Name: Malibu Country Inn
Address: 6506 Westward Beach Road, Central Malibu, Malibu, California, United States of America, Los Angeles (and vicinity), Los Angeles County, US
Price range: US$183–US$269 per night
Rating: 7.57

What guests think

Malibu Country Inn draws guests with its walkable Zuma Beach setting and scenic views, but experiences vary widely, from renovated, comfortable stays to dated rooms with maintenance problems, noise, and occasional pests or security concerns.

The small hillside property has a pleasant pool area, but parking is tight on a steep driveway and the on-site restaurant is typically closed. Service is often friendly and accommodating, though several reviews mention absent or slow front desk and awkward check-in. Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent, ranging from spotless spaces to mold, insects, and broken fixtures or electronics. Expect a simple beach-motel stay where the setting stands out but room quality depends on assignment.

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Facilities

Pool area is pleasant or heated in some stays, but parking is tight/steep and the on-site restaurant is often closed or under renovation; several reports note nonworking in-room hot tubs.

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10

Anthony

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property but parking is rather tight

8

Jill

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable small inn with great location for beach & hiking up Pointe Dume. Not really as shown in their ad as no hot tub but pool was clean. Very private area. Not walking distance to any restaurants though unless quite a way to one on beach. Clean room but no coffee maker. Had to microwave water for hot tea. Staff was very polite, kind & efficient! Great parking, (& free!). Beautiful sunny lobby, well maintained & bright. Overall great experience & wish we had had more time there.

8

Michelle

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is superb. Within walking distance to Point Dume and Zuma beach. Close to restaurants, stores and hiking trails. Front desk staff were kind and helpful. Rooms are clean, spacious but a little dated especially the cabinets. Toiletries provided are subpar, better to bring your own or buy. Rooms are sound proofed. Plenty of parking but can be challenging to get in and out of.

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Kenichi

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and restaurants were closed because of "maintenance". In reality the pool and restaurant just looked neglected and seemed like they simply couldn't afford to hire staff to look after them. The room was dusty and the windows were completely busted.

8

Ernest

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A quaint motel on/in a cliff overlooking the mouth of Zuma Beach. Walkable to the beach in 10 mins. Room somewhat updated but property in need of some TLC. We were able to bring our well behaved Husky. Driveway is steep so be ready for a good walk down and up. Angle in parking by rooms is convenient. Have to back out or turn around to get car out of where the main California Bungalow type row of rooms is. Each room has a private balcony. Pets enjoy that as did we except it rained, and it isn't covered but for a few feet. All in all, would go again. Very nice staff. Quiet area. Lights inside rooms and in parking lots way too bright for my taste, but that's me.

6

Deborah

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute inn with heated pool. Great location. Restaurant under repair and not open during my stay. Heater unit wasn't really working.

10

Anika

10 Aug 2023

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We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay with our newborn and small dog. Our room was large and comfortable with a private patio area. The pool was really nice, clean and warm. I had it to Jarod for a mid morning swim. The rose garden was very well tended to, in full bloom and smelled wonderful. Service was friendly, attentive to our needs and gave us a free upgrade! The property itself is a bit dated and weathered being very close to the beach. That did not bother us and we enjoyed our stay very much.

8

Andrea

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second summer in a row coming here, the location is just the best! The rooms are small but comfortable, the bathrooms are nice. The parking situation is safe but very cramped. The pool area is pretty and peaceful with lovely views. The housekeeping was on point, but there was mysteriously never anyone at the front desk.

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alexia

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice pool, great view of Zuma beach. There used to be a restaurant but no more. Hot tub on deck not working. Overall a good and semi affordable place to stay.

8

Peter

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You can tell the property is a little older, but it’s well kept and very clean. The parking can get tricky when it’s full because of the steep incline and parking stalls, but I recommend this hotel. I’ll be staying there often as my daughter goes to college.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported mold, insects (ants or cockroaches), dust, and stained or ripped linens.

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Marie

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room looked nice but I killed a cockroach, and the fan in the bathroom is making a terrible noise and it was full of bugs and dirt. The patio is dirty.

6

Denise

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a great location. Very close to Zuma beach. I chose the room with the beautiful ocean view but unfortunately the windows were very dirty and the window tint film was peeling. The window screens were broken. No smoke detector in room. Room and bathroom lights were burned out. Mold in shower.

