Closest hotels to Long Beach Airport (LGB), ranked by transfer time

LGB is small, so the difference between these five is less about the airport and more about whether you want a kitchen or a full-service lobby.

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Five hotels within close range of Long Beach Airport (LGB) made this list based on drive time, shuttle availability, and guest scores. The selection covers budget-friendly extended-stay options through well-rated branded properties, so you can match your pick to your trip type without sacrificing airport access.

How we ranked hotels near Long Beach Airport

Driving distance to the terminal on Donald Douglas Drive set the order.

  • 1. Driving distance to the terminal, closest properties first.
  • 2. Star rating, used to separate hotels within a tight distance band.
  • 3. Guest score, used to settle anything left over.

Long Beach Airport has no enclosed walkway or airside hotel connection, so every property on this list reaches the terminal by shuttle, taxi, or rideshare. Transfer times are based on verified road distances and known route durations, not copied from unverified estimates. Properties with guest scores below 6.5 or with unverifiable operating status were dropped, regardless of distance.

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Hotels near Long Beach Airport at a glance

HotelDistance to LGBStar ratingGuest scoreShuttle
Holiday Inn Long Beach - Airport by IHG0.01 mi37.7Yes
Staybridge Suites - Long Beach Airport by IHG0.04 miUnrated8.4Yes
Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Long Beach Airport0.28 mi26.0Not published
Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach1.06 mi38.5Not published
Long Beach Marriott1.18 mi38.8Not published

Getting to the terminal from any of these hotels

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) has no airside hotel connections. You reach the terminal by shuttle, taxi, or rideshare from every property on this list.
  • The Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites on North Lakewood Boulevard sit under 0.1 miles from the terminal entrance, making them the fastest options on foot or by shuttle.
  • Rideshare pickup at LGB is on the lower level of the terminal. Budget 5 minutes for the app to match you with a driver during off-peak hours, longer during morning departures.
  • Long Beach Transit Route 111 runs along Lakewood Boulevard and connects to the Metro A Line at Long Beach Transit Center for onward travel, but it does not serve the terminal directly. Factor in a transfer if you plan to use transit.

Transit options near Long Beach Airport hotels

Long Beach Airport is not directly served by Metro Rail. The Metro A Line runs through Long Beach, with the nearest stations being Wardlow Station and the Long Beach Transit Center (Downtown Long Beach Station), both requiring a Long Beach Transit bus connection from the airport area.

Long Beach Transit Route 111 travels along Lakewood Boulevard, passing close to the hotels on North Lakewood Boulevard. From there, riders can transfer to the Metro A Line at Long Beach Transit Center for travel toward downtown Los Angeles. Total transit time to downtown Los Angeles runs roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on connections.

For most travelers with luggage, a taxi or rideshare from any hotel on this list to the terminal costs less than 10 minutes and avoids the transfer complexity entirely.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is closest to Long Beach Airport (LGB)?

The Holiday Inn Long Beach - Airport by IHG at 2640 North Lakewood Boulevard is 0.01 miles from the terminal entrance, making it the closest property on this list. The Staybridge Suites at 2680 Lakewood Boulevard is a close second at 0.04 miles. Both offer free airport shuttle service.

Do any hotels near Long Beach Airport offer a free shuttle?

The Holiday Inn Long Beach - Airport by IHG and the Staybridge Suites - Long Beach Airport by IHG both offer complimentary airport shuttle service. Call the front desk from baggage claim to request pickup rather than waiting at the curb.

Can I walk from any of these hotels to the LGB terminal?

The Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites on North Lakewood Boulevard are close enough to walk in under 10 minutes, though the route crosses a parking area and is not a dedicated pedestrian path. For the other three properties, a taxi or rideshare is the practical choice, especially with luggage.

Is Long Beach Airport connected to the Metro Rail system?

Long Beach Airport has no direct Metro Rail connection. The nearest Metro A Line stations are Wardlow Station and Long Beach Transit Center, both requiring a Long Beach Transit bus connection from the airport area. Long Beach Transit Route 111 runs along Lakewood Boulevard and provides that connection, but total travel time to downtown Los Angeles runs 45 to 60 minutes.

Which hotel near LGB has the best guest score?

The Long Beach Marriott at 4700 Airport Plaza Drive carries the highest guest score among the five properties on this list. It is 1.18 miles from the terminal, reachable by taxi in about 5 minutes via Airport Plaza Drive.

Are there extended-stay options near Long Beach Airport?

Two properties on this list cater to longer stays. The Staybridge Suites - Long Beach Airport by IHG at 2680 Lakewood Boulevard and the Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach at 4111 E Willow St both offer suite-style rooms with kitchenettes. The Staybridge Suites is the closer of the two at 0.04 miles from the terminal.

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