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Hotel Oceana Santa Monica

4.0 of 5
849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Hotel Oceana Santa Monica
Ranked #1 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
4.5 of 5 stars 240 Reviews
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What travelers say
  • Ocean views(7)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Venice beach(4)
  • Street promenade(4)
  • Very nice(4)
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langhorne, pa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

As you enter the small but well appointed lobby you get the sense of homelike understated elegance. The staff are very friendly and they try to be helpful & friendly. They have a small restaurant that in a pinch is ok--if you can, go out for your meals. The rooms are nice size and the pool is heated. The location... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Loved this hotel. The staff were lovely, rooms were gorgeous and location is great. The boutique feel to the hotel makes it feel like a home away from home. Restaurant was pricey but good quality food and service. More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Loved this property - skip the other huge, impersonal hotels on the coast in favour of one with real style and classy staff. The visit was from start to finish a great experience. We had an ocean view suite room which, while slightly on the noisy side due to the road noise, had breathtaking views and quieted down at night... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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This hotel is amazing, I have never felt more welcome, relaxed and looked after without being crowded. They really have thought of everything, from putting bottled water into your car when you pick it up from the Valet to providing free beach cruiser bikes for checking out the sights. My husband and I were there on a business trip and... More

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San Francisco
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Really like this hotel. First up, the staff are excellent in particular the valet service A+++. The room was very clean, and remained super cleaned the entire time. The cleaners are excellent A+++. The linens, towels and decor are fresh. The small boutique style is very home like. Quick stroll to the shops of Santa Monica and the pier. Super... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This is a gem of a hotel and a perfect place for us to visit The Getty Museum and Hollywood etc. as well as shopping in Santa Monica. The staff could not have been more accommodating. The place has a very laid back feel to it, in marked contrast to the bigger, less personal hotels. Home from home. More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

This hotel was a treat for us being the last destination on our fly drive from Vegas through California. It was a bit more money than we would normally spend but was well worth it as the hotel was clean, the room spacious and staff very helpful. We stayed three nights in October after booking the standard room but had... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

I was looking for a nice quiet business trip but did not get the rest needed form my morning meeting, got to hear the folks in the room most of the night. Also, I wish I had stayed on the top floor so that I would not have to know when the folks get up during the night...nice hotel but... More

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London
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

A really beautiful hotel. We were upgraded to a partial ocean view room which was very lovely. The decor in this hotel is beautiful. All the staff were excellent. The pool is quite small and can get busy, but if the weather is good the beach is very close and large! I would highly recommend a restaurant called Le JiRaffe... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Great service, atmosphere, location. Only challenge was that the sound insulation between rooms and the plumbing systems is terrible. Kept hearing toilets flushing, people walking, showers being taken. More

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849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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