Malibu has the nicest Motel in Los Angeles

When you look at the gated palatial mansions of the studio producers and Hollywood bigwigs lining the private Malibu beaches, you'd think it would be hard to find a place to stay in this area for around $119. You'd be wrong, because The Malibu Motel does.

The Malibu Motel, in it's own words, is "the coolest motel in one of the most beautiful places on earth." Think that's a whopper? Maybe... But you have to admit that Malibu is indeed one of the most beautiful places on earth - That's why the Hollywood billionares live here.

As for the motel itself, well, it's not the Roosevelt or the Beverly Hills Hotel, and you'd be hard pressed to find a star in any of the 18 rooms on offer, but still, it is one of coolest Los Angeles motels, which is not such a bad deal.

Especially when you consider the location, within walking distance to Malibu's excellent restaurants and shops, steps to the finest beaches and trails in the world.

The Malibu Motel offers 9 rooms with king beds and 9 more rooms with 2 queen beds. Each room has a private ocean view deck. Amenities offered include a pool, cable TV and HBO, internet access, refrigerators, comfortable beds with 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and duvet covers. Room rates starting from $119.

Info: 22541 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu CA 90265; (310) 456 6169; www.themalibumotel.com/