Name: Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University
Address: 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, United States of America, Malibu, California, US
Price range: US$221–US$351 per night
Rating: 9.05

What guests think

At Villa Graziadio at Pepperdine University, travellers consistently praise the sweeping ocean views, quiet hilltop setting, and courteous front-desk team, while noting limited on-site amenities, occasional difficulties finding the property, and some room comfort concerns.

Rooms are generally clean and functional, though Wi‑Fi or TV performance can vary. The campus setting feels safe and convenient for Pepperdine visits, but dining is limited to a pantry and nearby cafeteria, with most restaurants a short drive away. Expect a low-key, no-frills stay focused on views near Malibu.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited; there is no on-site restaurant or bar. A small pantry is available, and guests note using the nearby campus cafeteria for meals.

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stephen

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place for me to stay with my truck and motorcycle trailer. Because of the campus security I felt fine just detaching my trailer with the bike on it. In the city that would make it very easy to steal. Very safe. I had a beautiful ocean view room. The bed was great. It is not a typical hotel scene though. No swimming pool, no restaurant/bar.

10

Jillian

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is not super luxe, but the staff are wonderful, and the views are incredibly. It’s expensive for what it offers, but very convenient to the Pepperdine campus.

8

Julie

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location if you’re visiting Pepperdine as it is the only hotel on campus. It’s a bit odd, as it was clearly converted from an office building or classrooms. Not a lot of amenities but close enough to drive anywhere and the view is absolutely stunning.

10

Loretta

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is part of a university. It's quiet, a lovely, well appointed room with a great view of the ocean from high above. There is no restaurant, lobby shops,etc., but you can buy a water or snack and the college has a nearby cafeteria. It's a short drive down the hill into Malibu with plenty of options. It's half the price of other Malibu hotels. It's a find.

10

Charles

5 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were upgraded to an ocean view and balcony so that was a pleasant surprise! It was a very relaxing three days and the room and bed were very upscale and comfortable. Every receptionist at the desk was extremely cordial and helpful. The view was gorgeous! There was plenty of coffee and apples each morning. I would definitely stay again. It was close to the beach, many restaurants, and the Getty Villa.

8

Anita

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff and cleanliness were excellent. The amenities could use some improvement such as a microwave in the room and the TV and the room phone didn't work.

10

John

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing in immediate vicinity. Quiet. Appears safe and secure. Fair front desk staff. Has pantry but no restaurant.

10

mary ann

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Frontdesk people are great. They attended immediately to our concern.. Housekeeping is great. Food is awesome. people at the Cafeteria are so so nice!!! two thumbs up

8

Sean

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views. Very, very limited food options nearby.

6

Petra

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a hard time finding the hotel, signage was lacking. Also parking is lacking. Had to walk a lot to get back to hotel because all their spots were taken. Nice linens and toiletries. Nice size room. Great burritos en the university restaurant that is attached to the hotel.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise for tidy, well-kept rooms, with housekeeping generally reliable. A few guests reported isolated oversights such as hair in bathrooms, a dirty towel, spiders/webs, or carpets needing attention.

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Anna

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful campus, the room was very clean with a stunning ocean view. It’s an easy drive to all the restaurants and activities.

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Jim

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was new and very clean. Staff was attentive. View was gteat and came with a balcany that screamed for red wine at sunset (it is a dry campus.) Great for a quiet retreat.

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Valerie

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very difficult to navigate. There were hairs in the bathroom that did not belong to me.

10

Julie

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Carpet needs cleaning. Overall location lovely

8

Anita

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff and cleanliness were excellent. The amenities could use some improvement such as a microwave in the room and the TV and the room phone didn't work.

10

Bassette

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness

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HASMIK

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing i didnt like was i asked/paid for ocean view they gave me mountain view also the room looked like hasn't been cleaned, the sheets smelled weird and there was a dirty towel also spiders and spiderweb. Overall good size room for one person beautiful big balcony which was very enjoyable, i would stay here again but probably next time ill be asking for new things.

