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Reviews of Cal Mar Hotel Suites

3 out of 5
Cal Mar Hotel Suites
220 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 977 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a wonderful stay at Cal Mar. We stayed there with two teens. It was neat and quiet and still so close to the beach and downtown. For us, it was really great with the possibility to do some cooking. But please check the bed size as the beds in our suite were a little small for two persons.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Andréanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Our staff thanks you for your stay .

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for your stay .

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for your stay.

8/10 Good

Candi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that they has parking on their property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Maura, Norwalk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

6/10 Okay

walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was unique about the property? Was the pink commode and the green shower sink combination the wooden squeaky floors I guess that’s.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Sorry for the squeaky floor. We are still making improvements and thank you for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Clifton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was clean and immaculately maintained. The staff were fastidious and friendly. The apartment was spacious and very convenient for the centre and the local buses
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Pictures don’t look like the real thing. Some broken blinds for balcony door, dead bolt lock is broken as when locking it, it locks you in and you have to mess with it just to get the door open. Over all not that bad
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your staying with us. We are a small property and will keep improving.

10/10 Excellent

David, Del Mar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy quiet hotel, which appears to have been a small apartment complex. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you David. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part is the big living room and kitchen, even though the pots and pans are a little beaten, but they are sufficient, especially the small knife for fruits. The towels and bed sheets need to be more clean and dry. The towels are moist. The location is great. Overall we really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

8/10 Good

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Doyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for your stay. We hope to accommodate you in the future.

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is running down. Only access in front door and parkings are around building. ..not feel safe at all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Cal Mar on 10 Jan 2024
Good Evening,We are an older, formerly residential building with parking attached. Some may say it adds to our charm. :) Even though we are in a well lit, residential area, we also welcome any suggestions you could provide to diminish any unsafe feelings you may have had. Thank you so much for your stay and hoping we will see you again sometime soon

2/10 Terrible

Ankur

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Cal Mar on 13 Mar 2024
we are sorry our property was not to your liking.

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
This is a great find in the heart of Santa Monica. Close to the pier and the promenade. Friendly staff, clean rooms, full kitchen so you can get groceries at the markets close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you so much Don. We appreciate you staying with us. We hope to accommodate you again in a future date.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a hidden gym, just 2 blocks from the beach, 3rd street promenade right around the corner, affordable, and the staff were super friendly and even upgraded our stay! This area is very clean, and safe and just about everything you need is within walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint accommodations, very spacious. The hotel was quiet when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Cal Mar on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us. we look forward to accommodating you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Jem
Great place for a long or short stay. Full kitchen and dining room. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary, Hinsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay at Cal Mar was brief and I didn’t spend much time in my room but it served my purposes. I was upgraded to a one bedroom by the very nice desk clerk. The facility is certainly dated and a bit run down but it was clean and comfortable. There was a full kitchen which I didn’t really use. Their are tons of restaurants in walking distance but not super close. Charge for parking but it was a very convenient carport. I would return, for the price and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elissia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant wait to visit again! Definitely made our experience in Santa Monica great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful. Property needs to be updated badly! They’re trying for the retro look, but it’s in disrepair!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. Nice part of town. Comfortable. It’s not fancy but clean and a lot of space. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Jem in Santa Monica
Great, cozy place in Santa Monica. Full suite with kitchen and everything you need. Friendly staff. Close to the beach and promenade.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cant wait to come back
I would definitely stay again the beds in the room were smaller than the listing, with a little switching around of people eveything worked out well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Beautiful and quaint. A hidden gem. If you are looking for something that feels cozy this is your place. Home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Francescantonio

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cute and fine
It was actually nice. The entrance and check in room were not as inviting, but the staff was pleasant and welcoming. I stayed alone and it was more than enough room. It was cute. I even used the pool one afternoon. Fine low-budget space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite dated but very clean , clean sheets and towels everyday . Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Revathi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic California
If you want a taste of real California, this is it! We felt like we were in a David Hockney painting the whole time we were there. Friendly service. Only 3 blocks away from view of ocean in gorgeous park. Short walk to the Third Street Promenade. Highly recommend this special spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Santa Monica
We loved our stay at Cal-Mar! Everyone was so friendly and helpful! We were visiting from the East Coast and appreciated that Cal-Mar is so California! Lovely location with short walk to Palisades Park to see the Pacific Ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff. Fabulous to have separate bedroom plus kitchen and lounge for family stay. Lovely warm pool also. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tomoko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was so big, full kitchen, huge bedroom, clean, very convenient place - close to beach and restaurants-shopping - we stay there only one night, but like it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is very friendly and attentive. The property is clean but dated. The location is great. Easy walking to many food options and the beach. Great value for the area and proximity to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the area was great - walkable to the beach/Santa Monica Pier and close to shopping and restaurants. It was also easily drivable to other areas we wanted to visit. Parking was a bit difficult as the spots are tight, but it was nice that they had spots available for guests. The room was clean but very outdated. There was no air conditioning, only fans so the room got very stuffy and warm. There was also no Wi-Fi available. Definitely needs to be updated as I don’t think the price per night is worth the stay currently.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this experience - perfect for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Haley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt terrible and there was no air con. Felt unsafe walking from the carpark to the front entrance. Staff were very nice though.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
地方足够一家五口休息吃饭。非常好。比四星级酒店更方便。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023