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Santa Monica Motel – reviews, photos

1.5 of 5
2102 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Ranked #31 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
2.0 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
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Howell, Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“affordable hole in the wall”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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If walls could talk! The first room i was provided scared the hell out of me..The curtains had red splatter marks on them and the bathroom window was jarred open like it had been broke into, the room smelled like sweet bread (a very strange sensation) which just spooked me out.
I changed rooms and the bathroom window seemed semi secure so it was good enough and the room didnt smell like sweet bread, these rooms haven't changed since it was built which gave it an eerie feeling all around but if your into these spooky historical hotels and your not afraid and trust the rooms are secure its do able.
Im sure this hotel has had it share of suicides and shady activity in it, you can just feel it and smell it in the air. Every fiber in your body will say run but your curiosity may compel you to stay :)

Room Tip: Traveling alone with no kids, S.M.H. is cheap and shows it but its a room.
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Yikes- crazy lady”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
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The lady who works the front desk/ phones here is one bad day away from going totally postal. She totally freaked out on me during a completely mundane conversation. I was asking her if I should forward her my reservation email to her since it wasn't coming up in their system. I wasn't pissed or agitated or taking a tone, everything was fine, we we're just having a conversation and she FLIPPED! Yikes. I was so shocked I didn't even know how to reply. It was just baffling. I know people have bad days but yikes she was super scary and almost abusive. I turned to the person with me at the time and was like- "did I say something?" and they we're like "I have no idea what just happened." Wow.

Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011
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I spent two weeks in Santa Monica the past december, we were a party of 7 so we booked two rooms. The rooms at Santa Monica motel are surely not that big, nor luxury either, but there's everything you need, it's clean and it's dirty cheap!!
The motel is on Lincoln ave, you can go by feet to downtown Santa Monica or Venice (15min), there is plenty of liquors, fast food and mart in front of it, there's also a pub just crossing the street. It's a great location.
The staff is also super friendly and helpful.
If you look for fancy, spacious rooms sure this is not the place for you. But for what it offers it's a smoking good deal!

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Very price worthy and great staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011

I stayed at this place twice during my trip in california. Had some problems with my flight home. The staff was really helpful and sorted it all out for me. Walking distance to the beach and to all the shops and restaurants. Cheap place with clean rooms and free internet. I can highly recommend this place.

  • Stayed January 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Beijing, China
1 review
“Nice and easy place to stay in Santa Monica”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2010

As a group of six from Italy we spent one week in Santa Monica Motel and we all enjoyed our stay.
Clean and comfortable rooms at a good rate.
Situated on Lincoln Blvd it's easy to get almost everywhere you need to go in Santa Monica and Venice Beach.Five minute by walk to the beach,five minutes to the Third Promenade by car,twenty minutes to LAX airport.Good service and helpful staff.
.Backpackers will love it,it's a good worth.

  • Stayed December 2010
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2102 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Price range (per night):* INR4,593 - 8,121

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