This has always been a favorite of mine and I think it always will be. There's something intimately charming about it where each interaction is memorable. I only dock 1 star because I do feel at over $1,000 a night they could elevate certain aspects and experiences on the property; rooms could use some extra detailed cleaning for example; the restaurant staff could be trained to the same effect at the front desk agents which greet you by name. It's those little things that a guest pays attention to. read more

Although I recommend this business based on its location, atmosphere, this critique is directed towards the restaurant. This hotel charges anywhere from 600 to over $1000 a night so it is not in a class of Hotel where you expect them to skimp on the food. However, the bakery goods they serve are brought in from somewhere else, not prepared on site, and refrigerated so when you have a chocolate croissant, you have the choice of having them bake it, which turns into melted chocolate or not warmed, which makes it taste like rubber. While this is somewhat of a petty complaint there are just certain things you expect of hotels that cater to people who can pay anywhere from 600 to a couple thousand dollars a night and you expect that certain things are in line with that degree of expense. However, in this case, not only the croissants, but the food and menu is somewhat marginal and clearly they are in need of someone new overseeing the kitchen Also, when I did ask for the manager, someone introduced himself as a person who was on duty not necessarily the manager in the response I got is something that I really dislike. The response is that we've been doing this for years. Having refrigerated bakery goods is not something they should be doing for years at this type of restaurant. This is one thing that really needs to be changed if I want refrigerated, croissants, or pastries I I can go to Ralph's or Vons or a grocery store. Frankly, even a donut shop has better bakery goods than this hotel. read more

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I'm not surprised this hotel has a rating under 4 stars, especially with only a few hundred reviews. They alllll share my same issues too after reading, so we're definitely all in alignment here. The views are beautiful and the location is scenic, but unfortunately the overall experience did not match the price. * Service completely changed once the stay was ending. Before and during the trip, staff was overly attentive, warm, and made us feel very valued, but as checkout approached the tone noticeably shifted. * Once we left, communication became dismissive, rude, and unhelpful. It honestly felt like once the stay was over, they no longer cared about the guest experience. * The walls were extremely thin, and we could hear neighbors until around 1 a.m. (have videos for proof. even though we never complained) THEN We then received a noise complaint the next night while simply watching TV at a normal volume. * The poor soundproofing made the room experience frustrating and not relaxing. * The promised $150 Leaders Club credit was not reflected on the final folio, and the full housekeeping opt out credit was also missing. * I also tried to apply a $1,500 prepaid credit before arrival, and it took weeks of back and forth & there has STILL been no clear resolution. * Email and concerns have been shared and it's been almost 2 weeks (in total) with NO response. *I'm sure positive reviews are from the view? Not sure, but will never recommended this place SADLY!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time I'm in town I will try the Surfrider read more

This review is about the restaurant. Beautiful location. Staff very nice. Food is terrible. Wine is terrible. They can't make a decent cappuccino. read more

I love this hotel. I've been lucky enough to stay there 3 times and the food is amazing. For room service I got the French toast and the lobster Benedict. At the restaurant I liked the halibut and the steak frites. It's so relaxing to stay here, worth the splurge. Shoutout to the incredibly helpful front desk staff and valets too. read more

The establishment is located in a hotel, as you walk in you are greeted by a picturesque view of the the ocean. We arrived early and were seated outside with a view of the beach and the sounds of the waves, it was stunning. Mathew our server was exceptionally polite and provided great service. The food was very tasty and well prepared with a great presentation. Given the quality of food the ambiance and exceptional service the price was a great value. We will definitely return when we travel to or through Malibu!!! read more

Mathew is the best server, I've been coming to Malibu, literally for five years to this restaurant, when I met him, he convinced me to move to Malibu and it completely changed my life. I spend at least three days a week here it is ABSOLUTE a list service. read more

Having another joyful stay at the Malibu Beach Inn. Entire staff is very welcoming and friendly. Must make this our home-away-from-home! read more

