The Pierside Santa Monica
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About this property
The Pierside Santa Monica is a 4-star independent hotel located in Santa Monica, California, with 132 guestrooms. The property sits just a 4-minute walk from the iconic Santa Monica Pier, placing guests at the heart of the city's most recognized attractions and beach culture.
Each of the 132 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed with premium bedding, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen television. Complimentary wireless internet access is standard, and cable programming is available for entertainment. Private bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Dining options include The Surfing Fox, an on-site restaurant specializing in Californian cuisine, available for lunch and dinner service. A bar and lounge rounds out the dining program, and limited room service is available. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycle rentals. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and offers concierge services to assist with reservations and information. A terrace provides additional outdoor space, and beach towels are provided for guests heading to the nearby shore.
Beyond the immediate beachfront, Santa Monica Beach is a 7-minute walk away, and Venice Beach lies 1.6 miles south. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offers hiking and biking trails within reach, and surfing and bodyboarding are available nearby. Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by vehicle. The property holds a guest satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on over 1,200 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible late arrivals available; standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Dogs weighing up to 50 pounds are welcome for a non-refundable fee of USD 125 per stay, with a maximum of one dog per room. A 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and porter services are available to accommodate guest needs.
Location & nearby attractions
Santa Monica Place - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Third Street Promenade - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Monica Pier - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Original Muscle Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Monica Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ocean Avenue - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Main Street Santa Monica - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Venice Beach - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Monica College - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Venice Beach Boardwalk - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Muscle Beach Venice - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Marina Beach - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 25.3 km / 15.7 mi
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 50.1 km / 31.1 mi
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 51.4 km / 31.9 mi
The preferred airport for The Pierside Santa Monica is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
- This property uses a grey water recycling system
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Pets allowed (USD 125 per stay
- non-refundable
- dogs) Dogs under 50 pounds allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 46.08 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 21 for adults, and USD 5 to 21 for children
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.