I think I must have been staying in a different hotel than the last reviewer..... This hotel was a real disappointment, five star prices but one star service. This was New Year's Eve so we were paying top dollars, but the staff all appeared to be the unlucky few that picked the short straw and had to work that weekend... more

We just got back and I have to share our experience. The staff and service were excellent. Our rooms were amazing. The location is perfect for a SoCal vacation. Our family (two adults, three children) recommends Casa del Mar wholeheartedly. We will definitely come back here. more

Loved this hotel. The service was not as friendly as other places but the room and the view was spectacular. more

Classy hotel right on the sand of Santa Monica. The room was stunning, four poster bed and New England decor. The bathroom was complete with jacuzzi plus shower. I had pier views even from the bath, which was quite cool! Overall service was very attentive, I arrived too early and my room wasn't ready, and came back to hotel to... more

Great location, nice rooms, excellent breakfast, partly top service. But given its price (300 to 500 USD per night) the following is NOT what you would expect: * No service at small pool. Actually pool area was not regularly cleaned during afternoon * Shower usage in room next door made incredible noise in our room due to pipes running above... more

The ambiance was exceptional. The room very nicely made to feel like home but better. Right on the beach. more

Everything was fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous, the room was magnificant with personal touches that made it feel more staying at a guest house than a hotel room. The king size bed was fabulous. Breakfast sitting looking over the beach was brilliant. We looked at staying at Shutters but this was actually cheaper and after having a... more

Our 4 night stay was almost perfect. The first night we had a room that faced a rusted fire escape and we demanded a change. For the next 3 nights we were moved to a wonderful room with a view of the pier and the ocean. Who wants to pay premium prices to look out on a fire escape! The... more

I would definately return to Casa del mar. The old beauty is right on the beach and if you get a room with a direct ocean view it is beautiful. You can share activities with Shutters on the Beach, the sister property. Rent bikes and ride all the way to Venice beach and canals. Don't miss the delicious lemon ricotta... more