On the Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Malibu, California — with ocean views, boutique rooms, and a sense of place you won't find anywhere else.
A Malibu Beach Hotel Worth Bragging About.
Find Your Perfect Malibu Room
Whether you're after ocean views, a private balcony, or simply the best value boutique hotel in Malibu — we have a room for you. Five thoughtfully designed rooms on the Pacific Coast Highway, starting at $239/night.
A Day in Malibu Starts Here.
A pool. The beach. Pacific Coast Highway out your door. Nestled in the hillside. This is what a Malibu beach hotel stay is supposed to look like.
The Neighborhood
The Malibu Motel is a boutique motel in Malibu, California, located at 22541 Pacific Coast Highway — one of the most iconic stretches of coastline in the world. Originally known as the Sea Esta Lodge, we've been welcoming guests since 1947, and this little corner of PCH has been getting people right ever since.
Whether you're looking for a Malibu beach hotel for a weekend escape, a romantic getaway, or a base camp for surfing, hiking, and wine tasting in the Santa Monica Mountains, our rooms put you exactly where you need to be. Ocean views from the upper floors. Steps from the water. Less than a mile from the Malibu Pier.
We're family owned and locally rooted — and that means we can tell you which morning the surf is best, where to get the breakfast burrito worth waking up for, and which trail in the Santa Monica Mountains has the view no one talks about yet. That's the kind of Malibu hotel experience we offer: not a brand standard, but a real place run by people who genuinely love this coast.
Choose from five boutique rooms — from the ocean-view Malibu Shoreline on the third floor to the private Cozy Hideaway at ground level. Complimentary Nespresso, Boxed Water, Smart TV, and free WiFi in every room. Book direct for the best available rate.
The Malibu Motel. 22541 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. (310) 456-6169.
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Some days, the ocean can wait. The Malibu Motel outdoor pool is your own private slice of Malibu — made for slow mornings, golden afternoons, and the kind of do-nothing day that actually takes effort to find in LA. Spread out on a lounger, work on your tan, and let the California sun do its thing. No crowds, no parking situation, no hustle. Just you, the water, and that Malibu light that makes everything look like a magazine shoot.
The beach is still right across the street when you're ready.
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Café Luxxe is within a block of the property and it earns every bit of its cult following. Arguably the best coffee in Malibu, it's the kind of neighborhood spot that makes you feel like a local from the first visit. Roll out of bed, walk over, and start your morning right.
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Cross PCH and you're there. Surfrider Beach is one of the most iconic stretches of sand in California — a legendary right-hand point break that's been drawing surfers and sun-seekers for generations. Stroll the Malibu Pier for a front-row view of the waves, or settle in at the Malibu Café with a mimosa and watch the whole scene unfold from your table. Either way, you're in it in under five minutes.
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Malibu's best shopping is less than five minutes down the road at Cross Creek Ranch. Think Kith, MadHappy, and a carefully curated lineup of labels that feel perfectly at home in the California sun. Whether you're picking up a new set for the beach or just window shopping between meals, it's the kind of place you wander and never feel rushed.
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You're spoiled for choice. Nobu Malibu sits just up the coast — one of the most celebrated restaurants in LA, with an ocean terrace to match. Cross Creek Ranch is home to Clark's Oyster Bar, a perennial local favorite. And for something more relaxed, the Malibu Café delivers the kind of breezy, long-lunch energy that makes you forget you have anywhere else to be. Wherever you land, dinner in Malibu doesn't disappoint.
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The Santa Monica Mountains rise right behind you, laced with trails for every level. Backbone Trail, Solstice Canyon, and Malibu Creek State Park are all within a short drive — perfect for a sunrise hike before you head back to the beach for the rest of the day.
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Easy to get to, hard to leave. The Malibu Motel sits just 35 miles from Los Angeles International Airport — close enough to escape the city on a whim, far enough to feel completely removed from it.
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