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 #1889
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
663 guest reviews analysed
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, US
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
73.1 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 663 guest reviews across Agoda, Google, Booking.com, Trip.com and Tripadvisor.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- couples
- families
- beach
- wellness
- city breaks
About Regent Santa Monica Beach
Regent Santa Monica Beach offers a five-star experience at an exact beachfront location in Santa Monica. The hotel features a private beach, Guerlain Spa focused on sanctuary and rejuvenation, and dedicated butler service. Dining highlights include Orla by Michael Mina, serving Mediterranean cuisine, and Orla Bar, known for expertly crafted beverages. Guests benefit from 24-hour room service and fine dining options on site.
The property has been recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for 2026. Regent Santa Monica Beach combines attentive service with luxury amenities in a prime Los Angeles coastal setting.
Why it stands out
Regent Santa Monica Beach is listed as EMPTYJET for its exact beachfront location, five-star classification, Forbes Four-Star award, and strong brand affiliation. The hotel stands out for its private beach, Guerlain Spa, fine dining, and attentive butler service, making it a notable choice in Santa Monica.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Brand
- Regent
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Type
- Beach, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — luxury beachfront oasis in Santa Monica
- Beach access — evidence: luxury beachfront oasis in Santa Monica
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fine Dining Restaurants
- Bar — Orla Bar offers a refined setting to savor in exquisite beverages crafted by award-winning mixologists
- 24-hour room service — evidence: Room service is available around the clock
Rooms
- Butler service — evidence: Beach Butler Service Dedicated butlers who attend to guests’ needs
Wellness
- Spa — Guerlain Spa on site, offering sanctuary and rejuvenation
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
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
Location
34.0104, -118.4957Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand15 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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