Rest Haven Motel

Comfortable Motel within easy access to the centre of Santa Monica by foot or the No 3 bus. Which also goes to the airport. Décor slightly dated but comfortable beds, room clean and compact bathroom. Exactly what I would expect from a budget motel. Very helpful and pleasant owner. Good Value for money.

Don't be put off by the location or old-fashioned look of this classic Route 66 motel. Initially we were a little taken aback by the alley behind the laundry and Jack-in-the-Box. On arrival we were shown the room we'd booked, which was very small - the bathroom was bigger! So we upgraded to a larger room which was on the front of the motel, not the courtyard. We stayed for three nights, during which time our opinion changed completely, we grew to love the location (brilliant for downtown Santa Monica, including the beach: I'd say a twenty minute walk to the Pier - also very handy for Venice Beach as it's alongside Lincoln Avenue), the room, which was spotlessly clean with an efficient and quiet heater, and the area with its murals, quirky shops and cafes. Mel's Diner was our place for breakfast, just four blocks away. The 7 eleven was handy for water and snacks. I would have given it 5 stars if there'd been a kettle in the room, so if like me you like to wake up to an early morning cuppa, bring your own (travel)kettle!

The motel is tricky to find as it is located in an alleyway behind a fast food drive-thru place so looks a bit dodgy! However, check in was fast and efficient and the staff were extremely helpful. Two of us shared a room which had a queen size bed but not particularly anti roll-together. The pillows were rather lumpy so sleep was not particularly restful but ok. The room was small and basic but clean and included a fridge, tv, hairdryer and some basic toiletries. a kettle or coffee machine is available upon request. The bathroom was tiny and very dated but it did have a shower, sink and toilet so had the basics covered. Its decor was from the 1970s and definitely in need of updating. There was free parking outside the room and the location is convenient for exploring Santa Monica. For the price, we would have expected more room and a little more luxury or at least something relatively upto date. But on the days before 4th July, maybe they can charge more than would be expected. The main positive is how nice and helpful the staff and owner were. It served its purpose as we had to be in Santa Monica then, and this was available for the dates we needed.

Don't be fooled by the picture ( *********** is where I seen). First and foremost the office staff ( I believe there the owners) are phenomenal, they went above and beyond. Very nice people. We came in late 9-10 pm, came from Oregon 1,036 miles, we had made a pit stop in San Fran to see Alcatraz and some lovely person bash my car window in, sole my purse ect. I had taped cardboard over my window to get us through the rest of the drive back home. As my bf and I were unloading, the owners came to us and offered to move there personal vehicle for us to park closer to our room and park there's in front of us to protect my car better. Second, the locations was nice, stores and food close by and minutes from the pier. It has the looks and feel of more of an apartment then a motel. The rooms may not be up to todays modern updates but, that is what I loved, the bed was comfortable, pillows were amazing, bathroom was spacious, there was a closet for our belonging, a desk, and a refrigerator, heating and cooling worked great, the shower had pressure and hot water. Upon leaving the next the the owners wished us safe travels and also recommended a restaurant close by that was great as well. 100 % this will be the motel we stay at in our upcoming trips to Santa Monica. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us, and for going above and beyond. Sincerly, Ashley from Oregon

Motel was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a jack n the box next door and a 7 eleven and Starbucks down the street. Really enjoyed our stay not far from pier and beach . Will return again!

This is a great motel, well above average. Although it looks like a standard motel from the outside, appearances can be deceiving. It is the cleanest property at which I have ever stayed. The Rest Haven's manager, Kim, is wonderful, and very helpful. The Rest Haven is competitively priced, although no longer a value play. Extras include color television, a small refrigerator, and a safe. The courtyard, which is in the center of the motel, is beautifully landscaped and well-maintained. On a nice day it is a pleasure to just sit back, read a good book, and enjoy. The Rest Haven is a 20-minute walk from the beach, and also within walking distance of a large number of restaurants, as well as the Third Street Promenade, a multi-block shopping area that has a little of just about everything. Highly recommended.

El matrimonio que atiende, muy amable, la habitacion contaba con heladera y cafetera, muy practico, ademas amplia, ideal para una escala o estadia corta, la ubicacion es tb comoda, porque esta cerca del muelle de Santa Monica

Estuve una noche en octubre de 2022 en una habitación doble. Es de lo más ecónomico en la zona. La habitación era amplia y estaba muy limpia. Contaba con aire acondicionado, frigobar, ventanas con mosquitero y blackout. El baño era chico, pero nosotros no tuvimos problema. El señor que nos atendió fue muy amable en todo momento. Nos recibió cerca de las 8 de la noche y nos mostró amablemente la habitación. No ofrecen desayuno, pero a menos de dos cuadras hay un Starbucks y un Wallgreens. Cuenta con parking gratuito. El baño tenía algunos detalles a mejorar en cuanto a la terminación, pero sin duda cumple las expectativas para pasar una noche. Lo recomiendo