Name: The Kinney - Venice Beach
Address: 737 Washington Boulevard, Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, Los Angeles, California, US
Price range: US$164–US$304 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

Across reviews, The Kinney - Venice Beach is praised for friendly staff, a fun retro vibe, and a convenient location near the beach, plus compact but useful amenities like a courtyard, small pool, hot tub, and paid parking.

Rooms are generally stylish and comfortable, but several guests reported traffic or hallway noise and occasional maintenance issues like weak AC or faulty fixtures. Cleanliness is often applauded, though some stays noted damp or musty smells, missed housekeeping, or pests. A few mentioned the immediate area feeling seedy, and the pool or hot tub sometimes had temperature or cleanliness problems. Expect a playful boutique stay near the beach with lively common spaces and occasional trade-offs.

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Facilities

Courtyard-style spaces with a small pool, hot tub, ping pong and hammocks are popular, and bikes are available. Parking is paid and there are occasional issues with the hot tub/pool temperature or cleanliness and some reports of daytime renovation noise.

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Karen Michelle

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fantastic little old style but funky updated hotel with a motel feel. Our family of four had a King Quad suite - with safe, mini fridge, 2x TV's and air conditioning. The pool/hot tub area is small but lovely. The hammocks and lounge area are also a great place to hang out. The ice machine is beside the pool, the gym is small but well appointed and has a cold filtered water machine which we used to refill our water bottle daily. The hotel is a few blocks off the beach so it's quiet but close to lots of dining options. It's about a 20 minute drive to Santa Monica Pier. It's also close to (within a 5 minute drive) to: Costco, Trader Joe's, Aldi's, In and Out Burger and Chick-fil-A. There's a cute little old school bar across the street and a laundry mat. Other than the $30 a night parking fee the Kinney was perfect for us 😍

10

Marjorie

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was great and accommodating! Parking is $22 a night. The pool and hot tub were amazing and there’s a great area to hang out!

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Kirsten

6 Feb 2024

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So disappointed. We called to book a room specifically because we were hoping to use the hot tub. The person we spoke with confirmed that the hot tub was open and hot, but when we arrived the water was freezing cold. We asked the front desk if they could turn it up but they insisted they could not and also said that it was cold because it was a rainy day. Having a hot tub at home, I know that once you set it to a specific temperature, as long as it’s working, it will stay at that temperature despite rain, snow, etc. They could have been upfront about the hot tub being cold or not working, and we wouldn’t have made a reservation with them. I am appalled by the level of service, and I cannot recommend staying here.

10

Micaela Estefania Tankamash

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We past a really fun time on the pool and jacuzzi

10

Jennifer

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love this hotel. My boys and I come here annually. We enjoy the hot tub, ping pong tables and hammocks.

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Scott

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall very happy with our stay at the Kinney. The website made it look amazing but the facilities were a little old and the location was a bit far from the beach. The gym needs a refurbishing badly.

8

Beth

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, cute rooms. Hot tub was cold so that was a bit disappointing but the parking was easy and reasonable.

10

Paul

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Worth the price. As with any area near Venice Beach, there are some sletchy folks around. Glad they have security guards on the property

10

Adam

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel. Small pool. Table tennis was enjoyable. Few food amenities on site but there are places nearby. Street parking available or garage park for fee. Recommend overall.

8

Kaylyn

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great outdoor area! We played ping pong, enjoyed the outdoor fire place, outdoor pool and hot tub! Nice clean property and spacious rooms.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as very clean, with housekeeping keeping spaces tidy. However, recurring reports mention damp or musty odors, missed service, and occasional pests or leaks.

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sheradan

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The KeyCard is sensitive. So sensitive that I have to place the keycard in my bra. I cannot place the card near my phone or else it will deactivate, I cannot place it in my wallet or else it will deactivate because of credit cards. I was never made aware of it, so when I came to the hotel late, I could not have access to our room so we had to go to the front desk to find out it was sensitive and have the card reactivated. I was using the toilet when the guests above me started to shower (you can hear everything, thin walls/floors) Then the light fixture above me was leaking water all over me and the floor. I almost threw up because it was so disgusting. The only thing they did as an apology was refund my parking. I received a defective room and in turn, the supervisor waived a parking fee that I was fine to pay for. The incident and the return does not correlate whats so ever. If I didnt have the car, they wouldnt have done anything. I want a refund on one night because the room was defective ;-;;

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Jane

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This is a good hotel for the price. Location is fine if you don’t mind a bit of a walk to the beach and restaurants. We didn’t mind that. Close to the marina. Staff are nice. A couple of things that weren’t so great. It is really nice having the little pool and jacuzzi. However I was put off by the dead flies floating in the pool and dirt on the base of the pool. Next day it was the same. Our room had a smell of damp and unfortunately the windows didn’t open. So after a shower when it felt like there was a lot of moisture around we ended up leaving our room door open to circulate air. We washed some swimming costumes out after swimming but they just didn’t really dry as the levels of humidity in the room were too high. Overall this is a good hotel and for this area it represents good value for money.

