Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony - Santa Monica

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Gym

Explore the area

Santa Monica, California

Third Street Promenade2 min walk
Santa Monica Beach6 min walk
Santa Monica Pier9 min walk
Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)13 min drive

Very clean and great service!

Angelo N.

Dec 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Dining Area

About this property

Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony

Across the street from Santa Monica Beach, The Beacon, built in 1928, transports you back to Old Hollywood. Lounge in an art deco cabana and dip your toes in the hot tub. Catch a Pacific sunset while sipping a tropical drink from rooftop bar, The Coco Club. Through the lobby, Layla features delicious Middle Eastern dishes and elevated cocktails in a stylish setting. It's your stay for relaxation. Each room features modern amenities with a classic touch — soaking bathtubs for winding down and a Roku TV to binge your latest series. Downstairs, the fitness room has free weights and treadmills. You'll have several hiking options nearby, like Los Liones Canyon Trail. Play classic carnival games on the Santa Monica Pier, or ride the only solar-powered Ferris wheel in the world. Endless food options are nearby, starting with the locally sourced catch of the day at The Albright. From sunny beaches and state parks to Downtown LA, The Beacon has it all.

Our top-floor rooms are located under a late-night bar, so you might hear a bit of nightlife buzz. We've installed earplugs and white noise machines to help you sleep, but if you're a light sleeper, another room may be more suitable.
Use the Sonder app to navigate your stay from start to finish. Check in. Request amenities. Connect to WiFi. Contact customer support. All via our small (but mighty) app. Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered.

This Sonder has a front desk which is staffed 24/7. Our on-site team is available to ensure you have a better stay.

We have multiple spaces at this property, each designed to give you a beautiful place to stay — while our style is consistent, the view, layout, and design may vary.

Guests can book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.
Home Truths
You may hear construction noise from renovations on the elevator and late-night noise from the rooftop bar. White noise machines and earplugs are available upon request. We apologize for any inconvenience.
There are no laundry facilities or cable. We've provided a Roku for streaming.

Property manager

Sonder

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are not allowed to book a stay in their city of residence.

Guests must create a Sonder account and verify their ID online after booking. Once complete, check-in instructions will be sent 3 days before stay.

Sonder reserves the right to charge the guest post-stay for any damages to the property. Security deposit will not be taken upfront

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 244132

About the area

Santa Monica

This apartment is located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica. Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. La Brea Tar Pits and Hollywood Walk of Fame are not to be missed.

Santa Monica, California

What's nearby

Third Street Promenade - 2 min walk
Ocean Avenue - 5 min walk
Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk
Santa Monica Pier - 9 min walk
Venice Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Downtown Santa Monica Station - 12 min walk
Northridge Station - 30 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Élephante - 2 min walk
HiHo Cheeseburger - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Cabo Cantina - 4 min walk
SUGARFISH | Santa Monica - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonder The Beacon | One-Bedroom Apartment w/ Balcony located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 12 minutes by foot.

6.0

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angelo N.

6 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very clean and great service!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole C.

25 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not good

So far I this place is starting off with a 1 star. 4 PM check-in and room isn't ready. Sitting in the lobby hear about people complaining about their room. Fingers crossed this place works out. I travel a lot and have never a 4 PM CHECK-IN even worse room is a half hour late from being ready. The main sitting area closed as well due to renovations. Elevator broken...Update, got into the room and it is nice. I'll bump it up with 2 stars. Day 2, we are back at a 1 star. This place has potential!!! But is poorly run and just seems to have more issues that most hotels don't. It smells like sewage by the pool, the bar downstairs isn't open, they give you 2 towels and expect that to stretch their usage for 2 adults and 2 children for 2 days. Stains on the couches and curtains. Had to get a drink at the rooftop and for a glass of wine and beer it was over 40 bucks. Prob why the bar by the pool isn't opened because they charge excessive fees. Anyway, I had beer and champagne delivered from DoorDash. The room suite is clunky the shower requires a climb to get into. The plus, is it seemed like at some point they tried to make this place awesome. There are still some remains of that. Nice bed, tv, kitchen, etc. I never write reviews like this, but I felt I needed to so family's can be more informed and take the risk with knowing our issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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