Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Monica Beach
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker space
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 area

Map
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 30 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 36 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 49 min drive
  • Northridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Van Nuys Station - 38 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 41 min drive
  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk

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

Sonder The Beacon features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Venice Beach and University of California, Los Angeles are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 12 minutes away.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 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
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 49 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • The Coco Club
  • Layla

Special features

Dining

The Coco Club – On-site rooftop bar.
Layla – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 49 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 244132

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder The Beacon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonder The Beacon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 49 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder The Beacon?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sonder The Beacon?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sonder The Beacon and nearby?
Sonder The Beacon has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, The Coco Club offers Middle Eastern cuisine.
What's the area around Sonder The Beacon like?
Sonder The Beacon is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Sonder The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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?
Lev, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ana Julia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Farz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lino, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! The hotel room was very nice and the outdoor area with the pool looks stunning at night. Great rooftop too!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The bath tub and sink is too high to me
Jialing, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love
Ana Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
An amazing location, older hotel but renovated well with some ‘original quirks’.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LUIS FERNANDO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good room. Warm shower. Air con not working but we didn’t need it anyway.
Stephnee, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Hilary, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Carole, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It's incredibly loud. The club at night in the hotel is completely audible.
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful. came for the second time and i will be back again.
sun woo, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Jay Alan, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brittney, 2-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Darren, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The coffee machine didn't work after the first day. Access easy with phone connections. Would have liked non herbal tea e.g- english breakfast
Jo, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Thank you for your service inconsistent rude staff at front desk when they were there no maid service
Shahab, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

No cold water at all and staff didn’t care when notified, they said to run the water and that the boilers were super good. AC stopped working for and didn’t get fixed for over 24hrs. It was 92 degrees. Building is outdated.
Victor, 2-night trip
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