Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location and views
Friendly, professional valet and many praised staff members
Good breakfast and lounge food
Spacious rooms (in some cases)
Atmospheric, historic property
Strong overall guest experience for many visitors
Cons:
Outdated rooms, AC issues and inconsistent views
Cleanliness concerns (scuffed/dirty furniture reported)
Noise from private events/bars disrupting sleep
Small, crowded pool and insufficient sunbeds
High valet/parking costs and tipping pressure
Poor handling of serious complaints (food poisoning, reception responsiveness)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed signals: some praise for housekeeping and overall atmosphere, but multiple mentions of dirty/scuffed furniture and cleanliness issues in rooms.
Service
9.8
Generally very strong service: repeated praise for valet (Melvin & Kris), front desk staff (Mateo) and attentive pool/reception teams; however there are notable exceptions (reception ignored some complaints and handled room-change poorly).
Location
10
Consistently excellent: repeatedly described as ‘great location’, walking distance to beach and Santa Monica Pier, superb views from rooms.
Room Quality
6.5
Several complaints about outdated rooms, no view despite booking ocean view, scuffed furniture and AC not functioning properly — room quality is a clear weak point.
Amenities
8.8
Property and amenities (pool, lounges, meeting spaces) are generally appreciated, though pool is described as small/crowded, not enough sunbeds and some late-night noise from bars/events.
Value for Money
7.7
Mixed/leaning negative: expensive valet fees and complaints about tipping pressure and perceived poor handling of serious issues (e.g., food poisoning) reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Mixed: several positive comments about breakfast, cocktails and lounge food, but a serious negative report of food poisoning and staff response that hurt confidence in F&B safety/handling.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stays are frequently described as enjoyable and recommendable (many guests would stay again), with strong atmosphere and location outweighing negatives for most reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 06:17

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
Airport code: LAX

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 890 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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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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Stefan • solo_traveller • de
8
Cons:

Die Bar macht schon u. 22 Uhr zu

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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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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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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Holly • couple • au
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • cl
8
Pros:

Ubicación, personal

Cons:

Camas incómodas

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gratian • couple • ro
7
Prețul este prea umflat pt ce condiții oferă hotelul
Cons:

Piscina urata …. Balconul tot spart era

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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YURY • couple • ru
9
Pros:

Отличные завтраки, очень приветливый персонал, уборка номера

Cons:

Звукоизоляция в номерах

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • extended_group • fr
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location. Nice place. It might look expensive but the place is a huge relative value compared with other places in
Pros:

This place is magical. You might think the cost is high but when you compare it with other places in the area the price is a little higher but the location and facilities are much better.

Cons:

That I did not have enough time to enjoy the pool and hit tub. (My fault)

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Reinier • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Steve • extended_group • gb
10
A wonderful luxurious 5 nights in Santa Monica !🇺🇸
Pros:

The hotel style, location, beauty, comfort, cleanliness and facilities were outstanding. The food was incredible too. The Dogtown Coffee concession was a nice addition.

Cons:

There’s nothing to dislike. It was slightly in a higher price range than we can usually afford, but we make an exception for this once in a lifetime holiday. The valet service was excellent but at $79 per night plus an 18% additional charge it was too expensive. We used a nearby car park which was a slight inconvenience and at times a safety concern.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Parminder • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great, staff were lovely and the food was amazing.

Cons:

No buffet breakfast

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • us
8
Pros:

I love the property was on the ocean Ave easy walk to the pier and the rooms were very comfortable we experience the bungalows as well and it was beautiful more modern than the rooms themselves but I truly loved the view of the pier from our 7th floor room. You don’t get that with the bungalows.

Cons:

It was raining a couple of times when we were there … I think the valet staff should be more attentive of coming out with an umbrella to assist guest out of their car. Really lacked that. The pool is very small but still elegante thankfully it wasn’t very packed when we went I can’t imagine if there were more people. Space is small. Also didn’t like how the valet has a sales tax of $14 don’t think it’s just $79 add on the $14. I don’t mind paying for valet but the taxes on top I think was very over priced.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Correa • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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rina • couple • jp
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee