Name: Ocean View Hotel
Address: 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90401, US

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Julie

Nice hotel, the front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The property is clean and well maintained. We visited during the World Cup and there was a lot of rowdy cheering coming from the sports bar next door. We didn’t mind, but if you’re looking for peace and quiet, make sure not to go during a big sports event.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Don

Great and perfect location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

corina

We had a wonderful stay at Ocean View Santa Monica\! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived\. Our room was beautifully decorated, spotless, and very comfortable\. One of our favorite parts was relaxing on our patio while enjoying the gorgeous ocean view\.

The location couldn’t have been better—it’s perfect for sightseeing, walking to the beach, restaurants, and everything Santa Monica has to offer\. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely choose Ocean View Santa Monica again on our next visit\. Highly recommend\!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Roderick

Room was clean and had a great view of the beach and Santa Monica pier.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Dominick

The whole place stinks. The only good thing about it is the location. Towels were dirty, shower was in hair and sand. The toilet kept running and the floors were very dirty in the room. The fridge was leaking water and the beds were rock hard. But the staff was very nice and helpful. Heidy at the front desk was very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Alex

Room was definitely outdated, the shower pressure was terrible, the valet parking is crazy expensive, the staff was amazing very friendly, definitely needed a microwave in the room

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Jung

Really run down and dirty hotel. Completely shocked at the quality of the hotel and the money they charge. Pictures are completely misleading. There was mold and mildew in the bathroom. Shower door hinges were black. Walls and chairs had disgusting stains.

Tried to check out but they would not budge.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Jamileh

This was my first stay. I just got back and already booked another trip. The room, and entire hotel was CLEAN, the staff was always extremely kind and willing to help. I stayed with just my daughter and I, and felt safe, even in the midst of all the interesting things happening all around. Views and location 10/10. Based on this short experience, I already can’t wait to come back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Jamileh

Best stay ever! CLEANINESS 10/10, STAFF 100/10(not a typo, the BEST staff), location 10/10, convenience 10/10. Highly recommend, and will absolutely book here again.

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Alex

The rooms
Are very outdated!!! The shower pressure is terrible, not enough drawers in the room, no microwave, some noise slamming doors in the hallway.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Alberto

Great location, close to the pier. The staff was very nice and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Chrystabell

The hotel itself was nice, but the parking situation was very disappointing. Rooms are already overly priced, yet the hotel charges an additional $68 per night for parking. That felt excessive, especially since they offered beachfront parking to non-guests for just $15, which tells me they do have the space and the ability to charge less.
Instead, we parked in the city’s public lot around the corner. It was only $20 per day, with a maximum daily charge of $20 if you parked for five hours or more. If you left the lot and came back, the clock started over, but even then it was still far more reasonable than paying $68 at the hotel.
It honestly felt like a money grab. I think the hotel should either include parking in the room rate or charge something much more reasonable. This was my only trip with my kids, and instead of enjoying our vacation, I was worried about every dollar because that unexpected parking fee would have taken a big bite out of our food budget. No family should have to choose between paying an inflated parking fee and having money to enjoy their vacation.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Judy

We got the Ocean View Room with Balcony- a must! Hotel is across the street from the Santa Monica Pier. You can easily walk over. Parking is mandatory valet for $53 and they have an additional \"Resort Fee\" but both are worth it for this amazing location. Front desk gave the kiddos a free sand bucket and Frisbee that we used at the beach. The hotel also has Beach Towels for your use. A tour guide shop is right next door to book all your site seeing and get on the Big Bus Tour. only minutes walking from the Third Street Downtown area.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Shaniya

Fantastic service

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Dawn

Great location, close to beach access, restaurants, etc. Super friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Chris

Location is amazing. Good restaurants nearby although they are all a little pricey. Very short walk to the pier. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Mini fridge but no microwave. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Shower had great water pressure. Parking is a little pricey but felt very secure. Didn’t opt for a beach view room so I can’t speak to how good the view is. Overall, we would stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Jenny

Loved this hotel! Room was super clean, staff was extremely pleasant, and was in a perfect location. Would stay there again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Kelly

Fantastic location. Within walking distance to Santa Monica pier with tons of restaurants walkable as well. Great California feel to the hotel and kid friendly. Highly recommend

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Lynne

Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Good wifi. Small but nice balcony to sit and watch the sunsets and the world go by.
Super convenient for the pier and the beach. Also, for bus stops to Malibu, for example, and the hop-on hop-off buses.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Kirsty

The property is in a great location, very close to the pier and the Main Street of Santa Monica.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The hotel room was a good size and we enjoyed the ocean view. It was also lovely and clean.

Sadly, the beds were not very comfortable. We could feel the springs throughout the mattress. The two double beds also were too small and should not be suggested for a family with 2 kids as this really was not something that can accommodate families.
The room could easily accommodate 2 queens and this would suffice.
There is a lot of noise and light being located so close to the Main Street of Santa Monica. Black out curtains instead of shutters or in addition to the shutters would help.
Overall our stay was not bad but the hotel could make a few tweaks to make it substantially better.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Shannon

Nice staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Ugur

Very good location close to shopings and restaurants

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Scotty

Excellent location right on the beachfront. Hotel is beautifully maintained and close to all the amenities of Santa Monica.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Randy

Ocean view was awesome, staff was friendly and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Pros: The staff were very nice and seemed accommodating! The location is right across from the beach and near many restaurants and things to do! It isn’t a quiet spot if that’s what you like.
Cons: The property is in need of repair. The room was mostly clean, but there were water bubbles in the bathroom by the tub as though there had been a leak. The tub was scratched and stained, and the calking was dirty and mildewed. There were also stains on the furniture in the bedroom and spots on the furniture that hadn’t been cleaned which looked disgusting.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Love the location, staff was very kind & helpful!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Omar

View was crazy . Close to every where. But no staff help .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Samein

Great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Janet

Heidi at the front desk was wonderful in helping us check and made everything so easy. She went above and beyond her job on recommending restaurants things to do and putting us on the beach view which was really nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Dwight

Terrific location next to beach, restaurants, pier and more.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Kunjamma

Friendly and helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Julie

It was nice to check in a little early. I appreciate that very much.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Leo

Great location with a good ocean view and close to excellent dining options

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Kathleen

Beautiful room and view

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Ryan

Staff was very friendly, they even provided a late check out for me for free. The hotel was very cleanr, it is close to the beach and quite a few restuarants.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Patrick

J’ai séjourner avec mon fils, superbe hotel, emplacement parfaite, très propres j’y retournerai certainement

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Mary Janelle

I absolutely loved this hotel! I’m so glad I booked it, and having an ocean-view room made our stay even more special. The location was perfect—literally right across from the beach and pier, making everything so convenient.

Whitney at the front desk was wonderful when we arrived. She was friendly, courteous, and incredibly helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start.

The hotel and service were excellent. It’s within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and all the attractions we wanted to visit. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Bevan

The Receptionist Heidi was very personable and provided top notch service. Thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Joseph

The staff was topNotch. Very appreciative of the assistance given when one of us was in a wheelchair. The inroom food service was exceptional. We will stay at the Ocean View Hotel everytime we stay in Santa Monica.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Celia

I had a great experience staying at this hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, and every staff member I interacted with was friendly, professional, and helpful. Whenever I needed anything, my needs were met quickly, and the staff were always willing to assist with everything from explaining hotel amenities to recommending local activities and attractions.
The location was one of the biggest highlights of my stay. The hotel is only about a six-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach, and Venice Beach is just a 10–20 minute bike ride away. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants, and attractions nearby, making it an extremely convenient place to stay.
A few things to be aware of before booking: there is a $30 per night travel fee that wasn't clearly explained to me, so I recommend asking about that in advance. Parking is also an additional charge, typically around $55–$60 per day. To save money, we chose to park at a nearby garage, which cost about $30–$40 per day.
The hotel does not have an on-site gym. Instead, guests have access to a small gym located about a seven-minute walk away. Personally, I preferred running along the beach rather than using the gym.
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely consider staying here again because of the excellent customer service and unbeatable location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Dawn Marie

Absolutely made me feelbrught at home solo traveler 1st time in LA. Loved every minute clean friendly people location location location Absolutely will be back!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Amanda

We stayed in room 209, we had a perfect chew of the pier and the ocean. Rooms are beautiful and clean, and got a birthday surprise from the hotel. Shower pressure was very low, otherwise absolute 10/10 stay. Can’t wait to come back <3

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Elizabeth

El personal de front desk muy amable, el valet parking demasiado caro y los empleados se quedan esperando propina por encima de lo caro que se paga.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

