Viceroy Santa Monica
Los Angeles · United States
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Character and identity
Viceroy Santa Monica sits a short walk from the pier and Main Street's boutiques, a 169-room property that trades on a coastal-chic mood inside a busy downtown setting. A 2023 renovation reworked the public spaces around two plunge pools, private open-air cabanas and an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar. Rooms lean into a modern beach house aesthetic with pillow-top beds, Italian linens, Natura Bisse bath products and local art. Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue handles all-day coastal dining, while the adjacent lounge turns into a DJ-driven cocktail scene after dark. Service is efficient and warm, starting with a welcome glass at check-in.
Who's it for
Best for:
Romantic weekenders, anniversary couples and design-minded travellers who want a walkable Santa Monica base with a pool scene, cabanas and a buzzy bar. Families who prioritise beach proximity over a dedicated kids' programme fit well, as do dog owners (under 50 pounds) and guests who like a polished, social atmosphere.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone expecting a full resort: there is no on-site spa (the concierge books offsite), no beach frontage, and the location is a busy downtown intersection rather than a quiet retreat. The $35 daily amenity fee on top of the room rate will also irk value-focused bookers.
Bottom line
The pull here is location and atmosphere: a genuine four-star with a lively pool deck and bar, within walking distance of the pier, beach and Main Street. Book it for a romantic weekend or a special occasion, choose a suite if you want a separate living room or an ocean-view category for the payoff, and factor the amenity fee into your budget upfront.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Table service
- Room service
