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5 BEST HOTELS IN MALIBU

The city of Malibu is very well known for its reputation as a celebrity hotspot and the beauty of its seaside mountains, coves, golden beaches, and epic waves. The town stretches for 27 miles, but the center is found at the foot of Pepperdine, where you’ll find the Malibu Country Mart and the Malibu Civic Center. Despite its wealth and star-studded quotient, Malibu’s best assets are its natural resources, so grab your sunscreen and a towel and hit the beach. 

To smoothly introduce you to a selection of the best Hotels in Malibu we’ve put together this little shortcut:

Best Hotel in Malibu Under $300: The M Malibu 

Best Luxury Hotel in Malibu: Malibu Beach Inn

Best Hotel in Malibu for couples: Surfrider Malibu 

Best Hotel in Malibu with a swimming Pool: Calamigos Guest Ranch 

Best Hotel in Malibu for the views: Malibu Beach Inn

Best Hotel in Malibu with a SPA: Calamigos Guest Ranch 

Best Hotel in Malibu for families: Calamigos Guest Ranch 

Best Boutique Hotel in Malibu: Malibu Beach Inn 

Best Hotel in Malibu by the beach: The Surfrider Malibu 

(For more details on each hotel, please keep scrolling).

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Few things to consider before booking a hotel in Malibu

Location: Despite the city’s short coastline of 21 miles, you’ll find a range of hotels to suit every budget. There are a variety of choices for an overnight stay in Malibu, from waterfront suites to rustic bungalows and a Japanese-style ryokan. Guests will find luxurious spas, fitness centers, ocean views, rooftop bars, and other enticing hotel amenities. During your stay, don’t miss out on surfing at some of L.A.’s best beaches, dining at oceanfront restaurants, hiking to waterfalls, sipping wine at local tasting rooms, and taking in all the area has to offer. Every neighbourhood is unique so in order to help you better understand Malibu’s neighborhoods and choose one that suits you best, we’ve made a short guide through the best areas to stay in Malibu at the end of the article.  

Price: An average, a hotel in Malibu costs $312 per night (based on Booking.com prices). However, prices depend on the hotel’s star rating, amenities, and of course – the location. Hotels in the city tend to be more expensive than those outside the center. However, do take note that prices are higher during the holidays, weekends, and special events.

Amenities: Since this is an article about high-quality Hotels in Malibu, you can expect the best amenities and services offered on the Island. 

Lifestyle: Each one of us has its character and preferences. There are certain hotels that are specific to their themes. You can find modern, vintage, high-class designs, or hip and chic hotels. There is something for everyone.

1. Malibu Beach Inn – Malibu

4 STAR HOTEL

Malibu Beach Inn

A stylish boutique hotel overlooking the Pacific in Malibu.

Located on the Pacific Coast Highway, the hotel is about 20 minutes from downtown Santa Monica and 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. A short walk or drive will take you to the finest shops and restaurants in Malibu. Additionally, your balcony overlooks the Malibu Pier and the ocean, with waves crashing just feet away.

While maintaining an intimate and hip feel, the hotel is modern and minimalist in design. Its small lobby opens directly onto a deck that overlooks the beach. Black-and-white photographs of local spots are common, as are cryptic posters that assert artistic messages. During your stay, staff members welcome you by name and provide complimentary bottled water and cookies. There is no fitness center or swimming pool at the hotel, but there is a Spa Suite that specializes in facials and hot stone treatments. Wireless internet is available throughout the building – as well as on the beach below.

All 47 rooms have stunning ocean views and balconies with tables and chairs that overlook the beach. With custom white oak furniture and fabrics in blues and greys, the rooms are reminiscent of Scandinavian minimalism. Italian linens cover the large and comfortable beds. A gas fireplace and a sofa that can be converted into a bed add a nice touch to this room. The hotel includes amenities such as Nespresso machines and motion-activated lights. It seems the toilet senses your presence: the lid of the toilet rises spookily when you enter, and the seat of the toilet gets warmer.

The restaurant is on a raised deck above the beach so all the tables have ocean views – the hotel’s breakfast is excellent.

