Planning a trip to Los Angeles, why not stay where it feels more like home and you are among friends? Less than a mile from the beach, the Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach offers a cozy townhouse-style residential setting with a staff who you will want to permanently adopt into your family. The Residence Inn Manhattan Beach provides service so memorable our guests tell stories about it.
You and your guests will be able to spread out, relax and feel pampered because all of our rooms offer over 550 square feet of living space and all have been completely renovated in 2012. Offering a beautiful crisp clean beachy feel, all rooms have full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, new beds, new window coverings and new bathroom vanities. You can unwind in your seperate living room area with a 32in LCD TV with high definnition, new modern lighting and beautiful wall art depicting the Manhattan Beach historical sites.
With 22 buildings spread out over nearly 5 acres you will have convenient access to your room because this Marriott-brand Manhattan Beach hotel features private entrances and complimentary parking. Start each day with friendly smiles from our morning staff preparing your complimentary full hot buffet breakfast. Then join us again on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm for our Manager's Reception.
Enjoy hot dinner items in a buffet style with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks - all complimentary. Every other Wednesday evening clear your schedule to attend our popular Karaoke night hosted by our very own DJ Ron.
Upgrade your stay at this secret gem of a hotel in Manhattan Beach to a split-level penthouse suite, featuring close to 900 square feet of living space with two seperate bedrooms,two full bathrooms, a seperate living room area with fireplace and a full size fully equipped kitchen. These suites are perfect for families, youth sports groups or for business associates needing to save on their budget by sharing a room.
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Local Attractions:
Downtown Los Angeles and Universal Studios, Disneyland, Venice and Santa Monica Pier. Marina Del Rey and Redondo Beach Marinas.Home Depot Center, Loyola Marymount University, LA LIVE, Staples Center, CBS Studios, Raliegh Studios.
Hotel Reviews for Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach
4.0out of 5Based on 263 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 272 traveler reviews
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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“Hotel Review”
May 21, 2013
Natasha C, Weehawken, New Jersey | Trip type: Business
The Residence Inn - Manhattan Beach is undergoing a makeover. I recently stayed in one of their loft style apartments. I was excited to see new stainless steel appliances and...
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The Residence Inn - Manhattan Beach is undergoing a makeover. I recently stayed in one of their loft style apartments. I was excited to see new stainless steel appliances and updated living room furniture.
They are also redoing the pool area, and I noticed a fire pit being installed. I can't wit to come back next month and see the final product.
I always enjoy my time spent at the Residence Inn, the staff are always friendly and will go out of their way to help you. « less
May 13, 2013
runningaround_456, Portland, Oregon | Trip type: Family
Despite the hotel's gatehouse being under construction, we had a great stay! The hotel's staff was outstanding - friendly and accommodating. Although I already knew they were undergoing renovation, they...
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Despite the hotel's gatehouse being under construction, we had a great stay! The hotel's staff was outstanding - friendly and accommodating. Although I already knew they were undergoing renovation, they emailed me just to tell me about the alternative arrangements they made. Breakfast was still available and they offered shuttle service to the nearby Marriott for the pool. There was a spa available, although we couldn't figure out how to turn on the jets.
We had a two bedroom penthouse suite which was comfortable and pleasant and had a full kitchen and two bathrooms. We faced the neighborhood and found it to be very quiet. The beds were comfortable and overall, the room was excellent. We used the kitchen several times and enjoyed having that feature. We enjoyed the breakfasts.
The hotel staff made sure to attend to our needs and requests. They had a sewing kit we needed. When we went to the beach (a short mile away), the not only gave us towels, but offered us the free use of beach chairs! The beach itself is great.
We rented the hotel's bicycles and helmets and had a great ride. They are "cruiser" bikes, easy to use (even if it's been a while since you've ridden) and in good shape. They even had baskets and locks. While it's a kind of hilly ride to get to the beach, the bike trail on the beach is very flat and runs south to Hermosa Beach and north to Santa Monica.
While the hotel is on a very busy street, it wasn't noisy in the rooms. There is a Target within walking distance and grocery stores and many businesses close by. I ran every day and there is a lovely walking/running trail/bike path a short distance away (~3/4 mile). By crossing the street (HWY 1) on 18th and then and going north up Oak (or Elm), you hit the Veteran's Memorial park with its trail. It's just over a mile down the trail to the beach and the trail has water fountains along the way. The bike trail runs alongside. It's about 2 miles to Manhattan beach taking this route. The trail continues on another 2.5 miles into Hermosa Beach. You also can go directly to the beach by heading directly west of the hotel and it's only a mile that way.
Manhattan Beach is very nice and the town is fun. Lots of shops to visit, but parking is difficult on the weekend. Parking is $1.25/hour and you need coins for most meters. « less
“Good management while being renovated”
May 7, 2013
buzwad, South Florida, Florida | Trip type: Couples
The front desk and pool area was under renovation during our stay, so the front desk was located in some converted rooms. I felt the management dealt well with this...
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The front desk and pool area was under renovation during our stay, so the front desk was located in some converted rooms. I felt the management dealt well with this necessary problem -- there was a marquee set up outside to accommodate the included breakfast which was better than some hotels' normal facilities!
The room itself was roomy, nice to have a kitchen even though we didn't use it much apart from the fridge. The TV even had an electronic program guide on channel 1 instead of those terrible hotel TV commercials!
I used the secondary hot tub, since the one in the pool area was out of action, which is located between some of the hotel buildings (by building 15 IIRC). I was happy!
One downside, and this isn't the hotel's fault, is that its neighbor is a large Toyota dealership. At one point, an over-inflated car tire blew which sounded like a cannon going off. Another time car alarms were going off. Our view was right into the dealership, so customers on the other side of the complex probably wouldn't be bothered by this.
Make sure you take change/quarters for the parking meters in Manhattan Beach! Would recommend to others :) « less
“Felt like I was at a friend's home”
Apr 11, 2013
Joe1032, Chicago, Illinois | Trip type: Business
I stayed at the Res Inn in Manhattan while on an extended work assignment. From day 1 I was treated as a guest. Most hotels refer to the customers as...
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I stayed at the Res Inn in Manhattan while on an extended work assignment. From day 1 I was treated as a guest. Most hotels refer to the customers as "guests" but this was the first time that I had the experience with the title. Ron the manager is just an incredibly fun, dedicated and engaging man. He breaks out the Karoke equipment for the evening light meals and also man's the grill on the BBQ nights. The entire staff has the same approach. It is simply nice accomodations with nice people. A great combination. « less
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Management response from Edward Torices, Front Desk Supervisor
Joe1032, our sincere gratitude for such a phenomenal review. We realize staying with us is a choice and we appreciate your patronage. One of the motto's for the Residence Inn by Marriott is that "it's not a room, it's a residence". We are so happy you agree! Thank you for acknowledging our welcome and responsive staff. We are thrilled you were able to experience what a fantastic team member Ron is. He is a true gem. Again, thank you so much for your wonderful remarks and we hope you can join us again soon.
Yours in hospitality Kimberly Reyes
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“very nice and clean”
Apr 8, 2013
seanola | Trip type: Friends getaway
I recently stayed in a 2 bedroom unit and I was very pleased with the room! the kitchen was small and had everything we needed for our short stay. there...
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I recently stayed in a 2 bedroom unit and I was very pleased with the room! the kitchen was small and had everything we needed for our short stay. there were 3 large flat screen tv's and the 2nd room was a very cool upper loft area with my own bathroom. The staff was great and there was a social get together with free wine and beer and appies after 5 30. also a very nice comp breakfast in the morning.the place is under some renos but it was hardly noticed. « less
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Management response from Edward Torices, Front Desk Supervisor
What a wonderful thing to hear, Seanola! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to hear reviews from our happy guests. We are very happy that you were able to experience our outstanding staff, our fun evening hospitality hour, and our hot delicious buffet breakfast. It's also good to hear our renovations had minimal impact on your stay. It's scheduled completion is late May, early June so we hope you return soon to experience our brand new breakfast and social hour area - our Gatehouse! We look forward to serving you again.
Yours in hospitality Kimberly Reyes
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Room Types - Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach
Penthouse
2 queen beds in separate bedrooms. Exterior-corridor access. 850 square feet (77 square metres). Split-level with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Separate living area with fireplace, sofa bed, chair, and ottoman. Separate vanity and dressing area. Dining room with table for 4. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. 3 32-inch LCD televisions with premium cable channels and pay movies. 3 phones with voice mail. Complimentary daily newspaper. Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and dishware/cookware. 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Nonsmoking.
Studio Queen with Fire Place
1 queen bed. Sofa bed. Access via exterior corridors. Separate sitting area. Desk. Fireplace. 32-inch television. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary). LCD television. Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. HBO. Voice mail. Clock radio. Kitchen. Stovetop. Microwave. Full-sized refrigerator/freezer. Coffee/tea maker. Dishwasher. Cookware, dishware, and utensils. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Studio Queen
1 queen bed. Exterior-corridor access. 550 square feet (50 square metres). Separate living room with fireplace, sofa bed, chair, and ottoman. Separate vanity and dressing area. Dining table for 2. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. 32-inch LCD television with premium cable channels and pay movies. 2 phones with voice mail. Complimentary daily newspaper. Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and dishware/cookware. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Nonsmoking.
Studio - Mobile Exclusive
2 beds. Sofa bed. Access via exterior corridors. Separate sitting area. Desk. 32-inch television. Fireplace. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary). LCD television. Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. HBO. ESPN. Voice mail. Clock radio. Kitchen. Stovetop. Microwave. Full-sized refrigerator/freezer. Coffee/tea maker. Dishwasher. Cookware, dishware, and utensils. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Amenities - Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Central location
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary newspaper
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Electronic key card
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Movies in room
Microwave in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
TV - Free HBO
Tennis court
TV room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Show Pet PolicyPets are welcome there is a one time charge of $100.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles Airport is 3.5 miles away with a 10 minute drive. Out of our main parking lot make right on Sepulveda pass the tunnel the airport entrance will be on right.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Local Shuttle Info: The Ocean Express Trolley, has 9 different locations where it stops; including the Downtown Manhattan Beach, the Manhattahan Beach Village Shopping Center and Plaza El Segundo. There is a service charge of $5 roundtrip and children under age 5 are free.
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Previously Known As: Residence Inn Manhattan Beach
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