Name: Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
Address: 1920 Santa Monica Boulevard, Mid-City, Santa Monica, California, United States of America, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, US
Price range: US$181–US$445 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

At Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, travelers consistently praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, along with a convenient location near Santa Monica attractions and Providence St. John’s, making it a practical, good value alternative to pricier beachfront stays.

Common downsides include traffic and neighbor noise due to thin walls and floors. The grab and go breakfast is basic with limited variety and seating, and parking is usually paid but convenient. Guests also mention occasional housekeeping lapses and slow elevators. Expect a clean, straightforward base with friendly service and easy access.

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Facilities

On site underground parking is convenient but typically paid, and some guests found spaces tight. Elevators can be slow or out of service at times, and amenities beyond the basics are limited.

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Jamie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, elevator super slow.

8

Ahmad

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no free parking which is terrible and you have to pay for parking separately.

8

Alfred

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff was very friendly. Parking was great easy access off of main highways.

10

Jerry

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean, quiet room. Beds were comfortable. Underground parking was a plus at a cost of $17 daily.

10

Beth

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every staff member was courteous and friendly. Our room was immaculate. The restaurant next door had great food. Parking was so easy. We felt safe in the area.

10

Jason

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel for a few reasons: - 12 noon checkout time! (everywhere else seems to be 11am or even 10am these days) - Very friendly staff, literally no exceptions. - Spacious room; clean, well-appointed bathroom - Onsite parking ($16.50 with in/out privileges)

8

Audra

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice rooms, convenient parking, grab and go breakfast. Not far from SM beach area.

10

ALAN

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean room. Underground parking. Walkable atea.

8

Daniele

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking was decent, Staff was super helpful and kind. Room was clean and comfortable, air conditioning pretty outdated should be renovated

8

Linda

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of 2 elevators was broken so getting from floor to floor was time consuming. I liked the size of my room, the bed was very comfortable, AC worked great and was very clean.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently highlight very clean rooms and well kept spaces. Some report misses such as hairs in bathrooms, occasional odors, or inconsistent housekeeping.

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Fredrik

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Been staying here severals times before. Always pleased with the hotel and a great spot to do things. Convenient parking underneath the hotel. 5 minutes to the 405. 10 minutes to DowntowN SM witg a car or 30 minutes by foot. The breakfast isn’t the best but there are a few places within a few blocks. This time I had som issues with bad cleaning, other peoples hair inside the bathtub and the sink. Will of course stay here again!

6

tamara

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hairs in the bathtub from previous guest. Ran out of Kleenex in the middle of the night. Again housekeeping is subpar.

8

Tamara

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was hair on the bathroom floor and the bathroom backsplash was dirty with white stuff. Housekeeping needs to improve.

10

Norman

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica because it was very clean, the staff was friendly and it was close to everything we wanted to do. Thank you.

10

Beth

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every staff member was courteous and friendly. Our room was immaculate. The restaurant next door had great food. Parking was so easy. We felt safe in the area.

10

Miriam S

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the cleanest hotel ive ever stayed in. This was our 6th time staying there!

6

kathi

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Gateway hotel has a great location, and is the most reasonably priced hotel in the area. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. However, the bathroom had a persistent odor of mold, which was unfortunate. On the nights I stayed there, the rooms were very noisy at night. I could hear multiple parties/conversations going on late into the evening, and a very unhappy baby sharing his thoughts with all of us well into the night. Perhaps more insulation between rooms would help. And lastly, while I appreciate the hotel providing breakfast for their guests, the offerings for the meal were genuinely the saddest I have seen at any hotel or motel I have ever stayed at. A few boxed cereals, some stale granola bars, some tired fruit. There truly appeared to be no effort made at all, which was a disappointment. Now, with all of this, would I return to this hotel? Maybe, just with a better understanding of what to expect.

10

Jaime

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really appreciated the kind, respectful and courteous service, the staff at The Gateway Hotel, received my Mom, Tia (aunt) and I, from the moment we walked into the front lobby. Our room was clean, organized and comfortable. Very presentable, thank you truly to The Gateway Hotel staff members.

