3007 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California, United States | (586) 210-9239
A 10-minute drive to the beach and
shopping areas
Homey rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges
Some rooms have microwaves and terraces
Large rooftop sundeck and a sauna
Fitness machines on every floor
Free breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and underground parking
Children under 17 stay free
Dated interiors in need of a revamp
Not within walking distance of beach
No designated fitness room; machines are located in hallways
Complaints of poor Wi-Fi signal and connectivity issues
Reports of maintenance issues
The 67-room Days Inn Santa Monica is a two-pearl hotel that's about a 10-minute drive to Santa Monica Beach. Though the property is a bit dated and in need of a revamp, it offers homey rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, plus some have microwaves and terraces. On-site features include a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop sundeck, free underground parking, and fitness machines on every floor. Guests complain about spotty Wi-Fi, however, as well as maintenance
issues.
Travelers might also want to consider the Bayside Hotel, which is within walking distance of the beach and a bit more modern.
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Scene
Value chain hotel that caters to couples
Housed in a pink-and-turquoise building with a facade that’s reminiscent of the 1950s, the Days Inn Santa Monica is a budget chain hotel that mainly attracts couples seeking a value deal. Animal statues are dotted around the exterior, like owls perched on balconies and elephants flanking the entrance to the lobby, lending a whimsical and humorous touch. Inside, the lobby is dated, but functional, with marbled black-and-cream tiled floors and a shiny black front desk. Black leather couches and chairs provide seating around glass tables that spill over into the lobby from the adjoining breakfast
room, which is furnished with pink and gray cabinets that display the buffet. Overall, decor is dated and rather uninspiring, and the hotel could use a revamp, but it's a value deal for those who don't mind being a bit removed from the beach.
Location
Within driving distance of the beach and shopping
Days Inn Santa Monica Hotel is
located on Santa Monica Boulevard, about a 10-minute drive to Santa Monica Beach and 15 minutes by car to Venice Beach. Surrounding the hotel is a random
selection of stores and there are a few restaurants -- mostly fast food -- within walking
distance. There’s a bus stop that’s a minutes' walk away, which gives access to the Santa Monica Pier in about 20 minutes. The Third Street Promenade, an outdoor mall with
restaurants and stores, is under a 10-minute drive from here. Los Angeles International Airport is about a 20- to 30-minute drive, depending on traffic.
Rooms
Basic rooms with mini-fridges; some with microwaves or terraces
Rooms are homey and pleasant, though basic, with warm color schemes of browns, tans, and creams. White linens, wooden furniture, and nature or
abstract paintings are common items of decor, as is wall-to-wall olive-colored carpet, which appears quite dated. Each room includes a flat-screen TV,
air-conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and a mini-fridge, and some rooms have a
microwave and a terrace or a balcony furnished with a couple of chairs and a small table. Bathrooms are quite spacious and include large granite counter tops, shower/tub combos, and
either gray- or white-tiled walls and floors. Hairdryers and toiletries are
provided. Guests should note that there have been complaints concerning maintenance issues and dated aspects of the rooms.
Features
Free breakfast, sundeck, and free parking -- plus fitness machines in hallways
The Day Inn's on-site features cover the basics -- breakfast, parking -- and a few extra perks, but not without some drawbacks. A free breakfast buffet with cereals,
fruit, waffles, and yogurt is served at the Days Inn Santa Monica in the
mornings, though it’s a limited breakfast that many note runs out quickly. There’s
a fairly large rooftop sundeck with tables, chairs, and lounge chairs. Guests can also make use
of a sauna as well as fitness machines, though these are not in a dedicated fitness room, but can be found in the hallways on each floor. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, though many
complaints have been made concerning connectivity issues. Free parking is also
available, a nice perk for Santa Monica where there is little free parking to
be had.
