Shore Hotel

4-star hotel Excellent 1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Shore Hotel

About Shore Hotel

Just a 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier, this California hotel provides each room with a private balcony. Sight-seeing tours are available. An outdoor heated pool with hot tub are available at Shore Hotel Santa Monica. This eco-friendly LEED-certified property offers electric car charging stations. Garden, city and ocean view rooms are offered. These eco-friendly rooms boast a glass shower with ocean views and a privacy screen. A flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and mini-bar are included. Pacific Park, an amusement park, is a 6-minute walk from the hotel. Santa Monica State Beach Park is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport, Los Angeles International Airport, is 12 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1257 reviews

The hotel is praised for its excellent location near the beach and Santa Monica Pier, as well as its friendly and helpful staff. Many guests also appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the hotel in general. However, some guests have complained about the high prices, the lack of certain amenities in the bathrooms, and the lumpy mattresses.

What guests liked
  • Excellent location near the beach and Santa Monica Pier
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • High prices
  • Lack of certain amenities in the bathrooms
  • Rosemary Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    They never cleaned the room. The only have a small pool. gym is 4 blocks from the hotel. The elevators don’t work. Terrible

  • Mark Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was helpful and welcoming. Location is perfect.

  • David Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Close proximity to the pier. Excellent amenities and awesome staff N/A

  • Suo Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The noise outside the hotel was a little much. There was a person on a loud speaker for a few hrs right outside the hotel. I guess there's no noise ordinance out there. The hotel seemed nice but if that person is out there regularly I will avoid this area all together.

  • Bennett Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Location $65 for parking

  • Ashley Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Staff extra friendly. Easy access to the beach and the pier. Nothing

  • Logan Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful location and friendly staff

  • Zehra Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    I like Shore Hotel and stay there every six months for my LA business travels None

  • Laura Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jesus Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Allie Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved staying here! Great location, wonderful staff and overall good vibe. Stayed with our 4 kids. They described it as fancy🌟

  • Anenglishmaninnewyork Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Fantastic location, lovely staff, beach views were great and the restaurant and bar were good. Did lose a day at the pool as they had an event on for the marathon and the guests spilled out and took up the whole pool area.

  • Yasemin Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Ali Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • rob Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Excellent location. Modern room. Nice pool. Dining options limited at lunch. Friendly front desk.

  • Guadalupe Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very cute hotel, right in front of the ocean. I would definitely stay here again :) The staff was very helpful and the room was clean. I just wouldn’t order room service again it was almost $100 for two hamburgers with fries, one can of soda and one orange juice. But everything else was great !

  • Seth Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location

  • Stephanie Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Highly recommend this place 👌 thanks so much!

  • Beate Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Joyce Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great everything perfect stay for local traveling and beach convenience. Shopping right behind the hotel, beach on the other side

  • Christopher Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our room was comfortable and well-kept, with a great setup for unwinding after time outside. The space felt thoughtfully designed for a beach getaway, and we especially enjoyed the ocean view balcony and the cleanliness throughout. The bedding and overall room comfort made it easy to fully rest, which mattered a lot for our trip. The location is a major strength. Being in Santa Monica means you’re close to the walkable energy of the area—the beach, Santa Monica Pier, restaurants, and shopping, with everything feeling convenient rather than exhausting. We also appreciated the pool scene and the amenities in general. What stood out most was the service. Whether it was the front desk assistance, housekeeping and concierge-style recommendations, the team consistently came through with a professional, friendly approach.

  • Rachel Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to the beach and pier, staff was extremely helpful and friendly, beautiful lobby and the restaurant/bar was a great addition.

  • Simone Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Frances Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Nancy May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Peggy May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    N/a

  • AvishayR May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Parking price for the hotel's guests

  • Angie May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Olivier May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Avishayr May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Nice and helpful staff Parking price for the hotel's guests

  • Morag May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Shore Hotel offered a very warm welcome in a very convenient location. All staff were friendly and engaging

  • Natalia May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Montgomery May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional Location .. beside Restaurants, Beach & Santa Monica Pier

  • Juliana May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Enjoyed our stay immensely. Beautiful ocean front view room. clean and modern. Loved the pool and food/service at restaurant was great. Requested a frig and it came up right away. Too many snack/minibar items that were all junk food and took up half the counter lol. We did not partake. Carpet in hall was worn, but was kept clean. Great location.

