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Rest Haven Motel

815 Grant Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Ranked #12 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
4.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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Johnsparks
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I've come here enough that I now have a favorite room! Also I actually recognized another guest from last time; turns out this place has quite a few regulars. One cool thing is that a lot of folks from other countries stay here (seems like lots of Germans, but others too). Always friendly, they love to hear about the USA... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Thank you very much for this review. It is always a pleasure to know that we have regular cleintele coming from different countries, esp. Europeans. Hope they would keep on coming over and over again. We are happy when our guests are happy. Have a wonderful day! More

MegHScales
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I left a high priced hotel close to the beach, to stay here. It's not for everyone, but Janet the proprietor was so friendly, and the prices were unbelievable. The housekeeping was superb, and the other guests were nice and generally quiet. This place isn't for everyone, but we had a room in the back, which was... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Such reviews made us, the Management, very proud of our modest Motel, thank you very much. This would pave the way to our future guests who are visiting Santa Monica. Hope your good impression will remain the next time you book a room with us. Have a wonderful day! More

DanNewYork
New York
Contributor
18 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It's hard to know how to write this, because I'm afraid I won't be able to convey how special this place is. First I'll tell you what it is not. I've stayed in many very nice chain motels and they have their place, but the Rest Haven is not that. It isn't a bland, generic tupperware box of a room,... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Thanks for this review. It is our pleasure to know that our service and our place made your trip to Santa Monica a pleasant and memorable one. Such impression means that our effort in making our place a better one to stay if not the best in comparison to the other motels, however, not everyone has the same opinion as... More

akidcagal
Central Coast California
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

I am a budget minded traveler. However, I would rather pay more than stay in a dive. But this place is VERY NICE and good for a budget. It is an older motel that has been fixed up nicely. The landscaping plants are mature and lush. The courtyard is very nice if you get a room in the back. All... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
7 January 2012

Wow, thank you so much for your very detail oriented comments and/or a very precise description of our place. The management would like to thank you for taking a lot of your precious time to describe even the smallest details in our motel. We don`t even have to advertise every detail regarding our rooms and amenities, you have done it... More

Alexey B
Moskow, Russia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

We were satisfated our staing in this motel. Espeshely thanks to manager, who was plesant with as. Nice place, good rooms. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
15 December 2011

It is so nice to hear someone from Russia. Thank you for staying with us. Our appreciation for your nice review, thanks very much. Your next visit with the family will be a great pleasure. Have a Wonderful Holiday! More

LeCoupleVoyageur
Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

The service is excellent. The location is great because i'ts near all the accomodities. You just have to walk about 15 minutes and you are at the santa monica beach and pier. Is it sure that if we return at Santa Monica, we choose the Rest Haven Motel. For the price, it's the best report price/quality. Is it the best... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Thank you for those wonderful words. Your comments are very much appreciated and looking forward to greet you again the next time you visit Santa Monica. Happy Holiday! More

DaveUK1001
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

We stayed here for 3 nights after driving Route 66. Santa Monica is expensive for hotels and many offer poor value for money. Rest Haven is idealy positioned off Lincoln walkable to SM and Venice. At first it seemed like any other low rent motel but the attention to detail is good and the manager was really friendly and helpful.... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Thank you very much for your very informative review. We`re sure it would be a good hint for other US travelling tourists. Hope to see you passing by and checking in on your next US road trip. Have a pleasant day!!! More

Dr_Who_That
London
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Spik and span. Warm & friendly. Well situated within walking distance of Pier, beach and 3rd Street. On the bus route direct from LAX. Very reasonable. Highly recommended. Towel sculpture was an added entertainment! More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Thanks for recommending our place to future guests. Your coming back will be highly appreciated. Good day!!! More

just4t
Seattle
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

After reading reviews we stayed at the Resthaven at the begining of October for four days. Janet was great, we had coresponded by email before our stay, she was very friendly and helpful. Our room was in the back courtyard area so it was nice an quiet. If you are looking for a good value and a clean place to... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Our appreciation for recognizing our service, thank you very much. Looking forward to welcome you back the next time you are in Santa Monica. Have a nice day!!! More

saipanrick
Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The staff here couldn't have been nicer, and the location was perfect - walking distance from most SM destinations and close to many stores and restaurants. Clean room, too - reminds us of a guest house in Europe or Asia. Small, but comfortable. Thank you, Rest Haven, for a pleasant stay! More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Glad to know that your stay in our "small family-run motel" was a pleasant one. Our appreciation too for the nice review. Thank you very much. Have a good day!!!! More

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