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$3161301 Ocean Avenue, Los Angeles, 90401, California, United States
386 reviews
1/46
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Welcome to Sonder The Beacon, a dazzling 4-star hotel nestled just a short distance from the sunny shores of Santa Monica. Located at 1301 Ocean Avenue, you’ll find yourself 14.9mi from the bustling heart of Los Angeles. With prices starting at $316, this dreamy getaway is perfect for those seeking both relaxation and adventure in California's iconic landscape.
Step into a world of leisure with fabulous amenities designed to elevate your stay! Dive into the sparkling outdoor swimming pool, or crank up the energy in the state-of-the-art fitness center. For those who love to cook, our fully-equipped kitchen will have you whipping up delicious meals in no time! Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and for convenience, both private parking and on-site parking are available for an extra charge. Feel the ocean breeze from your non-smoking room equipped with air conditioning and all the free toiletries you could desire.
But don't just take our word for it—386 guests have sung praises about their experience at Sonder The Beacon! With thoughtful touches and stylish comfort, this hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the lively and eclectic atmosphere of Los Angeles. Whether you fancy lazy beach days or discovering the local dining scene, you’ll find endless opportunities to make your stay unforgettable!
At Sonder The Beacon, your adventures begin the moment you step out of our stylish facade. Picture yourselves basking in the California sun while sipping refreshing cocktails at the beachfront, just a stone's throw away. You might also want to don your explorer hat and hit the iconic Santa Monica Pier, where the vibrant atmosphere captivates thrill-seekers and families alike! And don’t forget to sample the local flavors at charming eateries close by – whether you’re craving a gourmet meal or casual bites, there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Back at the hotel, the fun doesn’t stop! Dive into our outdoor swimming pool, where the kids can splash around or simply float in pure bliss. If you’re in the mood to break a sweat, our fitness center is the perfect place to power through your workout while enjoying stunning city views. As the day winds down, gather in your spacious suite or apartment—each thoughtfully designed to feel like a home away from home—make the most of our fully-equipped kitchens, whip up a feast, and toast to exciting stories shared among friends and family.
Worried about potential payment hiccups? Worry not! At Sonder The Beacon, we conveniently accept major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, ensuring a smooth check-in process. With so much to see, do, and enjoy, you’ll leave us with unforgettable memories and a longing to return. So why not pack your bags and plan your next getaway at this vibrant hotel? Here, every day is a new chapter of California dreaming!
Closest airports
Los Angeles International Airport
7.2miBurbank Bob Hope Airport
15.1miLong Beach Airport
24.2miJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County
43.3miOntario International Airport
51.5miOutdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Apartment, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
1 King Size Bed
1195 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
x6
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Welcome to our spacious 2-bedroom apartment, spanning 1195 sqft! With a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a bathtub, and comfortable beds, this modern apartment accommodates up to 6 adults. Enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, ensuring a pleasant stay.
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Apartment, Balcony
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
645 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
x4
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Stay in our spacious 646 sqft apartment with a balcony, perfect for 4 adults. Enjoy the comfort of a queen size bed, a sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchen, and other amenities like free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.
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Superior Suite
2 King Size Beds
605 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
x4
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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our Superior King Suite, boasting a generous 603 sqft of space. Unwind in two king size beds, indulge in a relaxing bubble bath, enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wifi, and savour your morning coffee with our top-of-the-line coffee machine.
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Studio, Balcony
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
645 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
x4
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Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our spacious Studio with Balcony. This stylishly furnished room boasts a size of 646 sqft and features a well-equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a bathtub, and modern amenities like free Wifi and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the stunning city views from your own balcony and make yourself at home in this cozy retreat.
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Apartment
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
605 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
x4
More details
Welcome to our cozy One-Bedroom Apartment, boasting a spacious 603 sqft of modern comfort. With a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a bathtub, and amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, this apartment is the perfect choice for a memorable stay.
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Deluxe Suite
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
605 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
x4
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Indulge in luxury in our Deluxe King Suite, boasting a spacious 603 sqft of pure comfort. Unwind in the private bathroom's bathtub, enjoy the convenience of free Wifi and indulge in a cup of coffee from the in-room coffee machine while watching your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
1 Sofa Bed
600 sqft
Spa tub
Kitchen
Microwave
Minibar
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This spacious suite includes a full gourmet kitchen and dining area. A separate living room with an art-deco sofa, a 42-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod dock is included. Hardwood floors are featured throughout.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
+
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This spacious suite features a separate living area with an art-deco sofa, iPod dock, and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Hardwood floors are featured throughout.