  • Ivan May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    location, view

  • Ivan May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    location, view

  • Marquita May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great.

  • Linda May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Right across the street from the Pier and the beach.

  • Jackie May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, great place. Would stay again

  • Catherine May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Richard May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic stay!

  • Craig May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Location is excellent! Able to walk to so many places.

  • John May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice view

  • Deborah May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Enjoyed staying at Shore Hotel because of its excellent location. The staff is very friendly

  • Rosa May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean room and great view! Noisy room from Ocean Blvd and DJ in pool area.

  • Ryan May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    If I had kids, I would probably avoid this hotel. Hotel was extremely clean, and location is obviously great and is what many are paying for. Con’s were more than I’d like for the price I paid. My biggest issue was the noise level. I stayed on a Saturday night and they had some kind of sponsored event for a tequila brand. This resulted in an EXTREMELY loud pool party, which is in the center of all of the rooms. Even with the sliding door closed, the music and bass was ridiculously loud that I could hear and feel it over the TV. Music went until 10PM. I couldn’t sleep until it was done, couldn’t even imagine if I had kids to put to sleep, no way they could sleep through that. The pool party also left the pool largely unusable for the guests. It was all taken up by their party and influencers taking photos for their brand. They had virtually the entire pool area reserved for this party, so we were barely able to sit at the pool to use what we paid for. Walking through the lobby during this party was packed with drunk people and we could barely get to the elevator. The hotel is nice and would probably be great if you’re young or a big party person, I’d probably avoid it if I had kids or valued a earlier sleep schedule. My experience could be unique, but paying 500 a night to be kept up by them renting out the pool and not even being able to use the pool area comfortably was very frustrating for me.

  • Michael May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel is in a great spot, right by the Pier. Pool was really warm, not super refreshing, but the hot tub was nice. Room was great, had a partial ocean view, bed was comfortable. Lots of restaurants around as is the 3rd avenue promenade for shopping.

  • EUGENE May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast menu was great thank you

  • Stephen May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a delicious breakfast on the patio, facing the ocean.

  • John May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent overall - great staff

  • Amber Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    If you are headed to Santa Monica/LA this is definitely the place to stay. It is reasonably priced, the staff is incredibly friendly, the amenities are so nice, the food at the restaurant is to die for but most importantly everything is CLEAN! It’s been a long time since I’ve stayed at a hotel that hits all of the important factors in a stay. I have absolutely no complaints about the property and my entire stay. I highly recommend and ocean view room, the views are incredible! You almost don’t ever have to leave the hotel! The pool is beautiful, the restaurant is open for all 3 meals, and you have everything you could need. Our stay included access to bikes at no additional cost which was also really cool! Could not recommend this hotel more, you won’t be disappointed!

  • Ali Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The Shore is optimally located by the beach in downtown Santa Monica. The rooms and hotel were very clean. My biggest complaints are: no fitness center on site, horrible mattresses (terrible uncomfortable), and reaching my room took getting on two separate elevators - absolutely inconvenient.

  • Telemak Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Terrible

  • Siddharth Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Many families were waiting to check-in past their 4pm official check-in time. Especially hard with tired kids. They shouldn’t be short staffed given the amount they are charging per night. Their bathrooms have glass walls with a privacy shade on outside. Great location that can’t be beat though.

  • Mark Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    It was ok. Staff wasn't very helpful and it says it has a gym, but its not on property. You have to walk 4 blocks to get to it. Restaurant inside so expensive and food wasn't that good. Only thing good was the location. I wouldn't stay here again.

  • Fiona Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Location is amazing. Right across the road from the beach and a three minute walk to the pier. The room waa very clean, spacious and comfortable.

  • Antonio Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Prime location. Staff was very courteous. Rooms were very clean. Overall, a great experience!

