About Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach is located just one block from the beach as well as many other popular local attractions and offers affordable accommodation with amenities and hotel features.
Accommodation options include simple rooms or two bedroom suites which can accommodate up to five guests. All accommodation includes en-suite bathroom facilities as well as refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers and cable TV.
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach features onsite parking and all-day complimentary hot drinks in the lobby. A guest computer with high-speed internet is available as well as free Wi-Fi throughout.
The lodge does not offer any complimentary breakfast options however, the location is very close to a multitude of cafes and affordable eateries where a reasonable breakfast, lunch or dinner can be enjoyed.
The property is close to Venice Beach Boardwalk and a 25 minute drive from Hollywood. Los Angeles International Airport is 22.5km away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Perfect Santa Monica beach location.
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach is located on the Ocean Avenue strip and is consistently popular thanks to its near-perfect location just one block from the beach and a five minute walk from Santa Monica Pier. An added bonus is that some rooms offer ocean views while others are perfect for a mountain view.
positive:
Clean, light and airy rooms.
With a dedicated and experienced housekeeping team never missing a beat, rooms and suits are kept very clean which includes the en-suite bathrooms. Rooms are well-decorated to create a light and airy feel and guests can also enjoy the convenience of a mini-fridge and flat screen cable TV when not out and about exploring Santa Monica.
positive:
Friendly staff go above and beyond.
Hotel staff at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach area often praised for their friendly attitude and knowledge of the area's best spots for dining and entertainment.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Limited parking, not free.
Parking at the hotel is limited to just a few bays at the front of the building, be warned however that the bays are quite a bit smaller than standard parking bays and are recommended for compact cars. To make matters worse, parking is not free and is charged at an additional fee to the room rate.
negative:
Area is quite noisy.
Those looking for a quieter experience may not like the busy area so close to the Santa Monica Pier and beach. The hotel is located right on Ocean Avenue Strip and one can easily hear people passing by on the way to the beach.
negative:
No elevator or outside areas.
Some small niggles include the lack of an elevator onsite for elderly travelers or those with considerable luggage as well as the lack of an outside area to enjoy a snack or drink in.