Santa Monica
California coastal with urban edge. Ocean blues, warm yellows, and natural textures throughout. Indoor-outdoor everything — wraparound bar, terrace dining, poolside cabanas. A social scene that knows when to turn down the volume.
The Guest Amenities Fee ($43+tax/night) covers complimentary beach yoga, bike rentals, a welcome drink, and water bottles in your room — worth asking about what's included before assuming these are free
Why It Matters
Viceroy's original flagship, open since 2000, with a freshly renovated aesthetic and one of the most celebrated hotel pool scenes on the LA coast. Sugar Palm restaurant draws locals and guests alike. Just steps from Ocean Avenue and a short walk to Santa Monica Pier.
Viceroy Santa Monica opened in 2000 as the very first Viceroy property, and it still earns its reputation more than two decades later. The hotel sits on Ocean Avenue — a block and a half from the beach — close enough to feel the coast but far enough from the boardwalk chaos to actually relax. After a thorough renovation, the old colonial interiors are gone; what replaced them is warmer and more organic, with sun-washed rooms in ocean blues and natural textures that nod to the building's Modernist bones. Two pools, six open-air cabanas, a proper indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant, and complimentary bike rentals make this a place that's equally suited to a lazy beach week or a productive LA trip.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Canary Junior Suite Ocean View King
A significant step up from the standard guestrooms at 470 sq ft — the Canary Junior Suite adds a sofa bed and proper living space with full ocean views. A sun-washed sanctuary done in radiant design. Good for those who need the extra room to spread out.
King bed and sofa bedCanary Junior Suite Partial Ocean View King
Same 470 sq ft Canary Junior Suite format with the sofa bed and extra living space, but with a partial ocean view instead of the full coastline panorama. More affordable entry into suite territory.
King bed and sofa bedCity View Deluxe King
Same footprint as the City View King at 320 sq ft, but with an upgraded pillow-top king mattress. City and mountain views, with the higher floors delivering the better outlook.
Pillow-top KingCity View King
A modern, compact guestroom — 320 sq ft — looking out over the LA and Santa Monica cityscape. City and mountain views on higher floors. Coastal calm without the ocean premium.
1 King BedOcean View King
The entry-level full ocean view option. At 320 sq ft it's not large, but the expansive window facing the coastline earns its premium. Beautiful ocean blues from bed.
1 King BedOcean View Two Queens
Full coastline views and two queen beds in a 320 sq ft coastal room. Good for two guests who want the ocean outlook and the flexibility of two beds.
2 Queen Beds
Pacific Suite
640 sq ft suite with full ocean views and a clever dual-purpose second room that works as a living/entertainment space or converts into a second bedroom via a murphy bed. The most family-flexible option in the lineup.
King bed and sofa bed
Palmetto King Suite
At 640 sq ft, the Palmetto is a proper suite with a separate living space, full ocean views, and interconnecting room options — useful for families or groups who need a second room attached. Ocean blues set the tone throughout.
King bed and sofa bedPartial Ocean View King
Wake up to a glimpse of Santa Monica's coastline. At 320 sq ft, it's the same compact size as other guestrooms, but you get a partial coastal view — good middle ground between pool-view and full-ocean pricing.
1 King BedPartial Ocean View Two Queens
320 sq ft room with partial ocean views and two queen beds. Practical for groups who want a coastal outlook without the top-tier ocean view price.
2 Queen BedsPool View King
A 320 sq ft room with a direct view of the sparkling hotel pool. Good pick for those who want to be close to the pool scene without a full ocean-view upgrade.
1 King BedPool View Two Queens
Same 320 sq ft pool-view footprint as the Pool View King, but with two queen beds — a practical option for friends traveling together or families with older kids.
2 Queen Beds
Royal Suite
The hotel's top accommodation at 780 sq ft, finished in signature sunny yellows and ocean blues. One of the most spacious suites near the beach in Santa Monica. Full ocean views, decadent finishes, and the full suite living experience.
King bed and sofa bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
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Treatment Menu
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How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary for hotel guests (covered by the $43+tax/night Guest Amenities Fee). Classes offered twice daily on weekdays and at various times on weekends. Book through the concierge; yoga mats available on request (subject to availability). Held within walking distance of the hotel.
