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64+ Hotels Offering Free or Discounted Rooms to Those Displaced by the LA Wildfires

California Los Angeles News
by Matador Creators Jan 10, 2025

The Californian hospitality industry is stepping up as wildfires rage across Los Angeles, causing widespread destruction and displacement. Numerous hotels are currently offering free or heavily discounted accommodations to evacuees forced to flee their homes, as well as first responders working hard to contain the spread.

Following the declaration of a state of emergency for the Palisades Fire on January 7 by Governor Gavin Newsom, California law restricts excessive price increases for essential goods and services, including hotel accommodations. Hotels are prohibited from raising room rates more than 10 percent above their average price for 30 days following the emergency declaration. This measure aims to prevent price gouging and ensure that evacuees are not exploited during this time of crisis.

Airbnb is also offering free temporary stays to residents displaced or forced to evacuate from their homes in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Sylmar areas.

People are advised to contact hotels directly for more information. You should also be prepared to show proof of residency in an evacuation zone or your first responder credentials upon check-in. The list below is not exhaustive and may not include all hotels offering assistance. The situation is rapidly evolving, and current offers are subject to change and new ones may become available.

For a regularly updated list of accommodations, check this Google Sheet.

If you are in a position to help or donate to maximize the impact of your support, a monetary donation is advised. This allows relief organizations to efficiently allocate funds to the most critical needs, such as food, shelter, and medical care, while minimizing the logistical challenges of collecting and distributing physical goods.

Hotels in California offering free or discounted accommodations for fire evacuees and first responders

Anaheim hotels: Discounted accommodations to any Southern California resident affected by the fires.

Alisal Ranch in Solvang: Discounted rates to locals affected by mandatory evacuation orders.

Best Western Plus Commerce Hotel: Offering a discounted rate of $144.49 per room.

Coachella Valley Hotels: Including Infusion Beach Club in Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, and Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert, are offering discounted rates.

Drift Santa Barbara and Drift Palm Springs: Evacuation rates.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport: “Stay Safe LA” rates.

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in Indian Wells: $189 per night and will waive resort, self-parking, and pet fees.

Lakehouse Resort in North County San Diego: Discounted room rates, waived resort fees, and waived pet fees.

Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside: 30 percent discount with waived pet, resort, and valet parking fees.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad: 50 percent off rates for evacuees.

Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach: 20 percent off, waived resort fees, and waived pet fees.

San Diego Mission Bay Resort: Discounted rates for evacuees.

San Louis Obispo hotels: Including the Peach Tree Inn, Lamplighter Inn & Suites, Hotel Buena Vista, and Hotel San Luis Obispo are offering discounts.

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside: 30 percent discount with waived pet, resort, and valet parking fees.

Town and Country Resort in San Diego: Discounted rates, waived resort fees, and free parking.

Peregrine Hospitality’s Central Coast Collection: $129 per night at all properties with waived resort fee, pet fee, and parking when booked over the phone using the code CAWIL. Includes Pismo Lighthouse Suites, Shore Cliff Hotel, Avila Lighthouse Suites, Paso Robles Inn, The Piccolo, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach.

Los Angeles

Conrad Los Angeles: Disaster relief rates available.

Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles: Working with the Red Cross to house displaced families.

Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection in Downtown L.A.: 25 percent off stays for displaced residents.

1 Hotel West Hollywood: Extended discounted rates for those affected by wildfires.

Stile Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa: Rooms for $75 per night for evacuees and first responders.

Temecula hotels: Including The Hampton Inn & Suites Temecula, SpringHill Suites Temecula Valley Wine Country, Bolero at Europa Village, The Inn at Europa Village, Domaine Chardonnay Winery Estate & Luxury Guest Suites, and Ponte Vineyard Inn.

Laguna Beach

An updated list of participating hotels and their offers is available on the Visit Laguna Beach website.

Capri Laguna: 50 percent off rates to those affected by the fires.

Casa Loma Beach Hotel: 30 percent discount with waived amenities and parking fees.

Hotel Joaquin: Preferred rate to inquiring fire evacuees and waiving their 18+ and dog rules.

Pacific Edge Hotel: 25 percent off available rates, waived resort fees, and 50 percent off overnight valet for any guests booking due to being evacuated. They are also waiving the pet fee for those bringing dogs.

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach: Special rate of $699 for fire evacuees. The discounted rate includes waived resort and parking fees.

Seven4One and Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP: 30 percent discount for fire evacuees.

The Ranch at Laguna Beach: 50 percent discount and waiving parking and resort fees for anyone with a Driver’s License showing an address in a current Cal Fire official Evacuation Zone.

Santa Monica

An updated list of participating hotels and their offers is available on the Visit Santa Barbara website.

Comfort Inn Santa Monica: $175 rate plus tax for first responders providing valid ID.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica: $259 rate for first responders.

Gateway Hotel: $172 rate plus tax for first responders.

Hilton Santa Monica: $299 rate plus tax for evacuees.

Hotel Carmel: 20 percent off rate for evacuees, $179 rate plus tax for first responders.

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica: $279 rate, waived resort fee for evacuees.

Ocean Lodge Hotel: $159 queen room for 2 people, $179 King Room, $199 Suite with a King and Queen bed in adjoining private rooms, $215 suite for 5 people with two queen beds and a single bed, two adjoining rooms for evacuees. No pets.

Ocean Park Hotel: $89 rate plus tax for first responders.

Ocean View Hotel: $264 rate, waived destination fee for evacuees.

Pierside Hotel: 25 percent off rate, waived pet fee for evacuees and complimentary rooms for first responders.

Regent Santa Monica Beach: $695 flat rate, waived resort fee, half off parking for evacuees.

Rest Haven: $135 rate for evacuees.

Sandbourne Santa Monica: 20 percent off room rate for evacuees.

Sea Shore Motel: $125 standard room, $200 deluxe room for evacuees.

Shore Hotel: $389 rate for a junior suite, waived destination fee for evacuees.

Shutters on the Beach: 15 percent off rate for evacuees pending availability.

Sonder the Beacon: 10 percent off room rate for evacuees.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western: 10 percent off for first responders.

The Ambrose Hotel: 20 percent off room night for evacuees.

The Georgian Hotel: $273 rate for first responders providing valid ID.

The Huntley Hotel: $325/350 for evacuees and varying discounted rates for first responders.

Viceroy Santa Monica: $329 rate, waived resort fee for evacuees.

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