Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach
4 stars
8.1
Very good
(155)
4 stars
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Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach

4 stars
1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
8.1
Very good
155 reviews
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Overview

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Welcome to Shade, Manhattan Beach's only luxury boutique hotel, located 15 minutes from LAX and two blocks from the beach. It's the perfect destination to enjoy a sunny beachside vacation, treat your hardworking staff to a functional business meetingiHotelier/iStay
Welcome to Shade, Manhattan Beach's only luxury boutique hotel, located 15 minutes from LAX and two blocks from the beach. It's the perfect destination to enjoy a sunny beachside vacation, treat your hardworking staff to a functional business meeting, throw the wedding or event of your dreams, and experience the thriving South Bay surf cities.Cond Nast Traveler listed Shade as the #6 reason to visit LA, and Manhattan Beach as LA's newest hip corner. With its ideal Southern California location, guests can enjoy scenic drives to The Staples Center and downtown LA Live, partake in movie magic back lot tours at Raleigh Studios, and see the beautifully expansive Pacific Ocean by walking down to the Manhattan Beach Pier or The Strand.Stemming from owner and restaurateur Michael Zislis' visionary take on personal service, allow our staff to ensure your experience is nothing less than stellar. With upscale dining, shopping, and sightseeing all within a close distance, Shade guarantees you an unforgettable stay.iHotelier/iStay
Rating
8.1
Very good
Based on 155 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Fri 5/2
Sat 5/3

The neighborhood

1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

What's nearby

  • Loews Hollywood Hotel7 min walk
  • Manhattan Beach Pier8 min walk
  • Skinworks by Melanie12 min walk
  • Riley Arts Gallery7 min walk
  • Roundhouse Aquarium10 min walk
  • Sand Dune Park18 min walk

Reviews

8.1
Very good
155 verified ratings
Wonderful
95
Very good
28
Good
11
Okay
5
Fair
7
Mediocre
2
Poor
7

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests praised the hotel's excellent location and friendly service, making it a great choice for those looking to explore Manhattan Beach. However, some reviews mentioned issues with noise, outdated rooms, and the need for renovations in certain areas, which detracted from the overall experience.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Atmosphere3 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
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9.0
Wonderful
Madison, Apr 2025
Cons (-) Spiders in the room and stains on the shower walls and robes
8.0
Very good
Laurie, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Overall stay was good. Room was a nice size but bath tub in room a little strange. Wish they would get rid of the blue and red lights around room. Makes it feel like a night club Also, please no more plastic water bottles- replace with glass or aluminum
10
Wonderful
Steven, Feb 2025
Pros (+) The hotel and room, although on the expensive side, were well worth it, especially for special occasion like Valentines Day. My wife and I had an unforgettable romantic stay!
7.0
Good
Jamila, Jan 2025
Pros (+) Location Bed was comfortable
Cons (-) Reception in restaurant 1st look not appealing/needs some kind of wall to seperate both spaces. Corridors leading to bedrooms were freezing! Was happy it didn’t rain..
1.0
Poor
Melina, Dec 2024
Pros (+) i didn’t even get to stay at the hotel
Cons (-) i didn’t even get to stay at the hotel
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
I have been staying at the shade hotel for years. Every time I book the Hotel (direct or through an affiliate), I seem to get assigned an outdated room. That said, you’re paying for the location and the staff are super friendlu. They need to finish renovating the rooms though. It’s been going on for about two years now.
6.0
Okay
Sabrina, Jul 2024
Pros (+) Position is excellent, right in the centre of Manhattan Beach very close to the strand. Room are renovated. Restaurants e bar just at the basement of the hotel.
Cons (-) Our room was located on the ground floor right on the street, it was impossible for us to open the window. There was some renovation going on right next to our room. The noises were loud already in the early hours of the morning and the workers were shouting among themselves without any of the staff saying anything.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2024
We really liked the hotel. If you are new to the area, this hotel is a very long walk to the beach. However, it is in a great spot for a quick ride to Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. The staff was very nice. We did have an issue with the a/c and had to change rooms, but they made it very easy for us to move when we wanted. There are little things that they could do to improve the hotel. For example, ...
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9.0
Wonderful
Nicole, May 2024
Pros (+) The hotels was everything we expected, location superb, decor great, restaurant and bar buzzy and staff very helpful. A special thumbs up for Neyda. Nice touches too with a welcome drink and a voucher everyday towards bar or food.
Cons (-) Thought the parking and resort fee over the top but that's the way they charge in the US so not surprised. Not sure I would classify the hotel a resort but maybe a pool is all that is needed to meet this classification.
10
Wonderful
Terry, May 2024
Pros (+) The hotel is in an excellent location in the center of the pedestrian zone of downtown Manhattan Beach. The staff is amazing and they said yes to every request with a smile. I had one of the new remodeled rooms and it has been redone with a ton of style so ask for one of those rooms if possible.
Cons (-) It is very expensive considering the prices in the area for other hotels. The pool is not really a pool, it is similar to a large hot tub. Some of the areas of the hotel are used for storage and it could be hidden a bit better considering the expenses.

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 11:00 am
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