See all properties
Save

Sonder The Beacon

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sonder The Beacon

Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool
Beach/ocean view
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 598
AED 709 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

You may also like

Ad
Outdoor pool

Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
The price is AED 613
AED 714 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Long Beach

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

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, ocean views

The Huntley Hotel

  • Hot Tub
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,714 reviews
The price is AED 965
AED 1,285 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
The Huntley Hotel

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Sonder The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 306 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Too bare, big rooms, horrible pillows. Fridge is actually a freezer & no waters in the room... but staff was nice and location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the easiness for check in and out. Roomy and clean. No hotel extra riff raff. Price was great. Room w a view of Santa Monica beach and ocean. Roof top bar w great views. Pool area was nice for lounging w multiple places to sit- even around a fire pit. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy to access room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location very nice pool area, my room was ok best party was the view of the ocean. Kinda a older building so some things need work
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable bed, no dining facilities in the hotel no ice machine no vending machine at all pool hot tub were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and a very nice pool area!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was a great location to explore Santa Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
An amazing location, older hotel but renovated well with some ‘original quirks’.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bhutanese Archery,

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

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ready to help. No breakfast. No dining facilitiesl. No room service. No daily cleaning of rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay! My go to in Santa Monica
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024