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The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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The Surfrider Malibu in Eastern Malibu offers a peaceful getaway with stunning views. Relax on the rooftop terrace, gather around the firepit, or browse the hotel's library. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Ground Floor Room

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Room

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Room

Pacific Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ground Floor ADA Room

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265

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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury upscale hotel located in Eastern Malibu
A rooftop terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Surfrider Malibu. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Outdoor furniture, a water dispenser and a lift
  • Concierge services, beach umbrellas and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Surfrider Malibu boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surfrider Malibu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Surfrider Malibu?

Self-parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Surfrider Malibu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Surfrider Malibu?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Surfrider Malibu located?

Located in Eastern Malibu, this luxury hotel is steps away from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach. Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Carbon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 379 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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well appointed and clean Rooftop for drinks and coffee terrific
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty and cozy hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute California beach house vibe and the staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Great locale very friendly staff and rooftop bar/food great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful property! Super kind staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most wonderful places I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great spot very chic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property with incredible service. There is attention to detail in every aspect of the stay and I look forward to coming again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome facility right across from the pier. Beautiful rooftop lounge and view of the ocean. Truly a gem of a spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at Surfrider. Looking forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gem in Malibu, walking to the peer and very close to the country mart.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for Malibu. The room and property aesthetics made it simple and clean for a stay-cation. Appreciated the complimentary paddle board and beach chairs. Enjoyed the hotel room beach towel bag, Grown Alchemist toiletries and Parachute bathrobes. Rooftop restaurant bar was nice especially with blankets during sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Malibu Motel

Awful customer service, felt like a motel no service at all 0 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to parking, beach, and all pier adjacent activities. We were there for Coldplay, had enough time to enjoy rooftop bar, surf, good eats and amazing views! 10/10 recommendation! Cheers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was too cold, the heater was too difficult to use BUT the food made up for freezing. Hats off to the chef[s] for spectacular plating and perfect toast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise this hotel was. Such a gem in Maibu .they give you a super cool car/ surf boards / wet suits . Staff were amazing - so friendly but not over the top so you feel like you’re staying in your own little place. Amazing attention to detail. Coifee brought to your room in the morning. Beautiful roof terrace with an amazing vibe and view. Would love to come back amd surf for a week!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to the pier and beach. Parking cost $25.00 :( but there was plenty of it. The roof bar was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paying to park cheapens the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean old school beach house vibe. Recently updated and is fresh and friendly. Staff are great and the top floor deck has great views of the ocean and good food and nice beverage options. Rooms are queen beds and a bit small but we knew that and chose to still try it. So not a knock on them just how it is built. Only negative really is that it is right on HW 1 and that was much louder than we anticipated. We chose ocean front so knew we would be looking at ocean AND the HW. But that road is non stop and is about 50 MPH and it is loud. On top deck not so noticeable as you are above it. But at room level, even 2nd floor, it is loud. The sliding doors to deck are heavy and do muffle it when closed. But that was a bit of a wear and tear on us. We stayed 2 nights and loved the roof top and it is just a easy walk across the street to ocean and Malibu peer. So if you are out and about it is great for all of that (and the Market is a short walk as well with all kinds of shops and food). Again, well kept, clean, great staff, and good location. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location a bit noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great location and vibes. Beds are super comfortable and the rooftop deck is amazing. Could stay up there all day. Great staff from the front desk to the bartenders and housekeepers. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly staff, intimate size of the hotel and proximity to Malibu Pier plus the incredible roof terrace Bar and Restaurant make it very special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025