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A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a large digital screen displaying a cityscape.
A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a coffee station.
A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a parking area with several cars.
A hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

1. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Arbor Village
United States
Angel
$73 nightly
$85 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with patterned curtains.
A row of beverage vending machines with various drink options.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, glass partitions, and a ceiling light fixture.

2. Motel 6 Carson, CA

Motel 6 Carson, CA
Carson
United States
Ferdie
$84 nightly
$92 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carson, CA
A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and palm trees.
An outdoor seating area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a palm tree.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and a television.
A coffee station with espresso machines and a coffee maker, a decorative glass vase, and a patterned container.

3. Studio City Court Yard Hotel

Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Studio City
United States
Fernando
$99 nightly
$115 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Studio City Court Yard Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two red chairs and a table, a chandelier, and a staircase in the background.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
Three beverage vending machines in a lobby with a trash bin and a staircase in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport

Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
Burbank
United States
Connie
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, chairs, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.
A coffee station with three coffee machines and a sugar dispenser.
A multi-story motel with a central staircase, a well-maintained lawn, and a mountain backdrop.

5. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Agoura Hills
United States
Adriane
$101 nightly
$113 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
A modern lobby with grey sofas, a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and a green vertical garden wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a bed.
A hotel room with a closed door, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, large windows, and balconies.

6. Glendale Hotel

Glendale Hotel
Somerset
United States
Raquel
$79 nightly
$89 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Glendale Hotel
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
The Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel with a modern design, a visible entrance, and a parking area with marked spaces.
A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed with a tufted headboard, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.
A reception area with a stone wall, two potted plants, and three pendant lights.

7. Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
Gardena
United States
Sintia
$130 nightly
$144 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a black office chair.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a cityscape mural, and a display of snacks.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
El Segundo
United States
Naijah
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
A modern hotel lobby with a large wall mural, plush seating, a reception desk, and a 'Box Office' sign.
A hotel entrance with a stone wall, flags, and a balcony.
A bar area with purple bar stools, a coffee station with espresso machines, and a display of snacks.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, and a small table.

9. Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood, an AGA Collection Hotel

Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood, an AGA Collection Hotel
Los Angeles
United States
Jeffrey
$172 nightly
$196 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood, an AGA Collection Hotel
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a telephone, and framed pictures on the walls.
A hotel lobby with a vending machine stocked with snacks and bottled water.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a potted plant, a bulletin board, and a large blue planter.

10. H3 Inn & Suites - LAX Airport - Los Angeles

H3 Inn & Suites - LAX Airport - Los Angeles
Arbor Village
United States
Annie
$78 nightly
$90 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
H3 Inn & Suites - LAX Airport - Los Angeles
A hallway with a white railing, a green wall, and a window with plants.
A reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, a desk, and a chair.
The Hollywood Celebrity Hotel entrance with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

11. Hollywood Celebrity Hotel

Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
Hollywood
United States
Zonia
$167 nightly
$190 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a large Hollywood-themed mural, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern office space with a desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a filmstrip wall decoration.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a black chair, and a dark-colored desk.

12. Glen Capri Inn & Suites - Burbank Universal

Glen Capri Inn & Suites - Burbank Universal
Grandview
United States
Ellen
$88 nightly
$99 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Glen Capri Inn & Suites - Burbank Universal
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign, steps, and a planter with flowers.
A hotel sign with a wheelchair accessibility symbol, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various flowers and a palm tree.
A room with a beige wall, a blue sofa, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

13. The Wave Manhattan Beach

The Wave Manhattan Beach
East Manhattan Beach
United States
Michelle
$76 nightly
$87 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Wave Manhattan Beach
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.
A modern living room with a white sofa, red accents, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a building with stairs outside.
A hotel with a signboard, a balcony, and a modern building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, each with orange and grey pillows, and a wall mural.

14. The Tangerine - A Burbank Hotel

The Tangerine - A Burbank Hotel
Media District
United States
Gary
$186 nightly
$208 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Tangerine - A Burbank Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a lamp.
A modern bathroom with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, a sink, and a mirror.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a microwave on a black cabinet.
A restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a large refrigerator stocked with beverages.

15. Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC

Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC
University Park
United States
German
$109 nightly
$127 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC
A nighttime view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a walkway.
A spacious lobby with checkered flooring, multiple seating areas, and a visible ATM.
A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a fenced patio area.
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a tree branch pattern. There is a framed picture on the wall and a nightstand with a phone and a lamp.

16. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
Mission Hills
United States
Deborah
$94 nightly
$109 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with patterned curtains, and a dark accent wall with lighting.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a glass partition and a digital display.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
A row of beverage vending machines with various drink options and a snack shelf to the right.

17. Studio 6 Carson, CA

Studio 6 Carson, CA
Carson
United States
David
$92 nightly
$101 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 Carson, CA
A lobby with wicker furniture, a large potted plant, and framed pictures on the wall.
A room with a view of the street, a chair, a table with a potted plant, and a window with posters.
A poolside dining area with a view of a swimming pool, outdoor chairs, and a table with a vase.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a small table with a plant, and a patterned rug.

18. GreenTree Inn & Suites Alhambra

GreenTree Inn & Suites Alhambra
Alhambra
United States
Suresh
$153 nightly
$171 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
GreenTree Inn & Suites Alhambra
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden desk, black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink. There are framed pictures on the wall and a basket of oranges on the counter.
A Howard Johnson Inn with a prominent sign, large pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance
Delthorne
United States
Lorena
$116 nightly
$130 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted tree, and a coin laundry service in the background.
A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and dining area.
A modern kitchen with a kettle, toaster, coffee maker, salt and pepper shakers, and a knife block.

20. Hotel Koxie

Hotel Koxie
Mid City
United States
Sergio
$122 nightly
$142 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Koxie
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$133 nightly
$154 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
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$181 nightly
$202 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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When you've got to get away to a new or favorite destination without breaking the bank, Santa Monica awaits with comfortable 2 Star hotels and a change of scenery. Stay on your feet visiting top attractions that draw hundreds of visitors, or settle in for a hot cuppa nearby and watch the world around you. With lots of local residents compared to visitors, you're sure to experience regional living, from bustling dining hot spots to lovely landscapes. Pack your bags and get ready for fun and a relaxing stay in a city with excellent overall 2 Star Hotel ratings of 5.0. In fact, more than half of past guest reviews recommend their 2 Star Hotel in Santa Monica, and it's time to find out why.

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2 Star hotels are in high demand in Santa Monica. You'll find the best deals right here, so book early and save on a great getaway. Thanks to several convenient locations and comfortable amenities, past globetrotters have found a place to stay that's just right. Stay here and be one of the first guests to leave a review and share your thoughts. The best places to stay all about hospitality, and these 2 Star hotels have a strong service rating of 5.0. It's even easier to enjoy attentive hospitality in a clean 2 Star Hotel, and this destination has an average cleanliness rating of 5.0. When you book with Expedia, you can stay all over the world, and the journey starts in Santa Monica.

