Oceana Beach Club Hotel

Nice service, Antoine was great

We recently spent the weekend at the Oceana and I don't even have enough words to express how much we enjoyed our experience! Right from the check in process with Peter and Antoine who were so friendly, helpful and professional, our stay was awesome. The room was beautiful and we were able to walk out onto the wonderful pool deck. The beach and beachwalk were just across the street. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in the Santa Monica area!

Sometimes, a girl knows what she wants, and sometimes, she doesn’t want to make decisions. Lenny lifted the burden of that indecision for us. We’d already made plans for most of our days in town, but when my friends and I couldn’t decide where to go for brunch or dinner, Lenny always had the perfect recommendations ready for every occasion. Whenever we strolled in and out of the lobby, he always took pause to greet us with the warmth and enthusiasm of an uncle who delighted in his favorite nieces. Truly, he made us feel genuinely welcomed in our small corner of the great state of California. As much as we enjoyed the quiet heart-shaped pool in the atrium, the porch swing outside our lanai suite, the sunset ocean views from our bed, the plethora of books on our shelves, and the location of the property, our stay was memorable because of Lenny. He is the epitome of hospitality. Thank you.

An exceptional dining experience at La Monique from start to finish. The location is beautiful, and the restaurant’s elegant design—with its stunning mirrored ceiling, rich color palette, and sophisticated ambiance—creates the perfect setting. What truly made the evening memorable was the outstanding hospitality, especially from Concierge Antoine. While we waited for our reservation, he warmly welcomed us into the Oceana, graciously offered a tour of the hotel, and made us feel genuinely valued. His professionalism, attentiveness, and thoughtful level of care exemplify world-class hospitality and set the tone for the entire evening. The cuisine was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, and the chef’s visit to our table was a wonderful personal touch. Every member of the team was knowledgeable, accommodating, and genuinely welcoming. We look forward to returning.

It was our first time in California in celebration of my mother’s 54th birthday. We were greeted by one of the valet, a young man named Surafel (incredibly kind and helpful, might I add) upon arrival and he removed our bags and lead us to check-in where we met Joshua who provided a smile and was extremely welcoming. He provided the details of our stay and explained the benefits we’d be able to take advantage of since booking through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts. We couldn’t have asked for a more personable and friendly attitude; when I’d mentioned it was my mother’s birthday trip celebration, he immediately made it about my mom, provided us with recommendations during our stay and made her feel so welcome (of course, me too)! Our room wasn’t yet ready, but Joshua mentioned we should eat at the pool deck for breakfast and after an early morning of traveling, this was the perfect idea. We ate, then strolled Palisade Park and boy were were so pleasantly surprised. The weather was truly fantastic and the views we were met with were out of this world, a first sight of something like it for my mother. She admired the landscaping on property and surrounding areas and she couldn’t wipe the smile off her face. We walked and explored until we received a call from reception that our room was ready and were extremely happy to be lead to our room which was upgraded to Oceanfront on the second floor. The room was large, nicely decorated and the view, stunning with Ocean Ave and the ocean staring back at us. There was no welcome amenity in the room as I’d thought I’d requested in my initial booking, but to my pleasant surprise, a knock on the door later, a sweet treat with a happy birthday note was presented while we were freshening up. It was such a sweet gesture and truly set the tone of our stay even more. I knew service would only be great going forward — and it was. Avery and Francisco were our servers throughout our dining experiences and both were genuinely sweet and kind, not only making sure we had everything we needed, but also making conversation with us about our travels and their personal recommendations. Overall, our experience was fantastic and the property truly is beautiful and well taken care of. The only feedback I have is to check the smell in our particular room, as it was a little funny. The carpet underneath the king sized bed wasn’t laid out improperly which was a slight hazard if we didn’t notice it. Other than that, we truly felt great and want to thank everyone for making our one-night stay enjoyable in Santa Monica. Natalia, can’t wait to touch base and tell you about our next stops in Santa Barbara and Hawaii! We’ll certainly be back to you guys!