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Jennyfer

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was way smaller than it looked online and the room definitely was not cleaned properly our sheets were stained .

10

Ryan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, everything was clean, close to a lot of things great value

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious with updated decor and supportive beds. Recurring complaints include street and corridor noise from thin walls or floors, light leakage in some rooms, and older or noisy AC units.

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Adelina

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Noisy.

10

Patricia

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice spacious comfortable room. Good storage and seating. We loved the chaise. Also appreciated the reading lights. Great shelves in the bathroom and a good hairdryer.

8

Straccia

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a really good stay at Gateway. However the AC in the room has a strange smell

10

Joshua

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds here were super comfortable.

10

Cynthia

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff are exceptional, the room was spacious and a smart design with the toilet/tub in a separate room from the sink. The windows are double pane to block road noise.

6

Michael

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing, breakfast was fun with the pancake machine but nothing special. Rooms were great and location as well. The problem was that the balcony outside our room on the 4th floor was lit all night, and the plantation shutters weren’t effective. The room was still very brightly lit and made it hard to sleep. Also the price was super high for what we got but that’s LA

10

Shawnda

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great size and location was good.

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Jeffrey

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Thin walls. Could hear people above us walking heavy all hours of the night.

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Richard

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff but property run down. Very noisy air conditioning system in room.

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John

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is fine, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was also good. Only issue was it was a bit noisy in the night with traffic noise

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff often going out of their way to assist. A smaller number of guests reported rude or unresponsive interactions or feeling rushed at checkout.

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Karri

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk has one person that was rude and didn’t know her job! They were annoyed that we asked if we could check in a couple hours early but they make everyone wait till 3 which packed the small lobby! Bed and pillows and blankets were uncomfortable and breakfast was grab n go and it sucked and started late in the morning! Parking is $15 a night not included in price. Not impressed with their amenities , housekeeping was nice and fast

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channing

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The absolute quest l worst stay I've had in years. Paper thin walls, noisy street and zero consideration by staff to help. No one even answered the front desk phone on multiple occasions.

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Robert

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and great staff

10

Joanne

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff at check in/out. I appreciated the non skid mat in the shower, the toiletries, and a well lit mirror over the sink. I ate at Socalo next door and it was amazing - highly recommend. The parking fee was very reasonable for the area. I highly recommend staying her and will return if in the area again.

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Aimee

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciated the cleanliness of the property and hospitality when initially been greeted. Did not appreciate frequent disruptions in the morning. Checkout was listed as noon but was awoken by housekeeping twice, hours before checkout despite having a do not disturb sign attached on the door. Both times were asked if we were checking out today. Got a call as well asking us if we were going to checkout soon even though we had half an hour till checkout. Felt very rushed to leave even though we have stayed here before and checked out on time. Did not appreciate being woken up early and disrupted constantly.

10

KATie

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, helpful and room was comfortable. We would stay again.

10

Amy F

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone at reception was very kind and helpful. I have stayed here before and I will stay here again.

10

Jaime

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really appreciated the kind, respectful and courteous service, the staff at The Gateway Hotel, received my Mom, Tia (aunt) and I, from the moment we walked into the front lobby. Our room was clean, organized and comfortable. Very presentable, thank you truly to The Gateway Hotel staff members.

10

Jan

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is obviously an older property but it has been well maintained and remodeled recently. The staff were EXCEPTIONALLY helpful.

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James

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately they have gone down hill and I will not be returning. After getting harassed about parking and then told how to park the check-in was equally bad.

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Location

Convenient setting for Santa Monica with walkable dining, close proximity to Providence St. John’s, and about 1.5–2 miles to the pier. Some note it’s a longer walk to the beach and that road noise is present.

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Kiran

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was outside the ice and vending machine. I was not notified. Loud and room not adequately sound proofed. Shared balcony with limited security. 45 min walk from SM beach.

