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Top Hotels in Malibu

Explore curated hotels across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Accommodations ranging from boutique city center hotels to luxury properties with full amenities. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

14 Listed places
4.5 average across 14 rated listings
Santa Monica • Westlake Village • Calabasas
Luxury nightly rates vary by date and room category; dining, spa treatments, and valet parking cost extra. – Luxury nightly rates vary by date and room category; check official booking rates for taxes, fees, and parking.
Popular Neighborhoods:
Santa Monica Westlake Village Calabasas

Cambria Hotel Calabasas – Malibu

Calabasas
Famous for: Contemporary accommodations with a heated outdoor pool and convenient driving access to Malibu Canyon and the coast.

Stay at Cambria Hotel Calabasas – Malibu for a heated outdoor pool, Malibu Canyon Bar and Grill, and easy drives to Malibu…

Business travelers Road-tripping couples Families exploring Malibu

Fairmont Miramar – Hotel & Bungalows

Santa Monica
Famous for: Historic Santa Monica luxury hotel known for garden bungalows, ocean views, FIG Restaurant, and its enormous fig tree.

Stay at Santa Monica's historic Fairmont Miramar for ocean-view rooms, garden bungalows, FIG dining, and a pool across from oceanfront Palisades Park.

Luxury-seeking couples Families needing spacious suites Coastal weekend travelers

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California

Westlake Village
Famous for: Luxury wellness stays combining extensive spa facilities, landscaped gardens, indoor and outdoor pools, and seasonal California dining.

Plan a Four Seasons Westlake Village stay with garden walks, indoor and outdoor pools, spa treatments, and California dining at Coin &…

Spa-focused couples Wellness retreat travelers Families seeking pool time

Hotel Casa del Mar

Santa Monica
Famous for: Historic 1926 beach-club architecture, Pacific-facing accommodations, Mediterranean dining, and spa experiences on Santa Monica’s beachfront.

Stay at Santa Monica’s Hotel Casa del Mar for 1926 beach-club architecture, ocean-view rooms, Mediterranean dining, spa treatments, and a pool.

Luxury-seeking couples Coastal wellness travelers Historic hotel enthusiasts

Hotel June Malibu

Famous for: Bungalow-style room options and a Pacific Coast Highway base near Point Dume and Zuma Beach.

Hotel June Malibu offers King, ADA and bungalow rooms near Point Dume and Zuma Beach at 28920 Pacific Coast Highway in west…

Couples Families with Kids Solo Travelers

Malibu Beach Inn

Famous for: Intimate Carbon Beach lodging with ocean-facing balconies, in-room fireplaces, and waterfront dining at Carbon Beach Club.

Stay on Carbon Beach at Malibu Beach Inn, with ocean-facing balconies, fireplaces, CBC terrace dining, and Malibu Pier a short coastal walk…

Honeymooners Luxury beach travelers Couples celebrating anniversaries

Malibu Country Inn

Famous for: Small-scale coastal lodging with an outdoor pool near Zuma Beach and Malibu’s Point Dume headlands.

Plan a Malibu Country Inn stay near Zuma and Westward beaches, with an outdoor pool, practical arrival advice, and tips for exploring…

Beach-going couples Coastal road-trippers Independent travelers

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Santa Monica
Famous for: An intimate all-suite coastal retreat with Pacific views, a heated courtyard pool, and California dining.

Stay at Oceana Santa Monica for 70 luxury suites, Pacific views, Sandpiper dining, and a heated courtyard pool opposite bluff-top Palisades Park.

Luxury-seeking couples Suite-seeking families Coastal design enthusiasts

Regent Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica
Famous for: Pacific-facing luxury stays, Michael Mina dining, Ayesha Curry’s café, and the first West Coast Guerlain Spa.

Regent Santa Monica Beach is a 167-room Ocean Avenue luxury hotel with Pacific views, Orla by Michael Mina, Guerlain Spa and Santa…

Luxury couples Beach-focused travelers Wellness seekers

Shutters on the Beach

Santa Monica
Famous for: Luxury beachfront accommodation with coastal residential design, ocean-view dining at 1 Pico, and ONE Spa treatments.

