Name: Rest Haven Motel
Address: 815 Grant St, Santa Monica, 90405, US

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2026

Annette Kathryn

Room was spotless but the fridge leaked and rattled all night long. Place was quiet with easy parking and hot shower. Toilet unsteady and moved when flushed. Room small and didn’t have tea or coffee making facilities. A good half hour walk to beach.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Karen

The room was cute and very clean. Shower had great pressure and was HOT! Only downfall was no USB ports for charging and no ice machine.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

MASAFUMI

Good motel.

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Lina

staff was friendly but

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Nicole

The entire staff was very nice and friendly! My room and the property was clean! The air conditioning worked well and the little soaps were so cute!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Alycia

They tried to give us a different room than the one I booked. I let her know and she fixed it. The room was pretty small, the twin beds are like 2 inches away from each other. The bathroom is very small, barely any room to turn around. The location is good. Some sketchy people in the area but we didn’t have any issues. Definitely overpriced for what you get, which isnt much.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Dena

I booked my stay for August 22 check out on August 23, 2026. I put my credit card in and you guys charged me for last night.

Not Happy!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

SUSAN

Although the room was dated, it was very clean and the location was good.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

David

It’s a small, cute room. Good condition. Mini-fridge and AC were good. No coffee maker. The bathroom was really small with no counter space. I had a room with a queen bed and 2 twin beds. The queen bed was comfortable but squeaky. The twin beds less so. Clean.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Gehrig

I want to start off this review by saying the staff were super friendly and helpful when we had questions.

However, we spent a little over $500 for 3 nights here, and I honestly felt like it was not worth the money.

The room and bathroom were all pretty clean, so we had no complaints there. But the AC in room 8 needs to be serviced or something, as it leaves a weird musty smell in the room as it runs. The fact it worked was good, but the musty humidity it gave off made it feel weird to be in the room. Also, showering was a nightmare. It would take forever for the shower to warm up. But when it finally did, it would stay burning hot to where you could barely stay in the water without burning yourself. If I turned it any colder the shower would just turn off. The area was kinda iffy too. I know its Santa Monica, but its kinda tough to get parking depending on the time of day, and its smack right in front of a Jack in the Box. Overall it was a decent stay but it wasn't worth the money in the end.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Candace

I’ll start by saying the place is under renovation so you’re a little thrown off by checking in outside a window in the parking lot after pushing the ring doorbell but it wasn’t terrible. Overall, the room was clean, the AC worked perfectly, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We weren’t prepared to haul all our luggage up a steel staircase but that’s on me for reading no elevator. We booked the room with 1 queen and 1 twin for my husband, 14yo, and I and were displeased to see the “queen” in room 11 is actually a full or double. We brought this to the attention of the front desk and she insisted that it’s listed as a queen. We did tell her the headboard appears to match the actual queen in Room 10 where friends of ours were located but the mattress itself is not a queen like theirs. She informed us that’s how it’s listed so I figured it’d only be right to make sure to let others know what I wish I had known which was to ask for any other room but room 11. Great location, the staff we met was nice, and it’s right across from a Jack in Box and walking distance to a Walgreens which is convenient. We also were able to walk to Santa Monica Pier but know it’s a hike (just under a mile).

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

susan

Bed was supposed to be a queen size but was a double. No bed side table on one side of bed. No clock. Freezer was frosted over. Room was extremely small and not worth the price. Would never stay there again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Robert

Had discussion with Julia whus is a newer co-owner of the property. They are working hard to update this older property. It's got some good practical things going for itself. Before staying there, I suggest you check with her to see if they were able to work out the parking situation.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Waisum

When we stayed there last weekend, they were running renovation outside and in some rooms. We did not see the \"kitchen\" area like the picture; it may be in the courtyard where we did not go. Overall, the room was clean and sufficient. But don't expect much extra space in the bathroom/shower area. Parking was also limited in front of the place; we needed to find street parking nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Meg

Property is being renovated, mostly the office and grounds. It clean and safe. Also small, maybe a dozen rooms. Parking is next to the rooms but not sufficient for a full house.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

karen

Hi all ! I’ll start by saying we learned this property was just taken over by new owners 2 months ago. We had a very small room w a queen bed and a twin. The wall air conditioner unit was right next to the bed so it was impossible to sleep as the air was against u alll night - air needed to be on. As got stuffy real fast . There was a refrigerator which thankfully worked great. There was a hole in the wall behind the refrigerator. There were 2 outlets in the room so thankfully I brought an extension cord as the hotel had none. We moved the bed to get to the outlet and the keg from the bed frame fell off as it was not screwed to the bed. They had a construction guy on site who came with tools and fixed the bed. There was a small dresser - I opened the top drawer and it was broken in pieces. The bottom drawers worked but the dresser was filled with dirt and a mess. The toilet was not bolted to the ground so it wobbled ever time we went to the bathroom. Hardly any water pressure and the bars of some were like small as for a Barbie doll I I used 3 each day in hands to gets suds.