  • Phillip Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was first class.

  • George Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great breakfast!

  • Kristina Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great!

  • Gagandeep Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff

  • Jason Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was outstanding. The front desk especially provided genuine compassion and care for the clients.

  • Rami Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff, the room, and amenities were wonderful! Plus you are right by the water! I would definitely stay here again!

  • Ronald Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location! Carpet was worn a tad and needs to be replaced. Pool was full of kids the entire time but the view was simply breath taking!

  • Jennifer Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    All was great! Very helpful and friendly staff!

  • Tiffani Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was beautiful along with the view! Staff-concierge Adriano was absolutely amazing. He helped get us checked in early, gave us a warm welcome, and truly treated us well during our stay. He even made my sons birthday a little extra special which I appreciate :-)

  • Mariela Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast at Shoreside Restaurant offers delicious food however the service was a little off. First visit, young lady took the order but wasn't informative on how many pancakes come in order or that some orders bring toasts so she charged me for toasts even though the meal came with it. We over order food unecesarily. Second visit we got our coffes first and it got cold after waiting for the food. They were unable to heat it but, didnt offer to give me fresher lates but offered to add hot coffe on top. Room service staff who answers the calls and takes the order also lacks some understanding. Twice they got my order with missing items. Last time I've asked for yogurt and fruits they said they couldn't do it. I went downstairs and the lady got me the order but the yogurt was not fresh. She was also on the cell for a while with my bag on hand until I had to approach her to get the back back to the room. This order with visible non busy night took way over 30 minutes. Other than those annoying issues. The hotel is located on a prime location. The pool is heated. Offers jazz on Thursday nights which i think its super romantic and chic. Hotel is maintained very well, security around and inside. I like that because there is a lot of homeless people hanging out a few meters out.

  • Jimmy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent location and awesome customer service.

  • Mark Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great

  • william Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We loved the room and overall décor, everything felt clean, modern, and well thought out, one tip would be to rent the bikes early in the morning as they go quickly, we were able to ride down to Venice Beach, lock up the bikes, and explore the Venice Canals, the contrast between the two areas is surprising. Venice Beach is a little shady and energetic while the canals are peaceful and quiet, the canals were definitely a highlight and well worth visiting. During our stay we also visited Griffith Observatory and did the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, both were great cant miss experiences. We walked along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and checked out the Chinese Theatre as well, that area had more of a Times Square vibe, very busy, loud, and a bit overwhelming especially if you’re traveling with kids. One thing to keep in mind, Uber rides to those attractions can get expensive from the hotel if you’re not driving, overall we had a great experience and would definitely recommend the Shore Hotel for its location, atmosphere, and amenities.

  • Brittany Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location. Friendly staff. TV and both phones in the room did not work.

  • Kris Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms are nice but small (unnecessary chair that took up space). Not enough seating/lounge chairs in pool area. Staff was nice but not overly so. Great location and nice views. Be aware that on top of the price per night, you will also be charged an extra $50 per day on top of a hefty hold per day.

  • Michelle Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The ac in the room didn't work

  • January Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing location, staff and amenities. Highly recommend and would stay here again!

  • Sandeep Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean room, couple friendly. Food at the hotel is great. Pools are very well maintained.

  • David Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    yes

  • Necdet Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great🙏🙏

  • Reagen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    service, valet, garden area …it was lovely!

  • sari Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff and restaurant food were great

  • robert Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, staff took care of all are needs.Very nice pool. Will be back.

  • Dennis Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was smooth!

  • Jesus Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and great location. Staff was wonderful was well

  • Niki Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I reserved the room through Hotels.com. The night we checked in my mother in law had a stroke and we had to leave. Hotels.com sent a waiver to the hotel requesting a refund for us, but the hotel was unwilling to refund any of our money or help us. I actually can't believe this is a four star hotel they were so unhelpful.

  • Ross Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Ev

  • Ross Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was amazing. The staff were great and very helpful. The location is great for visiting Santa Monica Pier. Plenty of restraunts in walking distance. The pool and hot tub are excellent. Cant say enough good things about this place !

