EMPTYJET Approved
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica · United States
83.5EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$425 / night
- Beach
- City
- Wellness
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1684
Casa Del Mar
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
3,536 guest reviews analysed
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, US
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
Member house
Member house
EMPTYJET Consensus
78.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 3,536 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Booking.com and Priceline.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- wellness
- beach
- business
About Casa Del Mar
Casa Del Mar is an EMPTYJET hotel located directly on the beach in Santa Monica, United States. The property features 10 suites, private beach access, and a range of amenities including an outdoor pool, spa with a $200 credit for personalized wellness treatments, and fine dining at an on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy the Lobby Lounge bar, a fitness centre, business centre, meeting rooms, and private yoga sessions on the beach. The hotel is pet friendly and offers overnight valet parking.
Casa Del Mar holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026 and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The hotel is officially listed as a 5-star property.
Why it stands out
Casa Del Mar is listed for its EMPTYJET status, direct beachfront location in Santa Monica, and membership in Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The property is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for 2026 and offers a strong suite of amenities, including a spa, private beach, and fine dining.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 10 suites
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 12:00
- Architecture
- centennial of its iconic Renaissance Revival building, blending modern coastal living with storied past
- Type
- Beach
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — a luxury beachfront hotel in Santa Monica
- Beach access — evidence: a luxury beachfront hotel in Santa Monica
- Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: On-site Restaurant
- Bar — The Lobby Lounge’s brand new Tapas Menu is now available Sunday through Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Policies
- Pet friendly — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Pet Friendly
Services
- Valet parking — evidence: overnight valet parking
- Business centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Business Center
- Meeting rooms — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Meeting Rooms
Wellness
- Spa — $200 spa credit for personalized wellness treatments
- Wellness programme — evidence: personalized wellness treatments
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center
- Yoga — evidence: Private Yoga on the Beach
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
- Preferred Hotels & Resorts
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Location
34.0080, -118.4910Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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