AKINA

The property was amazing, we had the ocean view room. The room was very clean, best pressured shower head. Eva and Ashley were wonderful staff and very helpful. The location is amazing, 5 min to the beach and the pier. We will return to the same hotel if we come back to visit in Santa Monica.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Ina

The most friendly and attentive staff I have ever experienced. Clean room, pillows were great, definitely will stay her again

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Haleemah Tasneem

Excellent property, location was amazing! The staff were so lovely and helpful. Only downside to the hotel room was the water pressure, it was so low. If that was fixed it would be a 10/10 stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Michael

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Carrie

Great price for location, very clean and stylish

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Corinne

Awesome beach view. Great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Andrea

Location, location, location is everything and this hotel did not disappoint. Next to everything as 5 minute walk to beach, pier, shopping, etc. They don't have many amenities but they have a sister hotel you can use there stuff. I didn't use it but walked by the sister hotel and the bar/pool was always popping! The hotel is clean but in corners you can tell housekeeping doesn't get in there and things build up in the hallways. The rooms are clean but every night the bed felt like there was sand in it. Even when we didn't go to the beach and we had them change the sheets. It's quiet and insulation is good, didn't hear my neighbors or people outside unless I opened to the door. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Only reason I didn't give full stars is the sand in bed. I know everyone goes to the beach and so it must just be in their washing machines and so they can't ever truly get it out. Other then that I honestly would stay here again just because the cost and location and deal with a little sandy bed. If they raise their prices though I wouldn't.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Sevan

Stayed during spring break 2026 for 5 days. Great location and view. Should have free parking for the hotel guests though:))

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Olga

The Staff was excellent and professional. The View was amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Jack

The bathroom in general didn’t seem that clean, the floor of the shower etc

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Jeff

Right next to and a view the Santa Monica beach and pier was incredible! Great walk down the boardwalk to Venice pier and back was awesome! Great set of viewing and “judging” chairs on the room’s balcony was a great way to end the day. Watch the sun go down and the pier light up was awesome!

The staff was extra nice at check in to get to know us a little and help with recommendations on our vacation up the PCH.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Rhonda

We had a beautiful view of the beach and parking was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Berenice

It is well located the view from my tomm was impressive

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Amy

Location to san monica pier is the allure, staff was nice and it suited the need

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Olivier

Great location. Limited amenities

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Teresa

Nice view, easy parking.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Nicole

Perfect location, I recommend the ocean view room

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Tyler

Staff were very nice, stay was quiet and peaceful with great views of Santa Monica waters and the pier.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

bruce

Room has dare and worn furniture. The “courtyard view” is actually a view of the parking lot. Kind of clean but not very clean. Lots of better options in the locale.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Carrie

Great location with convenient access to good dining. Small balcony due to corner unit.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Richard

Clean room. Nice location if you want to be on the beach in Santa Monica. Reasonable value for the area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Dennis

Our balcony faced the ocean and there was an excellent view of the sunset. The staff was fabulous and Heidi was helpful and attentive to our needs. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary found a treat outside our door to help us celebrate. Parking was by valet the pier was so close. Great seafood (Water Grill and Whaler) were within walking distance. Thanks staff and Heidi for making our stay just perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Thomas

Great staff!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Rae

What an amazing trip! The view from our room was beautiful, staff was amazing. Friendly and very accommodating. Everyone was great and Heidi is a rockstar! Would stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Kathleen

Clean and nice staff

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Brooklyn

The people who work there are so so sweet especially the lady at night I forget her name but she’s honestly the best, about the hotel, we arrived at around 1 am. Absolutely exhausted, to walk into the room and a HUGE roach was on the ground running from out the bathroom , thankfully the lady working at night killed it for us, we were mortified but she switched our room for the night and it was fine from then on, the hotel only gave the first night free parking n then took off 100 dollars for something. To be so for real, should’ve been th first day free. Worried the rest of the trip about roaches, should NOT be a worry but it was. Everyone know they did what they could I guess but I still don’t agree with paying 3000 cad for a hotel w a roach. Pretty gross

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

David

The unexpected “destination” fee and the only option of valet parking-adding almost $600 to our vacation-which we didn’t know about until check in. The parking fee was $63 a night plus tip and every time we took the car out.
Be careful when booking here—the unexpected cost really put a downer on our stay!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

John

Easy parking, great staff, perfect view!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Gregory

Traveling to Santa Monica/LA for a family vacation with teens, this property was located conveniently. An easy walk to Santa Monica Pier and to 3rd Street Promenade. A quick bike ride to Venice Beach as well as easy access to PCH.