  • Janelle Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is a very nice hotel right on the Santa Monica beach across the street from the pier. The hotel is spotless. The staff was fantastic. They gave me and my friend a glass of champagne when we checked in . The pools were heated. It was such. Dreamy place to stay.

  • Daniel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, room and over all stay. Highly recommend.

  • Robert Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fantastic clean room great shower very helpful staff would definitely return

  • Alecia Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The customer service at the front desk, the cleanliness, the views

  • Howard Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff , great place

  • Takayo Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room. Great staff as always.

  • Tony Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean and Brian at the front desk was very helpful and courteous checking in. Will definitely stay again in the near future!

  • Ruth Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Neat, clean, great staff.

  • Elma Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel and location are phenomenal. The only downside is the parking. They only have a valet option and it’s $65 per night plus an additional 18% parking fee.

  • Kevin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    perfect location and great hotel too.

  • Jonathan Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful modern hotel, right on Ocean Ave.

  • Benjamin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was great. Staff were extremely helpful.

  • José Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything

  • Alaleh Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Don’t stay at this hotel. They didn’t clean our room for 3 days even when we asked multiple times. There was no hair dryer, robe, slippers, shower cap, anything beside soap and shampoo, although this is advertised as a 4 stars hotel. Stay away. Bad service, old building, old rooms. Coffee maker didn’t work.

  • Tanya Louise Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    There wasn’t enough storage space for clothing for example there was no dresser. However, the location was amazing. It was across the street from the Grove, which had everything from shopping movie theater, restaurants, and it was in an area that is very walkable.

  • matthew Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    staff and valet were amazing. we left our jackets there so waiting on details in how to retrieve those so I can complete this once we get those back.

  • donna Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Personnel are so Welcoming from receptionists to room Service and valet. Will definitely stay again in this hotel.

  • VATSAL Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Stay was good, property and the surrounding area is very nice. No complimentary breakfast, paid parking, no complimentary water is a bit disappointing

  • Robert Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I asked to be moved but they didn’t have any other rooms

  • Audrey Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything

  • John Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly staff

  • Mitch Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our stay was good. The pool and hot tub was nice. The rooms were spacious.

  • Laura Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Modern and clean. Small balcony with pretty good view of the beach (4th floor). Everyone extremely nice and helpful. Would highly recommend for a stay in SM. Only issue (didn’t bother me though) was loud a/c which was central and perhaps was just loud in my room.

  • Grant Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room. Great location.

  • Eric Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great view, nice pool, close to the beach and boardwalk Excellent service. The breakfast crew was on it!

  • Susan Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Attentive staff.

  • Alen Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    They asked if I needed help with the luggages I allowed them I checked in went to my room waited for about an hour call the front desk asked them about my luggage they said I was more than welcome to come and grab them.

  • William Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a great stay with beautiful sunset views. Great staff! Enjoyed 1/2 day LA tour which picked up right at the Shore hotel. Enjoyed drives on the coast with easy access, to all sites, aside from normal LA traffic.

  • Hue Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was nice and clean and the staff were very helpful.

  • Rebecca Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly

  • Diego Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Joanne Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    My stay at the shore hotel was almost perfect. I had ordered a room with the ocean view the room that I received had a partial ocean view. We had a room with two double beds. One of the beds was horrible. Should’ve been replaced a long time ago . That being said the hotel itself and the staff were amazing. The food the food was verygood and presented well.

  • Keenan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a perfect stay

  • Elisha Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very pleasant stay!

  • Gianni Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Concierge Adriano was exceptional and our stay memorable. Would highly recommend the Shore Hotel to friends and family.

  • Priscilla Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was spotless and the staff very courteous.

  • Christopher Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was very welcoming right when we checked in! The view from our room was phenomenal and made for a great weekend! The breakfast there was also great from the staff to the food! We will definitely be coming back here the next time we are in the area!

  • Francois Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The Shore was amazing when it first opened, it has seen better days and is in dire need of some level of renovation. At that price point, everything should be outstanding. Also charging $60/night for forced valet parking when the hotel also offers $10/day beach parking for anyone is absolutely infuriating.

  • Francis Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful and Clean

  • Cornelis Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed our stay.

  • Pejman Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    H

  • Angel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property .

  • Eve Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was lovely and we enjoyed the hotel.

  • Patrick Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The Shore hotel has great amenities, including the lobby, pool, and hot tub. However, the room itself is cramped and the bathroom offers little privacy for those travelling with family.

  • Michael Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • daniel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Give guest refrigerator room

  • Edgar Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    never disappoints

  • carolina Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    the staff was excellent! the property was clean and the food was amazing! would stay again

  • Khalil Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Stayed at the Shore Hotel in 2 rooms: Oceanview King and a "garden" view double for the kids. Your cookie-cutter run of the mill rooms without any frills - paper coffee cups and plastic glasses for your beverages! Nice lobby where we were served welcome drink (in plastic glasses) that consisted of sparkling wine for adults and apple cider for the children. We needed to be near the pier and thus this hotel which was adequate for one night stay to attend the Thai Festival on the Santa Monica pier. Basically awesome location and great views if you get oceanview room. Pleasant staff especially Mr. Adriano the Concierge. The 2 front elevators were inoperable during our first evening/night - had to go to the back building (garden wing) to take their elevator, and then backtrack to the front - but we survived as they were working the next morning. Daily weekend valet parking rate is $30/night ai without in/out privileges - this is a great deal for this area. For the right rate, I'd stay again when in town. But if luxury and room amenities matter to you, I'd look elsewhere.

  • Lynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Right near the pier. Parking costs $$$. Very nice property.

  • Stephen Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is excellent. Everyone is professional and very friendly and helpful.

  • Naved Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good hotel. Staff was responsive and friendly. Lots of food choices around. Pretty well kept but some of the carpets need replacing.

  • Abdullah Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel

  • SILVIA Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    very poorly trained staff at front desk. Rooms are too small and i had a premium one

  • Daphne Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thank you. We will return.

  • Manuel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    What I loved about the property is the ocean view the entire staff, including the manager is very very welcoming. They make us feel like we’re at home. They also remembered us from a year ago. I just love this place.

  • Timothy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful stay, everything is within walking distance

  • Julie Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely hotel & lovely staff

  • Aaron Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location

  • juan Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Wonderful bedroom!!!

  • Robert Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This place is spendy, but it didn't disappoint. Location and view were great. We didn't eat at the hotel because their were other restaurants we wanted to visit (Cafe Gratitude in Venice being one), but the bar and restaurant seemed like a great place to hang out. On the downside...it's noisy! Loud music and street noise. We didn't mind.

  • Scott Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel and location were awesome. We will be back!

  • Dennis Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    hotel was just ok, bar downstairs ran out if various alcoholic beverages , swimming pool area overcrowded, when i politely asked if i could lay on a daybed not in use....the reply was NO you need to hire them, it was standing room only, if you have a late flight and have checked out nowhere to shower after a swim, disappointing for the price you pay per night

  • Genice Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    However, I was a bit let down by my "ocean view" room. It turns out, the ocean view was partially blocked by a big parking lot. 😅 Hope future guests get a heads up about that! Overall, loved the vibe of the area! 💙🛍️ #TravelDiaries #SantaMonica #Staycation

  • Timothy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Enjoyed the hotel proximity to many restaurants, the beach and pier. It was clean and accommodating and friendly. The only issue was the entree approach for dine-in guests - meaning a soda refill costed the same as the first pour! Just petty for such a low cost item and nowhere else we went did this.

  • Keith Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great views from our room staff was very helpful we really enjoyed our stay

  • Helena Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We had a great experience

  • Lini Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location and friendly staff!

  • Manal Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    When I booked with shore I was Andrade

  • William Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    OMG this place is amazing and the staff is over the top professionals. Adriano the concierge is so knowledgeable and will point in the right direction for anything you need/wish to do!

  • Keith Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location

  • Orlando Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing hotel and staff. Easy parking with the valet. Would recommend if staying in the area.

