This place is a little different to the normal "chain"hotel, it has a "vibe"a bit like the pier at Santa Monica, the decoration and room style is a one off, but it is a little loud due to the traffic and the design, but the price is right! So if you want to stay somewhere that is a little different... More

Super location with very helpful friendly staff. You can see the Ocean from the up stairs rooms and two minutes you are on Mussel Beach this is a must stay for anyone who wants a normal hotel room with everything that you would expect there are even some music quotes and guitars on the walls to add to the feel.... More

I have used the HC for the last ten years, including short stays and monthly rentals. If you like cookie-cutter air-con box hotels this isn't the place for you. Things I like- that the reception people take time to chat to you and are helpful (one member of staff once even helped me with locating a good deal on a... More

I want to start by saying that I found this location online and really enjoyed the view of Santa Monica Beach. I was curious and called and spoke to the manger cause I had a few questions. I am currently in town on business and wanted to compare prices. I spoke with Alexandria the general manager and she answered all... More

In short, if you like peace and quite, and the sounds of "Baby....Baby I'm sorry, if you leave me I'll throw myself off the balcony" blubbed by a man at 2am, 3am, 4am and the sound of feet on your head, toilets flushing down your eyes and so forth doesn't bother you, then come to Hotel California. The Hotel has... More

Leave Corporate living at home, put on your flip flops and enjoy the relaxing atmosphone at Hotel California. It was so relaxing, right on the beach and a complete joy! The Hotel was in walking distance to the pier/beach, restaurants and shopping. I really loved the verandas, walkways and beautiful flowers everywhere. Small and quaint, big on personality! The pictures... More

I had a great experience at this place. The staff was incredibly helpful. The cottages are on a walk street that is a stone throw from the awesome beach and pier. I highly recommend it!! One night I needed an Ambulance and they totally helped me out. My dad came out to visit and he loved is too. This place... More

The hotel that doesn't feel like a hotel. The room was spacious and not decorated like a hotel room. Hard wood floor, guitars, surfboards, pictures, all the nice little things you would put in your apartment. Hawaiian style. Perfect hangout. The way down to the beach - just footsteps. The hotel California is the way to experience California lifestyle.

We spent a week in Ca and spent our last night here. About 200 gets you a clean room right off the beach. Only glitch we had was the homeless guy approaching us in the parking lot begging for anything. Could do without that. Rooms are clean.