Our daughter lives in Santa Monica and we've stayed at the Oceana before. We were given the same suite that we had last time and it really felt like we had 'come home'. The staff are very friendly and helpful - they even remembered us from our visit six months ago. The pool, in an enclosed courtyard, didn't get a lot of sun as the sun is low in January, but the water is like a warm bath and lots of nice fluffy towels. We were able to bring our Santa Monica family to use the pool and they also joined us for breakfast one morning. Our 2 year old granddaughter was made very welcome too. Can't wait for our next trip to Santa Monica and returning to the Oceana! Highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed here for the Rosebowl with my husband and 2 sons (10 & 12). We all loved it. The staff were incredibly helpful and approachable. The room was spacious, well appointed and very comfortable. We had a view of the ocean and it is worth spending a bit more for. The pool, although small, was warm and my kids loved it. The food was good. The drinks (particularly the Basil Gimlet) were perfect. The availability of beach cruisers was an added bonus. We used these both days and enjoyed being able to get around town and ride along the beach on them. We were welcomed with a glass of Prosecco which was really nice after our drive up from San Diego. Would definitely stay here again!

First of all, I am from Santa Monica and I know it very very well so I am more than familiar with the types of hotels on offer. We normally rent a vacation house for the visits because its easier with a baby, but this last time we ended up hating our vacation rental. So we decided to end our holiday on a good note and booked into a suite at the Oceana for our last three nights.

Its a great location for views and for being close to the downtown SM action. PArking, as a result, is expensive.

But what I love about this place is just how great it combines relaxation with total cool. The whole vibe is just so "LA" - a real mix of utter chill and super trendy at the same time. The decor is great, the drinks and food at the little restaurant (that feels like your house) are awesome. The pool is a great scene - sometimes celebs even included. It kind of feels like living in your own little upscale version of Melrose Place....except there are kids too.

Definitely what all boutique hotels should aspire to.

Oh and the beds are SUPER comfy.

Dont stay here if you expect custom built hotel with big resort amenities.

The Oceana is a fabulous hotel. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly and one of the servers in the restaurant asked us our names the first time we ate there, and then greeted us by name every time after that. The front desk staff and valet parking guys are awesome! The rooms are so beautifully appointed and we looked forward to returning to the hotel after busy days out. The location is perfect! We would absolutely stay there again.