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Sonder The Beacon

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

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $221
includes taxes & fees
$190 per night
May 5 - May 6

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1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Third Street Promenade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 1200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica, a neighborhood in Santa Monica, is home to Sonder The Beacon. Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane are not to be missed.

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

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.

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder The Beacon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonder The Beacon?

As of Apr 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder The Beacon on May 5, 2025 start from $217.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Sonder The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 322 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

7.6/10

Communication

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Navdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near Santa Monica Pier. Room was great with exception of shower. Very large tub with low water pressure. Had to stand completely under shower head (against the side of the tub) to rinse.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lev

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The stay was disappointing from the start. When we arrived after 8 hour drive from San a Francisco , there was no one at the reception and check in counter, we waited for about 15-29 minutes but nobody showed up so the place was completely empty . After that we decided to go to our room and opened it with the code which was texted to me . Next morning when went to the lobby again there was no one there at all and we returned after a busy day in the evening , same thing nobody at the reception and the hotel personal was nowhere to be found . We went to our room and found that it wasn’t t cleaned at all, garbage wasn’t taken out , the coffee and coffee cups aren’t replaced, bed isn’t made up and towels weren’t replaced . It was clear that no cleaning people entered the room and it was mess. I got really angrier with this complete lock of service called the tall free number and spoke with someone and expressed my deepest disgust and disappointment with this horrible service . He tried to explain something to me obviously just reason prepared and trained wording which made me even angrier. Eventually someone showed up and demanded some new towels and coffee cups which were eventually brought to our room after so much aggrevation and frustration. I told them that I want my money back for this terrible stay and that I file a complaint against the hotel and put a very bad review which is what I am doing now. Can I get my money back or at least reimbursement for paid parking?
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

errold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were welcomed by the front-desk officer named Sandra, who was very friendly, professional and helpful. She made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our first time here but, they need to install some hooks in the bathroom so 2 people can hang their overnight bags. The worst part is there is NO COUNTER SPACE TO PUT ANYTHING.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bhutanese Archery,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a youth hostel vibe for adults. No complaints at all. Just not five stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The concept of replacing staff with an app is definitely a 2 star approach. We had no hot water on the last morning. Cool showers were not fun. The entire bathroom design was substandard. The shower head was not moveable and the stream of water only went about 18 inches out. The only places to sit were on one small desk chair and the bed. No phone to call the front desk….. It was like a striped down motel 8.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jialing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bath tub and sink is too high to me
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Disliked: Amenities
I had a decent suite. I did find a bunch of dirty towels behind the bedroom table. There was men’s hair in the bedsheets. The suite rooms were very sparse in furnishings. The tub had zero temperature control. It was boiling hot. The toilet paper was like sandpaper. The pool was full of dead bugs. The view was great. However, I didn’t realize that the balcony was shared with everyone. Random guests would walk right up to my bedroom window and stare at me and my daughter first thing in the morning. Imagine being awaken to having a strange man standing in front of your window. They also did that in the sofa room. There was zero privacy. Great access to shopping and great restaurants. The staff couldn’t really give a rat’s behind about your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value property. Not too expensive compared to similar properties in the neighborhood. Low maintenance building with easy access to the surrounding attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in a great location! We checked in late, around 9:30pm. The lobby seemed very busy because there was a lively bar/restaurant. Our room was on the first floor, next to the "public" bathrooms. You can totally hear the noise from the hallway if you're in the room's bathroom, but once you're in bed, the noise isn't bad at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024