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Reviews of Rest Haven Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

815 Grant Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, United States of America

#166 of 373 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 495 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy to find and conform to the description in booking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very small but still comfortable since we were out all day anyway

    Great location (amazingly quiet considering how close to a main road it is!), comfy beds with lovely sheets - very clean. Helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    7.0
    Gets the job done! But uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It might have been me (I have an increasing amount of neck pain recently), but my boyfriend and I thought the pillows were useless/uncomfortable. Definitely try to bring your own if you can. If you're plus size or immobile keep in mind the bathroom is cute but tiny and you may be uncomfortable.

    The staff helped me out - they were helpful and had integrity (I interacted with a woman and a man, don't remember their names). They were awesome, and the rooms were clean! Me and my boyfriend loved the location - it's maybe a 20-min walk to the Promenade.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    A no-frills motel that is a cut-above: Comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was nothing that I didn't like; I think having a microwave would have made it much better, since we were bringing home leftovers from restaurants, but little way to make some of them usable (like soup). Depending on where your room is located on the single row of units, you may hear people making their orders on the Jack-in-the-Box drive-through station. It didn't bother us because it was Xmas time we did't seen many customers, plus, we were out much of the day. This is an old property, but well-maintained. The shower stall in Unit 3 had some draining sluggishness, but we mentioned it to the clerk and it was ameliorated by the time we returned at the end of the day. Draining problems like this, as he mentioned, are part of having an old property. As long as they are responsive at addressing it, I'd stay here again.

    If you need to be right on the beach, this is not your motel. But, if you're not spending much time in your room and don't mind a short walk (slightly uphill on the way back), this could be your place. For us, the nexus of location and value are good. To walk to the beach, you have to cross Lincoln Blvd. If you don't want to cross a thoroughfare like Lincoln, there are other motels just across the street on the ocean side of Lincoln. Still, there's a signal at the corner of Pico Blvd. two blocks away (plus there's Starbucks at that corner your caffeine in the morning) and if you just follow Pico downhill, you end up where Shutters on the Beach hotel is. Not bad. You get a little style at the unit: The furnishings were modern and thoughtful for the small space, and the towels are good (not luxury-fluffy, but not feel new). There's a large screen TV on the wall and free Wifi. Our priorities were to have a motel that was clean, comfortable and had easy parking, without worrying that the lot was full and we had to look on the street. We stayed in Unit 3, a single queen-bed room, which was *just* big enough for a small desk, a nightstand, a stylish chair and a small refrigerator. Attractive, vinyl plank floors. The bathroom has dated tile, but that's expensive to remodel. There was a nice fold-up chair in the closet space to use. We needed a comfortable place to sleep, but not spend time in, since our days and evenings were used to visit nearby family and walk the beach). We checked in on Dec. 23 and the desk clerk walked us to the room, and opened the door, ushered me in and handed me the key (yes, an old-fashioned motel key!), where the floor lamp was already lit. A small, but wholly unexpected, nice touch. We interacted with three staff members over three days and they were all unfailingly pleasant, accommodating and friendly. The footprint of the motel office, units and the parking lot is compact.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very good! Best sleep during the trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No microwave

    Clean Quiet Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated decor.

    Great location near Santa Monica. The staff was helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    This was the third time I’ve stayed there and will happily stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls are thin but all visitors seem to understand that fact and act accordingly.

    Rooms are small but immaculate. Owners are great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Cozy Place in Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cozy place in Santa Monica, convenient for walking to the pier.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    It worked for us.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water took a long time to heat up. More of a 1950s vibe. Don’t expect modern cool.

    Very clean and close to where we needed to be

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    8.0
    For waht we needed, this place served our needs well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very small room. Old and tired. Bed needs to bed replaced.

    The place is cute and charming and very old and small. The room was clean but is in need of upgrades. The bed was difficult for my wife and I (we are not big people) in that we kept rolling into the center of the bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and clean basic accommodation which was perfect for a 1 night stay. Motel manager was really helpful with l
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good

    Good basic accommodation for a one night stopover with parking included onsite.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great for a one night stay to be close to a family wedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a bit of a freshen up.

    The location and owners were friendly. Also had air conditioning. Plus free parking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    8.0
    Location is great, quiet noise levels, and good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It's away from the main road, so there were no issues with noise. Friendly staff, good price, clean, easy to get around from this location. Not far from beach, and also close to buses, tram is close enough to walk to it.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    7.0
    Reasonable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower could have been cleaner.

    Great location close to Santa Monica and Venice Beaches. Room was okay with comfy bed and fridge.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Welcoming managers. Good price for Los Angeles. Safe area and walking distance to beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good location, not noisy, cheap considering LA prices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very old hotel.

    Location was great, short drive from Santa Monica beach maybe a 15 minute walk. It was a very simple hotel, the exit of the room went directly outside so it felt a little expose; the guy that checked us in was very friendly and willing to help out. The cleanliness was superb.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet place a bit off Santa Monica's center but very close to the most important places.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    9.0
    Good stay for stop with car in Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice small Motel, with free parking spaces in front. And you can walk in about 15-20minutes to the beach of Santa Monica. The rooms are big enough. And it is quiet at night.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    cozy friendly pricey!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very expensive!

    friendly staff, cozy room, great location, lovely garden to relax and enjoy coffee/breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    7.0
    We would absolutely stay again as the value for money was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no coffee making facility and the bed was a bit squeaky

    Great location, close to amenities and a short walk to Santa Monica central. Hosts were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    8.0
    Cute and well located Motel in Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The couple managing the motel is extremely kind and welcoming. The Motel is well located (you can walk to the beach and walk or take the bus to the center very easily). Beautiful garden.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    9.0
    Good stay for Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room looked a little old and in need of renovation. Overall, it looked okay, though. The Bathroom is pretty small.

    The staff was nice and helpful. They even helped us get our suitcase up the stairs. The parking space was free. The beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    7.0
    Quaint but tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Prices seemed very inflated for a very modest room. For half the price I have been staying in very modern or well renovated rooms. Maybe demand was high just before the long weekend. There was not much room to move with suitcases. I was glad to have somewhere to stay after a very delayed international flight but would not want to stay any longer.

    Easy check in and parking.

    Stayed in September 2023

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