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Manhattan Beach · California

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach

1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, California, 90266

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Check-in
Dec 3, 2026
Check-out
Dec 5, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Indulge in modern rooms with 2-person hot tubs, espresso machines, and furnished balconies, just 3 blocks from the beach.

  • Sky-High Amenities

    Relax at the outdoor pool and bar on the Skydeck, take advantage of the free business center and Wi-Fi, plus access to a nearby gym and complimentary bicycles.

  • Convenient Location

    Located just 20 miles from Los Angeles and 2 miles from the Manhattan Village Shopping Center, Shade Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Experience luxury and convenience at Shade Hotel. Book now to secure your stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location / close to beach

  • Very helpful and welcoming staff

  • Clean rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

59 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

126 reviews
10/ 10
The location and staff was super helpful, the room was lovely. Great addition with equinox gym!
Maria · couple · 2026-10-12

The guest experience

8.8out of 10
126 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location / close to beach
  • Very helpful and welcoming staff
  • Clean rooms
  • Comfortable beds
  • Spacious rooms
  • Equinox gym access

Worth knowing — Swimming pool small and outdated · Hotel considered expensive / poor value for some guests · Ground-floor courtyard room could be dark and access was restricted during a private function

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Consistently praised for excellent location and proximity to the beach and Manhattan Beach attractions.

  • Service9.3

    Staff repeatedly described as very helpful and welcoming; front office manager resolved issues promptly.

  • Cleanliness9.2

    Multiple mentions of very clean rooms and a generally clean site; cleanliness is a strong positive.

  • Room Quality9.0

    Rooms described as lovely, comfortable beds and good size; one report of a dark ground-floor courtyard room but issue was managed.

  • Overall Experience9.0

    Overall very positive experience: highly recommended, great start to trips, and guests plan to return.

  • Amenities8.4

    Good amenities noted (Equinox gym, onsite restaurant, complimentary drinks) but the swimming pool is described as small and outdated.

  • Food and Beverage8.4

    Onsite restaurant and complimentary alcoholic drinks mentioned positively; limited detailed feedback but sentiment is favorable.

  • Value for Money7.5

    Several guests commented the hotel felt a bit/pretty expensive for what it is, reducing perceived value.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 8 recent stays rated 8+

8.8126 reviews
  • It was a very nice start of our road trip, the location was excellent and the welcome was wonderful. Staff very helpful

    10/10

    Maria · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The location and staff was super helpful, the room was lovely. Great addition with equinox gym!”

  • Location was great!

    10/10

    Diane · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Location was great. The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Munoz · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Muy bien todo 100 de 100”

  • Highly recommended

    10/10

    bmswalsh · solo traveller · 2026-08-26

    “Fantastic hotel, great staff, great facilities, great location at the beautiful Manhattan Beach.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Elaheh · extended group · 2026-07-25

    “Close to the beach”

  • Will be back. Great location and top hotel.

    10/10

    Lloyd · couple · 2026-05-30

    “Location amd room size.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Martin · couple · 2026-05-14

    “Clean site, restaurant onsite, Complimentary Alcoholic Drinks”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Louise · couple · 2026-04-20

    “Location”

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