Palm Motel
2020 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, United States
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Palm Motel is a budget motel in Santa Monica, set across white-painted, Greek-style bungalows and a low-rise building. Its public rating is 3.6/5 from 279 reviews. The property is positioned for convenient access to Santa Monica and Venice sights while also being within driving distance of major Los Angeles attractions.
Rooms & Connectivity
Rooms are described as no-frills and include en suite bathrooms, TVs, and free WiFi. Guest feedback is mixed: some visitors describe comfortable, well-kept stays, while others report maintenance and wear-and-tear issues such as worn bedding and plumbing problems. One reviewer noted encountering a shared bathroom/shower format during their stay, suggesting that bathroom arrangements may vary by room type or building.
On-site Services
Morning coffee and cookies are offered complimentary. Beyond this, additional amenities are not documented in the provided information. Reviews frequently mention staff interactions, with multiple guests describing the team as friendly, attentive, and welcoming.
Location & Nearby Places
The motel is located at 2020 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, about 1.5 miles from Santa Monica Pier and roughly 2.9 miles from the Venice Boardwalk area. Nearby points of interest include Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier (about 2.2 km), Santa Monica State Beach (about 2.4 km), the Venice Canal Historic District (about 3.7 km), and The Getty (about 6.9 km). Farther afield are LACMA and the Petersen Automotive Museum (about 12 km), Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre (about 15.7–16.5 km), and Universal Studios Hollywood (about 17.6 km).
Best for
Palm Motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a Santa Monica base within a short drive or bike ride of the Pier, the beach, and Venice’s canals and boardwalk. It can also work for short stays where essentials like free WiFi, a TV, and a simple morning coffee are enough, and where a friendly, attentive staff matters. Travelers seeking a highly modernized property or guaranteed uniform room condition may want to set expectations given the mixed feedback on upkeep.
Travel tips
If your priority is the Santa Monica waterfront, plan for quick trips to Santa Monica Pier (about 2.3 km) and Santa Monica State Beach (about 2.4 km), and consider visiting early to avoid peak crowds. Venice attractions—including the Venice Boardwalk (about 2.7 km) and the Venice Canal Historic District (about 3.7 km)—are also close by for day trips. If you’re visiting major LA sights like Hollywood or Universal Studios, expect longer drives (roughly 16–20 km+).
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight friendly, attentive staff and a cozy, older property character. Several guests describe stays as clean, quiet, and comfortable, with a sense of safety and mention of included parking in at least one account. Negative feedback centers on aging rooms and maintenance issues, including reports of poor bed condition and bathroom plumbing problems. Bathroom setup may not be uniform, as one guest noted initial concern about a shared bathroom/shower format despite not encountering conflicts during use.
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