Laidback Santa Monica is ideal for a city break with gorgeous stretches of beach, farmers' markets a-plenty, and an iconic pier with a Ferris wheel and roller coaster. To be close to all the action, picking a hotel near the pier means that you have entertainment and the beach on your doorstep. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels near Santa Monica pier selected for their design, amenities, and service. Whether you are looking for all-out luxury, a family-friendly stay, a chic boutique, or a grand dame — there is something to suit most tastes and occasions. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?
Santa Monica
A glossy beach boutique hotel with a colonial atmosphere and cutting edge designs. Chic white furniture and beautiful sea views. Luxury pool area with private cabana lounging. Smart cocktail bar and elegant lounge. A lively destination near the beach - the hotel bar is a hotspot.
Santa Monica (California)
A stylish beachfront property providing the ultimate low key luxury stay in Santa Monica. With three gourmet restaurants, a spa, fitness centre, pool and private beach there is no end to the ways you can relax and unwind. Rooms are classic California cool design with nautical colours and balconies.
Santa Monica (California)
The ocean views and top location matched by the lively atmosphere make this a great hotel. Rooms with all mod-cons, marble bathrooms and spa baths. Restaurant offers contemporary Californian dishes and unique crafted cocktails in the skies. Venice beach has water sports, the pier for fishing and LA.
Santa Monica (Santa Monica)
This stylish hotel is located on the oceanfront in Santa Monica, California. Airy guestrooms create a luxury Mediterranean feel with white linens against oyster accents and dark wood furniture. Meanwhile, the suites feel homely with eclectic objets d'art. Head to the chic Terrazza for nightly music.
Santa Monica (Santa Monica)
An idyllic coastal stay located right on Santa Monica beach. Light and spacious rooms all have private balconies and large rain showers - suites come with free-standing bathtubs. Both restaurants boast iconic views of the pier. As suitable for families as it is for couples. A luxury escape.
Santa Monica
An elegant hotel boasting an Ocean Avenue postcode, just a stroll from the iconic pier. Rooms are classically designed but the feel is clean and contemporary. A sophisticated restaurant serves simple, yet well executed, dishes. With on-point service and wonderful ocean views, this property is a hit.
Santa Monica (Santa Monica)
Uber-luxury historic beach resort. This grande dame has been around since 1921 and knows what it's doing. Rooms, suites and bungalows are spread over five acres of lush palm-filled grounds with ocean views everywhere you look. Five-star amenities compliment the pared-back classic luxury aesthetic.
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