Cal Mar Hotel Suites

220 California Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 523 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.6
Good
523 reviews

OMG, I would live at the Cal Mar Suites if I could! Do you all remember Veronica Mars' apartment in Neptune, CA? Same era, same feeling of early 1960's Southern California. This place may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it floated my boat. The staff was not only nice, but incredibly helpful. The pool was heated to perfection. They provide carports. You can walk to the beach, to restaurants, to shopping. I felt safe and even slept with the windows open at night.

Sylvia United States

Great location. Large room. Daily cleaning. Well equipped kitchen. Bike friendly. Late check-out.

Thanh Canada

great staff. very friendly pool great location very good

Maurice Netherlands

it was a spacious apartment and in a perfect location, easy access to the metro and the beach

Joanne United Kingdom

great retro motel feel. hasn’t been messed with. lots of original features. loved the colours. spacious. clean. peaceful. safe. daily room service (friendly staff). nice little kitchen. great bed and pillows.

Miles United Kingdom

Very well located. The appartement is big. The bed are comfortable. The linens and the bathroom are clean.

Guillaume French Polynesia

Great location, on the very edge of the busier parts so the streets around at quiet. Rooms very spacious and very clean. It's no Ritz, but it's not trying to be. Charming old school hotel.

Mark United Kingdom

Great location, friendly staff, lots of space and nice pool and surroundings

Williams United Kingdom

location! having an apartment as opposed to a hotel room

Leanne New Zealand

We loved the location, the pool, staff, the well equipped kitchen and the separate lounge/dining area.

Sharon United Kingdom
7.6
Good
523 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “OMG, I would live at the Cal Mar Suites if I could! Do you all remember Veronica Mars' apartment in Neptune, CA? Same era, same feeling of early 1960's Southern California.”
    Sylvia Sylvia United States United States
  • “Great location. Large room. Daily cleaning. Well equipped kitchen. Bike friendly. Late check-out.”
    Thanh Thanh Canada Canada
  • “great staff. very friendly pool great location very good”
    Maurice Maurice Netherlands Netherlands
  • “it was a spacious apartment and in a perfect location, easy access to the metro and the beach”
    Joanne Joanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great retro motel feel. hasn’t been messed with. lots of original features. loved the colours. spacious. clean. peaceful. safe. daily room service (friendly staff). nice little kitchen.”
    Miles Miles United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very well located. The appartement is big. The bed are comfortable. The linens and the bathroom are clean.”
    Guillaume Guillaume French Polynesia French Polynesia
  • “Great location, on the very edge of the busier parts so the streets around at quiet. Rooms very spacious and very clean. It's no Ritz, but it's not trying to be. Charming old school hotel.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, friendly staff, lots of space and nice pool and surroundings”
    Williams Williams United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location! having an apartment as opposed to a hotel room”
    Leanne Leanne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We loved the location, the pool, staff, the well equipped kitchen and the separate lounge/dining area.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities7.4
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money7.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.0
Low score for Los Angeles
7.6
Good
523 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Los Angeles
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This ideally situated all-suite hotel is a 10-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach Park. It features an outdoor heated pool and spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen.

Accommodations at Cal Mar Hotel Suites include cable TV along with a living room with a sofa bed. The traditionally decorated suites also provide a dining area and ceiling fans.

The hotel offers a tour desk. Car hires can be made at the front desk.

Third Street Promenade is less than a 10-minute walk from Cal Mar Suites. Los Angeles International Airport is 9.9 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Cal Mar Hotel Suites has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Jul 2009.

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Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Garden
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Los Angeles
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sylvia
    United StatesUnited States
    “OMG, I would live at the Cal Mar Suites if I could! Do you all remember Veronica Mars' apartment in Neptune, CA? Same era, same feeling of early 1960's Southern California. This place may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it floated my boat. ...”
  • Thanh
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location. Large room. Daily cleaning. Well equipped kitchen. Bike friendly. Late check-out.”
  • Maurice
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “great staff. very friendly pool great location very good”
  • Joanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “it was a spacious apartment and in a perfect location, easy access to the metro and the beach”
  • Miles
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great retro motel feel. hasn’t been messed with. lots of original features. loved the colours. spacious. clean. peaceful. safe. daily room service (friendly staff). nice little kitchen. great bed and pillows.”
  • Guillaume
    French PolynesiaFrench Polynesia
    “Very well located. The appartement is big. The bed are comfortable. The linens and the bathroom are clean.”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, on the very edge of the busier parts so the streets around at quiet. Rooms very spacious and very clean. It's no Ritz, but it's not trying to be. Charming old school hotel.”
  • W
    Williams
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, friendly staff, lots of space and nice pool and surroundings”
  • Leanne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “location! having an apartment as opposed to a hotel room”
  • Sharon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We loved the location, the pool, staff, the well equipped kitchen and the separate lounge/dining area.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a charge for parking?
    Yes! Overnight parking is available for $31.00 + Tax = $34.10 per night
    Answered on 14 November 2019
  • I noticed you provide an airport shuttle service is that free or at an extra cost?
    There is a separate charge made by the shuttle service. The hotel does not add any charge for shuttle services.
    Answered on 3 February 2020
  • how far is the beach walking also do u have to have a credit card? or can you have a debit card?
    The beach is 2 short blocks away. Guest need a credit or debit card to check in.
    Answered on 11 March 2021
  • Is there a bar
    Unfortunately no, but we do have many bars nearby.
    Answered on 5 May 2021
  • Is there a deposit required at check in
    tes $100 deposit for incidentals.
    Answered on 19 May 2021
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Facilities of Cal Mar Hotel Suites
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Garden
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$22 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Cal Mar Hotel Suites takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 80.60GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cal Mar Hotel Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Early check-in may be available at a half-day rate.

Rates are based on single occupancy, extra person charges are applicable.

WiFi rates are applicable per device.

The guest name on the reservation should match the name on the credit card used and presented upon check in.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 80.60GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Cal Mar Hotel Suites

  • Room options at Cal Mar Hotel Suites include:

    • Family
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Cal Mar Hotel Suites offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Cal Mar Hotel Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Cal Mar Hotel Suites is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Cal Mar Hotel Suites.

  • Cal Mar Hotel Suites is 14.9 miles from the centre of Los Angeles.