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Bruce

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are looking to pay 400.00 per night #26 has a nice view however, this property has seen better days and our room was filthy especially the bathroom. Black mold in the shower on tile grout (lots of it) toilet paper holder broken and missing, 3 out of 4 bathroom lights burnt out, ceiling fan was covered in loads of dust. The window blinds are sticky and dirty. Patio furniture is broken with holes Sooo disappointed in this property, If they would just do some deep cleaning and maintenance, I don't believe there would not be so many bad reviews. The furniture is old but it's a beach motel so I wasn't bothered by it. I hope the owners/managers really put some heavy elbow grease into this ONCE wonderful beach motel. Most Sincerely LN

8

Teena

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It seemed as though nothing had been cleared in our “cottage room “ for quite some time. There were cobwebs on the light fixtures, a thick layer of dust on every surface, and I don’t even want to talk about what underneath of the bed was like! There were piles of discarded items (garbage) piled up in almost every nook and cranny on the property. You would think for the $600/night you would not have to arrive to a dirty accommodation with garbage piled outside! The parking was very challenging because the space is so small and so steep. The walk to Zuma beach doesn’t take long but the road is narrow and busy and there is really not much space to walk and NO lights if you’re walking in the dark you are really risking your safety. There was a private party going on on Saturday night so we had to listen to music pounding till early hours and I could barely stand the smell of all the perfumes and colognes that were drifting our way on the wind… The front desk staff seemed friendly.

4

Seth

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible hotel. Sheets were dirty in multiple spots. Couldn’t ask front desk because they leave at 11 till the next morning. Killed 3 bugs before I went to bed. The construction is the worst quality I’ve ever seen. Probably the reason there were so many bugs.

2

Phillip

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tv was broken and shower was dripping the whole night. Room was not that clean

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Shani

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Raheem was absolutely amazing during our stay—he handled every crisis with care and made us feel well taken care of, which we truly appreciated. That said, there were some challenges. The blackouts happened often—most of the time, in fact—and I was surprised the hotel didn’t have a backup generator for emergencies. The room also had ants, and I was bitten for two days straight. The sheets were dirty and even ripped, and there were no chargers available with very few outlets for phones. While the property itself is quaint and has a certain charm, it doesn’t feel well maintained. I had a suite with a patio, which could have been a highlight, but it hadn’t been hosed down before I arrived, which took away from the experience. Overall, the service from Raheem was wonderful, but the upkeep and amenities of the hotel left a lot to be desired.

6

Justine

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pretty place but they had black mold in the bathroom.

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Rebecca

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were shown three room. First room that was booked had water damage/ wet floor. Mattress not fit bed. Cob webs broken furniture. Second room the mold smell so bad did not enter. Third room broken slats on windows head board detached hair on pillow. Bathroom had small roaches. Chipped sink and stains on walls. We left property it was 9pm when we arrived after long day and this property a nightmare. Clerk was kind and tried but rooms not fit to stay in. And now cannot contact property or you for refund. This not good.

4

Michael

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty

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Rooms

Room quality varies by unit; many are older with maintenance issues (broken shutters/locks, weak or noisy AC/TV/outlets) and some are small, while others are comfortable with patios and ocean views. Noise from road or upstairs is mentioned.

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Sandro

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Was on the noisy side partly due to road noise and partly do to poor sound insulation.

8

Michelle

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is superb. Within walking distance to Point Dume and Zuma beach. Close to restaurants, stores and hiking trails. Front desk staff were kind and helpful. Rooms are clean, spacious but a little dated especially the cabinets. Toiletries provided are subpar, better to bring your own or buy. Rooms are sound proofed. Plenty of parking but can be challenging to get in and out of.

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Kelly

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious, clean and had a super comfortable bed. Great location, a quick walk to restaurants and the beach. Only thing I didn't like was how bright the room was at night with the light on the AC unit, needed my eye mask but I usually do when I travel.

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Maria Cristina

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, and we had a cute room. The beds were just too low, and the headboards were weird (had a space where pillows would fall off). Otherwise, it was accessible to the beach and nearby dining.

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Joanna

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only criticism- room was ground floor I could hear people in room on second floor waking in their room - terribly noisy as of there s no insulation - I d recommend 2nd floor or rooms More like bungalows

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Chandrasekara

9 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This place would have been very cool in the 50's or 60's. It's convenient with good restaurants nearby. The bed was super comfortable with nice clean sheets. It's a bit tall. Our problem was, there was no place to put our stuff. No dresser. The night stands were flimsy and covered with huge lamps. There are no places to hang towels, wash rags or clothes in the bathroom. The basics were clean but the microwave was greasy, behind the handles on the sink was gritty. The corner behind the bathroom door hasn't been cleaned in ages. The red wall in 15 needs a coat of paint. TV did not work well. Don't bring a big car. Parking area is easily blocked by big vehicles.

