Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Wilshire, Los Angeles
Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
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Residential Ocean Avenue Retreat
Why go
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is worth booking when a quiet coastal base and suite-level comfort matter more than a high-energy hotel scene. Value depends heavily on room category: upgrade if the stay includes downtime on property, but compare Beverly Hills or Hollywood hotels if most plans sit east of Santa Monica.
About Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a Los Angeles hotel to consider when you want a premium stay with Forbes Recommended (2026), Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026), and Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The hotel is listed with a smart-casual dress code.
Use this page as a conservative planning note rather than a full promise of room types, amenities, dining formats, or service inclusions. If you are comparing it with the wider city set, use Our full Los Angeles hotels guide to decide whether Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts fits your trip better than another Los Angeles base.
Suite-level value matters more here than lobby energy
The hotel’s room categories, suite layouts, lobby atmosphere, service style, and on-property amenities should be confirmed directly before reserving.
For travelers comparing premium hotels, the recognition is the useful signal: Forbes Recommended (2026) and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026) place the property in a luxury-travel context, while Star Wine List (2026) is relevant for guests who care about wine recognition. For broader planning, compare it with other options such as Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica, Huntley Santa Monica Beach, or other hotels without assuming the same amenities or style.
Who should book, and who should look elsewhere
Book if you are comfortable choosing from the basics: a Los Angeles hotel under the LXR Hotels & Resorts name, smart-casual dress expectations, and confirmed luxury and wine-related recognition. Look elsewhere, or confirm directly with the hotel, if your decision depends on specific room sizes, restaurant format, family amenities, spa facilities, parking, pet policies, or exact service inclusions.
Dining should be described carefully. Star Wine List (2026) is a confirmed recognition, but cuisine, menu format, bar program, prices, hours, and a signature restaurant experience should be confirmed directly. For restaurant and bar planning beyond the hotel, use Our full Los Angeles restaurants guide and Our full Los Angeles bars guide.
The best next step is to verify current rates, room details, benefits, and policies through the hotel or your booking channel. The confirmed accolades make Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts a credible luxury option in Los Angeles, but the rest should be checked before you build an itinerary around it.
Inside Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Planning details
- Location
- 849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- Website
- hoteloceanasantamonica.com/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-OL-SMOOLOL&y_source=1_MTk1MzU0OTQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
- Phone
- +1 800-777-0758
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Oceana reads like a residential coastal retreat that privileges the Pacific above ostentation. The scale—just 70 suites—keeps the experience intimate and understated, while a 2019 redesign by Anna Busta leans into playful, tailored details: white leather porch swings outside suite doors, sapphire velvet seating in the public rooms, and black-and-white Hollywood photography that nods to the building's past life. The result is quietly polished rather than flashy, a seaside hideaway that trades resort theatrics for coastal light, measured textures, and a neighbourhood calm.
Best For
Oceana is best for travelers who want the ocean to be central to their stay without the bustle of a full-scale resort. The bluffs sit directly below the property and the beach is a short walk away, while the Santa Monica Pier and Montana Avenue boutiques are easily reachable on foot. It suits couples and small families seeking a relaxed, scenic base and anyone after a low-key weekend escape where beach access, coastal light, and a quieter neighbourhood character define the experience.
Stay Tips
When booking, prioritize suites on the ocean side to maximize the property's defining asset: proximity to the bluffs and beach and the porch swings outside suite doors. Staying in an ocean-facing room ensures you make the most of the coastal light and the quieter, residential setting described after the renovation. Plan walks to nearby Montana Avenue for cafes and boutiques and keep the Santa Monica Pier within easy walking distance so you can visit without committing a whole afternoon.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, airy coastal luxury with ocean views, natural light, and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere designed to evoke a private beach home.
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Experience
Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 70
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Style
- Contemporary Luxury Beachfront Resort Designed as a Private Residential Retreat with Custom Furnishings and High End Finishes.
- Design Style
- Coastal Modern with Frette Linens, Bottega Veneta Amenities, Loro Piana Bedding, and Hand Tufted Nepalese Rugs Creating an Upscale Residential Aesthetic.
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Planning details
Location
849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica, Notable alternative
- Maison Twenty Seven, Notable alternative
- Huntley Santa Monica Beach, Notable alternative
- Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica, Notable alternative
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How It Compares
Choose Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts if the stay is about a calmer Ocean Avenue base and the room category is central to the trip. Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica is the stronger cross-shop for travelers who want a more active hotel atmosphere and a broader resort feel, while Huntley Santa Monica Beach is the more practical alternative if the goal is Santa Monica location without leaning as hard into luxury-hotel pricing.
Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica overlaps most closely on neighborhood logic, so compare room category, cancellation terms, and total nightly cost before choosing. Maison Twenty Seven is better treated as a different style of luxury stay rather than a direct beach-hotel substitute, useful if the trip values privacy and exclusivity over Santa Monica access.
If availability is tight, start with Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows as the closest luxury-minded fallback in the comparison set, then Huntley for easier value. Oceana is the pick when the guest wants quiet coastal polish; Fairmont is safer for a livelier stay; Huntley is the sensible backup when price discipline matters.
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Compare Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Los Angeles | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel CollectionStar Wine Lists 20262025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Maison Twenty Seven | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Huntley Santa Monica Beach | Santa Monica | 2025 Michelin Selected HotelsPreferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection 2025 |
| Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows | Santa Monica | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts family-friendly?
Family amenities, room layouts, and child-focused services should be confirmed directly with the hotel before booking.
What is check-in like at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
The check-in experience, check-in time, and arrival process should be confirmed directly. What can be stated is that the property has Forbes Recommended (2026) and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026) recognition, so travelers should confirm arrival details through the hotel or booking channel.
Which room category is best at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
Specific room categories, sizes, and layouts should be checked with the hotel. Choose a room only after reviewing the current options, especially if space, view, bedding, or accessibility features matter to your stay in Los Angeles.
How is the dining at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
The confirmed dining-related signal is Star Wine List (2026). Cuisine, menu format, restaurant hours, prices, and bar details should be confirmed directly before relying on them for plans.
Do loyalty programs work at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
Loyalty-program earning, redemption, and benefit rules should be checked with the hotel or your travel advisor before reserving. The property is recognized as a Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026).
