Viceroy Santa Monica

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

Viceroy Santa Monica is an upscale 4-star hotel in Los Angeles County at 1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. It’s positioned for a beach-forward stay, about a 3-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach and roughly half a mile from the Santa Monica Pier. The hotel holds a 4.2/5 public rating based on 1,233 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are described as elegant and are offered with ocean, pool, or city views. In-room features include sitting areas, desks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi‑Fi, with some rooms adding balconies. Suites provide extra space with separate living areas and pull-out sofas, and room service is available.

Dining & Drinks

On site, the hotel offers an upscale restaurant with an eclectic menu, plus a bar/lounge with a more social, “hip” vibe. Guest feedback highlights strong service in food and beverage and positive impressions of drinks and dining quality.

Recreation & Facilities

Recreation centers on two outdoor pools, complemented by cabanas, as well as a modern fitness center. The property also has event facilities for meetings or hosted gatherings. (Additional amenities are not otherwise documented in the provided data.)

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is walkable to major Santa Monica attractions, including Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier (~718 m) and the Santa Monica Pier itself (~777 m). It’s also close to Downtown Santa Monica (~1,043 m), Venice Boardwalk (~2,245 m), and the Venice Canal Historic District (~3,455 m). For longer excursions, notable museums and attractions include the Hammer Museum (~7,123 m), The Getty (~7,864 m), The Getty Villa (~8,054 m), LACMA (~13,585 m), and Universal Studios Hollywood (~19,108 m).

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want a polished, design-forward base near the sand and the Santa Monica Pier, with walkable access to the beach and boardwalk area. It also fits guests who value full-service touches like room service, on-site dining, and pool time, thanks to two outdoor pools with cabanas and a modern fitness center. Couples and leisure travelers are especially well positioned for Pacific Park and Downtown Santa Monica nearby.

Travel tips

Plan to walk to the Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park (both under 1 km) and down to Santa Monica State Beach for an easy beach day. If you’re aiming for Venice sights, the Venice Boardwalk is roughly 2.2 km away, making it a quick hop compared with farther LA attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood (~19.1 km). Some guests mention limited in-room extras (such as coffee or water), so consider bringing your own or confirming current in-room provisions with the hotel before arrival.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the staff and service, including bell and baggage support and fast responses to requests. Location is a major highlight, with repeated mentions of being very close to the beach and Santa Monica Pier area. Positive feedback also points to appealing views and strong food and drink experiences. Negative notes in the excerpts mention the hotel feeling pricey for what’s offered and some complaints about limited in-room amenities, along with reports of noise and cleanliness issues from at least one reviewer.

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