What Is Santa Monica Like for Luxury Vacations?

From breathtaking beach views to lavish buffets, luxury Santa Monica hotels are more than just a place to rest your head. You can choose from 49 Santa Monica luxury accommodations, and you'll find modern conveniences combined with beautiful guestrooms. Visitors to Santa Monica like its art galleries, cafés and seaside, so you’ll want to check those out during your stay. You could even book a hotel room close to sights like Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier, or find yourself a luxury suite in a quieter area. Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel in central Santa Monica or something just outside, Hotels.com has a special choice getaway options that won't disappoint.

What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Santa Monica?

Top hotel picks in and around Santa Monica:

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5-star hotel, convenient to Third Street Promenade

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier

City-center hotel within walking distance of Santa Monica Pier

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Outdoor pool • Central location

Shore Hotel

Upscale beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Monica Pier

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Bar • Central location

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Monica Beach

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Health club • Bar • Central location

The Huntley Hotel

Luxury hotel with conference center, near Santa Monica Beach

• • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location

What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Santa Monica?

Shopping
• • Third Street Promenade
• • Santa Monica Pier
• • Venice Beach Boardwalk

Sights & Landmarks
• • Santa Monica Beach
• • Venice Beach
• • Santa Monica Place

Food & Drink
• • Cezanne
• • Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows
• • Father's Office Santa Monica