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Rest Haven Motel

815 Grant Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Rest Haven Motel
Ranked #11 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
4.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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This was a wonderful pick for a place to stay while on vacation. Had a great experience. Very clean and the staff was thoughtful. More

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massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Nothing fancy. Small and dated, but very clean, which is the most important thing for me. Area was so-so. Needed just a place to stay overnight before our LA tour the next day, and it worked out fine. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Thank you for taking your time and posted an honest review. Hope to welcome you back sometime. Goodday! *jdl/ . More

Las Vegas, Nevada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Great service overall a great value for hotel cleanliness, location, etc. Janet made the whole difference for our trip, very very happy campers and we'll come back on July with friends. Thanks! More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Thanks for the review. We will be glad to welcome you back (with friends) on July. However we are truly grateful that somehow you live up your expectations in what you are looking for in an establishment like ours. Have a nice day! /jdl More

Phoenix AZ
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This motel epitomizes gracious hospitality and attentive service. It suited our family of four just fine (2 adults, 2 children under ten years old). We particularly liked the room configuration (a king-sized bed in the main area and two twins in a separated area). There were lots of hooks for swim gear and towels, and plenty of drawers. Very nice... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Wow! What a detailed review in a positive way. Guests like you and your family motivate us to make further improvements in our motel so as to satisfy everyone and have a pleasant stay with us. We would like you to know that nothing is more important to us than our guests' comfort and satisfaction - that's our priority. Thank... More

Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for 1 night. For the price we paid it was very good. It was: - Clean - Good location 10 min walk to the beach - Lady was friendly - Comfy bed On the negative it was a bit noisy. But all in all I would stay here again. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Your stay for one night was very much appreciated, and thank you for enjoying your stay at our motel. We are always wanting of positive feedback from our customers, and yours was one of them. Please note that we do try our best to give prompt atttention to recommendations and suggestions from our customers. There are however circumstances (e.g. noise)... More

Merritt Island, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Room 1. What a lovely spot to call home for a few days. Santa Monica being one of my fav places to visit twice a year, now finding the Rest Haven, I am all the happier. Getting there from the airport is really easy using the Big Blue Bus, $1. WOW, back and forth to LAX for $2 RT. Janett... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thank you too, for staying with us, it was a great pleasure. We really appreciate positive thoughts and commendations like you have given Rest Haven Motel and the service it gives to all customers like you. We're pleased you had a superb time staying at our motel. We will make sure that your suggestions to make the motel's service most... More

Birmingham
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This isnt the Ritz. But its slap bang in the middle of Santa Monica, the rooms are clean and decent size. Bathroom bit dated but fine. Only slight problem was the near riot every night at the fast food place over the road. 10 min walk to beach and boardwalk. ll in all, had a great time here. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Our appreciation for posting this review, thanks so much. Despite of the so called slight problem at night, what matters is that your stay with us was a great one. Have a wonderful day! More

California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was simply looking for a cheap place to stay in Santa Monica that was within walking distance to the pier and this place fit the bill. We were in the adjacent building (away from Jack in the Box) that seems like it's an old apt building converted into a motel. Pros: The manager was friendly, the room was clean... More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Thanks for the review. Your comments are very much appreciated. The neighborhood is very safe . We are actually in residential area not commercial. Your pros and cons are surely good tips for our prospective guests. However, hope your stay with us was a pleasant one. Have a great day! More

Perth, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This is not a luxury hotel but it has soul. Situated in a safe neighborhood, it's a few blocks from the beach, and half the price of hotels that are geographically within Santa Monica, but nowhere near the action. If you want clean rooms, plenty of hot water, comfortable beds and free parking, it's a steal. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Thanks so much for having time to post a review for us. Hope you and your family had a nice time staying in our modest motel. Looking forward to welcome you back. Have a good day! More

Batavia, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Motel is clean, the receptionist Janet is very friendly and helpful. I stayed for 4 nights. The walls are a little too thin, but what are you going to do about that? If you are with kids- just be aware. Overall a pleasant experience. More

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resthavenmotel, General Manager at Rest Haven Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thank you for staying with us and for having time to write a positive review. Regarding the thin walls. Yes we agree with you that some of the walls are not thick enough. This is a historical and landmark building and we did as much insulation as we possibly could and we are still open to do even more. Hope... More

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