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Suite, Terrace
1 Sofa Bed
730 sqft
Spa tub
Kitchen
Balcony
Microwave
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This spacious suite features a full gourmet kitchen and a full wrap around terrace with a private entrance through French doors. A separate living room includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, an art-deco sofa and an iPod docking station.
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
250 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
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Welcome to our King Room, a stylish and spacious double room perfect for couples. With an ample size of 248 sqft, this non-smoking room offers a comfortable King size bed, a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, and a range of modern amenities including wifi, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV. Unwind and enjoy your stay!
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Deluxe, King Size, Ocean View
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
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This room is spacious and offers Pacific Ocean and Palisades Park views. It includes a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and a private marble bathroom.
Deluxe
1 King Size Bed
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
More details
Offers a comfortable sleeping and working area. Carrara marble bathroom with windows that when opened look through the king bedded sleeping area out towards the Pier and Pacific Ocean or Malibu. Rooms have warm and stylish decor which include hardwood floors, large flat panel RV, High speed wireless and an Ipod docking station/alarm clock.
7.4
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Barry
8.2
March 2024
Excellent location.
Do not book any rooms below the bar as the loud music continues until 2am
Naomi
8.2
April 2024
Great sea front location. Large room with very good kitchen facilities. Stylish garden with nice pool and hot tub.
Accessing our bath was hard as it was very deep meaning a high step in and out. As a historic building the windows are not double glazed so noise from the road and outside is fairly high.
Adam
9.1
January 2025
This is a wonderful little hotel - just provides the bare necessities, but gets those right. No food or service included (although cleanings are available). Just a quiet, clean and comfortable place to sleep in a fabulous, convenient location. Check in is via their app (a code to enter the room is sent) and it's all a bit impersonal, but that was fine. There's a club on the roof but I didn't find the noise bothersome, and the hotel provides earplugs and a white noise machine, so I slept great. The very comfortable bed - mini fridge - coffee machine were all appreciated. Good food options one block away.
The AC had run amok in the first room I was put in (it was 52 degrees according to the thermostat), and I couldn't get it to warm up at all. Online chat was useless so I called, and a very friendly Sonder rep got me in a new room immediately. (In fact, I was given a superior room with a great view). Parking is shockingly expensive (49$/night) but I was able to find street parking three blocks north on Ocean.
Emily
10
September 2024
The location is absolutely incredible, right on the water with beautiful views and a short walk to the pier. There is a fun rooftop bar here but it’s more like a club and was super busy really early on with no residents just external guests - but you can’t hear from your room. The rooms are lovely and clean too. The key on the app worked great too. The valet guys were just lovely and super friendly and helpful everyday.
They do not do any housekeeping during your stay - you can request this on the app which is fine but we didn’t realise until a few days in! It’s free to do though but you just have to request. Although the valet was great and super easy, it is $50 a day - the car park is right next to the building and is more a self parking lot so this felt VERY expensive (they were friendly and the car is kept safe though) - but 50 is very steep!
Mya
8.2
September 2024
Location - amazing. Hotel - quite nice. I liked the self service aspect. Staff I interacted with was brief and OK - no ones going out of their way or anything but they are there if you have a question or whatever. I'd definitely come back - if you're going to LA stay at the beach, y'all. The hot tub / pool / cabana-ish patio area was clean and really nice which I really appreciated. Loved the towels on the lounges. Amenities room and gym were clean and nice looking. Also, used the app to inquire about staying another night - didn't as I decided to just stay close to the airport - but they were quick to respond and kindly presented me with an option and when I declined were nice, said thanks, see you next time etc. Felt safe there even tho I saw someone in the bushes below my window shooting up who knows what.
No real issues that I can think of... oh yeah I did have to walk up the stairs to my room one evening when I returned as apparently the bar upstairs was active. One would think you'd not make hotel guests wait in a line with random bar patrons to go upstairs, but, m'kay. The guy there was quite lovely, so not complaining about him per se.
Georgina
10
November 2024
What a wonderful hotel to stay at, loved the area of Santa Monica, loved the view from our hotel window and loved the roof top bar! We will definitely go back if we ever visit again. I loved the history of this hotel it was so retro and the bathtub 🛀 OMG - love it! I just like to say a big massive thank you to the receptionist who checked us in, she was so helpful and welcoming, she made our stay even better!!
Centia
9.1
January 2024
Great staff!!! Clean and comfortable Beautiful view and close to Pier. Vintage photos and storage locker in the basement were nice added touches.
I was on the 6 floor and was right under the club they have on the top floor. Fridays and Saturdays were rough nights for sleeping. Also this is an old building with two elevators. One was out of commission the entire time and the “working” one kept breaking down. I used the stairs a lot which didn’t bother me for the most part, but being on the 6 floor and just having a medical operation it became a little bit of a task.
Anna
9.1
April 2024
The rooms, pool, lounge and location. Having stayed here when it was ShangtiLa I had low expectations especially based on some reviews but found it fabulous and beautiful hotel and location - love the pool and spa open till 10
Lack of breakfast restaurant - this is probably only thing but totally recommend Interstellar restaurant around the corner on broadway
Kelly
9.1
March 2024
Room was amazing, as was the over all hotel including valet. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The location was so great, everything you could ever need was in walking distance.
Just a couple things these which didn't affect our stay in anyway. Shower head needed replacing, no exhaust fan or window to open in bathroom so it was hard to clear out the steam (we travelled in winter so the showers were hot), and our quilt was a lumpy.
Lisa
9.1
April 2024
Loved the pool and location. Huge outside public space. But very chilly by 5pm. Once no longer in the sun. I think once in season this will fix itself.
The lounge closed at 4 meaning there was no public space after 5ish to hang out with anyone under 21. Especially a problem in cooler months. The bar which opened about the same time as the lounge closed had a strict 21 age limit. Please open the lounge til 9(??)
Attractions
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
1miVenice Canals (Venice Canal Historic District)
3.1miGreystone Mansion and Park
7.8miRobertson Boulevard
7.8miBeverly Center
8.1miPacific Design Center (PDC)
8.1miTelevision City
9miHancock Park
11.1miParamount Pictures Studio
11.2miHollywood Bowl
11.4miThe Greek Theatre
13.7miLos Angeles Broadway Theater District
14.2miJapanese American National Museum
15.1miDodger Stadium
15.3miAutry Museum of the American West
15.5miAttractions
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
1miVenice Canals (Venice Canal Historic District)
3.1miGreystone Mansion and Park
7.8miRobertson Boulevard
7.8miBeverly Center
8.1miPacific Design Center (PDC)
8.1miTelevision City
9miHancock Park
11.1miParamount Pictures Studio
11.2miHollywood Bowl
11.4miThe Greek Theatre
13.7miLos Angeles Broadway Theater District
14.2miJapanese American National Museum
15.1miDodger Stadium
15.3miAutry Museum of the American West
15.5miAirports
Los Angeles International Airport
7.2miBurbank Bob Hope Airport
15.1miLong Beach Airport
24.2miJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County
43.3miOntario International Airport
51.5miLocation
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Spa
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Sonder The Beacon?
Planning to stay at Sonder The Beacon? Kindly note that you can check in after 04:00 PM and before 11:00 AM is when you'll need to check out.
Is there parking at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, there is parking available at Sonder The Beacon. However, please note that charges may apply for parking. The hotel provides private on-site parking, but it is not possible to make a parking reservation.
What's the nightly rate at Sonder The Beacon?
For stays at Sonder The Beacon, prices generally start at $316. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.
Which room categories can I book at Sonder The Beacon?
At Sonder The Beacon, the hotel offers various types of rooms including Two-Bedroom Apartments, Apartments with Balcony, Queen Rooms, King Suites, Superior King Suites, King Rooms, One-Bedroom Apartments, and Deluxe King Suites. None of the rooms allow smoking. The rooms range in size from 205 sqft to 1195 sqft and accommodate between 2 to 6 adults. The beds provided include Queen size beds, King size beds, and Sofa beds.
Where can guests find entertainment in Sonder The Beacon?
Guests can spend their time at Sonder The Beacon by taking advantage of the hotel's leisure amenities. One of the main attractions is the outdoor swimming pool, where guests can relax and cool off during their stay. The pool is conveniently located on the premises, making it easily accessible for guests to enjoy.
Additionally, the hotel also offers a fitness center for guests who are looking to maintain their exercise routine or stay active during their stay. The fitness center provides a range of equipment and facilities to support guests' workout needs.
Overall, guests at Sonder The Beacon can make the most of their stay by indulging in the hotel's leisure amenities, specifically the outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. These amenities are designed to enhance guests' experience and provide them with opportunities for relaxation and recreation.
Can guests use a pool at Sonder The Beacon?
The hotel has an outdoor pool. No further information about the pool is provided.
Does Sonder The Beacon accept credit cards and cash payments?
No, Sonder The Beacon does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit card payments, including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
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