10

arnetta

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff at check in, excellent room location, and very clean. The view from the room was spectacular!

10

Elaine

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice and clean place!!

10

akilah

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. Because of the wonderful woman at the front desk, this was one of our best hotel stays ever. Additionally, the room was immaculate and very quiet. My daughter has dog allergies and it was so nice to stay in a place that is allergy free. Thank you thank you!

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Rooms

Rooms are quiet with standout ocean views, though decor can feel corporate or older. Bed comfort and in-room tech (Wi‑Fi/TV) are inconsistent across stays.

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Lladel

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spectacular views! Quiet

10

cristiani

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ocean view is breathtaking!

8

Pamela

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older but clean very comfortable bed. Challenging to find.

6

Kishi

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building for check in is extremely difficult to find and very little signage on the campus. The front desk was just ok. Not very friendly and the WiFi is not greatly. It’s hard to command and once you do it drops often.

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Neil

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tv did not work in our room, and had to switch rooms after an hour of troubleshooting a stupid TV. In addition, was supposedly a Mountain View, which turned out to a courtyard view. Lame. Was our anniversary, won't do that again.

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Anita

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff and cleanliness were excellent. The amenities could use some improvement such as a microwave in the room and the TV and the room phone didn't work.

10

Zachary

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was awesome and the hotel was modern. The only negative was that the bed was a bit uncomfortable for me but I would stay here again. Amazing place to stay in Malibu.

10

arnetta

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff at check in, excellent room location, and very clean. The view from the room was spectacular!

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akilah

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. Because of the wonderful woman at the front desk, this was one of our best hotel stays ever. Additionally, the room was immaculate and very quiet. My daughter has dog allergies and it was so nice to stay in a place that is allergy free. Thank you thank you!

10

Heidi Jo

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a complete surprise that at the top of the beautiful Pepperdine campus nestled in the hills were executive suites with sweeping ocean views. The decor was a bit corporate… But the beauty of the local and the staff were superb. And the price was unbeatable during high season. Something just down the road comparable was $1700! A real gem!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, kind, and accommodating. Some guests experienced check-in issues or miscommunications, including delays and room assignment mistakes.

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Sarah

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location and views. Helpful and friendly staff.

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christopher

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was a mess. No recognition of my Expedia status. In fact, we even asked to pay for a better room because our room was horrific. No better than a motel six and I’m being kind. The hotel was near empty. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel if it was the last hotel on earth.

10

Laszlo

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady who checked us in was simply amazing! She was very personable and gave us some great tips on how to get around and make the most of our experience at Pepperdine. She is most appreciated!

10

Lisa

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Very friendly staff.

10

Dennis

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so helpful and kind.

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Dana

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

10

gena

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My friend and I stayed there just because it was the location that we needed. We liked it so much that we came back on our next girl trip. The receptionist (Claudia?blonde hair) is just a gem and made our stay, she also remembered us from the year prior! See you next year!

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akilah

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. Because of the wonderful woman at the front desk, this was one of our best hotel stays ever. Additionally, the room was immaculate and very quiet. My daughter has dog allergies and it was so nice to stay in a place that is allergy free. Thank you thank you!

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Bob

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not ready upon check in. Had to wait 1.5 hours after check in time till room was available. Resulting in us being late to our engagement. Very frustrating.

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Roxy

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is awesome. But the staff could do better in some areas. The staff neglected to tell us how the TV works. And they also gave us the wrong room at first. Someone on the cleaning staff later on made rude comments in front my friend (in Spanish but my friend understood) when they were getting soda. I just ask they do better.

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Location

Set on Pepperdine’s campus, the location is safe, quiet, and ideal for university visits with broad Malibu views. It can be hard to find, and a car helps for reaching restaurants, beaches, and the town.

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CURTIS

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ocean view is fantastic, but locating the exact location of hotel was difficult. Better signage or directions would help.

