The Surfrider Malibu
Barefoot luxury. California surf culture meets globetrotting interior design. Raw woods, natural linen, hammocks woven by Amazonian tribes, and farm-to-glass cocktails. The opposite of a corporate hotel.
Fill out the coffee card each evening to get your preferred order delivered to your room the next morning
Why It Matters
The only true boutique hotel directly opposite Surfrider Beach — one of the world's most famous surf breaks. Originally built in 1953, overhauled by a Californian architect, an Australian free spirit, and an Italian race car driver into a design-forward, sustainability-focused retreat with a fiercely guest-only rooftop restaurant.
A 1953 motel transformed into one of Malibu's best boutique hotels, sitting directly across PCH from Surfrider Beach and the Malibu Pier. Just 20 rooms, all designed with teak, natural stone, handwoven hammocks, and organic linens to feel like your own private California beach house. No pool, no gym, no spa — but the guest-only rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of First Point more than compensates.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Ground Floor ADA Room
Accessible room next to the lobby with a private outdoor terrace, custom queen bed in Bellino linens, spa rain shower, and hand-painted bathroom tiles. Grown Alchemist amenities and Parachute robes included. Morning coffee delivery and surf report to the terrace available. The only ADA-compliant room on property.
Queen · 26 sqmGround Floor Back Room — The Surfer's Hideout
The most private room on the property — tucked next to the hillside on the ground floor. Custom queen bed in Bellino linens, and this is the only room with a bathtub rather than rain shower. Grown Alchemist amenities, Parachute robes. Important caveat: the kitchen is directly upstairs and noise travels 6am–10:30pm, so earplugs are provided. Two complimentary Pacifico beers on arrival sweeten the deal.
Queen · 23 sqmGround Floor Room
Steps from the surf, this ground-floor room has a private outdoor terrace and hand-painted bathroom tiles that set it apart. Custom queen bed in Bellino linens, spa-inspired rain shower, Grown Alchemist amenities, and Parachute robes. 10 rooms of this type available — the biggest category on the property.
Queen · 23 sqmMalibu Suite
Two-room suite designed around the slow coastal California pace of life. Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu Pier, and Santa Monica Bay from a double-sized terrace strung with a hammock and set for outdoor dining. Custom California King bed, separate living area, vaulted ceilings, and a spa-inspired bathroom with rain shower, Grown Alchemist amenities, and Parachute robes.
California King · 46 sqm
Pacific Room
The prime pick for views. A corner room with an unmatched vantage point of First Point surf break from both a private balcony and a panoramic window. Sky, surf, and Malibu Pier from the custom queen bed. Bellino linens, rain shower, Grown Alchemist amenities, Parachute robes, TV, and minibar.
Queen · 23 sqmSurfrider Suite
Second-floor suite with panoramic views of Malibu Pier, Surfrider Beach, and First Point. Custom four-poster California King bed, a separate living area, and a small ensuite kitchen with fridge and sink. The double-sized outdoor terrace has loungers, a hammock, and an outdoor dining area — it's the one for watching surfers at dusk. Bellino linens, Grown Alchemist amenities, Parachute robes, TV, minibar, and free Wi-Fi.
California King · 46 sqm
Upstairs Ocean Facing Room
Second-floor room with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and a private outdoor terrace — ideal for morning coffee delivery and surf watching. Queen bed with Bellino linens, spa-style rain shower, Grown Alchemist amenities, Parachute robes, TV, and minibar. Multiple rooms of this type available, some interconnecting.
Queen · 23 sqm
Upstairs Side Room
Second-floor room with partial Pacific Ocean views from a private outdoor terrace with hammock and dining area. White walls, teak and wicker furnishings, custom queen bed in Bellino linens, spa rain shower, Grown Alchemist amenities, and Parachute robes. Can interconnect with the Upstairs Ocean Facing Room.
Queen · 23 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Yoga sessions can be arranged through the front desk. Complimentary Alo yoga mats and Alo Moves app content included in amenity fee for self-guided practice.
In-room or on-terrace massages can be arranged through the front desk. Not included in the amenity fee.
Guests get complimentary use of Mick Fanning soft-top surfboards — the kind you actually want to learn on or take to First Point. Wetsuits available for rent. Board storage also available if you bring your own.
Complimentary stand-up paddleboards included in the daily amenity fee. Ideal for exploring the calm waters near Malibu Pier.
Surf lessons can be arranged through the front desk with local instructors. Not included in amenity fee — separate booking required.
Canyon horseback riding can be arranged through the hotel — front desk coordinates with local operators including the Blonde Wrangler.
Curated selection of ethical homewares, wellness candles, teas, balms, and local brands — some made by artisans who lived in the property before its renovation. Located in the ground-floor lobby.
Complimentary hybrid Mini Cooper available for guests to borrow and explore Malibu and beyond. Guests top up the tank themselves (about $8 to reach Venice). A legitimately fun perk.
Fill out a coffee card each evening with your preferred milk, sweetener, and delivery time. Coffee and tea arrive at your door between 7–10am. Included in the daily amenity fee. A small but genuinely special touch.
Picnic basket packed by the on-site kitchen, delivered to guests for a beach outing. One of the most-cited guest highlights — pairs well with the complimentary Mini Cooper.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site outdoor shower for rinsing off after surfing or beach time before heading back to your room.
Custom Moroccan beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, and beach baskets all included in the $55/night amenity fee.
Second-floor communal library with art books, guitars, and games — including Le Corbusier and Picasso doodles on the walls. Above the lobby, it's a genuine hang-out space.
Third-floor open-air deck with 360-degree views of the Pacific, First Point surf break, and Malibu Pier. Firepit, lounge seating, and dining. The best view in Malibu, by most accounts.
Full-service room service available daily 7am–10pm from the same Roof Deck menu. Order via text to the front desk.
Provided in all rooms to help manage PCH traffic noise — a practical and honest touch by the hotel.
Gift cards available online or on-property. Do not expire.
Guests can text the front desk for any request, including room service orders. Cited by multiple guests as a particularly convenient feature.
Front desk can coordinate transfers to/from LAX (22.2 miles) or Burbank (35 miles). Requires 72 hours advance notice. Additional charge applies.
Two complimentary EV charging stations on-site, first-come first-served. Tesla adapters available.
Self-parking available at $25/night for one car per room.
Complimentary Alo yoga mats available for guests, paired with access to Alo Moves wellness and yoga streaming content. Included in the daily amenity fee.
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