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Reviews of Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach 4 stars

1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States

#4 of 16 hotels in Manhattan Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in Manhattan Beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous renovated room and wonderful staff. Location is ideal in the heart of Manhattan Beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Good clean hotel with a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking at $45 a night is expensive

    Location to the beach and coffee shops and restaurants is great. Hotel was clean and the room was a good size.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    My go to in LA, home away from home....
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Spa Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Pillows!!!! Dumpy, lumpy, heavy old pillows. Sheets and towels are inferior.

    Love the location, the staff, the vibe.... It's small and personable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    The best place to stay for a few days relaxation in LA.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fantastic staff. Great bar. Lovely food. Great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Luxury stay at affordable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location 2 minute walk to the beach & some of the best restaurants we’ve ever eaten in, beautiful interior incl hot tub in room, fantastic helpful staff and great little touches such as the mini bar selection and free rental bikes

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Manhattan Beach is a gem and the Shade is a great way to enjoy all it has to offer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff and a great location!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated. The interior corridor was a little goofy. Some loud people in the outer boundaries of the property.

    Location, staff, and essentials were all too notch.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    Friendly staff, spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Spa West
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel also hosts events so there was a wedding during Sunday afternoon/evening (til 9pm) right outside my door, and a party on Saturday night. It wasn’t terrible but if you want a quiet stay, it might not be for you. Lightning was mostly fluorescent too which killed the ambience. And decor a little dated.

    Great location, very friendly staff, good restaurant and food, room was very spacious

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    9.0
    My fav in LA
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All sheets, pillows ands towels need to be thrown out and new sheets, pillows and towels purchased. Instant cheap massive improvement in touch feel and satisfaction

    Location and staff are wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    Overall was nice, enjoy brunch although te seating wasn't the best, they were confused with my reser
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    some people not really friendly

    Mainly the area, close to the beach, restaurants and shops

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    8.0
    lovely little gem of a hotel
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Spa Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room’s definitely do need refurbished and the various pieces of equipment (air con / fridge / bathtub) are very noisy during the night

    the location is superb and the staff lovely

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    desperate for renovation

    great location nice bar

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    10
    Tranquil, amazing location, view of ocean from balcony!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Spa West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    in room hot tub!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    What relaxing place with great food. Loved my room, the amazing spa tub and tech that went into the lighting, very soft
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the vibe and the colors, the sea blue and grey that was incorporated.

    the way the staff greeted me! It was amazing, what a warm welcome I got. i really appreciated that.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was the most amazing. Tempur. I love it!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    Great location & fantastic room but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Per night cost was considerably expensive & Booking.com didn’t say anything about a mandatory “amenity” charge that brought the total to a little more than $600/night.

    Very clean, modern & thick walls so it was quiet despite the room being ground level next to the road. Located within walking distance to the beach!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would have preferred if the rooms had more natural light - but I should point out that we had a balcony with chairs and a table. There is also a nice rooftop pool area.

    The location is unbeatable..... a few minutes walk from Manhattan Beach pier. The property is well appointed with a very nice bar/restaurant area. Staff were very friendly and attentive service was excellent. Rooms were modern and comfortable with great beds.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    TIME TO GET CAR FROM GARAGE VERY SLOW NO HELP W/LUGGAGE

    FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE, LISTENED TO THE CUSTOMER

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    9.0
    great location friendly staff and great room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would have liked the bar to stay open a little later into the evening

    friendly

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2022

    10
    I stayed there for 17 nights to be close to my daughter. I was in and out and all hours of the morning. and evening look
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Spa Room
    • Stayed 17 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the spacious rooms, the fabulous location. and the amazing staff ❤️

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    10
    A perfect hotel to escape and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spa Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, luxurious and very comfortable rooms

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful hotel in a beautiful beach town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Spa West
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything. Maybe the lighting in the vanity area could have been brighter, but that is such an incredibly minor point.

    Comfy bed, great location, nice amenities, excellent service

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Plaza View Spa Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very nice and well run boutique hotel that is situated in a prime area. Restaurant priced fairly and service was excellent. Will stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2022

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