The Garland vs The Pierside Santa Monica

Same City · Los Angeles Distance: 18.7km
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The Garland

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 596
Los Angeles
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The Pierside Santa Monica

★★★★ 4-Star
8.0 190
Los Angeles
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (4,914)
8.5 (2,667)
Booking.com
9.1 (2,889)
8.6 (2,043)
Expedia
9.4 (2,644)
8.8 (1,497)
Trip.com
8.7 (128)
8.8 (121)
Overall Average
9.2 (10,575)
8.0 (6,328)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Garland The Pierside Santa Monica
Strengths Strengths
+ Free shuttle to Universal Studios is super convenient, mentioned often + Overwhelming access to Santa Monica Pier and beach on foot gets tons of mentions
+ Pool with nightly movies and hot tubs great for relaxation, repeated praise + Rooms are clean and modern post-renovation, repeated praise
+ Friendly and helpful staff noted across sites + Staff friendly and helpful, common across reviews
+ Clean rooms with comfortable beds, common feedback + Outdoor pool is large and pleasant, multiple reviews note
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some road or highway noise heard in rooms - Valet-only parking at $65-76/day, repeated complaints
- Footsteps from above mentioned repeatedly - Some rooms have road or adjacent room noise
- Parking fees are expensive

Recommended For

Families with kids Universal visitors Couples

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

The Garland

Agoda 9.6 Group

Convenient Universal shuttle, great pool vibe at night

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Friendly staff, clean rooms

Traffic noise

Expedia 10.0 Family

Amazing staff, pool movies for kids

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Clean rooms, convenient shuttle

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Awesome pool and adult hot tub, great shuttle

The Pierside Santa Monica

Expedia 10.0 Family

Great location and staff, beach gear rentals convenient

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Deep pool with great lighting, top Santa Monica access

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Ideal location, friendly staff

Nighttime road noise

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Right by pier, free beach towels and chairs

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean and comfy, excellent staff

Expensive parking

Location Comparison

Distance: 18.7km

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