A fleet of Priority Bikes is available to guests for complimentary rental (via Guest Amenities Fee). The hotel provides a Rapha-curated map of Santa Monica hotspots — coffee houses, shops, cultural enclaves — designed for exploring the Westside on two wheels. You can ride down The Strand, shop Abbot Kinney, or catch the Expo Line to downtown LA.
Daily happy hour at Sugar Palm Santa Monica, 3–6 PM every day under the palms on the outdoor terrace. Discounted cocktails and food available.
Hands-on cocktail classes hosted at Sugar Palm Santa Monica. Format rotates monthly — past sessions have featured whiskey cocktails and seasonal themes. Open to hotel guests and locals.
The full version of the Malibu wine tour: visits 3 stunning stops including a private vineyard tasting and estate tour with charcuterie, plus a gourmet lunch at a scenic local restaurant. Exclusively for Viceroy guests. Minimum 2 guests, advance booking required.
A private, curated Malibu wine tour in partnership with Malibu Discover Wines. Visits private, invitation-only vineyards not open to the public. Minimum 2 guests, must book in advance.
Two on-site pools with six open-air cabanas available 6 AM–10 PM. Cabanas seat 4–6 guests and include comfortable sofa seating, complimentary bottled water, complimentary Wi-Fi, a heater, adjustable mood lighting, flat-screen TV, and power outlets. Cabanas bookable by guests and locals via ResortPass.
Exclusively for Viceroy guests, in partnership with the Santa Monica Kapowui Surf Club. A 90-minute private session includes a surfboard, wetsuit, 30 minutes of expert instruction on the sand, and 60 minutes riding waves with a pro instructor. Available at sunrise and sunset. Equipment, wetsuit, water, and towels included.
Daily lessons available through the hotel's partner Coyote Surf & Skateboarding School. Learn to ride a wave or skateboard on the boardwalk. Available daily.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces including the Kingsley (1,178 sq ft), Markham (425 sq ft), Merryvale (362 sq ft), and Vantage Boardroom (175 sq ft). Pool and terrace buyouts also available. The hotel has hosted TV production shoots — meeting room names pay homage to shows filmed on-site.
Super high-speed Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms and public spaces. Included as part of the Guest Amenities Fee; can also be purchased separately.
Throughout the hotel, collaborations with local artists produce murals, digitally augmented paintings, and original works. The Ijeoma outdoor mural in the pool area is a signature Instagram moment. Sugar Palm's dining room features original abstract paintings by LA artist Monica Perez.
Fully equipped fitness center open 6 AM–10 PM daily. Equipment includes Peloton bikes, treadmills, an elliptical machine, a lat machine, an incline bench, free weights, and balance balls. Access included via Guest Amenities Fee.
Members save 10% with member rates and earn up to 7% back in Discovery Dollars on stays.
In partnership with Rapha, the hotel provides curated cycling maps and route guides for exploring Santa Monica and the wider LA Westside.
Electric vehicle parking with charging available at $73 plus tax per night via valet.
Valet parking available at $60 plus parking tax per night. EV charging parking spots available at $73 plus tax per night. Santa Monica does not permit overnight street parking — valet is effectively the only option for guests with cars.
Pets welcome with dedicated amenities and program for guests traveling with animals.
Two on-site pools open daily 6 AM–10 PM. The main pool connects directly to Sugar Palm's pool terrace; a secondary backyard pool provides a quieter alternative. Six private open-air cabanas available for booking.
Each cabana seats 4–6 guests and comes with sofa seating, complimentary bottled water, complimentary Wi-Fi, a heater, adjustable mood lighting, a flat-screen TV, and power outlets. Bookable by guests and locals via ResortPass.
$43 + tax ($49.54 after tax) per night. Covers: complimentary beach yoga classes (via Beach Yoga SoCal, subject to availability), Priority bicycle rental (subject to availability), high-speed internet, welcome drink at check-in, exclusive local experience discounts, fitness center access, and complimentary water bottles in room upon arrival.
Full-sized bath amenities by Corpus Naturals provided in all rooms.
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