Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 49 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 56 min drive
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 69 min drive
Chatsworth Station - 33 min drive
Northridge Station - 35 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 38 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
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Surfrider Malibu. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 25.00 per night)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1953
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Dressing gowns
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Awards and affiliations
The Surfrider Malibu is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 23.04 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee: USD 40.32 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 25.00 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel
The Surfrider Malibu Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel Malibu
Frequently asked questions
Does The Surfrider Malibu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Surfrider Malibu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Surfrider Malibu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Surfrider Malibu?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25.00 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Surfrider Malibu?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Surfrider Malibu and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as body boarding and surfing.
Are there restaurants at or near The Surfrider Malibu?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Surfrider Malibu like?
The Surfrider Malibu is located near Surfrider Beach in Eastern Malibu, a short 1-minute walk from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and 3 minutes' walk from Malibu Lagoon State Beach.
The Surfrider Malibu Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Beautiful hotel and location
Fantastic couple of nights stay. The hotel has been skillfully designed and has that home away from home feel. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble. Be prepared to pay top dollar for cocktails, when combined with the views from the rooftop terrace (for hotel guests only), worth it.
Only downside was the noise from the PCH (right in front of the property) but there isn't much the hotel can do about that!
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2024
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 September 2024
More like a motel than a hotel-It’s on hwy 1, so traffic noise is to be expected- At first our experience was great Ariel the manager set us up with a room with a comfortable bed- The AM delivered coffee from the roaster they partnered with was amazing- The hotel has a upper deck where u can drink your coffee while you watch the pacific- amazing view, but the experience crashed when i pulled a long hair out of my eggs- that in itself would not be so bad if not for the additional hairs my wife then pointed out to me- They were not the kind from your head- Disgusting… was it because i ordered no toast? One bad actor should not ruin it for the good staff, so if you go here just don’t eat!
Brad
Brad, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Wonderful 👍😎
Darren
Darren, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 September 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Rhys
Rhys, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2024
Judi
Judi, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 August 2024
The location by the beach is great. We had a downstairs room with no view of the beach and in hindsight should have forked out additional for room with view. Some of the staff were very disinterested😕. There is no coffee making facilities in the room and they forgot to deliver our complimentary morning coffee which wasnt a biggie - nor did it seem to be for them. We found the food average with about an hours wait between courses. If we stayed again we would flag the onsite food and dine at the pier restaurant across the road. The food there was excellent. Overall a pretty avg stay in what could be a much better hotel experience.
Milton
Milton, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 August 2024
The best feature of this hotel is the roof bar/restaurant. It is fantastic with amazing views of the beach, ocean and pier. We had rooms 16 & 17. 17 is excellent with a cathedral ceiling and a fan. 16 is a good room, but has a flat roof and no fan. This is because the roof bar storage room is directly above and noise from the team setting up starts at 7.00am every morning.
The hotel faces the beach with PCH directly in front of you before the beach. It is noisy, but the insulation in the rooms is pretty good.
Overall I’d give it an 8/10 rating though whether it was worth the $10k for two rooms for 5 nights is questionable.
Rob
Rob, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 July 2024
Caitlyn
Caitlyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
The BEST!
This was the most amazing stay.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
H R
H R, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
Wade
Wade, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2024
Molly
Molly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
Veronika
Veronika, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Hani
Hani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 July 2024
When we pulled into the hotel a homeless man was going to the bathroom in the bushes right near our car. Our room and the patio of our room smelled like urine. There was lavender spray but it still smelled bad.
That was disappointing. The staff and the food was good.
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2024
Hanna
Hanna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2024
Sai Myo
Sai Myo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Priya
Priya, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2024
Clean, modern well appointed rooms and very friendly staff with a fun rooftop restaurant. However the room is far too small for the price.
Yashan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
The Surfrider is an iconic spot to stay in Malibu with great staff and an elite rooftop bar overlooking the surfers.