I absolutely loved my stay at this hidden gem on Malibu Beach. It's peaceful and private, and the rooms are spacious, spotless, and incredibly comfortable--every little convenience has already been thought of. But what truly sets this place apart is the staff. Every single person I interacted with--from the valet to the front desk to housekeeping and room service--was the definition of top-tier hospitality. They were friendly, professional, and completely focused on making your experience amazing. I've never encountered a team this consistently excellent anywhere in the world. The only real letdown was the food-- otherwise, this would be five stars it was overpriced and, unfortunately, pretty underwhelming, especially compared to how flawless everything else was. Still, that wouldn't stop me from coming back. You should visit this place. It's something special. read more

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I drove to Malibu from Oceanside for an appointment with my fabulous dentist and didn't want to drive through traffic to get home. The problems started the moment I checked in. I slept with the key to the room outside in the lock. I couldn't remove it. Late that night someone checked into the room next door to mine. The bed in that r was against the wall and I heard more than I ever wanted to hear. I couldn't drown the noise because the internet didn't work, meaning I had no television. There was no wat pressure and the sink dripped all over the floor making the very slippery tiles dangerous. I left more exhausted than when I arrived. read more

Nice stay but avoid that lobster roll!!! No lobster chunks...not one! The consistency was like tuna... And the there was no bun. It was folded up in a slice of toasted brioche. Come on...for $37.00 you can do better! read more

Great place. Inside the hotel. Food absolutely delicious. Hotel has access. To the carbon beach. Food is incredible. Service too. read more

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Amazing!! We went for happy hour and will be back to dine for sure. Great views, amazing food. Jessie the bartender is very attentive to detail, made me an awesome non- alcoholic cocktail. He had a very friendly attitude and it made for not just a great experience, but we will definitely return. Thx Malibu Beach Inn, Jessie made us your biggest fans. Kat from the valley!! read more

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This is one of the nicest places we've stayed in a while. It was my wife's birthday, so we had the ocean view in an amazing room. The staff is attentive, professional, friendly and warm. It felt like home for four days! The food options are great and room service a treat. Great service from valet to housekeeping. Well done! read more

This review is mostly for women: I am reviewing for the lobby restaurant / lounge / appetizers / bartender. I was there with my husband ( who is an older man ) there having appetizers and a drink I was working on my laptop and i glanced up and made casual eye contact with the bartender and smiled a natural friendly smile. YIKES ! ! Ever since that moment every time i looked up the guy, Kyle, was LEERING at me lasciviously as if my smile was an invitation EWWWWWWW - I was so uncomfortable after an hour or so that i left . He was staring at me EVERY single time i looked up. YUK ! ( i wanted to sit there for a couple hours working on my computer and determine if we should have a midweek vacation there sometime) Really was terrible the way he was staring at me . Not to mention how disrespectful to my husband. ill never ever go back. As i mentioned my husband is an attractive older man whom I adore and have been with for 6 years and Kyle was staring at me as if i was a hooker for sale. ( I'm a doctor ) - - - - As if a wealthy husband purchased me. In fact, my husband did not know anything about this until AFTER we left but he said to me as we walked out. " That's odd, the bartender said 'thanks guys' but did not even glance at me, he was totally fixated on you" Holy Tacos - it was THAT obvious and sickening. I am very familiar with men looking at me because of my looks and approaching me often - but this was downright CREEPY and let me say again I am not talking about an admiring look - Im talking about a perv , lascivious, leering, unpleasant look and feeling, . . . . actually scary. My skin crawls just thinking about it. i would not even expect this from a bartender at a nightclub ! I went there specifically ( and even with my husband ) for a peaceful place to work as he walked down to the pier. And instead of getting peace i get complete discomfort. Let me put it to you this way: If i was staying there i would have demanded my husband pay cash for the food and not charge to the room so this guy would not know our room number ! ! ! ! ! ! THAT is how uncomfortable and unprofessional it was. Im grateful we were not staying there. and we will not be going back. ! read more

The food was ok. The ricotta and bread appetizer was great, but the salt in the paella was so strong that it was all I could taste. I considered sending it back, but the kitchen was already very slow because of a private party. My date thought his pasta was also so-so. The drinks were good, not great. I was surprised at the average quality considering the restaurant is part of the Leading Hotels of the World group. The view was beautiful, but the private party was was a staged engagement just to the side of us. All the guests showed up over the next hour - so half my view was the constant stream of guests and non-stop photos. Plus, it was hard to appreciate the zen of the view with all the squealing, FaceTiming friends, etc. (Not their fault, they should enjoy - but also sorry the restaurant didn't plan better co-mingling a special event and regular diners). read more