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Gavin

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy, smelly, insect infested. The owners clearly gave up a long time ago.

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Brian

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I took my wife and two kids to spend the weekend in LA. We rented a room at your hotel had no problems stay was pretty good. The only problem was which was a problem. The first night was good. They did not clean our room the first night we let it go cause we really were OK for one more day the next day again, a room was not cleaned talk to the people at the front desk. They look at all reports. All report shows that our room was missed our room was not on any employees report expected to get a better deal because of this only got free parking was disappointed. Was hoping for at least one night free other than that stay was OK.

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Darci

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

The window leaked horribly with the rain. The floor was almost soaked through half of the room. Very moldy and musty. Roaches in the bathroom.

10

Martha

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and convenient

10

Taeko

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with great amenities

8

Jessica

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel could be a little cleaner

10

Danielle

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and clean

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Dan

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Close to Venice Beach. Clean room and friendly staff

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Rooms

Rooms feature fun, retro decor and comfortable beds, with several suites offering generous space. Some guests experienced traffic or hallway noise and occasional maintenance issues such as weak AC, poor soundproofing, or faulty fridges/fixtures.

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Amanda

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fridge didn’t work very well, noisy air con. Spacious room and cute decor. Not sure it was worth the price though.

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Baylie

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at this property! The room was clean, and we loved relaxing in the hot tub every night. The only downside was that our room faced the main road, making it extremely noisy, as the soundproofing wasn’t great. If we had a different room, this wouldn’t have been an issue. The WiFi was also quite slow, but since we didn’t come to LA to be on our phones, it wasn’t a big deal. Overall, we had a great time! I’d recommend The Kinney for its convenient location—about a 20-minute walk to the ocean and marina—and its proximity to great local restaurants. 😊

8

Desmond Randolph

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great room and very good level of cleanliness. Within walking distance of the beach and a host of other amenities, such as shops, eateries, bars, etc. The only downside was the closeness to main road / boulevard.

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Robert

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and reasonable for its price point, though the location wasn’t particularly appealing. The property felt more like a renovated motel than a hotel.

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merced

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room - funky decor and cozy bed.

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DJ

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice! The room was clean and stylish

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Lucy

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay overall. The only thing was the AC didn’t work to good and got really hot in the room. But overall very cozy place

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Hans

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great bedding and pillows. Slept comfortably.

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tommy

1 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room with totalt unacceptable noice from the traffic. Would have been a catastrophy without earpluggs.

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Kelly

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The road is really noisy and busy. The light switches and plug sockets didn’t work properly. The bathroom lighting was awful

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and accommodating, with staff helpful during changes, requests, and check-in. A few reviewers reported lapses, but the overall impression of the team is positive.

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Scott

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service!

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Jessica

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely friendly.

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Eric

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was perfectly clean, very newly Well decorated. Has a working elevator, and awesome security that watches cars in lot. Staff was amazing and very accommodating when my husband needed late checkout because I had surgery. 5 minutes drive to

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Catherine

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff!

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Tine Christiane

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, and trendy vibe. Most positive was the friendly staff at the front desk who accommodated a last minute change super fast. Highly recommend!

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Sophi

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Travelled with family and booked multiple rooms mid-week. Not crowded and easy to find. We especially loved that there was a parking garage and security (always staff in lobby and throughout the hotel). The mini suites had extra space for our babies to play. The room was primarily clean though we came across a screw on the floor. Overall it was in good condition. We were impressed by the updated bathrooms & room designs. AC was not working in one of the rooms so it needed switching out. We had hoped to stay close together, so that was our only complaint. Otherwise, nice walkability to breakfast, coffee, and restaurants. Staff and service were excellent. They were kind, responsive, welcoming, and accommodating! Made for a smooth stay for our family. No microwaves in the room- just in the lobby. Adorable patio to hang out and eat, along with hammocks. Just a short 5 min drive to Marina del rey harbor. They also have cute bikes to rent out. Would stay here again.

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PAUL SCOTT

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff are very helpful, the quad area is fun and relaxing, it’s a very clean hotel. It’s a good location, lots of dining options a short walk or drive away. Close enough to the beach and tourist areas that it’s walkable, without being in the middle of it all. Would stay again and recommend to others

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Sherri

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff are friendly and helpful.

