The Green Ginger Guest House
8149 Billowvista Dr, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, Los Angeles, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
The Green Ginger Guest House is a 3-star guesthouse in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, located at 8149 Billowvista Dr. It has a public rating of 3.6 based on 39 reviews, reflecting mixed guest experiences. It’s positioned for visitors who want to explore the Westside beach cities and major Los Angeles attractions.
Rooms & In-room conveniences
Guest feedback indicates some rooms include practical kitchen-style basics such as dishes, cups, a refrigerator, a microwave, and coffee setup. Comfort is a recurring positive point for some stays, with at least one guest highlighting a comfortable bed. Specific room categories and full amenity lists are not documented.
Location & nearby highlights
From Playa Del Rey, the property is within reach of Venice sights such as the Venice Canal Historic District (about 3.4 km) and the Venice Boardwalk (about 4.7 km). Santa Monica attractions are also nearby, including the Santa Monica Pier (about 7.4 km), Pacific Park on the Pier (about 7.4 km), Downtown Santa Monica (about 7.9 km), and Santa Monica State Beach (about 8.0 km). Farther afield, major museums and landmarks include the Hammer Museum (about 10.9 km), The Getty (about 13.2 km), LACMA (about 13.7 km), Petersen Automotive Museum (about 13.5 km), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (about 13.9 km), the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (about 15.5 km), and Hollywood destinations such as the TCL Chinese Theatre (about 18.2 km) and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (about 18.7 km).
Guest-reported experience notes
Reviews are polarized: some guests praise the location and helpful, friendly management, while others report issues around condition and cleanliness, as well as expectations not matching what they believed they booked. At least one guest described problems with hot water timing and stated that certain advertised features were unavailable during their stay. Because amenities are not formally documented, travelers may want to confirm details directly before arrival.
Best for
This guesthouse may suit travelers who prioritize a Playa Del Rey base with access to Venice and Santa Monica highlights (Venice Canal Historic District, Venice Boardwalk, and Santa Monica Pier all within roughly 3–8 km). It can also appeal to guests who value simple in-room conveniences like a fridge and microwave, as mentioned in reviews. Travelers seeking highly consistent, hotel-standard condition and clearly documented amenities may want to verify specifics carefully given the mixed review themes.
Travel tips
Plan on using a car or rideshare for beach and Westside sightseeing: nearby points of interest like Venice (about 3–5 km) and Santa Monica (about 7–8 km) are close but not necessarily walkable from every stay. If a specific room feature is important (for example, a jacuzzi-style tub), confirm availability in writing before arrival due to guest reports of mismatches. Given guest commentary about limited parking, consider asking ahead about parking arrangements and alternatives.
What guests say
Guests most often highlight the Westside location as a positive, with easy reach to Venice and Santa Monica attractions. Some reviewers also mention friendly, helpful management and practical in-room items such as a fridge, microwave, coffee, and dishware. Negative feedback is more severe in some accounts, citing cleanliness and upkeep concerns and dissatisfaction with the property’s condition. A recurring issue in critical reviews is that expectations from booking did not match what was provided, including reports of certain features being unavailable.
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