They have a lot of work to do

No ice machine . No staff on site after 10pm. Not enough parking on site for all guests - use street at night

Area is centrally located to freeways , but nothing around and I would not walk around at night - drive to everything

The staff was sweet beyond belief ! But only so much they could do . I wish them best in renovations

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Jonte

This motel did not meet my expectations based on the positive reviews I had read. It is a very basic, no-frills property. While the room was reasonably clean, the walls were extremely thin—I even noticed a sign in the room asking guests to keep noise down after 9 p.m. because sound carries so easily between rooms.

The location was also less appealing than I anticipated, as the motel is situated in an alley-like area that felt somewhat uninviting. Overall, the stay was adequate, but it wasn’t a place I would choose to stay at again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Svetlana

Welcoming staff, free parking, clean room. Excellent and affordable! Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Brett

Cozy room with fridge and microwave. Ten minute walk to famous Mel’s Diner (Opened December 23, 1947). Mattresses was comfortable but noisy when you got up. Parking spaces were near the rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Keegan

Clean rooms. Good area!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Kim's

This place was totally quiet and has a lovely outdoor garden sitting area. The staff is very nice. I would definitely stay there again!

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Jana

Very expensively ve room for Memorial Day weekend. Very basic motel. It was ok. Clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

John

Staff is great , rooms are clean and the location is incredible!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Michael

Good place with on site free parking. Reasonable
and convenient to the pier

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Christopher

Lovely stay. Very clean. Great staff couldn't be more helpful. The only couple of things I would say is It would be nice to have Ice available and the bathrooms could do with an update. But wouldn't stop me staying there again

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Daniel

It was covenant location if you wanna be out of the tourist type vibe and yet able to walk or short drive to the shops n beach

Self

2/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Elad

If you’re a family and hoping to get the family room don’t count on it. Imagine booking a family room that clearly says a Queen bed and two Twin beds, and you call the hotel/motel to confirm. But then you arrive at 9:30pm after a long drive and they give you keys to something else clearly unfit to four people. Yes, there’s a nice lady in the front desk but all she can do is give you another unfit room (one tiny bed that I had to share with my teen kid) and now it’s almost midnight and you need to split your family and split your luggage (and shampoo, toothpastes etc) into two rooms at separate ends of the property divided by two gates….
Oh and they promise parking but it’s either you wait for the nice lady to clear a parking space when she goes home or you street park.
Hotels.com should remove them from their listing.
Don’t count on their accountability for mistakes either

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

graeme

AWESOME PLACE, AWESOME STAFF, AMAZING STAY AND EXPERIANCE

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Ralph

Parking easy (shares parking lot with Jack in the Box, which is convenient for fast food lovers). The motel is a work in progress, but well worth the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Victor

A quiet hideaway among the bustle of Santa Monica. Located right off a main road, quick and easy access to anything you want to do. Room was spacious and clean, bathroom layout was a little smaller than average but manageable. Parking was steps outside of front door. We were lucky, there were only about 7 spaces, one handicapped, and we managed to get a space both times we needed one. Street parking was available. Quiet neighborhood, didn't seem to notice street noise inside room. Check in is a little impersonal, no lobby, ring a bell to summon someone from adjoining office. Transaction done through slot in plexiglass window, much the same as being at a bank, then clerk unlocks door and escorts you to your room. Not unfriendly, just more of a business transaction than a warm welcome. I'm sure there's a safety issue for the staff, but makes you wonder about your own. However, never felt uneasy, grounds were well maintained, we were very comfortable, never disturbed by other guests. Would not hesitate at all to recommend or stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Sarah

Okay for the price since it was one of the cheapest options around. The lady in the office was super nice and showed us around. Though I do wish someone was available to check us out at 7am or at least a clear drop box for the key. We had to leave key and parking passes inside the room and leave it unlocked.

