SureStay by Best Western Santa Monica
3102 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
SureStay by Best Western Santa Monica is a relaxed, 2-star hotel on Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, set along a tree-lined stretch with nearby shops and restaurants and convenient access to Interstate 10. The property has a public rating of 4.1/5 from 581 reviews and is positioned as a value-focused base for exploring Santa Monica and the wider Los Angeles area.
Rooms
Rooms are warmly furnished and include coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded room types add conveniences such as microwaves, mini-fridges, and/or whirlpool tubs, and some rooms include kitchenettes for more self-sufficient stays.
Breakfast
A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in an unfussy dining room. Guest feedback indicates the breakfast can feel quite simple for the room price, so expectations are best kept modest if breakfast variety is important to you.
Amenities & On-site services
Parking is complimentary, and the hotel also offers electric vehicle charging stations. Additional on-site features include a courtyard, a BBQ area, and guest laundry facilities.
Location & nearby places
Santa Monica’s major attractions are close by, including Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier (about 4.2 km), the Santa Monica Pier (about 4.3 km), and Santa Monica State Beach (about 4.4 km). It’s also within reach of the Venice Boardwalk (about 4.3 km) and the Venice Canal Historic District (about 4.8 km), while museums and LA landmarks such as the Hammer Museum (about 3.9 km), The Getty (about 5.9 km), LACMA (about 10.0 km), and Universal Studios Hollywood (about 15.6 km) are farther afield.
Best for
This hotel is best for budget-minded travelers who want a Santa Monica address with easy freeway access and included basics like free Wi-Fi and breakfast. It also suits drivers and EV owners thanks to complimentary parking and on-site electric charging stations, and longer or more independent stays can benefit from kitchenette-equipped rooms (select room types).
Travel tips
If you plan to explore beyond Santa Monica (for example Hollywood-area sights like the Hollywood Walk of Fame or TCL Chinese Theatre), the hotel’s proximity to Interstate 10 can be useful, but allow extra time for Los Angeles traffic. For beach and pier outings, plan for a short drive to the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park, and Santa Monica State Beach (all roughly 4.2–4.4 km away). If breakfast variety matters to you, consider supplementing the included buffet with nearby dining options along Pico Boulevard.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight good value for Santa Monica/LA, noting reasonable pricing paired with a convenient location for the beach area. Cleanliness and updated/remodeled rooms are recurring positives, and staff friendliness is also mentioned. Free on-site parking is a standout practical benefit, and some travelers appreciate rooms with kitchenette-style setups. Critiques most often focus on the breakfast being very basic, and a few reviews mention maintenance or functionality issues in rooms and occasional concerns about the surrounding area.
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