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    Ocean View Hotel

    3.0 (222 reviews)
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    Elizabeth L.

    The front desk staff are incredible! I had an interview in Santa Monica and my short stay was great. Shout out to Joy & Ashley for being so sweet and accommodating. If I'm back in the area soon, I'll be staying here again!

    Yamit Y.

    Heidi made our entire vacation here a great experience; we cannot wait to return. I love when people in the hospitality business know what they're doing and love what they're doing. I'm a Santa Monica local, and my parents, who came to visit me from Israel, stayed here for 5 nights, 08/01/2025-08/06/2025. I helped them book their stay via Booking.com. The service is exceptional beyond what we expected. Heidi at the front desk did everything she could to ensure my parents would feel at home. The entire hotel staff is 10 out of 10. My parents visited me for almost a month, and during this month, they stayed in three different hotels. The Ocean View hotel was the last one on the list, and they liked it the best. The price was reasonable. The hotel is beautiful and in a fantastic location with excellent customer service. This is precisely what you want your hotel to be: people come for the area, enjoy the cleanliness and comfort, and come back for the customer service & experience.

    How would I even let them pre-authorize the card? Oh and they hold the money for a week. Ew
    Saadat I.

    I was able to connect with someone at the hotel finally and they confirmed I'm all squared away and they see me in their system. ‍ Apparently there's some automation on the booking.com side that sends this terrifying email out.

    Hotel's location was very convenient, with restaurants and walking paths right nearby. The staff welcomed us very warmly at check-in. Upon entering the room, we found anniversary celebration balloons, drinks, chocolates, and a card with handwritten messages from four staff members placed on the bed. It was incredibly touching. We stayed in a 4th-floor ocean view room, offering an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. The room had a private balcony, perfect for watching the sunset. The hotel was very clean, and the surrounding area felt safe. The bathroom was fully stocked with complimentary toiletries and all necessary amenities. The room featured a high-end Nespresso coffee machine. The bed was extremely comfortable. I will definitely visit this hotel again. I highly recommend it to everyone.

    View from your room.
    Steven L.

    When you're looking for a place in Santa Monica, the main priority is being as close to the ocean as possible--that's the real star of the show and the reason people from all over the world visit. This trip was a special one for me, and it was my first time staying at an ocean-view property. Let me tell you--the hotel and its team did not disappoint. I had one small request, and Heidi not only accommodated it but did so with incredible efficiency and responsiveness. At check-in, I met Ashley, who was not only super friendly but also knew the city inside and out, giving me great local tips. Joy and Teresa were absolutely amazing; as I was heading to the beach with my hands full, they noticed and kindly offered me a complimentary beach bag and an extra towel. On my way back, Christian saw that I looked thirsty and handed me two bottles of water--exactly what I needed after a day in the sun. This experience was truly top-tier. I will not only be returning to this property but also sharing my experience with friends and family heading to the Westside for a vacation. Thank you again, Ocean View, for a five-star, five-diamond stay!

    Peeling wallpaper

    Service is good. This review is not a reflection of the staff. Of course the location is great. The room itself is outdated and very noisy. I honestly can't remember the last time I could hear noise transfer through the ceiling at a hotel! You can always hear sounds from the hallway, but not floor to floor. I've been here less than 8 hours and have been startled at least three times. Not looking forward to my first full night, let alone a second. I don't think it's worth the price.

    Well stocked refrigerator
    Trish M.

    We had an excellent stay at Oceanview Hotel. We reserved the ocean view room with a balcony overlooking the pier and beach. It was comfortable and stocked with all of the amenities. The location is perfect for walking to the farmers market, SM pier, the mall, and restaurants and shops. We actually walked along the beach all the way to Venice Beach for lunch. The hospitality and service are impeccable. I asked for an early check in and they graciously accommodated us. We were able to check in at 1:00 pm. They also extended our checkout to noon. That's almost unheard of any more. Fantastic customer service! Kudos to Joy and Heidi.

    Marco C.

