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Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Sonder The Beacon

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Exterior
Property grounds
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony
Food and drink
Beach/ocean view

Overview of Sonder The Beacon

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Popular LocationThird Street Promenade2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier9 min walk
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)34 min drive
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Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Balcony

Studio, Balcony

Studio, Balcony

Highlights

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

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About the area

Santa Monica

Sonder The Beacon is located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica. Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. La Brea Tar Pits and Hollywood Walk of Fame are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 2 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Monica Place - 7 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 9 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk
  • Northridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Élephante - 2 min walk
  • HiHo Cheeseburger - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk
  • Cabo Cantina - 4 min walk
  • SUGARFISH | Santa Monica - 3 min walk

About this property

Sonder The Beacon

Hotel near Santa Monica Pier
A short walk from Santa Monica Beach, Sonder The Beacon provides a rooftop terrace, a bar and a gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Coco Club, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All 70 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds and heating

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Layla
  • The Coco Club

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.

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

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder The Beacon on 12 May 2024 start from €236.85, 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?

Checkout 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 141 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no problems
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, Guatemala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, just the suite we needed, very comfort beds , nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wish they had recycling available. TV streaming only needs to be rethought for those who are not from USA.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mattew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the pier and walking distance to the ocean. You can view the ocean from the bedrooms and living area.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Harsimran

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Robby was great at check in however the rest of our stay was okay. No food or water on the property snd no phones in the rooms so keep in mind to bring all the essentials you will need during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grinelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely