Best Boutique Hotels in Malibu
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Malibu is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located on the California coast, Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club offers pet-friendly accommodations in Malibu. It encompasses a 200-acre ranch in the Malibu Wine Country as well as an exclusive beachfront Beach Club for its guests. Each air-conditioned room at this resort offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. Accommodations consist of Private Cottages, Bungalows, and Estate Rooms located on the Calamigos Ranch. Onsite dining available at the Ranch Club and the Pool Bar. The property offers three distinct pools and a large heated Spa Pool. The property suits guests who are looking for accommodations for business or leisure. There are a variety of beach activities available through the property as well. Pickleball, table tennis and billiards are also available. The property's guest services team can aid guests in organizing beach days, horseback riding in the Santa Monica Mountains, private wine tasting, or Helicopter tours along the coast. Santa Monica is 19 mi from Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club, while Malibu is 6.2 mi away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 26 mi from Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club.
Guest Reviews:
- "Simple and concise decorations. The colors weren’t too overwhelming" - "Ambiance, service, food, location" - "Calamigos Ranch Is a hidden gem located in the mountains of Malibu. The perfect place to enjoy a quick staycation getaway or do some local wine tasting. The restaurants and bars in the property are all wonderful" - "Very peaceful" - "They changed the set up of some rooms, we don’t appreciate the changes and had to upgrade. Still the equipment was not satisfying. We appreciated the help of the staff very much. Overall a great location the relax close to Malibu Beach."
Superb
124 reviews
Featuring a soothing luxury spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Malibu Beach Inn lies 10 miles outside downtown Malibu. Free WiFi is available. The Malibu Beach Inn offers all-oceanfront rooms with contemporary wood furnishings and a hand-picked selection of wines. The digital entertainment center features music, games and a flat-screen TV with extended cable channels. The Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club serves coastal cuisine indoors and on a beachfront terrace. The restaurant’s specialty seafood and meat dishes contain fresh produce from local growers. Malibu Beach Inn guests have direct access to the private beach. Veronica's Skin and Body Care Spa offers offers a menu of exotic massages and treatments that can also be performed in guests’ rooms. Malibu Beach Inn is 2 minutes' walk from the Malibu Pier and 12 miles from downtown Santa Monica.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything" - "Everything, the staff was fantastic 😍, the room over the ocean was exactly what I wanted as a vibe for our 30th anniversary! Merci!" - "Absolutely the most perfect hotel experience I've ever had! Breathtaking views and impeccable service and luxurious comforts!" - "Very comfortable relaxing boutique hotel. The staff was excellent in every aspect of our stay. I even stood an extra day because of it. We can't wait to go back."
Superb
406 reviews
Set directly opposite California’s beach, Surfrider Beach in Malibu, The Surfrider Hotel has an exclusive guest-only roof deck bar and restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Malibu Pier. Complimentary surf boards and stand up paddle boards are available for guest use as well as free WiFi and morning coffee. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Certain rooms include views of the sea or mountain. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 17 mi from The Surfrider Malibu.
Guest Reviews:
- "The decor and the whole vibe was superb, loved it !!" - "The mood, the design, the staff" - "The staff was excellent iand the amenities are great! Beach chairs, towels, surfboards WIFI." - "Loved everything about this place. The property was well taken care of and in a great location, the room was comfortable, the staff was excellent, and food and drink options were delicious. The amenities were a nice touch as were the optional add ons. We had a great time surfing with Pete and would definitely recommend the surf lessons. Can’t wait to come back!"
Fabulous
141 reviews
