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FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica

Enjoy airy rooms and modern amenities at FOUND Hotel in Santa Monica. Rated 4 stars with 529 reviews, close to Santa Monica Pier, The Getty, and LA attractions.

12311 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 553 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned Business center
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, Clean Rooms with Friendly Service

Recent guests highlight the hotel's spacious, clean rooms and polite, professional staff. While the property offers useful amenities and a convenient location near Santa Monica attractions, some note minor issues in room furnishings and limited on-site facilities.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and large bathrooms
  • Friendly and professional staff, especially at the front desk
  • Welcoming public areas and handy amenities like free Wi-Fi and shared kitchen
  • Convenient location near Santa Monica Pier, beach, and major museums
  • Good dining options nearby, including an attached Mexican restaurant/bar

Worth knowing

  • No complimentary breakfast or airport shuttle service available
  • Some rooms may have worn furniture or noise issues that affect comfort
  • Paid parking on-site with some free street parking nearby, situated in a safe neighborhood
  • Amenities are minimal but sufficient for business and leisure travelers
  • Not pet-friendly and lacks a pool or fitness center

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a clean, affordable stay close to Santa Monica attractions
  • Guests who value polite service and a quiet environment
  • Travelers needing basic business amenities and free Wi-Fi
  • Those looking for a stylish, straightforward hotel without luxury extras
  • Tourists interested in exploring nearby museums, beaches, and the pier
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About this property

Welcome to FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica

FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica offers straightforward, contemporary accommodation with airy rooms designed for comfort and practicality. The property features a guest lounge equipped with a pool table, providing a casual space to unwind, along with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout. While it lacks a fitness center and pool, the hotel includes a restaurant on-site and a business center for guests who require work facilities. Paid parking is available, but the hotel does not provide breakfast, airport shuttle, or pet-friendly services.

Located at 12311 Santa Monica Blvd in West Los Angeles, the hotel sits along State Route 2 and provides convenient access to notable attractions. It is approximately three miles from both the Santa Monica Pier and Downtown Santa Monica, making it suitable for visitors keen to explore local beaches, shops, and entertainment. The Getty Museum is a short five-mile drive away, offering options for cultural outings nearby. Guests mention ease of access to highways and proximity to popular sites as positive aspects of the location.

The atmosphere around the hotel is described as welcoming, with public areas featuring comfortable seating, though some guests have noted minor maintenance issues in rooms such as worn desk chairs and noise from building systems. Reviews highlight spacious rooms and clean bathrooms as favorable features, alongside friendly, professional staff. The presence of a shared kitchen area with complimentary coffee and utensils has been appreciated by some guests as an added perk.

Travelers arriving via Los Angeles International Airport can reach the hotel within about 25 minutes by car, with other nearby airports also accessible though at longer travel times. This property suits visitors looking for practical, reasonably priced accommodation near Santa Monica’s main attractions, who value location and a straightforward stay more than extensive on-site amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Business center
Restaurant
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

EPA
Eniola Paul Akinboro Apr 17, 2026
10

Ethan is one of the members of the hotel staff and is very polite and professional. Overall the quality of the hotel and the atmosphere of the area where it is located is grand. I highly recommend staying here when in the Los Angeles area.

VH
Virginia Henrique Apr 15, 2026
8.0

I really liked Hotel Found! The place is very clean, the room is super spacious, and the bathroom is huge — a great surprise. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere is great. The only thing I missed was the front desk explaining more about the hotel’s amenities, because there are lots of nice perks I only found out later: there’s a shared kitchen with free coffee, ice, and utensils where guests often hang out. There’s also a nice restaurant next door for happy hour, and the location is excellent. If you’re driving, parking is easy — there are plenty of spots around the hotel and even near a small market next door. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and recommend it!

MS
MacaDamien Sa Apr 11, 2026
10

Its was. Wonderful stay. Very friendly, clean and not to far from the Santa Monica Pier. Easy to get on the freeway. I would recommend aand will book again

Y
Yasmeen Apr 03, 2026
10

We loved the room.Stayed here over the Valentine's Day weekend. It was comfortable, not far from the beach, and quiet. There is also the restaurant that has lovely options.

RH
Ranny Haiby Mar 16, 2026
8.0

The public areas are nice and welcoming with plenty of seating space in the lobby. My room however was a bit disappointing. I had to take some work calls and the chair by the desk was completely worn out, with a large dip in the center, so your butt actually falls in, locking you in an uncomfortable position. It is visibly noticeable and I wonder why they had not taken care of it. In addition, there was a loud humming sound in the room during most hours of the day. Luckily I was too exhausted to be bothered by it and fell asleep real quick. It was gone during the morning but came back later in the day. Noise isolation from the street was actually pretty good and not as bad as other reviews made it seem to be. The parking is indeed a bit tight but I have seen worse. Overall it was reasonably convenient to get in/out.

GB
Grant Boone Mar 14, 2026
8.0

Nice hotel for the price. Rooms big enough, interior decor unique, amenities minimal but sufficient. Good chill Mexican restaurant/bar (Cliffdiver) connected to lobby though not hotel owned. Coffee available on demand 24/7. Free after hours parking on curb by hotel entrance which in LA seems unusually good. Courteous, helpful staff. No business center but they kindly printed out a couple of pages for me up front. I would stay there again.

MC
Melanie Crawford Jan 20, 2026
10

This hotel was just what I was looking for: a reasonably priced hotel close to Beverly Hills. The room was immaculate, the bed very comfortable. Parking was just outside the lobby area which made me feel safe. The neighborhood is very good. Ethan at the front desk, was completely professional and helped with any need or question I had. Once again, I cannot get over how clean (and new) the room was! It made the horrible traffic on Wilshire worth it :-)

MY
Min Yang Dec 27, 2025
8.0

Very stylish property. Bunk bed rooms were very fun! The hotel parking lot filled up, so we had to park on the street. But lots of nice apartments in the neighborhood, so it felt safe to street park.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica

Los Angeles, California, USA

Along State Route 2 in the eclectic West Los Angeles district, this modern hotel is 3 miles from both Santa Monica Pier and Downtown Santa Monica. The Getty museum is 5 miles away.

  • Santa Monica Blvd & Bundy Dr 4 min Walk
  • Santa Monica Blvd & Wellesley Ave 1 min Walk
  • Bundy Dr & Santa Monica Blvd 4 min Walk
  • Los Angeles International Airport 25 min Car · 1 hr 22 Transit
  • John Wayne Airport 55 min Car · 4 hr 17 Transit
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport 36 min Car · 1 hr 51 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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4.8 · Art Museum
Santa Monica Pier 132,366 reviews

Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

4.6 · Fishing Pier
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Santa Monica State Beach

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