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How much does it cost to stay in a 2-star hotel in Santa Monica?
Travelers can find great deals on Santa Monica 2-star hotels from $85 with Expedia – but remember that prices vary throughout the year. Factors like demand and location can affect hotel prices, and it's often more expensive to stay in Santa Monica hotels during weekends, holidays and high season. Try searching for 2-star Santa Monica hotels during midweek to track down the best deals.
What are the most highly rated Santa Monica 2-star hotels?
In Santa Monica, the Sea Shore Motel stands out as a highly rated option, boasting an outstanding score of 9.0/10. This charming motel features inviting terraces and balconies, great for enjoying the California sun and ocean breeze. Families appreciate the complimentary cribs, making it a convenient choice for those traveling with young children. Its prime location allows easy access to the beach, ensuring that both relaxation and adventure are just moments away.Another excellent choice is the HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel, which also holds a traveler rating of 9.0. Known for its inviting space, this hostel embraces inclusivity and offers a great experience for those looking to connect with fellow travelers. Its proximity to shopping districts makes it an attractive option for guests seeking a vibrant local experience.For those who prefer a more home-like setting, the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica, rated 8.8, offers well-equipped kitchenettes in its rooms. This feature allows families to prepare meals at their convenience, adding a layer of comfort to their stay. Whether you're planning a family getaway or a solo adventure, these properties cater to diverse needs while ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
Are there 2-star Santa Monica hotels that offer free breakfast?
In Santa Monica, the HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers a vibrant and inviting space, earning an impressive customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10. This delightful hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast, making it an ideal choice for travelers who appreciate convenience and a friendly feel to start their day.Another excellent option is the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica, which enjoys a strong rating of 8.8. Guests here can also indulge in a free breakfast, enhancing their stay with a straightforward dining experience before heading out to explore the beautiful Santa Monica beaches.For those who prefer a more hotel-like experience, the Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica is a fantastic choice as well, boasting a review score of 8.2. This hotel not only offers free breakfast options but also provides a "To Go" breakfast for those on the move, ensuring that families can enjoy a nutritious start to their day, even amidst their busy schedules.
What 2-star hotels in Santa Monica have free parking?
The Sea Shore Motel in Santa Monica is a delightful two-star hotel that offers a charming and comfortable retreat for travelers seeking a relaxed atmosphere. With an impressive customer review rating of 9.0, this hotel not only features complimentary self-parking but also provides convenient bike parking, making it ideal for those who enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal area on two wheels.Another excellent choice is the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica, which boasts a rating of 8.8 and a range of thoughtful amenities. This hotel ensures accessibility with features like accessible parking and an electric car charging station, suiting the needs of tech-savvy travelers while still providing free self-parking for added convenience.You might also consider the Ocean Park Inn, equally rated at 8.8, which combines a welcoming environment with the practicality of free self-parking. Its location makes it a great base for families looking to enjoy Santa Monica's attractions without the hassle of parking fees.
Are there family-friendly 2-star hotels in Santa Monica?
In Santa Monica, the Sea Shore Motel is a charming 2-star hotel that offers a delightful family-friendly experience, earning a traveler review rating of 9.0 out of 10. This hotel features complimentary cribs, making it an excellent choice for families traveling with young children, and its inviting space ensures a stress-free stay.Another fantastic option is the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica, which boasts an excellent review score of 8.8. This hotel goes above and beyond with amenities such as free rollaway beds and cribs, allowing you to accommodate your family comfortably. With daily housekeeping and the convenience of a kitchenette, you can easily prepare meals and snacks during your stay, adding to the overall convenience for families.The Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica is also a great family-friendly choice, rated at 8.6. This hotel features child-friendly window designs and offers free amenities for children, ensuring your little ones are well taken care of. With daily housekeeping and a microwave in your room, you can enjoy both comfort and practicality.
Are there any 2-star Santa Monica hotels with a pool?
The Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica is a delightful two-star hotel that provides a inviting space ideal for families and travelers seeking a relaxing getaway. With an excellent review score of 8.2 out of 10, this hotel features a refreshing outdoor pool great for unwinding after a day of exploring the beautiful Santa Monica coastline. Guests can enjoy sun loungers around the pool, making it an inviting space for both adults and children to soak up the California sun.Another excellent option is the Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles, which also boasts an outdoor pool and has received a rating of 8.0. This hotel offers a friendly and accommodating environment, ensuring a pleasant stay for those traveling with loved ones.
Can I find pet-friendly 2-star hotels in Santa Monica?
In Santa Monica, the Sea Shore Motel is a delightful two-star hotel that creates a inviting space for travelers and their furry companions, boasting an impressive customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10. This charming establishment not only accommodates service animals but also offers a convenient location for exploring the beautiful Santa Monica coastline, ensuring an easy experience for families seeking adventure together.Another excellent choice is the HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel, which also enjoys a rating of 9.0. While primarily known for its budget-friendly dormitory-style accommodations, it welcomes service animals, making it a practical option for those traveling with pets. The hostel's vibrant community atmosphere encourages socializing, superb for travelers wanting to connect with others while enjoying the beach town's attractions.Lastly, the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica, rated 8.8, is another great option for pet lovers. This hotel provides a comfortable stay with a focus on quality service, ensuring that both you and your pet feel at home. With its convenient amenities and friendly environment, this hotel is designed to cater to families looking for convenience and an enjoyable stay.
What is the difference between a 2-star Santa Monica hotel and a 3-star hotel?
With all the home comforts travelers need, 2-star Santa Monica hotels make a great base for exploring. These hotels are designed for convenience, and usually have comfy rooms, daily housekeeping services, and a 24-hour front desk. Some also have their own restaurant. For travelers who want to take things up a gear, 3-star Santa Monica hotels might tick all the boxes. These mid-range hotels often have spacious rooms and extra amenities for a relaxing stay, such as a pool, gym, restaurant or bar.

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