3 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Malibu in 2026

If you’re in LA to enjoy Southern California’s natural beauty, this Malibu Hills boutique retreat is for you. Owned by the same family for 80 years, Calamigos Guest Ranch is a 200-acre property offering privacy and relaxation in a stunning natural setting. Sure, it takes a drive to see the Hollywood Stars or the Venice Boardwalk, but when you’re far away from the hubbub of the city, the hubbub is far away from you. If you do it right, that drive might be one of the most scenic of your… > Read Our Full Review

This refurbished boutique hotel along Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway is clearly perfect for surfers, though anyone who likes a beach is going to find something to like. You’ll be nestled among a small grove of palms that create a buffer from the main road, and beyond that Malibu Pier, golden sands and the great expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Surfrider sports an earth-friendly minimalism, covered in natural textiles and floor-to-ceiling windows that let the California sun pour in.   What are the rooms like? Comfort: Teak beds, Bellino linens,… > Read Our Full Review

It’s hard to get closer to the sea than this spot of Malibu boutique luxury. This is the entire experience of Malibu, a place which is nothing without its place on the edge of the ocean. Malibu Beach Inn could hold its own anywhere as a hotel but we like it just where it is. Gazing out the glass windows of one of their oceanfront suites, it feels like you could jump off your balcony straight into the Pacific. When that’s the case, any beachfront hotel in LA will already… > Read Our Full Review