The rooms are definitely old and need updating. The bathroom door would not stay all the way closed and wouldn’t open all the way. We could only find two wall plugs that weren’t occupied, behind the bed and in the bathroom and the one behind the bed was very lose and barely held my plug. The rooms are not soundproof at all. We could hear so much noise from the room next to us coming and going. Pretty limited parking but we were lucky enough to find space.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Alexander Oliver

The Rest Haven Motel is a good motel. It's not far from the beach or the Third Street Promenade (25-30 minute walk). It was also not too loud. The rooms are a bit small, but not too small. While it is an older motel, the rooms are in good condition. I like the courtyard in the back of the motel too. It's relaxing and nice. Motel staff and management are courteous and kind. Thus, I enjoyed my stay at the Rest Haven Motel.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Joel

Everything was accessible. Loved the garden

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

John

(No car.) we walked 2 mins for Walgreens and a 7 11. BUT room walls v thin h2nncevvt to 6
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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Michael

Everything was great. Especially Ms Brain. Will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Sean

Excellent stay

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Michael

Nice spot.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Diana

Free on site parking. Walkable location to Pier, beach, restaurants and shopping. Small, charming motel, reasonably priced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Rodney

Parking was safe and easy

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Trina

Staff is fantastic, parking is limited, but free. Absolutely worth it. The bed (queen) was a little more taco...sinks in the middle...probably needs a mattress update. It may be dated, but they have done a great job updating and keeping it clean and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Bil

Very nice clean place. Smaller older rooms but comfortable and staff is excellent

Family

4/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Eugenia

Good location. The bed was creaky!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Anina

The pictures were very deceptive. We had a very, very small room with a bed, small fridge, small desk and 2 chairs and view of the dirty backend of a jack in the box. The pictures showed a kitchen with table and nice garden area which are what I booked it on. We were disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Frank

Excellent hotel. Great service and a great location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

anton

Nice location. Bed was very squeaky and soft. Small room.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

deanna

Great for a quick stay and do a little site seeing. Owners were suuuper friendly and welcoming!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Cholla

It’s a nice little spot. Staff are very nice and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Alberto

Super clean and confy. Well located to access plenty of things and the highway. Staff is super helpful, efficient and kind

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Karah

Absolute wonderful place

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

lynn

Everything and more

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Kasey

The facility location and owners were absolutely great and amazing. The only reason I didn’t do 5 star was the walls are very thin and could hear everything my neighbors were saying and laughing about. 100% would stay here again if I come back to Santa Monica again. Owners were truly some of the kindest people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Christopher

Wonderful stay! Lovely courtyard room, quiet in the middle of town, clean and comfortable. Slept like a stone. Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Angelica

Excellent service and great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Laura

All of the above was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Fulvio

Essential and really clean!

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

James

It's an unassuming place sandwiched between a Jack-in-the-Box and a residential neighborhood, but don't let the location fool you. It's a lovely old-school motel with very clean rooms and a comfortable bed. Since it is an older place, the rooms are small, and a large person may have problems with the size of the bathroom and shower.

The courtyard, however, makes up for any lack of space. Tucked in behind the main building, the courtyard is private, quiet, and has lovingly maintained landscaping.

It's walkable to the Santa Monica waterfront, and there's access to public transportation. Plus, the Piccolo Italian restaurant just around the corner is AMAZING!

I'll certainly stay here again when I revisit Santa Monica.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

Julia

very nice staff!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

WOOSUK

Clean and comforting room, welcoming staff, excellent location. Can't ask more

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Rebecca A

Small room but that is because of the age(1938). It was spotless & smelled fresh & clean. It was quiet & peaceful & a very good price for the location (close to many little cafés & Walgreens a block away).

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Olivia

Close to the beach, extremely friendly and accommodating staff, would definitely stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2026

Aziz

Room is ok, very small. Older dated small motel. Staff nice. They use old fashion keys. It is literally next to a jack in the box drive thru. Felt insecure and would not do that again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Michael

First off the room was very clean. No bugs. Bed was very comfortable. I had a courtyard room which is recommended. It is gated and secure. Lots of tables and chairs in the courtyard.

It is right next to a Jack In The Box restaurant which wasn’t busy and loud but I was here in January so not as much tourist traffic. You have to
Park your car right next to it so there is safety concerns there so don’t leave valuables in your car,

Only bad thing: NO hot water from sink or shower. Don’t like cold showers

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Jessica

Everything was perfect. Location is unbeatable for Santa Monica, and the price is incredible. Thank you.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Christine

Staff was super friendly and helpful.

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Laurance

Bathroom hot water had to be left on for 5 minutes before it got warm, another 3 to get hot, then it wouldn’t drain, I was afraid to use the shower because of the fear of standing in water, middle of December heater broken, dead batteries in the TV remote, double bed instead of a qween bed, had to turn sideways to get from bed to the bedroom, no place to put the suitcase rack except in front of the exit door, the only thing good about this room was it was clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Celina

Good thick walls, cute bathroom designs, safe parking right in front! Super responsive staff that are warm, accommodating & prompt!