    Review Stayed 2 nights Sep 6-7. Hotel is directly across from Santa Monica beach & pier. Easy access to the 3rd street promenade. Check in was a breeze. Valet parking was very quick and efficient. Staff very warm, courteous and welcoming. Stayed in an Ocean view room, 4th floor, with amazing views of the Pacific. Room has a private balcony which was ideal to watch the sunset. Hotel was very clean, surrounding area safe. Housekeeping did a stellar job. Bathroom had a generous amount of complimentary toiletries. Free towels to use at the beach, with the hotel placing the towels in a reusable bag for our convenience. Room equipped with a high end Nespresso coffee machine. Bed was very comfortable, both nights had a great nights sleep. Didn't utilize the free bike rental. Highly recommended this outstanding hotel. You will not be disappointed.

    View from our room.
    Gracie C.

    Lost a star because they would not accept my debit card as payment. It was a strange situation. I reserved the room on Hotels.com but chose the option of paying at the hotel. We arrived and after about 40 minutes of chaos, we figured it out (I could pay with cash using the ATM machine). It was just an odd intro to the hotel. Regardless, we got our beach front view and we loved it. This was a mother daughter trip and I wanted to give her a weekend to remember and this was our final stop. The hotel was very nice, the room was nice, and we just loved that we could watch the sunset from our room. It was a pleasant experience. The hotel is technically across the street from the hotel but the street is not extremely busy. I would stay again. . . . .. .

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    Christina A.

    I'll start by saying that I'm not a big fan of Santa Monica, and I'm really picky about hotels. That said, my son wanted to go to Universal Studios for his birthday, so Santa Monica was the best option. I had mentioned that it was my son's birthday when I booked the room, and we were greeted with such a great surprise when we got to the room. They went above and beyond to make him feel special, and the card is still sitting on his desk here at home. He loved it! The room was very clean and had all the nice touches to be expected. We stayed on the fourth floor, and the view was perfect. Not to mention the staff was very friendly! We had a great trip and will definitely be back. Thank you for making my son's birthday so great!

    Santa Monica!
    Yolanda A.

    What a nice quant hotel! Very clean and right on Ocean Blvd (beach view!). So that can be a little challenging with the noise factor! So many people on ocean Blvd, lots of people at the beach. Beach views are gorgeous and views of the pier and the big Ferris wheel and rides. Lots of homeless people using drugs - very sad, however I give Santa Monica props for keeping the town and beach clean!! I want to give a shout out to Cristian who checked us in and out; he was extremely friendly, kind and excellent customer service!! Go make a reservation there!!

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    (832 reviews)

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    It's a great luxury hotel. As we live in LA, we rarely stay. Yesterday, our CPA appointment ran…read moreunexpectedly short and we bridged our time until dinner with drinks on their balcony. Service, ambiance (and view) and drinks we as nice as one would expect from a place like this. We were the only table who did not get chips with their drinks. Why "only" four out of five stars? Because of the chips? C'mon, gimme a break. Of course not. Without question this is a very upscale hotel. I try to avoid to combine this with upscale expectations - how could you rate this say against a $100-a-night-motel. The motel will always fall short. So in my rating world, when I go, the place as automatically three stars. If it had not, I would not go. Depending on the experience, regardless of the status of the place, I give it more, or ... less. The place is and was really nice and I highly recommend it. By pure definition, it sure deserves five stars. A five star hotel with five star service and five star prices. Now, having lived in the world of the rich-beauty-famous for most of my life, that alone does not impress me too much. If the five star hotel would fall short - and I have seen this, my individual experience may lead to two stars or less, and sadly, it happened. In this case, we loved it and would go again. BUT: to achieve five stars in my rating scheme, I need to be willing to make a 30+ min detour just to go to this particular place. And while ambiance, view & stuff was nice, it was not nice/ special/ outstanding enough to earn its five points. And after Shutters, I went to a place that was clearly worth five stars. A place I have been to often, in walking distance - and a place to I would drive an hour out of my way just to go. But that's another story :-)

