Phone didn't work, the back door blew open because the locks didn't work, the carpets were filthy and for what it was, it was very expensive. No one on duty after midnight & I woke at 3 am with strange sounds like someone walking down the sidewalk. I realized it was the window air conditioner, but I laid awake waiting... more

The Malibu Riviera was the dirtiest motel I have ever seen in my life. We needed 2 rooms for our family and checked the 3 rooms that they had available. They were all disgustingly dirty - especially the room closest to PCH with a tile floor which according to the Riviera wedsite had been remodeled. Even though it had 2... more

We were traveling north and decided to stay in Malibu. We stayed for two days and enjoyed the local life. The rates are reasonable and the accommodations are nice and clean. We loved Malibu beaches and the motel owners new a lot about local beaches and breaks. Next time we will stay longer in Malibu. Thanks- Dylan& Lori Brophy more

Ok so it may not look like much at first glance, and it may be a bit over priced, but this place has character! after driving hundreds of miles around CAli, and staying at at least seven motels this was by far our favorite. It felt like a real old school california motel experience. If only the walls could talk.... more

We booked over the phone as the place was recommended in Rough Guide, and by the time we arrived it was too late to find somewhere else. All I can say is Rough Guide never went there because it is run down, dirty, expensive and just to complete the experience we woke up to find a black widow spider on... more

We drove up from San Diego and I knew for sure that we would not find something reasonable as far as money goes. I knew what we were getting ready to see. So, if you are just looking for somewhere to rest for the night and dont feel like driving, you can likely get a room there. I will say... more

The bathrooms are horrible. I dont care if they were just remodeled or not. very sad. The rooms are smelly and dirty. The doors look as if they have been kicked in several times!!!! The outlets spark and have a melting smell every time you plug anything in. That means that have to freeze b/c u are scared that the... more

There aren't many hotel/motel options in Malibu for under $300 so we were thrilled to find the Malibu Riviera for about $120/night. From the Web site and a blurb elsewhere in which actor Ed Harris endorsed it, we were expecting a funky but charming surfers' motel - we didn't expect 4 stars for that price. But this is a 0-star... more