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Lidia

9 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We kind of got lost, finding the place didn’t realize it was at heroes garden! I think that the place is really beautiful with an amazing view. Very happy there.

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Pamela

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older but clean very comfortable bed. Challenging to find.

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Julie

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location if you’re visiting Pepperdine as it is the only hotel on campus. It’s a bit odd, as it was clearly converted from an office building or classrooms. Not a lot of amenities but close enough to drive anywhere and the view is absolutely stunning.

10

Meng

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is beautiful to stay at and since it was in a gated university, it felt safe. Staff was professional and friendly. Lots of parking with a great view of Malibu towards the beach. Fairly convenient to stores, restaurants, and Malibu pier.

10

Loretta

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is part of a university. It's quiet, a lovely, well appointed room with a great view of the ocean from high above. There is no restaurant, lobby shops,etc., but you can buy a water or snack and the college has a nearby cafeteria. It's a short drive down the hill into Malibu with plenty of options. It's half the price of other Malibu hotels. It's a find.

10

Alan

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great experience, nice and quiet, very safe area

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Kishi

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building for check in is extremely difficult to find and very little signage on the campus. The front desk was just ok. Not very friendly and the WiFi is not greatly. It’s hard to command and once you do it drops often.

8

Sean

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views. Very, very limited food options nearby.

10

Reshma

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. A car is needed to stay at this property as it's on top of the mountain.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or bar; only a small pantry and a nearby campus cafeteria. Off-site dining requires a short drive, and options on the hill are limited.

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stephen

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place for me to stay with my truck and motorcycle trailer. Because of the campus security I felt fine just detaching my trailer with the bike on it. In the city that would make it very easy to steal. Very safe. I had a beautiful ocean view room. The bed was great. It is not a typical hotel scene though. No swimming pool, no restaurant/bar.

8

Anna

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful campus, the room was very clean with a stunning ocean view. It’s an easy drive to all the restaurants and activities.

10

Meng

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is beautiful to stay at and since it was in a gated university, it felt safe. Staff was professional and friendly. Lots of parking with a great view of Malibu towards the beach. Fairly convenient to stores, restaurants, and Malibu pier.

10

Loretta

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is part of a university. It's quiet, a lovely, well appointed room with a great view of the ocean from high above. There is no restaurant, lobby shops,etc., but you can buy a water or snack and the college has a nearby cafeteria. It's a short drive down the hill into Malibu with plenty of options. It's half the price of other Malibu hotels. It's a find.

10

Charles

5 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were upgraded to an ocean view and balcony so that was a pleasant surprise! It was a very relaxing three days and the room and bed were very upscale and comfortable. Every receptionist at the desk was extremely cordial and helpful. The view was gorgeous! There was plenty of coffee and apples each morning. I would definitely stay again. It was close to the beach, many restaurants, and the Getty Villa.

10

John

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing in immediate vicinity. Quiet. Appears safe and secure. Fair front desk staff. Has pantry but no restaurant.

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mary ann

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Frontdesk people are great. They attended immediately to our concern.. Housekeeping is great. Food is awesome. people at the Cafeteria are so so nice!!! two thumbs up

8

Sean

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views. Very, very limited food options nearby.

6

Petra

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a hard time finding the hotel, signage was lacking. Also parking is lacking. Had to walk a lot to get back to hotel because all their spots were taken. Nice linens and toiletries. Nice size room. Great burritos en the university restaurant that is attached to the hotel.

10

Reshma

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. A car is needed to stay at this property as it's on top of the mountain.

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Month	Average price
January	US$260
February	US$266
March	US$262
April	US$265
May	US$270
June	US$251
July	US$245
August	US$237
September	US$328
October	US$253
November	US$241
December	US$262

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				1 $322	2	3
4 $322	5	6 $231	7 $225	8 $232	9	10 $351
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18	19 $277	20 $245	21 $225	22 $221	23 $221	24 $254
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