Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Los Angeles, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Luxury boutique hotel across from Santa Monica Beach, with an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, two restaurants and a poolside bar.
Oceana Santa Monica, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, sits on Ocean Avenue, directly across from Santa Monica Beach. It is a luxury boutique hotel that pairs a coastal location with full services: an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, a restaurant, a bar and room service. It suits both beach getaways and business trips on the west side of Los Angeles, with a complete offering steps from the coast and the city's pedestrian streets.
The spa offers deep-tissue massages and body wraps, and the pool has bar service. Two restaurants serve meals with ocean views, and breakfast is available. Pets are welcome. Pool, spa and restaurant hours can change by season, so confirm them with the hotel before you travel. Leave a margin of time for getting in from the airport, since traffic in the area can be heavy at certain hours.
Why stay here
- Luxury boutique hotel across from Santa Monica Beach
- Outdoor pool with bar and a full-service spa
- Two on-site restaurants with views of the ocean
- Walking distance to Third Street Promenade and the pier
- Tip: book ahead in high season and on weekends
The setting
The hotel is in an area of palm trees and pedestrian walkways, facing the Pacific Ocean and the park that runs along the coast. Rooms have different orientations; those facing the sea tend to be the most requested, but availability depends on the date. The mood is that of a beach resort with city comforts, a few minutes' walk from shops and cafes.
What we like
- Location across from Santa Monica Beach
- Outdoor pool with bar and a full-service spa on site
- Two restaurants with ocean views
- About an eight-minute walk to Third Street Promenade
- Pets welcome
Worth knowing
- Santa Monica gets very busy in high season and on weekends
- A car or other transport helps for reaching other parts of Los Angeles
Don't miss
Stroll the beach and Third Street Promenade, about eight minutes away, for shops and street performers. The Santa Monica Pier is the classic outing, roughly 20 minutes on foot. At sunset, try the hotel's terrace or pool.
Facilities
- Outdoor pool with bar
- Full-service spa
- Gym
- Two restaurants with ocean views
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Pets welcome
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Business services
- Laundry
- 24-hour front desk
Location
The hotel is at 849 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. The beach and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are about a five-minute walk, Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue eight, and the Santa Monica Pier roughly 20. Traffic in Los Angeles varies a lot by time of day; look into options for getting in from the airport.
Address: 849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
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Frequently asked questions
Is it on the beach?
It sits across from Santa Monica Beach, on Ocean Avenue. For some activities on the sand, such as crossing the coastal park, you need to walk a bit; check the map.
Does it have a pool and a spa?
Yes, it has an outdoor pool with bar service and a full-service spa offering massages and body treatments. Confirm hours and treatment reservations with the hotel.
Can you walk to the pier?
Yes. The Santa Monica Pier is about a 20-minute walk, and Third Street Promenade about eight. If you prefer not to walk, there are transport options; ask the hotel.
Are pets allowed?
The hotel is listed as pet-friendly. It is best to ask the hotel directly about the conditions, fees and permitted size before you book.
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