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About this property
Located 2 miles from the beach, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica features a 24-hour gym. Every room provides free WiFi. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV is featured in the contemporary, warmly decorated rooms at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica. There is a fridge and coffee maker along with a desk. Guests will enjoy an array of full-service amenities, including a business centre and a garden sun deck. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and the surrounding area is popular for swimming, dining, and shopping. Los Angeles International Airport is 20 minutes' drive away. The new Santa Monica Metro Expo Line is only 500 metres from the hotel. Visitors can board at the 17th Street/Santa Monica College Station to Downtown Santa Monica, the beach and the Santa Monica Pier.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jennifer
Australia
“Recently updated rooms and bathrooms with quality furnishings. Clean Comfortable beds and and soft fluffy towels” - Massimo
Poland
“Good room and location to reach the beach or the highway to go to LA.” - Juliana
Brazil
“The hotel is very good, very close to the Santa Monica Pier. It has parking, which is a great plus, and the staff are very kind and helpful. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom is spacious. I would definitely return.” - Nicole
Singapore
“Staff helped us get a room at 11am, really friendly. Breakfast was amazing! Offered tea, coffee and chocolate!!! Very impressive. Have water dispensers too” - Thokozani
Tanzania
“Well located, clean, beautiful facilities, and very welcoming staff” - Fraser
United Kingdom
“Very clean and well maintained. Rooms were fresh and bright.” - Katherine
United Kingdom
“I stay at the Gateway each year, up until 2020 was twice a year. Location fantastic for my friends pub O'Briens Wilshire and then the Pier and 3rd Promenade. I have friends that live in Santa Monica” - Yvonne
Australia
“Hotel is small but in a good location. Basic facilities but rooms are clean and beds were comfy. Boys appreciated the vending machines and the location was very quiet compared to downtown LA. We walked to Santa Monica Brewery which was awesome and...” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly and helpful, room was a good size and clean. Easy to park.” - Rachelle91
United Kingdom
“Beds were super comfortable, location was fab, parking on-site, complimentary breakfast!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Socalo
- CuisineAmerican • Mexican
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.
Property will provide a receipt for all credit card pre-authorizations at the time of check-in.
The entrance to this hotel is located on 20th Street. Two levels of underground parking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.