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Andrea

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second summer in a row coming here, the location is just the best! The rooms are small but comfortable, the bathrooms are nice. The parking situation is safe but very cramped. The pool area is pretty and peaceful with lovely views. The housekeeping was on point, but there was mysteriously never anyone at the front desk.

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Brennan

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in process was fine. The parking was very tight and the room was small and had some broken shutters. It also contained a temperamental heating unit and floors that creaked and needed to be replaced in spots. The beds were comfortable and the location good.

8

Clay

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good for a quick overnight business stay. Only thing missing was an in room safe, coat hangers, and dead bolts or security latch on front and patio doors.

8

Gavin

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get too, and great views

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Service

Staff are often friendly, helpful, and offer upgrades or local tips, but recurring complaints cite an unattended front desk and slow or awkward check-in.

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10

Jamie

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy and they were very helpful with local information. They have clearly updated the rooms and furniture to a pleasant aesthetic. Overall, it was a gem of a place. Came for a place for my daughter to recover an extra day after her brain surgery, but will be back for a fun little get away with the spouse.

8

Pat

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was kind, pleasant, efficient and helpful. They quickly addressed an issue we had with the TV. Thank you for making our stay a comfortable one.

6

Mike

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in process was terrible. No one on site at the stated check in time. A man drove in and came in for check-in at 3:20. He mumbled something, handed me a form to sign, and pushed a physical key to me. I started to ask a question when he stopped me, pushed another paper to me and said read this first. I almost canceled and walked out.

10

Vivian

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

4

Philip

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Major complaint is that I tried to checked in around 10 pm, no staff at the desk. I rang the bell multiple times and called front desk number which rang with no answer. After 15 minutes of waiting, I started looking around the office and saying “hello”! I found the front desk staff (female) asleep in the back room. She was startled and woke up, embarrassed and completed the check in.

10

M. Catherine

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stellar location with friendly staff at a good value!

10

Leah

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was super helpful. Gave me recommendations about restaurants, beaches, walks, etc. Room was quiet - had a great night's sleep. Great location - easy walk to beach. Parking is a bit tight if you want to park next to your room -- a bit hard not to rub up against the bushes. However, everything else was really nice - cute little rooms.

10

Ryan

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience for our one night stay. The person who checked us in gave us a king size bed as an upgraded since they had the availability. We slept great. Everything was clean. Would stay again.

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Jennifer

26 Feb 2023

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I’m so disappointed. My first stay here was so different. the room was clean, there was shower gel, and coffee supplies. I stayed a week later in the room next door and it was like it was a different hotel. The room was full of dust bunnies as though it hadn’t been cleaned in months. The heater was broken. The wifi didn’t work. When I called the front desk to ask about it, the guy gave me attitude as if I was disturbing him. I asked for supplies for the room and he said he’d bring them by later and never did. I stayed twice in a row here but after this time I switched hotels for the rest of my trip and I won’t be returning. It’s a shame, bc the people on property that don’t care ruin it for the nice staff here that does. When people are on vacation, we’re staying where it’s peaceful. My stay wasn’t.

6

Claus

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good and room was clean and comfortable. Slight view of ocean was lovely. Room wasn't cleaned after 1st night of two night stay. Front desk said there was no cleaning staff for that day. Two broken shudders on windows. All night flood lights shown through our room at night. Overall, it appeared the hotel had seen better days and was operating on short staff.

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Location

Convenient for walking to Zuma Beach with scenic views; a bit removed from central Malibu, and some mention road noise.

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10

Roland

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, less than a 10 minute walk to Zuma beach. I hope to return to Malibu and if I do I’ll definitely stay here again.

10

Thomas

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Property is a little bit older, but location and price are good for the area.

8

Michelle

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is superb. Within walking distance to Point Dume and Zuma beach. Close to restaurants, stores and hiking trails. Front desk staff were kind and helpful. Rooms are clean, spacious but a little dated especially the cabinets. Toiletries provided are subpar, better to bring your own or buy. Rooms are sound proofed. Plenty of parking but can be challenging to get in and out of.

8

Richard

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is a short walk from Zuma Beach and close to many great restaurants. Perfect getaway.

8

Mercedes

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect because it is near the beach. The place is very basic and had everything I needed for one night. Bed was comfortable and area is quiet.