If you're looking for a breathtaking location or a romantic spot for a special occasion, this is it! Bring your wallet: there are only a few covered tables on the balcony overlooking the surf. So they have to charge. And $25 for the valet parking is a shock. But the food is outstanding, service is very professional. And the sweeping view of Malibu and the Pacific is epic. read more

This hotel is so beautiful !!! Omg I love everything about it! The view is amazing. I would forsure book this hotel for alittle get away with your partner ! read more

Beautiful hotel, the rooms were gorgeous (spacious and beautifully decorated), the views from the room's balcony and the terrace of the restaurant are spectacular and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Loved staying there! read more

FRAUDULENT ADVERTISING!! BEWARE!! They advertise $383 for 3 days, then when you book it they charge you over $1,300!!!! THEN they say you can't cancel and they won't refund you your money!!!! read more

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Enjoyed breakfast time is it with some friends which was really good. Brunch starts at 11 AM. brunch starts at 11 AM There is valet parking once you arrive and it's three hours for free. We made reservations once you arrive and it's three hours for free. The patio area it's not too large, but just enough tables. is not too large, but just enough tables We made reservations in all feedings outside. The day was beautiful and had a chance to see some Dolphins. The service was great and the food was fresh. I really enjoyed the day! read more

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Malibu Beach Inn is one of the favorite places to stay in Malibu. The location is fantastic. Eating here on the patio you feel like you're floating over the water. The food is not the best, however, it's still very good and combined with the view it's a place you need to try for sure. read more

Easy to find and simply beautiful establishment. Valet parking only which was $10 and was added to the bill while dining. Menu has a few vegan options which was excellent. I order the avocado toast wasn't impressed thin slice of toast for $24 but the view is what you're paying for. I went alone so service wasn't expedited for me I had to wait 15 mins before my server came but with the view I wasn't upset. Nice mixed crowd a little on the pricey side but you get an amazing view in Malibu. read more

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Had the most amazing stay at the Malibu Beach INN. The service was phenomenal and the attention to detail that the hotel provides was out of this world. I highly recommend staying here. Every room has a full ocean balcony and there is no better way to wake up! read more

My friends and I enjoyed great drinks and delicious oysters here. The view is absolutely breathtaking! A special thanks to Adam and Rafael for their incredible service!!! Unfortunately, the hostesses at the front were not very friendly, and the restaurant has too many strict rules. For instance, we visited during a quiet time, but they refused to serve us happy hour outside. This is poor business practice, and management should reconsider these overly strict policies. If your restaurant is empty, serving happy hour outside shouldn't be a big deal. Keeping your customers satisfied should be your top priority. read more

Had an amazing stay at the hotel. Where else can you find this beautiful of a beachfront hotel in the best part of Malibu? The staff and restaurant were fantastic , great food and drinks and the beach experience was awesome. The rooms are perfectly decorated for a very elevated beach experience. Having an oceanfront truly private balcony is something special that is incredibly hard to find anywhere in Southern California. Malibu has become the most exciting area with so many new stores and activities in the last few years, in addition to the prettiest beach, just minutes from west La. Worth every penny, would visit again! read more

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Horrible , if u wana sleep at 9pm, that fine, after 10 neighbors will call and complain, no fun, u have to sleep yearly, I left same day, even though I had 2 nights. read more

