Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG
Los Angeles, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Luxury oceanfront hotel in Santa Monica, with a heated pool, fire pits, a Guerlain spa and the beach and pier a few minutes on foot.
Regent Santa Monica Beach is a luxury hotel on Ocean Avenue, facing the Pacific. Its heated pool is ringed by fire pits meant for watching the sunset, and the building has a central atrium and a high-ceilinged lobby with a staircase. It is a relatively new hotel, with few reviews on its listing so far. It suits guests who want the ocean right outside.
To explore the coast, the hotel offers cruiser bikes for riding from Santa Monica to Venice Beach. The Guerlain Wellness spa offers deep-tissue massage, and there is a restaurant with a bar, a fitness center and a hot tub. Pets are allowed and rooms have WiFi. Confirm pet conditions and service hours with the hotel. Ask the hotel about bike availability.
Why stay here
- Luxury oceanfront hotel, two minutes from the beach
- Heated pool with fire pits and sunset views
- Guerlain Wellness spa, fitness center and hot tub
- Cruiser bikes for riding all the way to Venice Beach
- Tip: confirm pet conditions with the hotel before you travel
The setting
The hotel sits on Ocean Avenue, a few steps from the sand and the beachfront path. Rooms have modern decor, a roomy bed, a sofa, an ottoman and bathrooms with a freestanding tub. There is a patio by the beach with white wicker furniture and a pool area with loungers and umbrellas. The restaurant has a carefully designed bar. The area is lively and easy to explore.
What we like
- Oceanfront, with the beach about two minutes on foot
- Heated pool ringed by fire pits for watching the sunset
- Guerlain Wellness spa and fitness center in the same building
- Cruiser bikes for riding the coast to Venice Beach
- Pier, Third Street Promenade and shops a few minutes on foot
Worth knowing
- Santa Monica gets very busy in high season and on weekends
- It is a new hotel, with few published reviews so far
Don't miss
Ask for the bikes and ride the coastal path to Venice Beach. Near the hotel, Original Muscle Beach and the Santa Monica Pier are a few minutes on foot, and at sunset the fire pits on the pool deck make a great plan.
Facilities
- Heated oceanfront pool
- Fire pits on the deck
- Hot tub
- Guerlain Wellness spa
- Restaurant and bar
- Fitness center
- Cruiser bikes
- WiFi in rooms
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Parking
- 24-hour front desk
Location
The hotel is at 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica. The beach and Original Muscle Beach are about a 2-minute walk, the Santa Monica Pier about 5, Santa Monica Place about 7 and the Third Street Promenade about 8. For the airport or other parts of Los Angeles, traffic varies widely by time of day.
Address: 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Frequently asked questions
Is it right on the beach?
The hotel is described as oceanfront, and Santa Monica Beach is about a 2-minute walk. The pier is roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Can I bike along the coast?
The listing mentions cruiser bikes for riding from Santa Monica to Venice Beach. Confirm availability, hours and usage terms with the hotel.
Does it have a spa and a pool?
Yes. There is a heated pool by the ocean and the Guerlain Wellness spa, with massage and other treatments. Check hours, reservations and restrictions with the hotel.
Are pets allowed?
The listing says it is pet friendly. Conditions may vary by type of animal and area of the hotel, so confirm them with the hotel before booking.
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