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Lelah

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family and I had a trip into town unexpectedly and they were able to accommodate on the short notice without flaw everything was on point and they went above and beyond to make our experience not only satisfactory but absolutely enjoyable. We will be returning

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Jana

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

OH EM GEEEE... you have to stay here!! It was amazing! Our only complaint was that we had to leave so soon. The pool, the swing, everything was great. The front desk guy was so kind and nice. We enjoyed every bit of this stay. We already cant wait to get back.

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Location

Convenient base for Venice Beach, the canals and Marina del Rey, with plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Some find the immediate area seedy and traffic noise noticeable.

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Hongkham Nathalie

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay. Qiuet room. Renovated and well decorated room. Love the art on the outside and inside (great murals painted by Vargas). Comfy bed and nice bathroom. AC and fridge are in the room. No breakfast, but option with a dlivery at your room. We didn't use it. Walking distance (20 min) to the beach.

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Soheil

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and friendly staff! On walking distance from the beach!

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Seth

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

So close to Venice beach and great dining options. The beds were comfortable, hot showers, and plenty of towels. The pool area was never busy, although it was very small. There were scooters on the sidewalk to rent and access the beach area easily and in a fun way! My husband and I loved our 4 night stay and would stay again!

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james

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really good spot to access venice and marina. Really nice staff and big tooms

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Carol

31 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fun place to stay. Short walk to Venice Beach, the Canals, breakfast options and dinner places nearby. Small enough that staff recognized us and large enough to have a pool, open space.

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Kells

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for price, neighborhood a bit seedy but interesting

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Michael Steven

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel in a not as great neighborhood

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Joanie

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So many dining options within walking distance, boardwalk, MDR, Venice Pier, Venice canals, etc.so convenient!

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Tara

23 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is clean and nicely decorated. Located in the middle of Venice Beach and the Marina.

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Jose

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great time, staff was accommodating, the room was clean and orderly, it was very close to lot of extracurricular activity and it was a great walk to the beach. I literally walked to the beach every single day in the morning and it was beautiful.

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Dining

On-site options are minimal and several reviews note there is no breakfast. Guests rely on nearby cafes and restaurants for meals.

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Cinthya

10 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the location. It was central to where I wanted go. The staff was friendly and helpful. I wish they offered some kind of breakfast and maybe an outdoor bar. Parking was $20 per night and not included in the price of your stay. No valet, so for $20 it was self parking. Otherwise, the rooms were clean, large (we had the room with two queen beds) and I thought the beds were very comfortable.

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Hongkham Nathalie

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay. Qiuet room. Renovated and well decorated room. Love the art on the outside and inside (great murals painted by Vargas). Comfy bed and nice bathroom. AC and fridge are in the room. No breakfast, but option with a dlivery at your room. We didn't use it. Walking distance (20 min) to the beach.

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Jenesis

27 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only thing wrong was they didn’t serve breakfast as stated and had to find out when we got there overall it was nice

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Calvin

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff to accommodate special requests. Nice entertainment 2nd floor with pool, ping pong table, etc. There was no breakfast or food for purchased. Suggested to have simple coffee maker or hot water pot the lobby.

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Carol

31 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fun place to stay. Short walk to Venice Beach, the Canals, breakfast options and dinner places nearby. Small enough that staff recognized us and large enough to have a pool, open space.

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Charles

8 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved everything but the coffee. Bad!!!

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Adam

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel. Small pool. Table tennis was enjoyable. Few food amenities on site but there are places nearby. Street parking available or garage park for fee. Recommend overall.

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Joanie

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So many dining options within walking distance, boardwalk, MDR, Venice Pier, Venice canals, etc.so convenient!

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Albert

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice chill spot in Venice , lots of restaurants near by , the hotel itself doesn’t offer food or drinks but their is a liquor store next door , room was great , pay parking Available .

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Leilani

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great little stay very close to the beach. Safe, clean and peaceful! Only thing missing was a little breakfast offering in the mornings.

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Month	Average price
January	US$136
February	US$149
March	US$161
April	US$186
May	US$193
June	US$250
July	US$222
August	US$213
September	US$201
October	US$179
November	US$165
December	US$148

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13	14 $210	15 $231	16 $226	17 $224	18 $278	19 $297
20 $184	21 $164	22 $181	23 $178	24 $196	25 $304	26 $257
27 $171	28 $185	29 $174	30 $190

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $215	2 $205	3 $191
4 $189	5 $204	6 $181	7 $190	8 $180	9 $238	10 $212
11 $178	12 $190	13 $223	14 $210	15 $182	16 $245	17 $227
18 $217	19 $190	20 $190	21 $188	22 $203	23 $241	24 $224
25 $205	26 $211	27 $188	28 $188	29 $193	30 $201	31 $221

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Room, Roll-In Shower, City View (Boulevard, 2 Queen)

Suite (Quad View King)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, City View (Boulevard)

Room, 1 King Bed (Better-Than-Basic)

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Boulevard)

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