Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort

Such a beautiful hotel and great for an escape. The beach club and the amenities were picturesque. Really enjoyed the spa and gym and the personal trainer was great. Starting the morning with a workout on the beach and then having a lovely breakfast really made the holiday. The restaurants could improve on catering for allergies.

The service at this resort was exceptional. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and obviously hustling to do a great job. Also the number of activities available was really impressive. We enjoyed all the workout classes, long walks to the beach, the bikes and pool areas. The grounds are really nice it is a big Vegas like in style and scale. Restaurants we tried on site were decent (not great) and pretty pricey. But overall the resort really delivers for a great long weekend away.

The hotel is not close to the beach as far as I can tell, though the water is visible from some rooms and around the property. So if you’re looking for a beach experience, this isn’t the place. It also evokes Las Vegas more than Los Angeles with cavernous hallways and a gaudy entrance area. The rooms are not distinctive in any way, painted entirely white with beige furniture. Bathrooms are a bit weird in terms of proportions. The staff is very friendly and efficient and room service prompt. Do not order off the QR code, call them instead. The lead times quoted using the code are 2x that when you call. Needless to say, confusing. It’s also quiet with pleasant resort views. It’s not bad, just not what I expected in sunny California.

We did a staycation for the holidays! Stunning resort! Beautiful and everyone was very kind! I will definitely be back! Jannah, the front desk manager was very kind!

Four of us had high expectations when we booked New Year's Eve at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club. What a disappointment. The lights were way too bright, and the staff refused to lower the lights even after several people complained. No mood lighting at all, and the DJ music was pretty terrible. Most of the music was dated, loud, and obnoxious. Every song sounded like the last song. There was no place to sit, so I ended up standing most of the night. Had a glass of champagne when I arrived, but then couldn't get another one until midnight even though the four of us spent a fortune on the "party". Needless to say, it was dull, boring, and lacked any semblance of a party, much less a New Year's Eve party. I will never go there again for anything. If they can't even put on a decent party for people paying a lot of money to be there, then I wouldn't trust them to make my stay a nice one. Whoever was in charge of New Year's Eve dropped the ball big time. I'm generally pretty easy to please, but their "party" was a disaster.