  • Jen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We only stayed for the night but they made the stay a good one. Room: we had a king suite with pull out couch. We had no issues , view was fantastic, rooms were clean and no issues with AC(we actually got cold!) Location: fabulous. Literally right across from the pier. Walking distance to everything. The free bikes worked out well for my kids and I. Food: I ordered the fruit platter and toast, both were great.

  • Sarah Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing experience at this hotel with great staff, pool area, drinks and room! Location can’t be beat and would love to come back!

  • Bing Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Delicious seafood, very happy atmosphere

  • Christina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this hotel!! Highly recommend. The location is fantastic. It’s very convenient to shopping, dining and the pier. Our room was very clean and hotel staff were wonderful.

  • HUGO Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Be aware taxis to Downtown LA or Hollywood is $50 (one way)

  • Francine Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely stay. Excellent location. Concierge very good. Lovely week.

  • Willie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great top notch luxury! Literally on the beach, awesome vies, great friendly staff!

  • randa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not bad

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel , everything walking distance . Staff was friendly for the most part . Pool was really nice .

  • Peter Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful, friendly and clean. A great location at great price. Highly recommend

  • Katie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    On Saturday afternoon and evening the pool area turned into a night club. Complete with stage, DJ and 200-300 people (not hotel guests). We were unable to use the pool, and would have to fight a huge crowd to use our bar credits. Couldn’t rest in our room due to noise and certainly couldn’t sit on your balcony and enjoy your view. Was told the party would be over at 8 pm so the kids had hopes to finally enjoy the pool but music didn’t turn off until after 9 and party goers still had the pool completely taken over until after pool closed. Staff was very understanding and obviously these events are not in their control.

  • Bethany Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great Location, Amenities & Fantastic Staff.

  • Mark Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great place to stay, right across from pier. Only issue is they had one elevator running and room card usage to activate elevator was wonky. Otherwise would stay again.

  • Heather Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Dining experience was acceptable. Locations was pretty decent but how do you only have one elevator operational and no stairs access except for emergencies.

  • Gina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was in a perfect location. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent check-in service from staff. Flexible on late checkout which was great for our situation. We were able to walk everywhere and enjoyed our stay. Restaurant was excellent as well.Will be visiting again.

  • Chad Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok

  • Yousef Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Eden Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    One of the biggest perks was the location. The hotel is basically 100 feet from the pier, so it was incredibly convenient to walk over any time of day or night and spend time there. There are also plenty of great restaurants and really nice shops within walking distance. The staff was accommodating and friendly at all times, especially Tony, who helped us with our luggage when we were checking out—he was fantastic. We also loved the hotel restaurant. We ate breakfast there every morning, and the food was delicious. We had dinner there once as well, which was excellent, though a bit pricey—but that’s to be expected with a high-class hotel like this. The pool and hot tub were lovely, with lots of chaise loungers to relax on. The only downside was the elevator. There’s only one elevator in the entire hotel, so we often waited five minutes (sometimes more), and it got pretty congested. Not a big deal though, just a minor inconvenience. Overall, this was a great value pick, and I would absolutely stay here again. I highly recommend it if you’re planning a trip to Santa Monica, California.

  • Paul Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent location, lovely rooms.

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean room and friendly staff. Great location near the beach and pier! Love to go back!

  • Alexander Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outstanding service and staff at the Shore. Best location on the pier. Great room, balcony, heated pool, concierge was the best part of our trip. He went out of his way to get to know me and my two sons. He did everything he could to make our trip the best and we won’t forget the service. Easy call to stay here again next time.

  • Kelly Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The proximity to the beach and the cleanliness of the hotel.

  • Raphis Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Didnt have my toom ready n has to wait over an hour

  • Brooke Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I stayed here for 2 nights for business, but mixed in some pleasure. I brought my 10 yr old son along. I’ve always had a wonderful experience at this hotel in prior visits. This was my first underwhelming experience. There have been some renovations that were nice and I would have taken advantage of on an adult trip (bar/restaurant). Service was fairly non-existent. Location is fabulous! Walk out the front door and you’re in the heart of downtown, steps away from dining, shopping, beach, and the pier!

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Such a great place to stay and so close to the beach

  • Bria Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was amazing. Greeted immediately upon arrival. Staff was fantastic. Hotel smelled amazing. Fully stocked minibar. Nice views. Walking distance to everything.

  • Mark Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic stay would recommend

  • Joseph Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property and location. Great service and the music was phenomenal. Really enjoyed my stay.

  • phil Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Modern and very clean hotel with lovely rooms and location.

  • Angela May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A lovely hotel close to pier and beach pool is nice and to relax in after a long day.

  • adam May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing and very accommodating

  • Shane May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Excellent location, luxury at it’s finest.

  • Tikeisha May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Also great for families, but just know that, for some of the rooms at least, one of the shower walls is a window. So it’s cool if you want to watch your really hot girlfriend take a shower, you can do so from the comfort of your bed. Or if you want to shower while looking out into the ocean view, it’s cool. But if you are staying with your family or friends, the window does have an automatic shade that rolls down.

  • Terry May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My stay was amazing great customer service .

  • Micayla May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I can’t say anything but great comments about this location. The property is perfect walking distance to multiple attractions, restaurants, and shopping. The property itself of top notch and very well maintained

  • Keith May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very nice property, great location, staff and great beds. This is not a family friendly property. The a/c was subpar and struggled to keep the room cool. We had to open the balcony door every night to cool down. This made it hard to sleep with the noise below. The biggest issue we had was the lack of amenities like a refrigerator or an in-house convenience store. We ended up buying a hard sided cooler for drinks and snacks. Not ideal but it worked. The $60 nightly rate for parking was outrageous but we found local overnight parking with in walking distance that was half the price of the hotel.

  • Michael May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, beautiful view, great room!

  • Shanghua May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay. Nice room and staff. Great view from the balcony. Definitely worth it.

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everyrhing was great.

  • Nandini May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Michael May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice. Wished they had suites to offer but overall a good stay. Staff was very pleasant. Quiet, clean, comfortable.

  • Brian May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel in an excellent location! Can’t wait to come back, loved it!

  • Andrew May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Shore Hotel in Santa Monica was a fantastic stay! The location is unbeatable—right across from the beach and near the pier. The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable, with beautiful ocean views. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the vibe of the hotel was fresh and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!

  • Benjamin Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Best hotel ever

  • Laura Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Good and bad. The location was the reason for booking, it is outstanding. The convenience of a car rental desk within the property is very nice and the Sixt staff was friendly. Onsite food is very expensive but it was delicious and good room service. The negatives, the beds and pillows were terribly uncomfortable, sheets were pilling, and the one request I made in advanced to have rooms close to another party member was not met. I appreciated the friendly service from waiters, housekeepers and car rental staff and loved the location but the beds will prevent me from returning. I am a very frequent traveler and they were sadly bottom tier.

  • Luke Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I would definitely stay here again

  • Francisco Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good people

  • Winston Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    N/a

  • Kayla Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Would never book here again. After checking out I was charged with a $250 fee (which was never discussed at check in). When I called hotel to check on charge they were basically nonchalant and didn’t care about customer satisfaction at all. I felt like it was a scam because none of those charges were informed to me at checkin but when I called to check charges they said “oh it’s on our website” basically $150 cleaning pet fee which I never heard any other hotel doing.. which again wasn’t informed about this charge but they insisted it was on the paper I signed. And then $50 for parking (which is so ridiculous because I’m literally staying at this hotel) and $50 for resort fee, which I understand ( but then Again wasn’t informed at check in either. Last but not least they had balconies but totally useless as they threatened us to charge $500 if we even smoked on the balcony. All in all this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in my entire existence and after I notified hotel on everything nothing was done customer satisfaction. They care only about your $ and that’s it!!! Worst hotel experience ever!

  • Marnie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, great service. Rooms are nice and clean.

  • Tim Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    If they update the hallways, five stars. My family plans on coming back for another stay at this hotel.

  • Susan Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Ruth Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    A modern attractive hotel in an excellent location close to Santa Monica pier and beach. All staff we friendly and very helpful

  • Mirella Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location to restaurants and Walking distance to the Pier.

