Oceana Beach Club Hotel

I’ve been to Oceana twice and each time was an exceptional experience. Antuine and Erick were so nice, they upgraded us to a suite with a view which made all the difference. I also appreciate the beautiful ambient lighting in each room, the bathrooms have this gorgeous light blue ocean feel that only elicits peaceful and happy emotions. The layout of the rooms were done well. A few things I appreciate are the fixtures in the bathroom, they hang very low that the lighting at the bottom gives your face a glow when you’re looking in the mirror. The warm recessed lighting throughout was mindfully and perfectly planned, you’re never standing under harsh lighting. They have a number of restaurant options attached to the hotel. Although my husband and I were here for business it is such a nice place to vacation. It’s fairly close to palisades and downtown. I would highly recommend.

Great hotel. Lenny is the goat

Lenny Perlmutter is truly the reason our stay at Oceana was so unforgettable. We arrived exhausted, jet lagged, fussy, and honestly not at our best — and from the very first moment, Lenny completely turned everything around for us. He made us feel genuinely at home in a way that’s incredibly rare, especially while traveling with family. What stood out most wasn’t just his kindness and professionalism, but how much heart he put into every interaction. In just a few short conversations, he taught us so much, shared incredible insight, and somehow managed to make every moment feel personal and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about people and loves what he does. Oceana is already a beautiful property, but Lenny elevated the entire experience from beginning to end. From the moment we checked in to literally the last second before we left, he made us feel valued, comfortable, and taken care of. Employees like him are the reason people come back and recommend places to others. Thank you, Lenny, for making our stay so special. You were absolutely amazing.

I have stayed at this hotel 4 times in the last three years, most recently May 2026. It is my default location for business trips to LA. Consistent with other 5 star reviews, I love this little hotel. It has a very un-hotel feeling to it. On my most recent stay, my room was essentially a 1 Bedroom apartment (separate bedroom, living room and kitchen)---very spacious by any measure. It did not feel like a hotel room and it opened right on to the pool deck (most rooms open up facing the pool I believe). So it feels very intimate and cloistered. The staff is consistently exceptional and attentive; the gym was small but up-to-date with top quality equipment and it has everything you need; the location is excellent (but only if you like being steps from the ocean). I did not eat at the new upscale restaurant...so no comment on that. The facilities were exceptionally well maintained and the rooms were up to date. The main restaurant for lunch and breakfast is always consistently very good, albeit a tad overpriced. While this is not a value hotel (I would expect that rooms are rarely less than $500/nt), if you are going to spend $500+ for a room, this is an excellent value compared to the other hotels in this category in the area (i.e. Casa Del Mar, Shutters, Proper, etc.).

Oceana Santa Monica was a great choice for our stay, and I’d come back without hesitation. We chose this place specifically for the room size — had a family member visiting and didn’t want to split up across two rooms. It worked out perfectly, and the space felt right for the occasion. Food prices are on the higher end, but that’s just the territory with a property like this. No surprises there. What really stood out was the service. Because it’s a smaller hotel, everything felt much more attentive and personal. Text message requests got answered fast — no waiting around. Kezai, Erick, and Sierra were all fantastic and super responsive. Kezai in particular was memorable… let’s just say unforgettable eyes, lol. You’ll know when you meet them. Also have to give a shoutout to Lenny, the Bell Captain. Car was pulled up immediately, luggage was handled without a hitch — the kind of seamless experience that makes a stay feel effortless. Beds were comfortable too - slept great. We are now looking into replacing our bed sheets with Frette sheets. Overall, really solid. Would definitely return