Ocean View Hotel

1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

Ocean View Hotel is a casual 3-star property on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, directly opposite Palisades Park. It’s positioned for a walkable beach-and-boardwalk stay, with major Santa Monica attractions nearby. The hotel has a public rating of 4.1/5 from 1,015 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as cozy and airy, with soothing tones and plantation shutters. In-room features include free Wi-Fi, minibars, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs with cable. Upgraded rooms add minifridges and/or balconies with ocean or courtyard views.

Amenities & On-site spaces

On-site amenities noted include a business center and an ornate marble lobby with an elegant sitting area. Other amenities are not documented. Guest feedback indicates there is no pool at the hotel.

Location & nearby highlights

The hotel is about a 7-minute walk from the Santa Monica Pier and close to the 3rd Street Promenade shopping and dining area. Nearby points of interest include Downtown Santa Monica (314 m), Santa Monica State Beach (484 m), Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier (541 m), and the Santa Monica Pier itself (591 m). Farther afield are Venice Boardwalk (3.0 km) and Venice Canal Historic District (4.3 km), plus major LA museums and attractions such as The Getty (7.4 km), LACMA (13.8 km), and Universal Studios Hollywood (19.1 km).

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want to explore Santa Monica on foot, thanks to its location by Palisades Park and its short walk to the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica State Beach, and Downtown Santa Monica. It also works well for guests who value attentive service and a smaller, more intimate property over extensive resort-style facilities. Those who prioritize a pool or very large rooms may find it less ideal.

Travel tips

If you plan to drive, note that guests mention valet parking around $30 per night, so budget accordingly. For classic Santa Monica sightseeing, you can walk to the Pier and Pacific Park in roughly 7 minutes and reach the beach in under 10 minutes. Some guests note nighttime noise due to the hotel’s open side, so light sleepers may want to plan for that.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the standout location near Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier, and surrounding shopping and dining, along with friendly and attentive staff. Rooms are often described as nice, though multiple comments suggest the property is on the smaller side and some rooms may feel small. Negative themes include concerns about cleanliness (such as floors needing attention) and potential noise at night. Parking cost is also called out, with valet pricing perceived as expensive by some reviewers.

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