    My husband, toddler, and 5 months old stayed here for 3 nights on Memorial Day weekend…read more We had a great time from the moment we walked in: - the hotel is beautiful and location is everything - the staff is very nice, tries to call you by name to make you feel special, and everything screams quiet luxury - the room was very nice, well decorated and comfortable. The tub is the highlight. One comment would be that when we checked in with Anthony, who was so sweet to our toddler, also kept telling us we were getting upgraded to a very nice room. We got all excited. It was a normal room. The "very nice upgrade" just meant that we were on floor 5. I barely call that an upgrade but ok. - we asked for a crib, and we go a nice crib with a cute little baby soap kit from noodle and boo- very nice touch. And baby robes for the kids- my toddler loved it. My toddler was on a rollaway bed and they were super accommodating about it- great experience on that front. - balconies are tiny and I never saw anyone out when I sat out - pool staff was super nice. It was a chilly weekend and the pool could have been warmer (I couldn't get in, but I really don't like cold water). - the beach chairs are also very nice and we were surprised to find them available - they were extremely pleasant about our friends visiting us every day! - the lobby waiter during the day was almost inexistant. We had to go to the bar to ask for drinks. The woman at night was great. Now for the food...: - coast has a great breakfast, the lemon ricotta pancakes are excellent (though stupid expensive for pancakes) - pico is a good spot for shrimp cocktail and calamari. Hasn't seen shrimps that big in a long time. - overall the food was good everywhere but way overpriced.... The kids menu are ridiculous... hard to justify spending $28 on kids pancakes. That being said, the portions were the same as adult portions... maybe make the portions smaller, and price more accessible? Overall we had a great stay, and while on the expensive side, we agreed we would come back. Nicely done!

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

    (105 reviews)

    $$$

    This hotel is in downtown Santa Monica and right next to the metro rail as well as several shops…read moreand restaurants! The lobby and guest lounge looks immaculate and features a ATM, restaurant, snack pantry, business center, guest lounge with flat screen TVs, wooden shelf with decorative sculptures, artwork and books! Amenities at this hotel include gym, swimming pool, hot tub/jacuzzi, guest laundry, meeting rooms and ice dispenser! In the rooms you get a flat screen smart TV to stream Netflix, work desk with office chair, telephone, refrigerator, coffee maker, lounge chair with tiny round table, coffee maker, refrigerator, safe deposit box, ironing amenities, clothing rack, full length mirror, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Only issues here are No microwave in the rooms! $20 Deposit required at check in!

    Nice-ish Courtyard on a very sketchy street. Last night on 5th after walking back from dinner I saw…read moreseveral sketchy characters and a guy smoking meth on a door-stoop feet from the entrance to the hotel. Luckily I was with people or I would not feel safe. Rooms are average. I really don't like the hardwood floors in the rooms. If there was someone above you wearing high heels or loud steppers you can hear everything. The bed wasn't too bad, it was average. There was a nice chaise lounge in my room -- not sure if they have that in every room but it was comfy. The fitness room was pretty good too -- open 24/7 and had a few treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes. There were some free weights as well. There is a hot tub and the swimming pool also on the 2nd floor. This is my least favorite Marriott in SaMo, but the location is very close to the promenade, the pier, the train, and tons of other amazing restaurants. Also there is a Target and a Trader Joes right on 5th -- these are major pluses! So if you don't plan to be in the hotel very much the location is great!

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    Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

    (582 reviews)

    $$$

    We had a fantastic stay at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica! Probably one of the most amazing…read moretrees in the entry way I've ever seen. Beautiful property and entry way. Checked in around 4pm and everything was ready. The staff and thoughtful service were the real highlights. My wife is pregnant, and we were surprised to find a pair of adorable baby shoes waiting for us in the room. Such a sweet and unexpected gesture -- definitely one of the most memorable hotel surprises we've received! We stayed in Bungalow 4, which had its own entrance to the pool and a private balcony overlooking it. The room was beautiful and spacious, with a king bed, pull-out couch, massive two-person egg tub, and rain shower. The property is smaller than some other Fairmonts, including the pool, but we actually liked that it never felt crowded. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and we never had to fight for pool chairs. The saltwater pool and complimentary sunscreen were also nice touches. The gym is legitimately excellent for a hotel -- multiple Peloton bikes, free-weight racks, kettlebells, boxing equipment, scented face towels, and men's and women's wet and dry saunas. You can actually get a real workout here! Pros: Clean and beautiful property, amazing staff, great rooms, excellent gym, saltwater pool, thoughtful amenities, and an unbeatable location. It's an easy walk to the Santa Monica Pier and tons of restaurants. Cons: The property and pool are smaller, although we never found that to be an issue. Parking is $90/night, which is very expensive, but there are much cheaper lots a few blocks away through SpotHero. Overall, we had an amazing stay and would absolutely come back. The combination of the beautiful bungalow, fantastic location, and especially the thoughtful little touches made this feel like a truly special Fairmont experience. Those little baby shoes were the cherry on top!

