The Kinney Venice Beach

737 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, Los Angeles County, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

The Kinney Venice Beach is a hip, contemporary 3-star hotel in Venice, Los Angeles County, located at 737 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292. It’s positioned less than a 15-minute walk to the marina and about 1.6 miles from the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The hotel holds a strong public rating of 4.3/5 from 1,104 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are bright and equipped for light self-catering, with microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemaking facilities. Standard in-room tech includes flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Review themes frequently highlight very comfortable beds, clean rooms, and good showers (including strong water pressure).

Breakfast & Lobby Refreshments

A hot breakfast is available for a fee. The lobby offers cookies and refreshments throughout the day, and guest feedback commonly mentions coffee being available downstairs. Reviews also suggest breakfast variety is a plus for many guests.

Amenities & Recreation

Outdoor spaces include a courtyard patio with sunloungers and a fire pit. For relaxation, the property has an outdoor plunge pool and a hot tub—features guests often call out as a key perk. On-site facilities also include an exercise room and a 24-hour business center.

Parking & Practical Services

Parking is available for a fee. The 24-hour business center supports around-the-clock printing/work needs, while Wi-Fi is included in rooms for day-to-day connectivity.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is well placed for exploring Venice and nearby Santa Monica, with the Venice Canal Historic District about 1.3 km away and the Venice Boardwalk about 2.2 km away. Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park are roughly 4.7–4.8 km away, and Santa Monica State Beach is about 5.2 km away. Larger LA attractions are also reachable by car, including the Hammer Museum (~8.0 km), The Getty (~10.2 km), LACMA (~12.2 km), The Getty Villa (~12.1 km), and Universal Studios Hollywood (~19.0 km).

Best for

This hotel fits travelers who want a Venice-area base with a modern, boutique feel and quick access to the marina and boardwalk areas. It’s also well suited to guests who prioritize relaxation amenities—reviews repeatedly point to the plunge pool and hot tub, plus the courtyard with fire pit. Value-focused travelers often rate it as competitively priced for the Venice/Santa Monica area, while still offering strong comfort and service.

Travel tips

If you plan to explore Venice on foot, the Venice Canal Historic District (about 1.3 km) and Venice Boardwalk (about 2.2 km) are close enough to build an easy half-day itinerary nearby. Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park are a short drive away (around 4.7–4.8 km), and major museums like The Getty and LACMA are farther out, so plan extra time for cross-city trips. If you’ll have a car, note that on-site parking is offered for a fee.

What guests say

Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the hotel’s strong value compared with other options in the Venice area. Comfort is a recurring theme, especially the notably comfortable beds, along with generally clean rooms and positive feedback on showers (including good water pressure). On-property relaxation features—particularly the plunge pool and hot tub—stand out as memorable perks. A few reviews mention minor, mostly cosmetic room touch-ups that could be improved, but these notes are typically framed as small issues rather than deal-breakers.

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