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5-star hotels in Santa Monica
This shortlist gathers the 5-star hotels of Santa Monica, from beachfront addresses on Ocean Avenue and Ocean Way to Wilshire Boulevard and a handful of furnished suites inland. It is for travellers who want top-category rooms close to the sand and the pier, whether for a couple's break, a family stay or a business trip.
Staying in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a coastal city in the Los Angeles area, known for its wide beach, its pier and the shopping and dining around the Third Street Promenade and Palisades Park. The site lists 24 places to stay in Santa Monica, and the properties below all carry a 5-star classification. Shutters on the Beach, Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts and Casa Del Mar are on the ocean side, at 1 Pico Blvd, 849 Ocean Ave and 1910 Ocean Way. The Fairmont Miramar addresses, the Santa Monica Proper Hotel and the furnished suites cluster along and just off Wilshire Blvd and 6th Street, a short step from the shopping and business core. Couples gravitate to the beachfront houses, families to the ones with family rooms and pools, and business travellers to the Wilshire Blvd properties with business centres and meeting rooms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereShutters on the Beach sits at 1 Pico Blvd, steps from the sand, and pairs a terrace and outdoor pool with a spa, steam room and Jacuzzi for days that stay close to the hotel. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2407 reviews. It suits travellers who want a beachfront base with a fitness centre, restaurant and bar on site, and pets are welcome.
See Shutters on the BeachOceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts
849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereOceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts occupies 849 Ocean Ave and offers family rooms, babysitting service and an outdoor pool, so a stay works for guests travelling with children. A fitness centre and massage cover the quieter hours. The 715 reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Couples and families who want Ocean Avenue convenience with breakfast served in the room will find it here.
See Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & ResortsSanta Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels
700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereAt 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels combines a rooftop-style outdoor pool with massage and a fitness centre, and adds bike rental service for getting around. Public transport and parking are both on the facility list. Family rooms and babysitting service make it workable with children. Its 909 reviews give it 4.4 out of 5, and pets are allowed.
See Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design HotelsFairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereFairmont Miramar Hotel at 101 Wilshire Blvd has a garden and patio alongside an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, with a fitness centre and massage for downtime. Babysitting service and family rooms suit guests with children, and pets are allowed. The 1932 reviews average 4.3 out of 5, and the beach is nearby. Express check in helps on arrival.
See Fairmont Miramar HotelCasa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereCasa Del Mar on Ocean Way pairs a spa with an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre, and adds a business centre for guests mixing work with the coast. Family rooms, valet parking and a restaurant and bar cover the practical side. Breakfast is available and the beach is nearby. It is aimed at travellers who want a full-service seaside stay with room service and concierge on hand.
See Casa Del MarPelican Stay Furnished Suites Near La Beaches
90401 1528 6Th Street Santa Monica, Santa Monica, United States
- Internet access
Why stay hereA 5-star address on 6Th Street in Santa Monica, close to the beachside life of the city. Guests have concierge service on hand for local plans, internet access to keep connected, and lifts serving the building. Laundry service adds convenience for longer stays. It suits travellers who want a serviced suite base in Santa Monica.
See Pelican Stay Furnished Suites Near La BeachesFairmont Miramar Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Car parking
Why stay hereFairmont Miramar Bungalows shares the 101 Wilshire Blvd address and centres on a garden and terrace, a health club, sauna and spa, plus an outdoor pool. Restaurant and bar, concierge and laundry service are listed, with yoga and entertainment activities on offer. It suits guests who prefer a low-rise bungalow setting to a tower room.
See Fairmont Miramar BungalowsModern Bright New Studio with Roof top Deck Walk to Santa Monica Beach FreeWiFi Parking
729 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis modern bright studio on Raymond Ave has air conditioning, a full kitchen and a balcony, plus a roof top deck and free wifi and parking in its own name. A fireplace and sofa bed add flexibility for longer stays. It suits independent travellers who want to walk to Santa Monica Beach and self-cater rather than use hotel services.
See Modern Bright New Studio with Roof top Deck Walk to Santa Monica Beach FreeWiFi ParkingFairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica California 90401, Santa Monica, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Car parking
Why stay hereThe Fairmont Miramar Hotel entry for 101 Wilshire Blvd covers an outdoor pool with pool bar, a sauna and Jacuzzi, plus a garden and picnic area. Ballroom and meeting rooms with multilingual staff serve events, and sailing, canoeing and fishing are among the activities listed. Pets are allowed. It fits guests who want resort grounds and space for group gatherings.
See Fairmont Miramar HotelSuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica
1528 6Th St. Santa Monica Los Angeles California 90401 United States, Santa Monica, United States
Why stay hereSuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica is listed at 6th Street with no facilities recorded in the data, so there is little to describe beyond the apart-hotel format and its Santa Monica address. It may suit travellers seeking a suite-style stay, but details of what is provided should be confirmed with the property before booking.
See SuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shutters on the Beach | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fairmont Miramar Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Casa Del Mar | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pelican Stay Furnished Suites Near La Beaches | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – |
| Fairmont Miramar Bungalows | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Modern Bright New Studio with Roof top Deck Walk to Santa Monica Beach FreeWiFi Parking | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Fairmont Miramar Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Casa Del Mar all list family rooms. Oceana and the Proper add babysitting service, and Oceana, Fairmont Miramar and Casa Del Mar each have an outdoor pool. These are the most practical 5-star options for travelling with children.
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts · Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels · Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Casa Del Mar
For business travellers
Business centres appear at Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Casa Del Mar. Santa Monica Proper Hotel and the second Fairmont Miramar listing add meeting rooms, and the Proper also offers express check in and public transport access. All sit on Wilshire Blvd or Ocean Ave, close to the city's commercial centre.
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts · Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels · Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Casa Del Mar
For longer stays
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts lists a kitchen, dishwasher and microwave, while Modern Bright New Studio on Raymond Ave adds a kitchenette, washing machine and free car parking. Pelican Stay Furnished Suites and SuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica are suite-style addresses on 6th Street with concierge and laundry service.
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts · Modern Bright New Studio with Roof top Deck Walk to Santa Monica Beach FreeWiFi Parking · SuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica · Pelican Stay Furnished Suites Near La Beaches
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's Santa Monica pages give no transport details, so no airport transfers, rail links or travel times can be quoted here. What the listings do show is that the 5-star addresses spread from the oceanfront at 1 Pico Blvd, 849 Ocean Ave and 1910 Ocean Way to the inland grid around Wilshire Blvd and 6th Street. Santa Monica Proper Hotel is the only one of these hotels that lists public transport among its facilities, and several list car rental service, parking or valet parking.
When to go
The site's Santa Monica pages carry no seasonal information, so no month-by-month guidance can be given from this source. The listings do show what is on offer year-round: outdoor pools at Shutters on the Beach, Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Casa Del Mar and the Fairmont Miramar Bungalows, and beach access nearby at most of the same addresses.
Questions, answered
Which of these Santa Monica hotels are closest to the beach?
Shutters on the Beach at 1 Pico Blvd, Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts at 849 Ocean Ave and Casa Del Mar at 1910 Ocean Way are the oceanfront addresses.
Which Santa Monica 5-star hotels are best rated by guests?
Shutters on the Beach and Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts each score 4.5 out of 5, from 2407 and 715 reviews respectively. Santa Monica Proper Hotel follows at 4.4 from 909 reviews, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel at 4.3 from 1932 reviews.
Can I stay in a 5-star hotel in Santa Monica with my family?
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Casa Del Mar all list family rooms. Oceana and the Proper add babysitting service, and Oceana, Fairmont Miramar and Casa Del Mar have outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at these Santa Monica hotels?
Pets are listed as allowed at Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Casa Del Mar and the second Fairmont Miramar listing at 101 Wilshire Blvd. The other properties in this shortlist do not list pets among their facilities.
Which hotels suit a longer stay with kitchen facilities?
Oceana Santa Monica LXR Hotels & Resorts lists a kitchen, dishwasher and microwave. Modern Bright New Studio on Raymond Ave lists a kitchenette, refrigerator, washing machine and free car parking. Pelican Stay Furnished Suites and SuitesRUs Apart Hotel at Santa Monica are suite-style 6th Street addresses.
Do any of these hotels offer parking?
Parking is listed at Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Casa Del Mar, Fairmont Miramar Bungalows and Modern Bright New Studio, which adds free car parking. Casa Del Mar also lists valet parking, and Shutters and Oceana list a garage.