Rating: 9.1 (Superb)    Rooms: 47

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FROM $949/NIGHT

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT HOTEL

  • All rooms feature stunning ocean views, elegant design and modern amenities.
  • The hotel offers a Spa Suite with a range of facial and hot stone treatments.
  • Excellent location nearby Malibu Pier, as well as Malibu's finest shops and restaurants.

WHAT'S AROUND

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach (200m)
  • Big Rock Beach (5km)
  • Corral State Beach (5.1 km)
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beachfront location

spa suite

on-site restuarant

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2. Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club – Malibu

5 STAR HOTEL

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club

The perfect getaway from the busy streets of Los Angeles.

This rustic yet elegant hotel is set on a long-held, family-owned property in the Santa Monica Mountains. In this dreamy 200-acre property, 70 private cottages, bungalows, and estate rooms can be found – often used as a California wedding destination.

There are dozens of rooms spread across the property and divided into categories like cottages, bungalows, and estate rooms. Most of the villas feature outdoor showers and terraces along with a king bed, sleeping bags, and a bottle of Calamigos wine. The estate rooms come with a private pool, while the bungalows with 2 bedrooms come with living rooms and soaking tubs (mini private pools). The ranch has three pools. There is a pool in each of the Estate Rooms. There is a great pool next to the fitness center where you can swim laps. There is also a large Jacuzzi and a full food and beverage bar by the bungalows.

Massage therapy rooms are available at the Wellfit center, as well as hair/nail appointments and facials. A number of dining options are also available at the ranch. At the Lobby Bar, guests receive a complimentary breakfast. Live music can be heard at the Country Kitchen Bar on Sundays. Malibu Café is a great spot for family lunches, holiday parties, and fun barbecues. Guests and locals can enjoy dinner and drinks at Leo’s Lobby Bar starting at 3pm.

The ranch’s exclusive beach club is one of the most enjoyable aspects of staying there. Shuttles are offered free of charge to and from the beach club. Guests can get paddleboard lessons, shoot pool, play shuffleboard, and chow down on beachy buffet items. The beach is reached by a private tunnel underneath the Pacific Coast Highway. There are also vineyards, a beach, and mountains nearby where you can go horseback riding. The place looks like the perfect vacation destination. If you wish to get away from the city and enjoy nature, the beach and the woods while also getting pampered, then this mountainous oasis is the perfect place for you.

Rating: 8.8 (Fabulous)    Rooms: 70

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FROM $704/NIGHT

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT HOTEL

  • Malibu Cafe, the hotel's trendy outdoor restaurant, is a great place to dine during your stay.
  • Guests can spend their time in an active wy utlising hotel's offering of vineyards, a beach, and mountains nearby where you can go horseback riding.
  • Guests can get pampered in the Wellfit cente choosing from a selection of massages, facial as well as hair and nails treatments.

WHAT'S AROUND

  • Trancas Beach (7.2 km)
  • Zuma Beach (7.4 km)
  • Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (9.5 km)
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spa and wellness centre

3 SWIMMING POOLs

elegant interior design

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3. The Surfrider Malibu – Malibu

4 STAR HOTEL

The Surfrider Malibu

A boutique hotel in one of California’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

If you are planning to base yourself in Malibu, this is the right address. The Malibu Pier is just a short distance away and there is a beach across the Pacific Coast Highway. The Hotel gives you a feel of the surfing life but with a luxurious twist. The communal living room is adorned with scented candles, evocative coffee table books, and framed photographs. Rooms feature buttery soft bedding with neutral colors to create a stylish and comfortable space. The rooftop restaurant and bar is a chic place to spend the entire day with a book and artisanal cocktails. While the hotel is relatively small, each room is thoughtfully designed. There are posters here with surf-centered pledges like ‘Pray for Surf’ that remind you that the breaks here are among the finest in the world.

Owners are often present on site and staff are young and friendly. The receptionist can help you arrange a surf lesson or tell you where to see the most picturesque sunset and where to go for excursions. The hotel also provides guests with custom surf boards to use.

There are twenty rooms at The Surfrider, each featuring a wooden cube bedframe with fluffy white bedding. The hotel has a wonderful use of white and natural colors, which is complemented with hardwood teak floors, sand-coloured rugs, and beige linen-covered sofas that gives one the impression of staying in a stylish but relaxed beach house. Grown Alchemist’s toiletries are especially impressive. It is worth the splurge to book a room with an ocean view terrace, but make sure to book well in advance.

One of the property’s most attractive features is its rooftop bar and restaurant, which is only available to hotel guests. You can enjoy a sunset cocktail by the fire pit or read a book as you overlook the sea. You can enjoy healthy and locally sourced food. There are several breakfast options, including healthy options like a compositions onf: muesli, goji berries, blueberries, sunflower seeds, coconut, chia seeds, nuts mixed with coconut yoghurt,or an avocado smash made with sunflower seeds, peas, lemon oil blended on toasted sourdough.

Rating: 9.2 (Superb)    Rooms: 20

$$$

FROM $489/NIGHT

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT HOTEL

  • One of the property's most attractive features is its rooftop bar and restaurant, which is only available to hotel guests.
  • The Hotel gives you a feel of the surfing life but with a luxurious twist.
  • The hotel is located in a prestigious neighborhood, just a short walk away from the Malibu Pier and a beach.

WHAT'S AROUND

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach (50m)
  • Malibu Pier (100m)
  • Corral State Beach (4.8 km)
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great location

rooftop bar

restaurant ON-SITE

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4. Hotel June – Malibu

3 STAR HOTEL

Hotel June Malibu

Modern bungalows in a surf-lifestyle-driven boutique hotel.

This boutique hotel on Point Dume is an enclave of bungalows from the mid-century period that once served as historic retreats for wayfaring artists, musicians, and writers. This boutique hotel offers you the best of both worlds: Easy access to the beaches and the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, but still a private, tranquil retreat for you to escape it all.

Hotel June has 13 bungalows that have been renovated, a Mexican-inspired restaurant-bar, and one of the very few hotel swimming pools in Malibu.
Mid-century bungalows represent the undeniable ease of Malibu, with thoughtfully designed rooms filled with one-of-a-kind details – such as the framed black and white photographs taken by original owner Wayne Wilcox, whose work reflects an era rarely seen by outsiders. Each room also comes with free WiFi, Bluetooth music speakers, Casper beds/linens, and a private patio with Dutch doors.

A shared lounge is available to guests. There is free parking on site.

Rating: 9.5  (Exceptional)    Rooms: 13

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$$$

FROM $460/NIGHT

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT HOTEL


  • The hotel is located just minutes from some of Southern California’s most beloved and stunning beaches, including Point Dume, El Matador State Beach, Zuma Beach, Paradise Cove, and Broad Beach

  • Soak up sunshine at one of Malibu’s only hotel pools (opening early 2022) — exclusively available to Hotel June guests.

  • Bungalows feature young and stylish design.

WHAT'S AROUND

  • Paradise Cove Beach (1.2 km)
  • Westward Beach (1.8 km)
  • Zuma Beach (1.9 km)
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Key Features

stylish design

SWIMMING POOL

on-site dining

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5. The M Malibu

3 STAR HOTEL

The M Malibu

Cosy, surf-oriented motel

Located in Malibu’s heart, this boutique hotel offers easy access to the area’s famous beaches. California surf culture, picturesque coastlines, hiking trails through the mountains, and wine tasting are just some of the things you can do while you are here.

The M Malibu is a centrally located hotel with an outdoor pool just 150 yards from the beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Guests can walk to the Malibu Pier in 13 minutes.

There are 18 rooms divided into 5 categories at the hotel. Surfer’s Spot, the most luxurious, is a modern interpretation of California style. It offers a soothing atmosphere for a truly relaxing stay. Located on the second floor, the private balcony offers partial ocean views and stunning sunsets over Malibu. All rooms feature hand-selected materials to ensure a relaxing experience after a day at the beach or exploring Malibu. This category of rooms offers complimentary Nespresso and Boxed Water to make your stay more enjoyable. The M Malibu’s air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV and a small fridge. The hotel’s exterior rooms provide privacy and limited guest interaction.

A shared lounge is available to guests. There is free parking on site. Free beach towels are offered to guests. There is also a view deck

Rating: 7.4 (Good)    Rooms: 18

$$$

FROM $258/NIGHT

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT HOTEL


  • The motel holds onto the old school Malibu simplicity, while remaining the perfect place to enjoy the beaches and local surf culture.

  • The motel is located in a close proximity to the local beaches.

  • Motel's amenities include: Outdoor pool Sundeck with ocean views of Malibu Beach towels Private balconies In room Nespresso machines, and complimentary Boxed Water

WHAT'S AROUND

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach (1 km)
  • Malibu Canyon (1.6 km)
  • Big Rock Beach (4.2 km)
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beach 5 mins away

SWIMMING POOL

pets allowed

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A mini-guide through Malibu’s neighborhoods:

Corfu is a place rich in diversity. There are pockets of busy resorts, located in particular in the north of Corfu Town. On the same note the island is big enough to escape the crowds and venture up its woody mountains, explore vertiginous villages, coves fringed by cobalt-blue water, and the fertile interior that shimmer with olive groves. To help you understand more of the neighborhoods here’s a simple guide to walk you through Corfu:

Carbon Beach (Eastern Malibu)

For those only with a few hours to spare in Malibu, Carbon Beach in eastern Malibu is a good option. It’s the closest to Los Angeles and Santa Monica, and it’s where most of the fun-in-the-sun activities occur. There are a number of Instagram-worthy spots in the Carbon Beach area, including the Malibu Farm café which is popular with visitors. Surfrider Beach, next door, is a great place to catch some waves if you’re an advanced surfer. Stand-up paddle boards can also be rented at the Pier or you can rent them there. 

Point Dume (Central Malibu)

Point Dume is a great place to see Malibu’s natural wonders. Starting your day hiking at Point Dume Nature Preserve will give you a chance to see the ocean every step of the way, along with taking you to the beach. However, if you just want to relax on the beach, you can bring your own gear to Westward Beach and order food from The Sunset Restaurant, or go full-service at Paradise Cove Beach Café. Due to its residential character, Point Dume isn’t Malibu’s most popular nightlife area. In contrast, south of the point, there is Geoffrey’s, a chic oceanfront restaurant with panoramic ocean views from its outdoor terrace. 

Zuma (Western Malibu) 

For a beach day in Malibu, there’s no better spot than Zuma Beach in Western Malibu. Beach volleyball, picnic tables, and food stands to accompany the nearly two miles of sand and surf. Bring an umbrella to stay cool during the day and a sweatshirt to keep warm at night.   

Malibu Wine Country

You may wonder if you are even in California after you arrive at The Barn at Cielo Winery up in the mountains. The 30-acre estate has panoramic views of the Malibu Hills and was designed to resemble a Tuscan villa. Visitors to the Barn can taste wine, charcuterie, and pizza while dining outdoors in a wine-tasting ‘room’.  

 

FAQ

Which best hotels in Malibu have a restaurant on-site?

Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant at these hotels in Malibu: Malibu Beach Inn, The Surfrider Malibu
 

Which hotels in Malibu are good for couples?

Couples travelling in Malibu greatly rated: Malibu Beach Inn, Calamigos Guest Ranch, The Surfrider Malibu
 

Which hotels in Malibu are good for families?

Many families visiting Malibu enjoyed their stay at: Calamigos Guest Ranch
 

What are the best hotels on the beach in Malibu:

Malibu Beach Inn, The Surfrider Malibu, and The M Malibu received great reviews from travelers looking for the best hotels on the beach in Malibu.
 

Which hotels in Malibu offer good views?

Malibu Beach Inn received great views-ratings from their guests.

 
Which hotels in Malibu serve excellent breakfasts?

From Malibu’s hotels serving excellent breakfast, you can try Malibu Beach Inn, The Surfrider Malibu

 
Which are the hotels with a swimming pool in Malibu?

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Hotel June Malibu are highly popular hotels among travelers looking for a hotel in Malibu with a swimming pool.


Which hotels in Malibu have SPA?

Malibu Beach Inn, Calamigos Guest Ranch were highly rated among travelers looking for hotels in Malibu with SPA

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