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Ocean View Hotel

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#7 of 37 hotels in Santa Monica
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This casual hotel opposite Palisades Park is 7-minute walk from both the shopping and amusements at the Santa Monica Pier, and the upscale shopping and dining options on the 3rd Street Promenade. Cozy, airy rooms offer soothing tones and plantation shutters, and have free Wi-Fi, minibars, coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Upgraded rooms offer minifridges, and/or balconies with ocean or courtyard views. Amenities include a business center, and an ornate marble lobby with an elegant sitting area.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children's television networks
Business Centre with Internet Access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Telephone
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
On-demand films
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Ocean View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,735 reviews
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The Ocean View Hotel earns high marks for its immaculate rooms, boasting comfort, cleanliness, and picturesque views, although a few guests find the space limited and amenities lacking. While the hotel's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, ranging from modern to bland, the service stands out with staff members garnering accolades for their friendliness and efficiency. Despite some external noise disturbances, the prime location near Santa Monica Pier is a highlight, as is the range of amenities like free bike rentals. However, opinions on value vary, with particular criticism aimed at extra fees.
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Uninspiring
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Expensive
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Spotless
Noise level
Noisy
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Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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dessilov wrote a review Mar 17
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Beds way to small, room we had was too small for four people. Air conditioning to loud. Left papers at the front desk, was lottery tickets , didn’t get a call. No breakfast. Over all the location was good
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Thank you for leaving your feedback. We apologize for not reaching our standard when it comes to delivering an excellent stay. I will forward your concerns to the team so we can improve. Thank you again for leaving an honest review.
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Heather B wrote a review Mar 16
Big Bear Lake, California2 contributions1 helpful vote
We love this hotel! Right across the street from the beach and super short walk to promenade! Rooms are super cute and clean, the ones that face the ocean have a cute little balcony. It’s our go to spot whenever we visit Santa Monica! Staff is super friendly and helpful, our most recent stay, we came in early and Heidi was the absolute best, she was able to get us checked in early. Her smiling face was there to greet us every time we went downstairs, we appreciate Heidi for going above and beyond! Thank you Ocean View Hotel and looking forward to our next stay!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Make sure to get an ocean view room with balcony, not all rooms are ocean view
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Adolph W wrote a review Mar 14
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This hotel is my go to when in the S Cal area. The overall condition of the property and the customer service is unparalleled. Theresa really made my check in smooth and easy and gave us the level of customer service a property of this caliber should provide. Highly recommended!!!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Responded 3 days ago
Thank you Adolph for your wonderful review! And thank you for mentioning Theresa, we are glad you were well taken care of at check in! She definitely sets a high bar for customer service and is appreciative of your kind words.
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Flyer54637003475 wrote a review Mar 13
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Ocean view hotel is an ideal place to spend a few days in Santa Monica. The location is perfect and the ocean views are some of the best in the area. Most importantly, a huge shoutout to their front desk attendant Bee. She was one of the nicest and most professional hotel staff I have ever worked with and I travel and stay at hotels very often. She offered great recommendations and assisted with anything I needed during the trip. THANK YOU, BEE!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 5 days ago
Thank you for leaving the kind words about Bee! She was very appreciative when we passed the message along. We are happy to see you had a great stay and took advantage of the beautiful views and nearby businesses. We thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review and hope to have you again the next time you visit!
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nancy e wrote a review Mar 11
North Las Vegas, Nevada1 contribution
This is a perfectly located hotel on Ocean Avenue across from the broad walk and down the block from third street promenade. The rooms are immaculate and the staff Ben’s over backward to hell you and make your stay pleasant. It is easy to get to and has valet parking for your convenience. It is comparably price for the area.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cristian Morales, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean View Hotel
Responded 6 days ago
Thank you for leaving a thoughtful review and for mentioning our staff. I'll be sure to pass along the kind words. We thank you again for staying at our property and hope to have you again in the future.
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Nordblak wrote a review Mar 4
Degerby, Finland11 contributions
We stayed at this hotel for three nights, the stuff was super friendly, especially Joy and Heidi behind the front desk. You can tell that the hotel isn’t new, but it’s still clean and nice. As the hotel situated right on Ocean Avenue, where there is a lot of traffic, you should really have some earplugs with you, because if you go to sleep early there’s a lot of noise from the street.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Cristian Morales, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean View Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Happy to see Joy and Heidi were able to assist you during your stay. I apologize for the outside noise, we do also provide ear plugs but I am sorry if that was not mentioned to you. We still appreciate you taking your time and providing us feedback on what could have improved your stay.
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Chris G wrote a review Mar 3
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We had a disaster with an Airbnb and came to see availablility on rooms. We were greeted by Theresa who was extremely accommodating. She offered to show us rooms prior to booking and truly gave us every piece of information she could. She made what started as a disaster for our trip, into a memorable experience staying on their property. I would definitely stay here again and recommend talking to Theresa!!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you for your review and for mentioning Theresa! She is amazing and is always exceptional when it comes to delivering great service. We are happy to see your experience was able to e turned around and are glad you had a memorable experience.
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VeraSK33 wrote a review Feb 2024
Pilsen177 contributions69 helpful votes
The hotel was really nice, clean, with great amenities. We had a sea view and it was nice but there were many homeless people in front of the hotel screaming all the night. The room was cozy, but the queen bed was too small for 2 people sharing one bed. Santa Monica Pier is 5 minutes walking and you can find really good mexican restaurants on the street. But between the hotel and the beach there are 2 motorways. Disliked · The size of the beds and the "paper walls". You could hear absolutely everything from the other room and the corridor. Plus from outside.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Choose a seaview room in a higher floor. Park your car in the hotel, it is safer.
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Response from Alyssa Mollinedo, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean View Hotel
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We would like to sincerely apologize for the noise issues you experienced during your stay with us, as we know how important a good night's rest is. Our guests feedback is extremely important to us as we strive to continuously improve our guest experience. We are happy that you enjoyed the view and location, and we are in hopes that should you give us another chance in the future, we have the opportunity to provide you with a more superior experience.
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Simon Momma wrote a review Feb 2024
Sunrise, Florida81 contributions17 helpful votes
Great location, clean, friendly staff. We really appreciated the complimentary toiletries. We didn’t have much with us and we were planning to make a run to the store, but they had everything we needed and saved us the trip (toothpaste, mouthwash, make up remover, cotton swabs, shower cap, exfoliating scrub). Walking distance to everything in Santa Monica. The bed was comfortable but did creak.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cristian Morales, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean View Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for leaving your detailed review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of our in-room amenities and toiletries. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review, we hope to have you again in the future.
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Jeffrey C wrote a review Feb 2024
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The staff is exceptional, especially Eva, who checked us in and Brittney who is also very helpful. It’s a perfect location with all the great restaurants in walking distance and 5 minute walk to the pier. Absolutely loves our stay here! Thank you
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Thank you for leaving us a great review and for mentioning our staff who provided great service! We are happy to hear you loved your stay.
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C$406 - C$521 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
67
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean View Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Ocean View Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Santa Monica Bay (0.5 km), Santa Monica State Beach (0.3 km), and Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ocean View Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a business centre, and dry cleaning.
Which room amenities are available at Ocean View Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
Is parking available at Ocean View Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ocean View Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa, and True Food Kitchen.
Is Ocean View Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Santa Monica.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ocean View Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ocean View Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Ocean View Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Will Rogers State Historic Park (4.8 km), Annenberg Community Beach House (1.9 km), and Los Angeles California Temple (7.2 km).
Does Ocean View Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Ocean View Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.