Stay at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica for oceanfront rooms, 1 Pico dining, ONE Spa, an outdoor pool, and easy…

Honeymooners Luxury beach travelers Oceanfront dining enthusiasts

The M Malibu

Famous for: A historic Pacific Coast Highway motel offering ocean-view rooms, selected private balconies, and an outdoor pool.

Stay at The M Malibu on Pacific Coast Highway for ocean-view rooms, an outdoor pool, and access to Carbon Beach, with advertised…

Beach-focused couples Pacific Coast Highway road-trippers Independent coastal travelers

The Surfrider Hotel

Famous for: A guest-only rooftop restaurant overlooking Surfrider Beach and thoughtfully designed rooms in a converted Malibu motel.

Stay at The Surfrider Hotel in Malibu: 20 beach-house rooms, a guest-only rooftop restaurant, and views across Pacific Coast Highway to First…

Design-focused couples Surf enthusiasts Luxury weekend travelers

Villa Graziadio at Pepperdine University

Famous for: Pacific-view executive lodging, catered retreats, and direct access to Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus.

Villa Graziadio Executive Center pairs hotel accommodations, catered meetings and Pacific views on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus near beaches and dining.

Pepperdine visitors Retreat groups Business travelers

Villa Graziadio Executive Center

Famous for: On-campus hotel accommodations and executive meeting facilities overlooking the Pacific from Pepperdine University’s Malibu hillsides.

Stay on Pepperdine’s hillside campus at Villa Graziadio Executive Center, with ocean views, meeting spaces, catering, and convenient university access.

University visitors Conference delegates Executive retreat groups
Planning guide

The Insider's Guide to Hotels in Malibu

Malibu’s verified hotel directory is compact and notably upscale: 14 venues average 4.5/5, with leading listings concentrated in the $$$ to $$$$ range. The strongest recorded options pair coastal stays with resort-style wellness and university-oriented lodging. In Malibu proper, Malibu Beach Inn and the two Villa Graziadio listings at Pepperdine University serve beach, celebration, visitor, conference, and retreat needs. Santa Monica broadens the coastal luxury selection with Regent Santa Monica Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, while Westlake Village contributes the spa- and pool-focused Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Calabasas is also a recorded neighborhood for widening a regional search. Rates vary by date and room category, and dining, spa treatments, valet parking, taxes, and fees may add to the nightly total. With a destination walkability score of 45/100, travelers should consider transport between hotel areas; the recorded safety index is 65/100.

The Malibu Hotels Scene

Use these notes to plan your visits to hotels in Malibu, and confirm current details with each venue.

Key Neighborhoods & Quarters

  • Santa Monica: Recorded luxury coastal choices include Regent Santa Monica Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, both listed at $$$$.
  • Westlake Village: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is a $$$$ recorded option for spa-focused stays, pool time, and luxury weekends.
  • Calabasas: A recorded neighborhood to include when expanding a Malibu-area hotel search beyond the coast.
  • Pepperdine University area: Villa Graziadio at Pepperdine University and Villa Graziadio Executive Center share a Pacific Coast Highway address and suit university and retreat-related visits.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for hotels in Malibu.

Compare Total Costs

Check official booking rates for date-specific room prices, taxes, fees, parking, and extras such as dining or spa treatments.

Plan Area-to-Area Travel

With a 45/100 walkability score, confirm transport plans when staying outside the area where you will spend most of your time.

Match the Stay to the Visit

Consider Pepperdine-based Villa Graziadio listings for university or conference needs and coastal hotels for beach-focused trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring hotels in Malibu.

How many verified hotels are listed for Malibu?

The directory contains 14 verified venues, with an average rating of 4.5/5.

Which recorded hotels are in Malibu proper?

Malibu Beach Inn and the two Villa Graziadio listings at Pepperdine University are recorded at Malibu addresses.

Are Malibu-area hotels primarily budget options?

Representative leading listings are priced $$$ or $$$$, indicating a luxury-oriented recorded selection.

What should I expect beyond the nightly rate?

Rates vary by date and room category; dining, spa treatments, valet parking, taxes, and fees can cost extra.

When is the best time to book?

The verified data does not identify a single best season; compare official rates for your dates and preferred room category.