    The Fairmont Miramar is classic, old-school Santa Monica. We come here every year for their Meet Me…read moreUnder the Fig Tree event, one of our "can't-miss" holiday traditions. The event is always fantastic. The music is festive and really well performed, the sponsors are generous, and I love getting to sample food from different local restaurants. We've actually discovered a few places we've visited (or want to visit) for future west-side date nights. I have to...have to mention the hotel's hot chocolate, which my wife and I consider our favorite hot chocolate in the world. We talk about it all year leading up to the event. Anyway, the hotel itself is beautiful, and it has a beachy retro-in-a-good-way Santa Monica feel. The grounds, huge fig tree, and location overlooking the ocean make the place unique, with a stuck-in-time character that makes it more attractive than the ikea style buildings popping up all over the westside nowadays. We don't do many L.A. staycations, but the next time we decide to spend a night or two somewhere close to home, the Fairmont will be one of the first places we check. Til then, we'll definitely be back under the Fig Tree this year!

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    (263 reviews)

    $$$

    Amazing food and vibes and good spot for drinks…read more 100% would recommend coming here I'm surprise tik tok hasn't blown this place up But it's for sure a good kept gem Parking is easy here too

    One of the most beautiful hotels I've stayed at. Also one of the worst hotel experiences I've had…read morein a very long time. The Proper Santa Monica is stunning. The location is fantastic, the design is incredible and the rooms are genuinely cool. I arrived wanting to love this hotel. I left knowing I won't return. My room wasn't ready when I arrived. Fine. That happens and wasn't an issue. When I finally got into the room, it was stifling hot. The thermostat read 64 degrees with the fan on full, yet the room felt like there was no air conditioning at all. I went downstairs and told the front desk. I came back later. No difference. I barely slept that night because the room was so hot. The next morning, I told them again before leaving for the day. I assumed that after reporting the same problem twice, it would obviously be addressed. I came back. Still no difference. At that point I started troubleshooting the room myself. I turned the thermostat completely off. Air continued coming out of the unit. I left it off for about 10 minutes, turned it back on and, again, absolutely no difference. I spoke with a manager who told me they would come upstairs. Instead, they sent a bellman. He walked into the room and immediately said, "Wow, it's hot." Exactly. He then took me to two other rooms to see if I could move. Both had the same problem. Both were stifling hot. Eventually, a manager told me they would bring up a portable AC unit. They delivered a roughly four-foot-tall unit to the room and, amazingly, that actually cooled it down. So clearly the problem wasn't subjective. What makes the experience so unacceptable isn't that there was a problem with the air conditioning. Things break. Hotels have mechanical issues. I understand that. What I don't understand is how a hotel at this level can require a guest to raise the same basic issue six different times over two days before someone actually takes ownership of it and fixes it. I have top status with Marriott, but that really shouldn't matter. You shouldn't need status to get a comfortable room, nor should any guest paying these rates have to repeatedly chase the staff to resolve something as fundamental as being able to sleep. When I checked out, I went through the entire experience with another manager. After hearing what had happened, he essentially had no words. Neither did I. That is ultimately what ruined the stay. Not a broken AC system, but the complete lack of urgency and attentiveness in dealing with it. This is a beautiful property in a terrific location. I genuinely wanted to love it. Unfortunately, great design doesn't compensate for inattentive service, particularly when a basic problem is allowed to continue for two days despite being repeatedly brought to the hotel's attention. At this price point and at a hotel positioning itself at this level, the experience was brutal. Beautiful hotel. Great location. Incredibly disappointing service. I won't return.

    Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts - Guest room

    Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

    (43 reviews)

    My husband and I stay here once or twice a year and this hotel has easily become our favorite…read moreHilton properties to stay at. As an Amex Aspire member, we use our free night stay here annually. The rooms are super spacious, beautifully designed, and have the highest quality amenities. Service is always top notch and love that the hotel is walking distance to many wonderful restaurants and the pier. Love the pool area which we look forward to lounging around every stay. Food and drinks are also really good. 10/10 recommend!

    Where Santa Monica Hospitality Peaks: A Stay You'll Never Stop Talking About…read more It has been a few months since my stay, but I am taking the time to blanket as many review sites as I can with my feelings of this incredible property. As someone who has spent 42 years wandering in and out of Hilton properties -- more than 1,000 nights, countless check‑ins, and enough welcome amenities to fill a small museum -- I honestly believed I had seen every flavor of Hilton hospitality imaginable. Turns out I was wrong. The Hilton XLR Oceana Santa Monica isn't just another stop on the map. It's the destination you didn't know you were searching for. Let's start off with the man who should have the title of "Director of First Impressions". The man, the myth, the legend. Lenny. From the moment you arrive, Lenny greets you with the kind of warmth that makes you wonder if he's been secretly rehearsing for a role as "Most Likable Human in California." His tour of the property feels less like an orientation and more like a proud parent showing off a child prodigy. The "baby," in this case, includes a heart‑shaped pool, a gym that looks like it was designed by someone who actually enjoys gyms, a restaurant that smells like happiness, and pool loungers so comfortable you'll consider writing them into your will. Every lounger has its own umbrella, because at Oceana, squinting is apparently illegal. Morning brings coffee by the pool, and the rest of the day offers citrus water and lemonade that somehow tastes like vacation in a glass. Hydration becomes a personality trait. If you arrive early and your room isn't ready, don't worry -- waiting here feels intentional. That perfectly heated (but never too hot) pool has a way of making time slow down in the best possible way. Housekeeping? They deserve trophies. Multiple. They reset your room with such precision that you'd swear you were the first person ever to step inside. Considering this building once hosted Stan Laurel and Dick Van Dyke, that's saying something. If the walls could talk, they'd probably wink. Now, about the room. Mine was labeled "standard," which is adorable because nothing about it is standard. A four‑poster bed, a balcony, marble bathroom, seating area, and décor that manages to be stylish without trying too hard -- like it woke up effortlessly fabulous. The entire property radiates luxury without the attitude. Even the guests seem to float around in a state of serene bliss, as if they've all collectively agreed to leave their stress somewhere north of Malibu. The maintenance team works quietly behind the scenes, keeping everything polished and perfect -- the unsung heroes of the Oceana glow. And then there's the front desk dream team: Lenny, again, because he's basically the unofficial mayor. Daniel, who appears to be everywhere at once -- online chat, front desk, possibly running the building's electrical grid. Josh and Antoine, who remember your name, treat you like family, and could probably convince a grizzly bear to book a spa package. Ask where something is, and they don't point -- they walk with you. The lobby fireplace feels like stepping into your own private beach house. And that's the word that kept coming to mind: home. A very elegant, very sunny, very Santa Monica home. And I have to say this clearly: the general manager, and the entire management family, deserves enormous credit. Running a property that feels this relaxed, this polished, and this genuinely charming is no small feat. The atmosphere here isn't accidental -- it's curated with care, intention, and leadership that clearly inspires the entire team. You can feel it in every interaction, every detail, every moment. Yes, it's pricier than other options. But I've stayed in hundreds of hotels, and most of them blur together. This one? I'll remember forever. This isn't just a stay. It's an experience. And I look forward to staying in touch with Lenny, long after the stay. Seriously. That's what kind of place it is. A place where you WANT to engage, laugh and create friendships. Thank you to the entire Oceana Santa Monica family for making me feel like family while I'm far from my own. What a feeling.

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