8

Nat

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location.

10

Willa

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The location of this hotel is excellent and convenient to many attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. It is safe and clean and the staff is excellent. Parking is easy, below the hotel. Breakfast is typically continental, providing oatmeal, yogurt, cold cereals, granola bars, bananas, oranges, cold boiled eggs, and freshly made pancakes with syrup, in addition to coffee, milk, and Swiss Miss instant cocoa.

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lesley

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facility with easy access to underground parking - ideal for downtown location with no street parking/parking lot. Sanitary seal on bathroom toilet a big plus. Staff for happy hour at next door restaurant (under separate management) were really welcoming and helpful, great food also! Hotel was further from the beach than we thought based on info provided on Expedia site.

10

teresa

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was perfect location. Rooms were spotless and staff lovely

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Linda

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for Providence Saint John's!! 1.5 blocks away and fairly safe for walking to and from the Hospital. Plus Restaurant alongside SoCalo - the Street Bowl has mega Grilled Veggies!!! And the Open Breakfast bar is great to crab a bowl of cereal, yogurt, fruit & coffee!! Definitely a Great Value overall

10

Shawnda

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great size and location was good.

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Cindy

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is clean. The location is okay. Not very far from the pier.

10

Karen

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location

10

Yolanda

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very central to a lot of LA and Santa Monica activities

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Dining

Breakfast is basic grab and go with limited variety and little seating; coffee quality and stock can vary. Many guests recommend the well liked restaurant next door for meals.

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Leonardo

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel offers breakfast included option, but nothing can be farthest than this. No restarurant or tables to eat the coffee, cookies and yogurt they sell as breakfast. PRACTICALLY A SCAM.

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Ramya

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall decent property in a nice location. Breakfast options were lacking considering free breakfast was advertised. Could have at least had a simple continental breakfast.

6

Marcela

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was terrible!

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Mark Edward

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is clean and functional. While the decor is all clearly new and well maintained, the style is a bit dated. Think pastels. Staff was friendly and helpful. They shut down loud music in the room next door within a few minutes. Breakfast was not impressive, however neighborhood is convenient. Famous restaurant next door and a great little coffee house across the street.

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Guadalupe

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very clean. Breakfast options are poor.

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Mayra

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When you first check in it isn't that bad. The rooms are kinda small once you enter. Hallways are very dingy. It's suppose to be non smoking but it smells like pot and smoke even in the room. Once the tv is of you can hear everything next door and top room from neighbors. The morning of our first stay there fire alarm went off because one of there soda machine shorted and it was smoking. We were able to cancel our second night thankfully. Breakfast was also sad, cereal, milk, hard boiled eggs. pancakes were alright. It seems like people live there on the regular. So just be aware of that. We moved to the Marriott down the street a little bit more pricy but worth it.

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Gilles

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good but no many places available to eat

6

Bruno

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is very poor and there are no seats for eating it.

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Adam

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value for money given current pricing in LA. Breakfast is beyond basic. Packet cereal, bananas and a pancake machine.

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Stephen

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel for the price. Super happy that we tried this. Friendly and professional staff, convenient self parking, great restaurant attached to the hotel - Socalo - Go there.

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Month	Average price
January	US$179
February	US$204
March	US$191
April	US$200
May	US$203
June	US$235
July	US$226
August	US$232
September	US$208
October	US$204
November	US$182
December	US$175

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $445	17 $337	18 $333	19 $329
20 $207	21 $239	22 $239	23 $252	24 $258	25 $323	26 $336
27 $251	28 $209	29 $208	30 $204

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $243	2 $257	3 $258
4 $199	5 $204	6 $203	7 $208	8 $181	9 $249	10 $245
11 $203	12 $199	13 $202	14 $204	15 $229	16 $236	17 $223
18 $194	19 $204	20 $201	21 $204	22 $201	23 $226	24 $223
25 $204	26 $194	27 $197	28 $194	29 $197	30 $211	31 $214

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Room options

2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 King Accessible Bathtub

1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

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Very good

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