Get room 9 (on the end) if you want the most privacy! :)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Ken

Nice place, friendly staff

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2025

David

room was clean but there was an OVERWHELMING smell of cleaner in the air - my clothes smelled like it the next day. Also, no hot water in the shower. That was a bummer at 5 in the morning. I was surprised it had an 8 rating on Expedia. I would put it at a 5.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

Tony

There are a better bunch of choices. It’s a short shower and the hot water ran out. Sheets were not these performances. Also was a sign of the door that the balls are fit.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Glenn

Like always. Spot on.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Ken

Excellent place to stay

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2025

Matthew Louis

The room was reasonable, the bed was nice, but the neighborhood was a little shady. The location is viably convenient to drive from, but being located next to a Jack in the Box also brought some occasional homeless folks to seek help with food from the restaurant. I wish they kept the floors in my room a bit cleaner. Staff was friendly.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Alison

Very lovely front office! Room was clean and easy, area safe and walkable to many things.

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Emma

This is a very modest hotel, so do not expect pampering. However the price was good and the beds were comfortable and I slept well. I recommend it for budget conscious travelers who intend to be out all day and just using the room for sleeping.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Jean-Pierre

Stayed one night. Comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Laurie Dee

Very Nice People...
Very Cute Rooms.
Was 100% Happy

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Jorge E

Very clean and very nice

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

lenny

great spot..parked rite outside our door..windows opened..great room..would def stay again...

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2025

Rozelle

Disappointing to aay the least.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

BRENDA

Upgrades not so much

Clean room with comfortable beds which were divided in separate rooms within unit, not one room as pictured. Description states “designer toiletries and rainfall shower heads” - umm…neither. Dinky “plasma television” and tiniest private bathroom possible. Felt very much like a rushed ADU built in a Jack in the Box drive thru.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Darren

Great location, good staff, close to beach.
Can’t fault it!

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

John

Was great to be so close to the beach and downtown

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Ken

Great stay!

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Jacky

More drawers & hangers needed but very comfy bed.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

tanya

The wall to the next room was paper thin and I had to listen to some guy chatting on his phone 2-5am. If only I spoke Spanish I could have had half an idea what he was saying, but he seemed to have a lot of patience as every time he ended the call it rang again, where as I had no patience left and was ready to smash his phone to smitherines.
However, it was not all bad as the lady who ran the place was lovely

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Laura

Lovely traditional motel with friendly service

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

nancy

Second stay here. Great location for the things I want to see. Lots if eclectic places for food and to shop. Surprisingly quiet for its central location and with sharing an alley with Jack in the Box.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Alejandro

Good location and value

Very good value as it is a short Uber ride or scooter ride from the Santa Monica Pier. The front desk attendant was very friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again on my next trip to Santa Monica/Venice Beach.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

kayla

10 minute wait for hot water

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Andrea

Great check in with Kim and beautiful courtyard! Room was perfect and convenient to so many places. Easy parking too!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Kevin

Uptown experience

Awesome property and owner

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Stephanie

Quaint and cute

Kim was very welcoming. The establishment is very well kept. It has the cutest garden patio area. I loved all the succulents and plants. The bed and pillows were very comfortable as well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Bill

Great beds!

Great value; beds are super comfortable. We have stayed in 3 different rooms all had great beds.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

William

Great place to stay

Great motel! Free parking is such a hard thing to find. In the LA area. Very clean

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2025

Judith

This motel was in an unsafe area of town. There were homeless people relieving themselves on the streets, and gun shot sounds in the night. Upon checking in I complained about a strong unpleasant smell in the room. The night manager said \"respectfully it is your stuff\". I believe it was coming from the window air conditionining unit which made it impossible for me to use the air. Additionally, there were food crumbs and nut shells in the bed. I thought they might be bed bugs but found it appeared either the sheets had not been changed or were improperly washed. Low cost but not work the hygene and physical risk.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Sukhvir

Good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Savanna

.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

nancy

Clean property that is cared for I love the historic vibe and that it is close to all I was in town to see. I will be back.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Melissa

Great staff. The room is small, but was fine for one person. Location was good. Would definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Natalie

What a delightful place to stay! Were there for 2 nights with my husband and 12yo son; Great location in relation to the beach, restaurants, drug stores, coffee and breakfast spots - all in walking distance. Kim was AMAZING - so kind! Our room was a great size, beds were SO COMFORTABLE - so many pillows!! I just can't gush enough how much we loved this spot. Endless thanks!!

Leisure Family