I was excited to book my first stay in Malibu and came across this hotel on a travel site. First of all the location is good enough. It's in walking distance of the pier and several restaurants including Nobu. The hotel is located directly on the water but when the tide is out you can hang out on the beach chairs. I want to stress that since it is highly dependent on the tide, don't expect to hang out on the hotel's beach anytime of the day. I tried a few times and was redirected to the beach past the pier since the tide was quite high. Service was great. The front desk and valet were all wonderful. However given the price I was expecting parking to be included. It was $30 something a night to park our car overnight. The amenities is where this place lost points for me. Although we were kindly offered bottled water by valet and front desk staff, there was no water except tap in the room. There is no gym or swimming pool on the grounds and the only place to explore outside of your room is the hotel/bar or the beach access when it is accessible. The rooms are smaller than expected, but I assume this is due to Malibu property values. We had an amazing view and the bed was comfy but I would have liked a bigger patio to hang out with lawn chairs rather than two upright chairs. The room had two tvs for some reason and no tub. The toto bidet toilets were nice and fancy enough to self flush. The toiletries were very nice and I liked the soaps offered and extras like electrolyte packets. They offer a coffee machine, kettle and small fridge in room. We had dinner once at the restaurant. It was alright. The lobster roll was interesting with fennel, fries were ok, cocktails were $17/ and I can recommend the spicy margarita. If you stay at the hotel they say there's no need to RSVP but if you want to sit with unobscured ocean view I would call ahead since I saw all those tables booked up. Overall it was an ok stay but I can't justify the price to come here again. My main issue was trying to contact the hotel after leaving behind clothing and wanting to ask for it to be mailed to me possibly but the hotel never answered their phone and the website's email form did not work. read more

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We loveeeee this place! This is our favorite brunch spot in Malibu. The food is super fresh, the service is great and of course the spot in the best!! The view of the beach is so calming and beautiful. We usually sit outside but it was too warm so we sat inside for the first time. And loved it as always! Highly recommend read more

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Beautiful view and location! A wonderful property to stay at! Great night sleep with sounds of the ocean and luxury mattress and bedding! read more

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My husband booked this room for Valentines weekend. We needed to be in Malibu for a birthday dinner so we made a weekend of it staying Friday & Saturday nights. My expectations were set very high due the high cost of our room per night. A Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons kind of high and I'm afraid I was let down. Upon arrival, a very kind young lady walked us up to our room and gave us a tour of the room. Truly not necessary but appreciated. My first impression of the room is that it reminded me of a SMALL cabin. For the price of the room, I expected a larger room. The bathroom is tight. A one person at a time to get ready size. It is a nice bathroom. My three complaints about the bathroom is the lack of counter space and water pressure, and the Toto toilet lid that wouldn't stay closed. Because there was little to no counter space I wanted to use the toilet lid to set things on but it kept opening every time you move in the bathroom and it would open dumping everything onto the floor. Otherwise there was a beautiful, spacious shower and that warm seated Toto toilet. I slept great on the bed. I didn't love the pillows but that's the case at most hotels so I don't hold that against them. There's a fire place which is romantic and I really wanted to enjoy it but the sofa sucks! The seat on the sofa is short so you have to sit upright to keep your bum on the sofa and because the back is also short you can't lean back for comfort. There is a mini bar in the room with many things to choose from. The refrigerator is also stocked. I brought our own cocktail and snack supplies so I can't comment on it but it would have been nice to use the fridge. One of my favorite things about this hotel is the hot water pot that made it possible for me to make a cup of tea that didn't taste like coffee. LOVED THAT! There is also a coffee maker...I believe a Nespresso. Don't quote me in the brand I don't drink coffee. Somehow we missed housekeeping. They didn't attend to our room at all during the day and we were in and out enough for them to do so. They did get to our room late Saturday afternoon after 4pm. When we returned to our room at 2am, we noticed that the towels had not been replaced. We called for more and they were quickly brought up but they were out of washcloths. Hmmm...... Everyone we came in contact with were very warm and treat their customers like you expect to be treated. The valet staff are more than kind each time we came in and out, offering us water each time we exited. The location of this hotel is absolutely phenomenal. The beach view from our room (307) was just gorgeous. For the $1000/night price tag I was left underwhelmed. The Customer service and the view is spectacular but the room itself is not worthy of the high price tag. read more

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We dined with 4 people and they added 18% gratuity to my bill which they did not point out. We were having cocktails and socializing so I paid the bill quickly and added another 20% tip. When I got home and reviewed the receipt and called they never called me back or did anything about it. Adding gratuity for a party of 4 having drinks and light meals without telling them seems dishonest at such a high end place. Everything is VERY expensive but the beautiful location easily justifies the cost so no complaints there other than inadvertently paying a 40% tip on very costly drinks was very disappointing. read more

