Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront / Santa Monica Pier location
Friendly and outstanding staff/concierge
Spotless rooms and clean pool areas
Strong amenities: pool, fitness centre, Fig restaurant
Great ocean/palm tree views for many rooms
Cons:
Price/value perceived as poor / too expensive
Room issues: small beds, noisy rooms, squeaky sofa bed
Shower/bathroom water pressure and shower design complaints
Occasional service lapses (valet/slow service)
Bar closing early (around 22:00) and some aging installations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Generally described as spotlessly clean with praise for pool/housekeeping, though isolated hygiene issues (half-drunk water bottle) were reported.
Service
8.9
Multiple glowing mentions of outstanding, helpful staff and concierge support, with a few reports of slow or unfriendly service and a valet/booking mishap.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised for a prime Santa Monica / beachside location and views of the pier and ocean.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed feedback: several guests loved large, comfortable rooms and beds, but others noted small beds, noisy rooms, squeaky sofa beds, shower/pressure problems and lack of balcony/desired views.
Amenities
8.6
Strong amenities including an excellent pool, a well-regarded fitness centre and the Fig restaurant; some comments suggested gym updates and earlier bar closing times.
Value for Money
6.2
Repeated comments that the price felt high for the experience and a perceived imbalance between cost and what was offered.
Food and Beverage
9
Fig restaurant and breakfasts received high praise; overall F&B sentiment is very positive despite a note about the bar closing early.
Overall Experience
7.9
Many guests described a wonderful or perfect stay thanks to location, staff and facilities, balanced by several significant service/room/value gripes.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Featuring a full-service spa and spacious rooms with modern amenities, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows offers a lavish experience for guests. Enjoy the 42-inch flat-screen TV, marble bathrooms with plush bathrobes, and stunning ocean or garden views from your private balcony.

Recreational Activities

Indulge in the outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center with both indoor and outdoor sections overlooking the ocean. Guests can also explore the area with complimentary bicycles or relax at the spa with rejuvenating massages and whirlpool tub access.

Culinary Delights

Savor the culinary creations at FIG Restaurant, showcasing locally sourced ingredients, or unwind at the lobby lounge and The Bungalow with refreshing drinks and live music. With a prime location near Santa Monica Beach Park and various attractions, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is the perfect retreat for a memorable stay.

Important information:

The daily resort fee includes:

- Internet access
- Bike rentals
- Fitness center access
- Welcome amenities upon check-in for children
- Pet accommodations
- Pool access
- One Exhale Fitness Class per DayGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 694 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Lydia • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Staff were amazing!

Cons:

Gym could do with an update!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • family_with_children • gb
8
Top draw except for the shower
Pros:

Classy hotel, facilities & staff

Cons:

Shower wasn't great

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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stephanie • couple • au
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Location, fig restaurant and the pool area. Gym was amazing too

Cons:

Our living room did not have sea views the bedroom did and I would have preferred the living to have this, also a balcony would have been nicer

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lou T • family_with_children • au
6
Great location but for the money - potentially not living up to the Fairmont reputation...
Pros:

Fabulous Santa Monica location directly opposite the beach. Fitness Centre was terrific with outdoor area, apples, face wipes, water etc.

Cons:

I feel for the money / Fairmont reputation, they didn't do the little things so well. Our family room only had one robe and slippers, the water bottle provided had been half drunk presumably by previous room occupants (which was gross as I put it up to my mouth before realising!), the bathroom shower ran both the bath and shower at the same time so water pressure was low, we booked our car to be ready for an early airport start the night before, were told to confirm by text the next morning 10 minutes before which we did but got an automated response saying no-one was manning the valet and turns out valet hadn't booked the car to be returned at all so we ran late waiting for it. Sofa bed for our teenager in the living room area was incredibly squeaky and uncomfortable and we were in an adjoining room with a family with babies - we couldn't hear them from our bedroom area but the walls between the living areas were paper thin so our son could literally hear everything between rooms at all hours..!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Hotel exudes cool Californian class and comfort
Pros:

Amazing location with views of palm trees, the beach and ocean. Room was exceptional - large, spotlessly clean with a big comfy bed. Generous amenities - safe, robes, good quality toiletries. Staff were outstanding, particularly Ethan on the front desk who sent up a complimentary bottle of champagne for our wedding anniversary, and concierge Victor who was really helpful. The Fig restaurant is excellent and the breakfasts enormous.

Cons:

No complaints. A perfect stay.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Maria Cristina • couple • uy
8
Muy lindo hotel y todo, todo el personal excepcional . La relación precio / calidad estaba desbalanceada
Pros:

Mucho

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Priyanka • extended_group • us
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Beds and pillows were comfy! The pool was excellent. We enjoyed how clean and friendly the entire property was.

Cons:

It was expensive, but you get what you pay for!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Zsolt • couple • hu
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sanela • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • de
8
Cons:

Die Bar macht schon u. 22 Uhr zu

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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ASLIHAN • couple • tr
10
A wonderful stay with beautiful ocean views, excellent facilities, and a warm, welcoming team.
Pros:

The hotel’s location was excellent, and our spacious room had a lovely view of Santa Monica Pier, along with a generously sized bathroom. The property was very clean, with excellent facilities and a wonderful restaurant and bar. The reception team was welcoming, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay, making the experience even more enjoyable. Running into Arnold Schwarzenegger at breakfast was also a lovely surprise!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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CEDRIC • couple • fr
5
Le moins agréable hôtel de notre Road Trip
Pros:

L’emplacement à deux pas du Pier de Santa Monica

Cons:

Service lent, peu aimable. Chambres bruyantes et installations vieillissantes.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Florin Daniel • family_with_children • ro
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
10
10/10. Perfect in every aspect
Pros:

This property is unbelievable and the staff is amazing. Everything I can say about this hotel is wonders and they deserve every bit of praise because they go above and beyond.

Cons:

I loved every minute of my stay

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrés • family_with_children • uy
9
Como es una estadía en uno de los mejores hoteles de Santa Monica
Pros:

Nos gusto mucho la piscina y el personal era muy amable

Cons:

Las camas eran muy chicas, falta servicio de playa

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • au
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee