Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, Santa Monica, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a 5-star beach hotel at 849 Ocean Ave, set across the street from Palisades Park and positioned for walkable access to Santa Monica’s coastline. The hotel is about 1.0 km from Santa Monica State Beach and roughly 1.6 km from the Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park. Rooms are described as bright and eclectically furnished, with some offering ocean views; in-room features include free Wi‑Fi, iPads, flat-screen TVs, and workstations. Suites add extra living space and may include kitchenettes. On-property offerings include a guests-only restaurant serving Southern California cuisine, in-room dining, and in-room spa services. Complimentary perks noted include a Prosecco welcome at check-in, daily yoga, bike rentals, and weekend surfing lessons, alongside a gym and an outdoor pool area with a fireplace and juice bar.
Best for
Well-suited to leisure travelers who want a high-end Santa Monica stay with a strong oceanfront setting, thanks to its Ocean Ave address across from Palisades Park and proximity to the beach and pier. It also fits guests who value included wellness and activity programming (daily yoga, bike rentals, weekend surfing lessons) and upgraded in-room tech (iPads) in a luxury setting.
Travel tips
Plan on walking to major Santa Monica sights: Santa Monica State Beach is about 1.0 km away, Downtown Santa Monica is about 1.1 km away, and the Santa Monica Pier/Pacific Park are about 1.6 km away. Take advantage of the hotel’s bike rentals to cover the Santa Monica-to-Venice stretch more easily; the Venice Boardwalk is about 4.3 km away and the Venice Canal Historic District about 5.5 km. If breakfast on property is part of your routine, note that guests have mentioned pricing can run high for coffee and hot plates.
What guests say
Reviews consistently highlight exceptionally friendly, attentive service from valet, front desk, and restaurant staff, often described as a major differentiator. Guests praise the location for easy access to Palisades Park and ocean-facing surroundings, and many also call out the quality of the food and overall property upkeep. Positive comments mention room comfort and, when available, upgraded oceanfront views. Reported drawbacks include breakfast pricing, occasional spotty in-room cell reception, and isolated room issues such as an odd smell or minor carpet/maintenance concerns.
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