Staff was friendly and welcoming.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Melissa

It was a beautiful property, safe and perfectly located.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

LAURA

Perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Wilmer

Clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Joseph

Great quick stay.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Robert

very nice hotel good view of the beach and pier would stay there again if in the area

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Concetta

I was very disappointed with my stay. I had booked a balcony ocean-view room with two beds, not realizing they were only full-size. I was traveling with my parents, who are in their mid-80s, and unfortunately, they were unable to sleep comfortably at all.

The beds were quite uncomfortable, especially considering how expensive the hotel is. Each morning, we were also woken up by loud screaming and yelling from homeless outside, which made the experience even more unpleasant.

Additionally, the customer service was poor, and the rooms did not live up to the value advertised. The photos on the website were misleading and did not accurately reflect the actual condition of the rooms.

Overall, this stay did not meet expectations, and I would not consider returning after paying over $1000 for two nights.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Vikram

Nice hotel across the beach in Santa Monica

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Casey S

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt that the property was secure. The rooms were clean - and I really appreciated their ‘green’ program, where you could request that towels / sheets not be changed daily. We didn’t have a car, but there appeared to be a nice parking area. It was close to fabulous restaurants, the promenade and the pier. I would definitely consider staying there again!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Susan

This hotel is conveniently located on the “strip” of Santa Monica pier neighborhood. While the facility does not have a restaurant, there are many in the area including at their “sister” hotel just a few doors away. The rooms are slightly dated, but very comfortable and clean. A good hotel overall.

Friends

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Michelle

Cleaning staff knocks even when the sign is up as well as double charging for valet. Desk were friendl t

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Luis

Great service and view.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Sara

Thank you for the good hospitality. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Lucien

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Great staff and incredible location

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Sandra

The staff were absolutely amazing...kind and helpful. The hotel was quiet, clean and beds were very comfortable! I was very pleased with my stay and will definitely stay here again. I will never forget this hotel during a very hard time in my life and thankful to everyone here!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Serj

Perfect, room where clean and staff was great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Richard

Very centralized location right across from the pier.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Henry

Super nice staff. Great view!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Mauricio

All good

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Jamie

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean. I did not have an ocean view but the room was very peaceful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

diana

Location was awesome! Room was great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Cindy

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Christina

Clean Room, Great Staff!

Self

4/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Michelle

I recently stayed here for my Birthday. Mar 5 - Mar 9. The staff and location makes this hotel a competitor. Check in was quick and easy. The young lady who checked me in was professional. Another desk clerked helped someone who had just checked out by allowing him to charge his phone on the lobby. But Teresa is the real superstar of all! She really made me feel special by not only taking pics of me on my Bday but she actually got down on her knees to get angles! She also gave chocolate for my day. Now, on to the room. The room was a huge disappointment. It was the equivalent of staying at a motel 6. It smelled a little, the bed was extremely uncomfortable, the fridge kept everything extra warm, the internet was only free for one day, and the view was atrocious for the amount of money paid. To only have a view of a parking lot is criminal on a Bday trip. I advised upon check in that this was for my Bday and requested a nice room if possible. I was advised all the rooms were nice and an upgrade wasn't possible. The room was so unacceptable, that I can't recommend this hotel nor will i come back when there's other properties next to it offering a better conditions.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Melissa

The hotel is perfect for a stay close to the ocean. Lovely staff and beautiful room!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Brian

Yes

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Alexa

The ocean front view was amazing! We were able to see the Santa Monica Pier from our balcony and was nice to be able to sit and sight see from our room. The staff was super friendly and very helpful, they made our stay nice and easy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Cheryl

We were on the second floor. To our right was the beautiful ocean and to our left was the pier. It was absolutely gorgeous and a perfect place to have a glass of wine while watching the sunset. It takes just a a few minutes to walk to the pier which has great food and of course, the whole pier experience with rides. When we travel, we always say pay for location, location, location, and this is definitely worth every penny! The staff at the front desk were great and very knowledgeable about the area. If we should ever come this way again, we would definitely stay here.

Partner