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Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Monica Beach

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is $197
includes taxes & fees
$166 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 1200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The price is $258
includes taxes & fees
$218 per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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About the neighborhood

Map
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 30 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 36 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 49 min drive
  • Northridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Van Nuys Station - 38 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 41 min drive
  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Élephante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HiHo Cheeseburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uovo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder The Beacon

Sonder The Beacon features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Venice Beach and Rodeo Drive are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 12 minutes away.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
  • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • The Coco Club
  • Layla

Special features

Dining

The Coco Club - Onsite rooftop bar.
Layla - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 49 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 244132

Also known as

Sonder The Beacon Hotel
Sonder The Beacon Santa Monica
Sonder The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder The Beacon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder The Beacon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonder The Beacon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 49 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder The Beacon?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Sonder The Beacon?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sonder The Beacon and nearby?
Sonder The Beacon has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, The Coco Club offers Middle Eastern cuisine.
What's the area around Sonder The Beacon like?
Sonder The Beacon is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

The bath tub and sink is too high to me
Jialing, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love
Ana Paula, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
An amazing location, older hotel but renovated well with some ‘original quirks’.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Thomas, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Carole, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

No cold water at all and staff didn’t care when notified, they said to run the water and that the boilers were super good. AC stopped working for and didn’t get fixed for over 24hrs. It was 92 degrees. Building is outdated.
Victor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent stay! My go to in Santa Monica
Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Erica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tiffanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hannah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic view of ocean and Santa Monica pier. Close to Venice and Malibu.
Nick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great environment
Mackenzie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Love the art deco feel.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The parking situation is less than ideal, but that's understandable. Main problem is that although there is someone on staff downstairs, the number for the hotel goes to a different country. There is no phone in the room. You can only enter your code into the door and you don't receive a code. The checkout time that they have on file is different than what expedia says, so you get locked out of your room.
Gabriel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The perfect place to staycation
The Beacon by Sonder was an amazing place to stay! Right in the beach in Santa Monica and walking distance from the pier. The building is a restored art deco building and is so full of character. The room was small but had excellent amenities, including an amazing soaking tub. Loved the pool and restaurant! Because it’s an old building, it has some quirks. The walls were a bit thin and there water temperature had a mind of its own. Otherwise an excellent stay. So many good restaurants and shops are in walking distance. It’s an amazing spot to leave the car in valet for a weekend and staycation.
Meghan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Benoit, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Kellie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Actually loved the property and the amenities except for the level of music and constancy of the music. Was sort-of-a "club thump all night Saturday, all day Sunday by the pool and distracted and detracted from the experience.
Amanda, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved
Peggy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff members were amazing. Lack of storage spaces, small bedrooms, and weird water system. It took us a while to figure out why when we turn cold water it is hot. There should be some guidance, I never saw this type of water system before
ASSEL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was conveniently located in front of the beach and within walking distance to a lot of shops and restaurants. It's an older hotel that has added upgrades. However, the hot water situation is out of control. There is too Much HOT HOT water. The shower control valve allows scolding hot water and it's hard to cool the water down to take a shower. The hot and cold water faucet in the kitchenette is back wards so when you turn on the cold water valve you get hot hot water and vice versa. Hard to get used to when on vacation for only a couple of days. There is no maid service and it seems everytime something is needed, I had to go onto the "app" and request it. That is new and unusual for me and I'm not interested in logging into a phone app to request additional towels or bedding or toilet paper. Not my thing. I'm not sure that I'd stay at this hotel ever again because of the app thing and the hot water issue and the pricing is somewhat expensive for an older hotel.
Martin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment for a family stay. Stylish and very well equipped We were on the first floor but road noise not too bad Pool area was lovely, and great location for beach, dining or shopping. All booking is via website and room is entered via app on phone or key code. Only thing missing for us was laundry facilities or a laundry service which would have made it perfect!
Clare, 3-night family trip
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