From Beach-Side to Airport-Adjacent These Are 12 of the Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Los Angeles
Cheap Hotels in LA Near the Beach
Sea Shore Motel
There may be no better value accommodation in the Santa Monica area of LA than the Sea Shore Motel. This retro, 20th-century property has a vintage 1950s look and an outstanding central location on historic Main Street within a five-minute walk from the beach, cafes, restaurants, a farmers’ market, art galleries and shops.
The property boasts a lovely rooftop sundeck and Amelia’s, an onsite cafe popular among the locals serving Italian coffee, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. There are some great perks too, including complimentary beach gear available to borrow.
The exterior of the Sea Shore Motel features charming signs from yesteryear and soaring palms, while inside the coral-pink building are 25 spacious rooms with terracotta tile and European shutters. All are air-conditioned and include mini-fridges and tube-style TVs. Upgrade to a deluxe suite and you’ll get a flat-screen TV, balcony with seating and a fully equipped kitchen too.
Bayside Hotel
This recently renovated, unpretentious hotel not only offers reasonable rates, but free parking — something hard to find at any property near the beach in LA. Located in Santa Monica, the Bayside Hotel has a fun retro blade sign that harks back to the days when this was a casual beach town and the official end of Route 66.
It’s just a short walk from the beach, and guests can rent bikes from the hotel to pedal down oceanfront paths or explore other attractions.
While the property’s 45 rooms are simple, they’re clean, comfortable and come with free WiFi. Some even include ocean views and kitchens.
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Venice Breeze Suites
An affordable beachfront property in the trendy Venice area, Venice Breeze Suites feels more like an extended-stay boutique hotel. Designed for beach-goers, it sits directly off the boardwalk within walking distance of countless bars, restaurants, shops and, of course, the beach. There’s also a fifth-floor rooftop deck with an ocean view, barbecue grill and wet bar for guest use, washers and dryers, and beach towels that can be borrowed at no extra cost.
The interiors offer lots of natural light and exposed brick along with impressive rooms. Even the standards come with full kitchens, including fully stocked coffeemakers, big flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Some offer spectacular views of the Pacific as well.
