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Our top choices for Santa Monica 3-star hotels

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating, and a view of an airplane.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a patterned brick floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a coffee station.
A modern bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a long counter with bar stools, and a clean, contemporary design.

1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Westchester
United States
Marlin
฿3,826
฿5,183 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a city view.
A modern lounge area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A bar area with a menu board, a beer glass, and food items like burgers and tacos.
A white Holiday Inn LAX Airport shuttle bus parked at a terminal entrance.

2. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Westchester
United States
John
฿4,867
฿5,657 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
A lush garden with a pathway leading to a building with a white fence.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a potted plant.
A modern cafe with round tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank
Downtown Burbank
United States
Jesse
฿5,433
฿6,090 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Burbank
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with balconies.
An outdoor patio area with tables draped in golden cloth, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV screen.

4. Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
Torrance
United States
Wesley
฿3,504
฿4,215 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a city view.
A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with a plant, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern restaurant with a long counter, blue chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern hotel with a vertical facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Westchester
United States
Cathy
฿4,574
฿5,316 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV screen, and a bar area with a menu board.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a menu display.
A modern interior with a dark wall and a sign reading "the market".

6. Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
Joyce
฿3,961
฿4,445 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
A restaurant interior with wooden booths, a counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a heart-shaped arrangement of rose petals, a minibar, and a sign offering free chocolate.
A rooftop pool with multiple lounge chairs and palm trees.
A restaurant interior with a crab decoration, a golden cat statue, and a counter with menus.

7. LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area

LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Compton
United States
Napoleon
฿2,820
฿3,032 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring leather chairs, a glass table, and artwork on the walls.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and elliptical machines.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

8. Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Van Nuys
United States
Steffanie
฿4,251
฿4,941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.
A modern dining area with glass walls, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV.
A reception area with wooden reception desks, glass partitions, and wall-mounted lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a cabinet.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
Westchester
Canada
Qing
฿4,652
฿6,010 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
A modern restaurant with a wooden floor, blue upholstered chairs, and a central island.
A well-maintained courtyard with a neatly trimmed lawn, various plants, and a modern building with large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a grey sofa with a red pillow, a large window with a striped blind, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX

Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
Lennox
United States
Valerie
฿4,260
฿4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent Sheraton sign, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, gold chairs, and floral centerpieces.

11. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
Agoura Hills
United States
Vincent
฿5,673
฿6,478 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window.
A modern indoor space with a dining area featuring round tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a stone pillar.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

12. Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles

Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
Glendale
United States
Erynn
฿3,308
฿3,718 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
A modern outdoor patio area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.
A modern hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Steven
฿6,578
฿7,613 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
A multi-level atrium with balconies, seating areas, and a central open space.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a central lounge, and multiple balconies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area.
A multi-level hotel interior with balconies, a central atrium, and a modern architectural design.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
Westchester
United States
Chase
฿4,385
฿5,557 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a red and beige facade, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern bar area with a long wooden bar, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious hotel lobby with a geometric patterned carpet, multiple chandeliers, and a central glass railing overlooking a seating area.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a standing lamp, and a large window offering a city view.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
Fox Hills
United States
Roseann
฿5,261
฿6,009 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
Courtyard
Pool
Lobby
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and toilet.

16. Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tree Section
United States
Patience
฿5,185
฿5,921 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern bar area with wooden tables and benches, a bar counter with various bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a green planter, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a flat-screen TV.

17. USC Hotel

USC Hotel
University Park
United States
ALEJANDRA
฿5,721
฿6,649 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
USC Hotel
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.
A distillery interior with copper stills, glassware, and a red velvet rope barrier.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a bed in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

18. Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood
Canada
tina
฿4,059
฿4,709 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hollywood Hotel
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow and green seating area, and a wooden wall.
A modern restaurant with a wooden dining area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.
The exterior of the Redac Gateway Hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

19. Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance

Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Torrance
United States
Geraldine
฿3,552
฿3,978 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Lobby
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave shelf, and a dishwasher.
Breakfast area
A beach with people, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

20. Royal Palace Westwood

Royal Palace Westwood
Westwood
United States
dina
฿7,930
฿9,058 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Royal Palace Westwood
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