twice on the door with the do not disturb sign on the door knob

Location! Location! Location!

It was really close to the Pier and the Beach which I was happy about. Most restaurants are walking distance . It was a nice stay .

Loved the decor, the bed was very confortable, and the mood in general was super cool.

It had been 38 years since my last visit to Santa Monica, but it was still a great place. The hotel was just right for that.

My 3rd time in 6 months

When we arrived there was a urine oder. For a little while and it dessipated Thank god Maybe a homeless person pee And when i look out the door a junky was getting is fix on the street wher there is a door at the other hotel, thank god the kids didn’t look out the window. So a rough start

We like everything about the hotel, very recommended.

We paid a fortune to stay at Sea Blue Hotel and it was very convenient for the beach and pier. The room was not great though - a comfy bed, but the bedspread and towels were greyish (meant to be white). The mini fridge was not very cold and the bathroom was dirty. There was a long black hair in the wash basin and the tiles were very dusty. This hotel needs some care.

All staff were friendly and some gave valuable insights about the area. Room was clean and spacious enough for four people. The bathroom is on the small side. For a double queen room, it makes sense to add at least one more luggage rack. The air conditioning is barely felt because it is located in the other entry area facing the bedroom but the vents face up nit straight. The fab in the room helped but was too much at night as we got dry throats middle of the night. Need a different type if ac unit to face forward. It is old so could replace with a better designed one. The direct access to the beach through a courtyard has two flights of stairs. It locked feom the outside to prevent people entering. So going back to the hotel, you need to go up the side street which is steep for handicap person. Use a different parallel street. The store has common necessities and beach towels with the hotel name. Surprisingly, it was quite at night even on a main street. Would stay there again.

It was a lovely room, spacious and themed nice with the surfing and beach theme.

The room description said "separate bedroom". There was no door on the second bedroom. The beds were soft but kinda lumpy. The pillows were fluffy but also lumpy. You are right on ocean ave and apparently its super cool to rev your engine super loud RIGHT bu THIS hotel. Not the hotels fault by any means bit you still need to be aware of it. ALSO*** THERE IS A $29 PARKING FEE PER NIGHT.

Everything is good!

Fantastic location which was expensive but being able to see the beach and pier from the balcony is worth it. Bed small and a little uncomfortable for my taste but ok. Nice area to sit and coffee in the lobby area.

Great property in a great location, easy short walk to Santa Monica Pier. Parking is by reservation only, so if driving book a space with your room.

It's right by the beach, perfect but no parking. It is too inconvinience to go for a mile to park. Hotel lobby is extremely small. Staff took off for lunch when I needed to pick my belongings.

The staff was very kind and prompt to help

The location was really close to the pier.

Excellent location, fair price. Older rooms, but clean and cute!

Great location, very friendly service, comfortable room, not cheap but you pay for the location (right by beach and pier)

Walking distance to beach, parking is limited first come first serve and might get blocked in

The staff were great, great location as well!

Very close to the beach.

Great stay

The bathroom was very small for our family of 4. The shower was also very small. If you are tall, like my husband who is 6’ 1”, you can’t bend over to wash your feet. Air conditioner made a noise so I put cotton pads to stop the vibrating noise. Parking was very tight and on a first come first serve basis. Our 1st night we had to part in a parking garage about 0.5 miles away. They charge $29 to park in their lot which only holds up to 12 cars. But there was easy beach access which was nice.