The Best Cheap Hotels in Santa Monica

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, California is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Santa Monica have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Santa Monica, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Santa Monica. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Santa Monica offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Santa Monica based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Santa Monica. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Santa Monica that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Santa Monica.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Shore Hotel Santa Monica

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Santa Monica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 1515 Ocean Avenue, Shore Hotel Santa Monica has great rooms from $270 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this affordable hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $329 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Santa Monica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica which has nice rooms starting at $329. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 530 Pico Boulevard. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Viceroy Santa Monica

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $386 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Santa Monica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Viceroy Santa Monica to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $386. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1819 Ocean Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.8 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Palihouse Santa Monica

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $397 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Santa Monica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $397, Palihouse Santa Monica, at 1001 Third Street provides a restaurant, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Oceana Beach Club Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $906 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Oceana Beach Club Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $906 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 849 Ocean Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a spa and wellness center, kids meals, evening entertainment, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.9 miles from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Also, you might be interested in the nearby budget hotels in Los Angeles.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Monica, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica, Best Beach Hotels in Santa Monica, Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Monica, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Monica, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Monica, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Monica, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Monica, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Santa Monica.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Santa Monica?

Santa Monica Average Budget Hotel Price
$458

Travelers to Santa Monica, California will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $458. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Monica.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $906
  • 4-star hotels: $328
  • 3-star hotels: $397


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