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Sonder The Beacon

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Food and drink
Beach/ocean view
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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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.)33 min drive
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Room options

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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
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8/10 Very Good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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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
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 1200 sq ft
  • 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, Balcony

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Sonder The Beacon is located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighborhood in Santa Monica. Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel are notable landmarks, and travelers 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
  • Ocean Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 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

Entire place

Sonder The Beacon

Comfortable hotel, walk to Santa Monica Beach
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking. 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. 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

Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • Layla
  • 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
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 January 1 2024 to June 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize 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 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.

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

As of May 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder The Beacon on May 29, 2024 start from $238.63, excluding 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?

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.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 158 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Avani

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only bad part was that the rooms were smaller than expected and house keeping is not included. Also, there were a lot of little bugs in our room (looked like fruit flies) from the moment we entered. The blanket also gave my friend a rash on her arms and legs, not sure what caused that. Other than that, it was great and service was really nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Good location. One of the elevators was inoperable. Valet parking was very poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and the ocean view from our window was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CHRISTELLE

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffery, Ashton

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay. Did not clean rooms daily. My room was on the first floor and required steps. Also, I am African-American and a security asked if I was a guest at the hotel which which did anger me. I did not report it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

4/10 Poor

derek

Traveled with partner
No warm water during my 2 nights. Ghost town atmosphere. Street noise kept us up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with gorgeous view of the Pacific
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Francine

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, Guatemala

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grinelli

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, very comfortable. Only problem was storing luggage for the afternoon after check in. Not enough vacant large lockers for our suitcase.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mich

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t waste your money
I never review any hotels, but I am compelled to tell people to not stay at the Sonder in Santa Monica. They are understaffed. There was one working elevator that also needs to take people to the roof top bar. It can hold 2 people with luggage and 4 without. The check in was confusing. I waited 15 minutes for someone to show up!! No one gave me a WiFi code. So I had to text for about an hour back and forth to get the WiFi. They gave me the wrong code, and when it didn’t work wanted me to hunt around the room for a router to re set. I did not pay $423 for one night to wait to check in, wait for an elevator, and then do an eater egg hunt for a router. Eventually they sent me another code and surprise! It worked. The best thing I can saw is that the front of the hotel looks on the beach. My room faces other hotels. Also, there was one outlet beside the bed. Seriously, in 2024 get some lamps with plugs so people can actually charge more than one device at the same time. Maybe that’s why they are stingy with the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kawaldeep

Liked: Cleanliness
No room cleaning included in the room rather. They say this is to keep the room rates low, which they are not. You can book a room clean for 40 USD but have to give 2 days notice. During my stay, the room next door had a loud party and were smoking weed. The smell and noise were awful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a history!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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