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The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Property entrance
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Malibu Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pepperdine University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Ground Floor ADA Room

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Room

Pacific Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Malibu Suite Ocean View

Malibu Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfrider Suite Ocean View

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Room

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Upstairs side Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Room

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Malibu

With a stay at The Surfrider Malibu in Malibu (Eastern Malibu), you'll be steps from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Pier. .This luxury hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Santa Monica Pier.

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malibu Colony Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 33 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Nobu Malibu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
The Surfrider Malibu offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Malibu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Surfrider Malibu has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The Surfrider Malibu is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (April 01 - December 31): USD 40.32 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Surfrider Malibu Hotel
Surfrider Hotel
Surfrider Malibu
Surfrider Beach Club Hotel Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel
The Surfrider Malibu Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel Malibu

The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 369 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cute and peaceful. I loved the hammock and the rooftop area. The views are so pretty of the ocean and the staff was very friendly. It’s a small hotel which made it more personal, there was a little note with my name on it when I arrived to the room. I’d stay here again if I ever go back to Malibu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farnaz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, friendly, and quiet, right on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Huen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night, the room is soooo cute we wished we stayed for longer, would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is beautiful and the property felt comfortable and like an oasis. The room was cute, clean, and smelled incredible. Coffee delivered to the room each morning was a lovely perk. I do wish the rooftop dining was fully open (they only had very limited pre-packaged options right now), but I understand they are getting back on their feet. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Must Stay!!!

This was the cutest boutique hotel. It was very clean, very comfortable with many personal touches. They were the nicest hosts and I would tell anyone who is coming to Malibu to stay here. We absolutely fell in love with the kind hosts, the cute decorations, the personal note and water, and all the amenities! Such a gem of a place! And it’s across the street from the Pier and direct access to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property! Warm and cheerful front desk, clean and cozy room, great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. We will definitely return again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water to take a shower. Luke warm at best. No answer at desk to address. No cofee maker or coffe available on property that we could find. Ocean view was blocked completely by bushes. All you can hear are the cars not waves. Bed is bad design kept hitting legs on boards that stick out. Chairs on porch are hard asa a rock. No cushions. By far the worts hotel on thus trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in every way

Was everything we could have dreamed for. Quiet, clean, aesthetic, amazing views, and incredible staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great hotel! We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Johannes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Style. Really nicely designed. 9/10 Views. Love the ocean, the pier and the logo. 9/10 Location. Just by the beach and pier. 10/10 Staff. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 2/10 WiFi. Slow WiFi and limited connection in the room. Had to roam in the bed. And WiFi to the TV was tardy. 1/10 Noise. Extremely loud from the highway outside. Heard every car and got the worst night sleep of the trip. I wish I had known this as I’m extra sensitive to sounds. 2/10 Value for money. Paid nearly $1000 for a night as they nearly doubled prices over the holidays. We got a lot more value for money at the hotels in e.g. Hollywood. Overall verdict: very nice hotel, but we are unlikely to stay here again as the noise levels impacted our sleep far too much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024