The Surfrider Malibu

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel in Eastern Malibu

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Surfrider Malibu

Rooftop terrace
Surfrider Suite Ocean View
Reception
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265
  • Place, Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Malibu Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfrider Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Ground Floor Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pacific Room

  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Malibu Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Surfrider Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Upstairs Side Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor ADA Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor Back Room (Surfer's Hideout)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

About the area

Malibu

Eastern Malibu stay.A stay at this Eastern Malibu hotel places you steps from Malibu Pier and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surfrider Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carbon Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 34 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alfred Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Surfrider Malibu

4-star luxury hotel in Eastern Malibu
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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Surfrider Malibu offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Malibu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 63.36 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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

The Surfrider Malibu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 408 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin, Malibu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, nice and clean and comfortable. The upstairs bar/restaurant was very cozy n nice. Only problem was the weather. It was very cold on our night but that’s not the hotel‘s fault. Just happened to be extra cold. The parking situation is very tight, but I guess there’s nothing they can do about that with limited space. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, but was kind of cold when we got it probably cause it was so cold in the morning otherwise we had a wonderful day. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at The Surfrider! This was truly the cutest place and was so welcoming from the moment we arrived. The staff was extremely friendly and the location couldn’t be better. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really Excellent. And really really appreciated that the hotel has 2 cars that guests can use.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on the PCH. Small cute little hotel with a small restaurant / rooftop bar with awesome views. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and staff where both wonderful.Everyone was so friendlu and loved the rooftop xin I ng
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
DOUBLE CHARGED US FOR ONE NIGHT STAY AND PROBLEMATIC TRYING TO FIX DOUBLE CHARGES
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheldon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No beach view. Porch completely covered by bushes and vines. Nothing to see. Right next to parking lot. Very noisey since next to highway. Service horroble. At the restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Never provided a napkin. Had to request a fork or spoon. Had to get my own menu each time. Espresso machine was broken. Coffee maker had to warm up....not sure how that.is a thing. Basically ignored my restaurant staff. Food was terrific though. Great head chef. Overall very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location a bit noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well appointed and clean Rooftop for drinks and coffee terrific
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great location and vibes. Beds are super comfortable and the rooftop deck is amazing. Could stay up there all day. Great staff from the front desk to the bartenders and housekeepers. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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