Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 30 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 36 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 49 min drive
Northridge Station - 30 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 38 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 41 min drive
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Élephante - 2 min walk
HiHo Cheeseburger - 2 min walk
Cabo Cantina - 4 min walk
Uovo - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sonder The Beacon
Sonder The Beacon features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Venice Beach and Rodeo Drive are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 12 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Restaurants on site
The Coco Club
Layla
Special features
Dining
The Coco Club - Onsite rooftop bar.
Layla - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 49 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 244132
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder The Beacon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonder The Beacon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder The Beacon?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 49 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder The Beacon?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Sonder The Beacon?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sonder The Beacon and nearby?
Sonder The Beacon has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Sonder The Beacon?
Yes, The Coco Club offers Middle Eastern cuisine.
What's the area around Sonder The Beacon like?
Sonder The Beacon is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Sonder The Beacon Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
November 13, 2024
The bath tub and sink is too high to me
Jialing
Jialing, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 31, 2024
I love
Ana Paula
Ana Paula, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 30, 2024
Edward
Edward, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 24, 2024
mark
mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 10, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
An amazing location, older hotel but renovated well with some ‘original quirks’.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 29, 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 27, 2024
Carole
Carole, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
September 14, 2024
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
September 9, 2024
No cold water at all and staff didn’t care when notified, they said to run the water and that the boilers were super good. AC stopped working for and didn’t get fixed for over 24hrs. It was 92 degrees. Building is outdated.
Victor
Victor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 31, 2024
Erica
Erica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 26, 2024
Tiffanie
Tiffanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 24, 2024
Hannah
Hannah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 23, 2024
Fantastic view of ocean and Santa Monica pier. Close to Venice and Malibu.
Nick
Nick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 20, 2024
Great environment
Mackenzie
Mackenzie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 19, 2024
Great hotel. Love the art deco feel.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
August 19, 2024
The parking situation is less than ideal, but that's understandable. Main problem is that although there is someone on staff downstairs, the number for the hotel goes to a different country. There is no phone in the room. You can only enter your code into the door and you don't receive a code. The checkout time that they have on file is different than what expedia says, so you get locked out of your room.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 18, 2024
The perfect place to staycation
The Beacon by Sonder was an amazing place to stay! Right in the beach in Santa Monica and walking distance from the pier. The building is a restored art deco building and is so full of character. The room was small but had excellent amenities, including an amazing soaking tub. Loved the pool and restaurant! Because it’s an old building, it has some quirks. The walls were a bit thin and there water temperature had a mind of its own. Otherwise an excellent stay. So many good restaurants and shops are in walking distance. It’s an amazing spot to leave the car in valet for a weekend and staycation.
Meghan
Meghan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 18, 2024
Benoit
Benoit, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
August 14, 2024
Kellie
Kellie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
August 8, 2024
Actually loved the property and the amenities except for the level of music and constancy of the music. Was sort-of-a "club thump all night Saturday, all day Sunday by the pool and distracted and detracted from the experience.
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 2, 2024
Loved
Peggy
Peggy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 1, 2024
Staff members were amazing.
Lack of storage spaces, small bedrooms, and weird water system. It took us a while to figure out why when we turn cold water it is hot. There should be some guidance, I never saw this type of water system before
ASSEL
ASSEL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
July 29, 2024
The hotel was conveniently located in front of the beach and within walking distance to a lot of shops and restaurants. It's an older hotel that has added upgrades. However, the hot water situation is out of control. There is too Much HOT HOT water. The shower control valve allows scolding hot water and it's hard to cool the water down to take a shower. The hot and cold water faucet in the kitchenette is back wards so when you turn on the cold water valve you get hot hot water and vice versa. Hard to get used to when on vacation for only a couple of days. There is no maid service and it seems everytime something is needed, I had to go onto the "app" and request it. That is new and unusual for me and I'm not interested in logging into a phone app to request additional towels or bedding or toilet paper. Not my thing. I'm not sure that I'd stay at this hotel ever again because of the app thing and the hot water issue and the pricing is somewhat expensive for an older hotel.
Martin
Martin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 25, 2024
Great apartment for a family stay. Stylish and very well equipped
We were on the first floor but road noise not too bad
Pool area was lovely, and great location for beach, dining or shopping.
All booking is via website and room is entered via app on phone or key code. Only thing missing for us was laundry facilities or a laundry service which would have made it perfect!