8

Bao

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was excellent. Right across the street from Zuma beach. The rooms were clean and the staff was great.

10

Heather

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfection, very cute boutique like hotel with modern amenities. Lots of space for plugging in & loved the bathroom mirror lighting. Very enjoyable having your own private little decking off the room with plenty of room for yoga & a light work out! Lots of closet space! Right across the street from Zuma beach, Spruzzo's food was fabulous Italian with outside seating w/views of the ocean, beach & palm trees!

10

Christine

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kind staff; clean and safe; central location; easy drive to everywhere.

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Alexis

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay! Nice room with a balcony and nice view. The beach was a short walk away and next to a cute coffee shop. Would stay here again!

8

Gavin

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get too, and great views

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or breakfast during many stays; guests rely on nearby restaurants across the street or a short drive.

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Jill

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable small inn with great location for beach & hiking up Pointe Dume. Not really as shown in their ad as no hot tub but pool was clean. Very private area. Not walking distance to any restaurants though unless quite a way to one on beach. Clean room but no coffee maker. Had to microwave water for hot tea. Staff was very polite, kind & efficient! Great parking, (& free!). Beautiful sunny lobby, well maintained & bright. Overall great experience & wish we had had more time there.

10

Jeanette

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right next to Zuma Beach, the Sunset Restaurant down the street was wonderful.

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Ariana

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable with a cute outdoor patio overlooking the garden. Super close to the beach and really good restaurants. Friendly staff. Great stay!

8

Shauni

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We just needed a simple hotel to stay for the night because we didn't feel up to the 3 hour drive home after a long day of hiking. The hotel did the trick, we just needed a hot shower and a place to sleep. We were hungry too and the guy at the front desk recommended the restaurant across the street and it was great! The hotel itself is nothing fancy and it needs some maintenance, but it was clean and comfortable. We wish we could have figured out the decorative fireplace thing and struggled a little to figure out the heater. We were happy that there was a fridge and microwave and coffee maker, the coffee was good but there wasn't any stir sticks provided. The location was good, definitely walkable to the beach or across to the restaurant if needed.

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Karin

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception was nice and the garden/ flowers were beautiful. We were struggling to open our door to our room as it had swelled and was stuck. I couldn’t actually open it so the gardener had to help me whilst my husband was parking the car. The advertising said this hotel has been newly refurbished, but our room definitely hadn’t been painted or freshened up for quite some time. Even our balcony was in great need of a lick of paint and new furniture or at least cleaned. Unfortunately we didn’t read the part of that the hotel restaurant was undergoing refurbishing, so we were quite disappointed not to have breakfast included in the booking. Our own fault of course, but we found a really nice restaurant down the road instead. The pool didn’t look very clean, so we didn’t fancy a swim. The location and views were beautiful. Could be a great hotel if you are lucky enough to be put into a newly refurbished room and when the restaurant and pool are in order. The staff was friendly

8

Peter

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice inn within walking distance to Zuma beach. The staff was also very friendly and helpful with recommendations.

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Heather

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfection, very cute boutique like hotel with modern amenities. Lots of space for plugging in & loved the bathroom mirror lighting. Very enjoyable having your own private little decking off the room with plenty of room for yoga & a light work out! Lots of closet space! Right across the street from Zuma beach, Spruzzo's food was fabulous Italian with outside seating w/views of the ocean, beach & palm trees!

6

Deborah

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute inn with heated pool. Great location. Restaurant under repair and not open during my stay. Heater unit wasn't really working.

10

Dawn

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to local dining and Pepperdine

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Wilder

8 Dec 2023

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Hotel is close to the beach and fairly quite at night. Unfortunately, the hotel restaurant wasn't open during my stay

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Month	Average price
January	US$159
February	US$173
March	US$175
April	US$213
May	US$200
June	US$199
July	US$201
August	US$189
September	US$194
October	US$181
November	US$158
December	US$152

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $224	18 $258	19
20 $222	21 $195	22 $193	23 $193	24 $195	25 $234	26 $234
27 $196	28 $195	29 $204	30 $195

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $194	2 $234	3 $236
4 $195	5 $195	6 $195	7 $196	8 $196	9 $234	10
11 $196	12 $197	13 $195	14 $196	15 $228	16 $269	17 $269
18 $201	19 $201	20 $200	21 $183	22 $201	23 $240	24 $269
25 $201	26 $197	27 $200	28 $201	29 $202	30 $242	31 $242

Malibu Country Inn

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