Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Interior
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk
  • Northridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Élephante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HiHo Cheeseburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uovo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder The Beacon

Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder The Beacon offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • The Coco Club

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 244132

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder The Beacon Hotel
Sonder The Beacon Santa Monica
Sonder The Beacon Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder The Beacon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sonder The Beacon pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sonder The Beacon?

Valet parking is available for USD 49 per night.

What time is check-in at Sonder The Beacon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonder The Beacon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonder The Beacon located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Sonder The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 342 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well appointed room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were AMAZING!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xochitl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so cute and a classic throwback. We loved the walkability, the gym and pool and the staff were incredibly helpful when we needed them! Would absolutely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our ocean view! Quick walk to the pier along the boardwalk. Only a block from promenade street for shopping and dining!! Room was super cute and very clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and staff was super friendly. Would defiantly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with immediate proximity to the beach and just up from the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very nice and we did have a problem with the high tide smell, but they were very helpful and moved us to another room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colene Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay, staff were great and responsive. Great amenities and great location to walk around for shopping and access to Santa Monica pier
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Comfortable beds, beautiful pool, clean rooms with mini fridge, coffee maker, kettle, and all that you need in a room. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My fiancé and I enjoyed a 3 night stay here for our baby moon. It was such an amazing time. It’s walkable distance to the ocean and a ton of food places around. The room was very cute and comfortable! We really did not want to leave. Be sure to download the app before you get to the hotel. It will make checking in much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is the perfect set up for traveling with my kids. Great to have a kitchen and two rooms with beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concept of this hotel of doing things yourself was efficient like stocking own towels, toiletries. There’s a water station in the gym. The gym has the basic equipment to workout. My experience here was excellent. It’s right across from the oceanside which there are e-bikes if you want to explore. Two blocks away from the main strip and walking distance to the mall. Many restaurants are close by. Pier is a few blocks away and can see it at a distance. I parked my rental at the parkade which is a block away behind the hotel very convenient and very well lit if ur on ur own at night. If you will use valet, you have to reserve in advance in the app so they can verify and reserve a spot. Id stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but dependable. Restaurant closed and elevator not working two days. But it’s a great basic bang for the buck
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach holiday

Great two bedroom apartment for a family stay at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you want more of an apartment vibe. Good value for the money. Nice pool area and rooftop bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay! The hotel room was very nice and the outdoor area with the pool looks stunning at night. Great rooftop too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a good location. Walking distance to everything I needed or a quick scooter ride. The rooms are big, super comfortable and worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025