Its been months since I left my review. Just wanted to update that this mickey mouse ran establishment (the GM in particular) never responded to my email. So unprofessional and tasteless. This place is beautiful. Sure hope they get it together and hire the proper staff needed to keep this gem running smoothly. At the rate that its going, I see this place going down hill. Tisk tisk, such a shame! We will never be back. Especially with the lack of respect we received. Ill gladly take the couple of thousands of dollars that I spend here, elsewhere. read more

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Absolutely beautiful little room on the ocean where you can hear the waves crashing all night, a wonderful way to spend a Sunday night. Everyone was attentive and friendly, everything was beautiful and spotless. We went to dinner and Nobu and were disappointed enough that we came back to Malibu Beach Inn for a nightcap outside and it salvaged the night. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. read more

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Easily the best hotel experience I've ever had. Amazingly friendly service. Beautiful rooms with updated amenities (they have a robot toilet that is fantastic). We ordered room service and ate out on our ocean front balcony for breakfast. The beach is wonderful, walking distance to the pier. I strongly recommend the restaurant the food was delicious. Also, there was a cool lantern in our room. Not sure if it was the hotels, or the last people who stayed here, but It was really cool. Honestly the worst part of the whole trip was checking out, because it meant we had to leave. As soon as we can we hope to return. read more

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My experience at Malibu Beach Inn included 5 star customer service from the valet staff to the charismatic waiters at the on-site restaurant. Not to mention the impeccable view from my Junior Suite ~BREATHTAKING. This place was the ideal location for a relaxing getaway. Oooh! Almost forgot! The breakfast martini is a must-have along with avocado toast. I would recommend seating on the restaurant patio instead of being indoors the furniture run down. 5 Star -Room cleanliness Any way overall a good experience. read more

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I absolutely love Malibu Beach Inn! The coffee is some of the best in the area. I highly recommend the restaurant; it has a beautiful oceanfront balcony and offers really good breakfast and brunch options. read more

This is just a review on the patio restaurant. The best thing about this place is the view. I have no idea how the food is since I just drank sparkling wine and ordered fries Pros - That view: It's seriously beautiful to sit out on the patio, especially when the weather is nice. You get a great view of the ocean and the pier. It's seriously panty dropping - Staff are all super attentive and friendly - Valet is comped if you eat there Cons: - Pricey. But that view is worth it! - When it's windy the umbrellas on the patio tend to fall over, so if you hate sitting in the sun, wear a hat - Parking lot is easy to miss! Would I come again? If I was in the area, yes read more

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Mezcal Monday's for the win! Great server, beautiful "rare" Sunny Beach Day, perfect spicy margarita cocktail Even offered sunscreen (should have taken it) read more

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The Malibu Beach Inn is, by far, the NICEST Hotel at which I have ever stayed (better than the Grand Hotel in Taipei -- which was pretty "lavish"). I had previously "wanted" to arrange an Overnighter, but up until last month, had only dined in their restaurant (which is absolutely fabulous)! It was just recently that I decided to make someone's Birthday Celebration "Very Special" (with a weekend "getaway"). Not only were the facilities Top-Notch; but the Staff Made ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the World. From Andy & Walter -- who answered numerous questions, and helped me make the Mini-Vacay exponentially better than I had even hoped for; to Sarah -- who gave me a tour, and helped me select the very best room for my needs (with a premiere view); to Lou -- in the Restaurant whose extremely personable, friendly, efficient professionalism made our dinner times That Much BETTER. All-in-All: You get what you pay for; although as Nietzsche once said, "That which HAS its Price -- Is of Little Value" -- meaning there are SOME THINGS in Life that "All the money in the world" can't BUY; and . . . . . . the Friendly, Conscientious, Helpful, Mood-Altering, and Happiness Proliferating SERVICE we received was Truly PRICELESS. I would Highly Recommend The Malibu Beach Inn to Anyone who has the desire to create a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience for your Princess (although I hope to return more frequently -- now that I know how GREAT it is)! read more