  • Claudio Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    closeness to the ocean.

  • Jackie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Property is in a very noisy area, lots of cars and buses. A/C didn't work.

  • Dawn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We stayed in the front section that had a view of the pool and the park and ocean across the street. It was beautiful and very easy to get out and around for beautiful walks.

  • Sandra Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was within walking distance! We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Staff was very friendly

  • Lester Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent location! Santa Monica Pier across the street. 15 mins to Venice beach boardwalk. Ubers are everywhere and the wait for them anywhere in the LA area 2-4 mins.

  • Jane Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Lovely digs right by the entrance to Santa Monica Pier. Modern and very "L.A." Staff was particularly pleasant and helpful and rooms were clean. Very cool vibe and location. Would totally stay here again!

  • Rainbow Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The location of this hotel makes it a must-stay in the area. Located across from the Santa Monica Pier and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Jane Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Clean. Friendly service.

  • Sarah Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location, bicycle hire included was a nice surprise... cycled to Venice Beach on a beautiful sunny day. Small hotel pool but great for an early morning stretch and dip in the Jacuzzi. Helpful Concierge and parking team..our stay here was two night stopover of road trip from San Francisco via Santa Cruz and Carmel by the Sea...en route to Las Vegas.

  • Sarah Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was a great hotel! Updated, clean and great location. All staff members were super friendly and helpful! Would love to stay here again!

  • Luis Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Would stay again

  • Beata Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice

  • Sharon Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotel was located in a great area close to the beach, pier, shops and restaurants. Staff (especially Michael) were very helpful and made check-in easy as well as parking for hire car.

  • Christeen Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our stay was terrific! We had a four-night stay for a family trip. The lobby and front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The location of this hotel is "fantastic" which includes being walking distance from shopping, restaurants and beach. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub daily. We would highly recommend Shore Hotel!

  • Cynthia Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff, location. All good.

  • Karl Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Would stay again

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful, clean and the best smelling lobby ever. The desk staff (especially Shaun) were pleasant and friendly. Super helpful. Cleaning staff does a great job and also very friendly. The hotel is centrally located and right across from the beach. Easy to walk the city. Pool & Hot Tub looked great, but we hit the cold spell. Restaurant is just a room with tables and a bar that isn't finished yet. It's odd, they go elsewhere to get the food and bring it to the room with the tables. We did have room service breakfast and while expensive, it was very good. They have a mini-bar set up in the room - it's mini bar prices and expensive - but it's something. No room to put other items in the fridge. Also, they were doing construction in the garden area, which was a shame, it looks nice on line. Rooms are minimalistic at best, but clean and comfortable. Lobby has strange, very low seating. Free coffee in lobby and in room (Nespresso) and free water with recyclable cups available all day. Free water, juice or champagne when you arrive. Hotel prides themselves on being green and they do a good job. Know up front there is a daily hotel destination fee of $40, a 15% fee city occupancy tax ($6) and a Hotel Destination fee - CTA fee of .08 cents. So you re paying an additional $46.08 per day to stay there. If you get a room with a sunset view, it's beautiful. Overall, we'll stay again for the convenience, the people and the sunset.

  • Jill Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was great! The hotel is very clean. The amenities are nice. The convenience to the pier is great. It’s a great option to stay in Santa Monica and be able to easily get to and around the LA sites. Would love to stay again if we are in the area.

  • James Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Then I wasn’t really asked how anything was when checking out so I couldn’t really address it with the venue. Also I was charged twice for a pre authorisation which I do get back but it’s frustrating too

  • Mary Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Great location, modern lobby and good size room. “Valet parking” is a bit costly and signage is not very clear as you still have to drive your own vehicle down to the lower floor before valet parks for you. We also had some issues with exiting as the machine would not accept our room key.

  • Margaret Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lived the heated pool and jacuzzi. liked the balcony in room. See through dhoeer was strange but I was alone. Modern furnishings.

Frequently asked questions about Shore Hotel

Does Shore Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Shore Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Shore Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Shore Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Shore Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Shore Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Shore Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Shore Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Shore Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Shore Hotel is located at 1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available