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Seaway Motel

Stay at Seaway Motel, a 3.9-rated motel in Los Angeles offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and kid-friendly amenities near LACMA, The Getty, and Petersen Museum.

5961 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 148 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Seaway Motel: Honest guest insights

Guests highlight good value, friendly service, and a convenient location, balanced by modest accommodations with some dated elements.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms with solid beds ensuring restful nights.
  • Friendly and attentive staff, including owners who go the extra mile.
  • Good value for money in the Los Angeles area, especially for budget travelers.
  • Convenient location near public transport and key attractions like Venice Beach and museums.
  • Useful in-room amenities such as microwave and fridge appreciated by guests.

Worth knowing

  • Facilities are basic with no pool, restaurant, or fitness center on site.
  • Some rooms may have a slight moldy smell that can dissipate with air conditioning.
  • Property feels somewhat dated and could benefit from updates.
  • Lack of extras like hair dryers or ice machines noted by some guests.
  • No airport shuttle service is available; parking is free and accessible.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable accommodation close to LA’s cultural hot spots.
  • Visitors prioritizing value and cleanliness over luxury amenities.
  • Short stays or those planning to explore nearby museums and beaches.
  • Guests who appreciate personalized service and a quiet atmosphere.
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About this property

Welcome to Seaway Motel

Seaway Motel is a modest, three-star property located on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles, offering practical accommodations suited for budget-conscious travelers. The motel provides essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and accessibility features. While it does not offer a pool, restaurant, fitness center, or airport shuttle, the onsite facilities meet the basic needs of guests seeking a convenient base near the city.

The motel sits in a diverse area known for its art galleries along West Washington Boulevard and local Ethiopian eateries, making it a suitable choice for visitors interested in exploring a local cultural scene. Public transportation options are readily available nearby, providing easy access to popular destinations such as Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and major museums including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Getty.

Guest reviews often highlight the clean and quiet rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly, accommodating staff who add personal touches like extended parking after check-out. Some comments note the property’s dated appearance and the absence of some typical hotel amenities, indicating that it is best suited for short stays or travelers prioritizing location and affordability over luxury.

Close proximity to Los Angeles International Airport, reachable within about 20-30 minutes by car, adds to the motel’s appeal for travelers needing convenient airport access. Nearby competing accommodations offer similar offerings, but Seaway Motel stands out for its value and attentive service, based on guest feedback.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

C
chnapz Mar 25, 2026
10

Absolutely recommend ! Stayed 6 nights on a couple vacation. Rooms are clean and quiet, microwave and fridge are a plus. Owner was super nice from our arrival to making sure we were ok when we left our door open. Bed was very comfortable and we would definitely come back. Great value for the money. Merci beaucoup :)

CO
Courtney O Mar 25, 2026
10

This place is so underrated!!! I stayed here for a few days in LA and it was great. The rooms are clean and the location is great. I even added another day to my stay here (last minute) and the staff was able to accommodate me and made it as easy as possible. They may not have the same amenities at other places (hair dryer, ice machine etc) but for the price and location, it is a more than fair trade. This is where I'll stay anytime I'm in LA.

AH
Alex Holm Mar 03, 2026
8.0

Perfectly fine motel close to sights in Los Angeles, bus lines straight to Venice Beach as well as Griffith Observatory. You get what you pay for, we stayed 1 night and everything worked out just fine. A bit moldy smell in the room but went away with the AC on. Room felt clean. Kind staff that let us leave the car a couple of hours after check out time. Can definitely recommend for a short stay!

LS
Luka Skender Feb 16, 2026
10

I cannot believe how underrated this motel is. ~$100 per night in LA is amazing. And we were pleasantly surprised how good it was, the room and bathroom. The host was also awesome and he fixed the wifi problem for me quickly. Room service we didn't expect because of the 3 night stay but we got it anyway every night which is a bonus. When you wake up I recommend Yum Yum donuts for breakfast which are a short walk from motel.

JS
J S Jan 31, 2026
10

This is a great motel. It was better than I expected. The rooms are solid concrete block and the beds are comfortable which ensures a peaceful stay. The rooms and common areas are clean and well taken care of. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner- he clearly takes pride in this establishment. The location is fantastic. Very close to public transportation (bus and rail- expo line), which makes for an easy commute or sightseeing. Not too far from Venice Beach, CA and Santa Monica. I will definitely stay again if I am in the area. Plenty of on sight parking too.

JV
Jardelma Venc Jan 13, 2026
8.0

Stayed here for a short trip and overall it was okay. The room was clean enough and the bed was comfortable, but the place feels a bit dated and could use some updates. Staff were polite during check-in process. It’s fine for a quick stay, just don’t expect anything fancy.

RM
Rose M Jan 04, 2026
10

Me and my ex stayed here for a month, the owners were super nice my ex would help loading vending machines and such. We got a smoking room and it was always super clean when we came back the cigarette smoke would even be gone. Wasn’t the best time in my life but seaway made it better. We even (by our own fault) got our phone charger stolen by someone else staying at the motel and the owner got it back for us. We never had any issue with the room plus the TV had The Walking Dead so that was pretty cool

EE
Emily Everlith Jan 02, 2026
10

Great value for a night in LA. Close to tourism spots. Safe, clean. Room has a microwave and fridge but didn’t see a blow dryer just a heads up. No complaints!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Seaway Motel

Los Angeles, California, USA

Sprawling multicultural area with art galleries on West Washington Blvd. & Little Ethiopia eateries.

  • Fairfax / Venice 5 min Walk
  • Venice / Cadillac 5 min Walk
  • Venice / Fairfax 3 min Walk
  • Los Angeles International Airport 23 min Car · 1 hr 16 Transit
  • John Wayne Airport 53 min Car · 3 hr 58 Transit
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport 37 min Car · 1 hr 37 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art 20,649 reviews

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States

4.6 · Art Museum
Petersen Automotive Museum 13,507 reviews

Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States

4.8 · Museum
The Getty 36,417 reviews

The Getty

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States

4.8 · Art Museum
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