A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Shutters on the Beach is an award-winning establishment with a distinctly discerning clientele. Similar in style to a 1920s or 1930s beach resort, it is light, airy and luxurious with many works of art on show, including pictures by David Hockney and Robert Motherwell. Rooms and suites boast all the comforts of home and are very generous in size with great views of the ocean. Amenities include the gorgeous ONE Spa offering a wide range of signature treatments, including the Signature Facial with Augustinus Bader. There’s also a swimming pool to laze by and a well-equipped fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms. One Pico is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, showcasing a seasonally changing menu of modern American cuisine. If a more laid-back atmosphere appeals, however, beach-side cafe Coast more than fits the bill and is open from morning until night. For afternoon tea and evening cocktails, look no further than the lobby lounge, a cosy, intimate space that is popular with locals and guests alike.
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Overlooking the golden sands of Santa Monica Beach, 2 blocks from the historic Santa Monica Pier with amusements and restaurants. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.
Hotel information
198 rooms and suites on 7 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Superior Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Partial Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
One Pico (fine dining restaurant – lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch). Coast (beach-side cafe – breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour and dinner). Lobby bar. Swimming pool with Pacific Ocean view, whirlpool. Fitness centre with unisex sauna and steam room. ONE Spa offering a wide range of signature treatments*. Complimentary yoga classes on the beach. Gift shop. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Valet parking approx $40 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).
This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - Premium high speed internet access - Welcome Drink (valued at $20) - Daily Exercise Classes - Daily on-hour bicycle rental - Twice Daily in-room bottled water service - House car transfers within 3 mile radius. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 2234 reviews
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Dec 21, 2024Lena M
Absolutely lovely experience here! Kind and friendly people. I had the best time on my vacation. Walking distance to the beach, ocean view rooms. Waking up to the glorious scenery was truly special. I highly recommend this place. Their restaurant with outside patios is a must as well.
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Dec 13, 2024crawford gAberdeen, United Kingdom
Must be two years since we were last here when visiting our US family in Santa Monica. The setting is really wonderful and having left frozen Scotland it was great to eat outside on the terrace in December. The lunch menu is good and the Waygu burger was really tasty and cooked to perfection. My wife's salad was excellent too. They have a great…
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Must be two years since we were last here when visiting our US family in Santa Monica. The setting is really wonderful and having left frozen Scotland it was great to eat outside on the terrace in December. The lunch menu is good and the Waygu burger was really tasty and cooked to perfection. My wife's salad was excellent too. They have a great selection of wines by the glass.
Not cheap, but a great quality experience.
Will hopefully be back in 2025.
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Small Beach Town Vibe in Santa Monica
Nov 13, 2024JennyD707Santa Rosa, California
We visited for one night to celebrate my milestone birthday. From the moment we arrived, the valet and the friendly woman at the check-in counter made us feel welcome. Our room was not only clean but also filled with delightful beach-themed details. To our surprise, there was a delicious chocolate birthday cake waiting for us in the room. We dined…
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We visited for one night to celebrate my milestone birthday. From the moment we arrived, the valet and the friendly woman at the check-in counter made us feel welcome. Our room was not only clean but also filled with delightful beach-themed details. To our surprise, there was a delicious chocolate birthday cake waiting for us in the room. We dined at Coast for both breakfast and dinner, where our server Jesse was engaging and offered fantastic suggestions for our meals. Order the carrot cake! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, which were quite pleasant. On our way to the pool that evening, Lisa from housekeeping noticed that one of us was missing a robe and kindly provided us with another. Her thoughtfulness was much appreciated. During the day, we took advantage of the complimentary beach cruisers and relaxed on the sand in the hotel-provided beach chairs—such a wonderful perk for a seaside hotel. We also loved sitting in the lobby by the fireplace while listening to live music in the evenings. The overall "small beach town" vibe of this hotel was truly enjoyable, with its various seating areas and charming beach decor throughout. I can't wait to come back!
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1Pico - Shutters Restaurant
Nov 5, 2024Suesmith12345Los Angeles, California
We went to 1Pico for a romantic meal. Had dinner at the bar with Art who was friendly and helpful. Mary helped with our wine picks, we had some small Cali producers. The food was incredible. I had the scallops and the filet was great too! I would definitely go back soon!
Beware of private events scheduled during your stay.
Nov 4, 2024416lisakElmhurst, Illinois
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights in mid October.
Pro's:
central location
adorably decorated rooms with cute little touches
charming lobby where many guests enjoy congregating.
Con's:
small rooms
most ocean view rooms require you to look over the driveway and A/C units on top of the building
the hotel seems to do a lot of private…
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My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights in mid October.
Pro's:
central location
adorably decorated rooms with cute little touches
charming lobby where many guests enjoy congregating.
Con's:
small rooms
most ocean view rooms require you to look over the driveway and A/C units on top of the building
the hotel seems to do a lot of private events which is bad news for guests trying to enjoy the pool.
Regarding the private events, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of our stay, the hotel staff closed down the lounge area adjacent to the pool where most of the chaise were set up at 3-3:30pm each day. That was followed by at least 1 1/2 hours of clattering and banging as they wheeled away all the lounge chairs and umbrellas and wheeled in all the tables, chairs, glassware, etc. for that night's event. Prior to the start of the event, they bring in a giant privacy screen which completely blocks everyone's view. Since many rooms overlook the pool area, you have to listen to the racket until the event concludes. No apologies. No acknowledgment. Nothing. Each day the guests around the pool would burst out laughing at the lack of regard for the guests. We finally complained to the manager after the third day. After much negotiating, they comp'ed us 1 night. I'd rather have known about the limited use of the pool area and event noise and stayed somewhere else.
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Wonderful
Beware of private events scheduled during your stay.
