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The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Rooftop terrace
Property entrance
Exterior
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265
  • Place, Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Malibu Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pepperdine University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Ground Floor Room

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Room

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Room

Pacific Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Malibu Suite Ocean View

Malibu Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfrider Suite Ocean View

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Upstairs Side Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ground Floor ADA Room

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Malibu

A luxury stay in Malibu awaits you at The Surfrider Malibu, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2020. Within steps you'll find Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Pier. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gift shop. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Eastern Malibu hotel, attractions include Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malibu Colony Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 33 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

Luxury hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Surfrider Malibu. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Malibu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Surfrider Malibu offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Malibu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The Surfrider Malibu is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 23.04 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee (April 01 – December 31): USD 40.32 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Surfrider Malibu Hotel
Surfrider Hotel
Surfrider Malibu
Surfrider Beach Club Hotel Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel
The Surfrider Malibu Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu Hotel Malibu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Surfrider Malibu?

The Surfrider Malibu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Surfrider Malibu?

Yep, The Surfrider Malibu has a self car park for USD 25.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Surfrider Malibu?

Yep, The Surfrider Malibu is a short 11-minute walk from Carbon Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing and body boarding.

What makes The Surfrider Malibu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Surfrider Malibu.

Does The Surfrider Malibu serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, The Surfrider Malibu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Surfrider Malibu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Surfrider Malibu?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Surfrider Malibu?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 379 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary, Monte Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly staff, intimate size of the hotel and proximity to Malibu Pier plus the incredible roof terrace Bar and Restaurant make it very special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Saint John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop was closed for private event. Not good for people staying at hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty and cozy hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana, Weston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice, and do their best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First the good: The staff was very friendly and attentive. The view of the ocean and pier was great. The room was clean and simple. It had a great 'beachy' vibe the fit the venue perfectly. The roof top area was a nice place to relax and have a drink. Plenty of things to do in the area. The not so great: The room was not ready at check in and we had to wait almost an hour. The view of the ocean is obstructed by the bushes growing in front of the hotel. The bottle brush needs to be trimmed level with the railing. There were a lot of ants in the room and on the balcony. The bushes are growing against the hotel and thats why the ants are getting in the rooms. The bushes should be trimmed away from the hotel. The water was shut off briefly, but it was not a big deal. The rooms are missing some basic things you may be used to, microwave, iron, closet, trash can (other than the bathroom), coffee pot (you can get coffee or tea delivered), etc. These are very minor issues and they did not spoil our stay, its still an amazing hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Thank you for your service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lolia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay with great staff and got a free upgrade without asking for one. Beautiful room and view. The only issue was there was a bit of an ant infestation in the room and certain key. Things were damaged like broken hammock on the balcony, broken bottle cap in the bottle of water in the room so that it was difficult to open. And ripped robe. Outside of these little things it would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for our one year anniversary and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Staff was amazing and we had such a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the room. The bed was comfortable and well put together. The decoration in the room was nice. The amenities in the room were great. They have beach towels, robes, and toiletries. I loved the coffee delivered to my room in the morning. I would stay here again when I am in Malibu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! Only downside was our room being under the rooftop bar in the morning. Their prep for the day began at 6:30 am which was a bit early for us. Overall a great stay though
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cute and peaceful. I loved the hammock and the rooftop area. The views are so pretty of the ocean and the staff was very friendly. It’s a small hotel which made it more personal, there was a little note with my name on it when I arrived to the room. I’d stay here again if I ever go back to Malibu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farnaz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, friendly, and quiet, right on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Huen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night, the room is soooo cute we wished we stayed for longer, would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025