Hotel Information: This Los Angeles-area hotel's lobby has a cool and relaxing ambience. The atrium ceiling allows sunlight to filter over cushioned chairs and side tables reminiscent of a living room. The Hotel Oceana's clientele includes locals enjoying a posh weekend, European tourists, and extended-stay business travelers.

Amenity highlights: Exterior hallways overlook an open-air pool and patio where guests of The Hotel Oceana swim, sun, and relax with cocktails and lighter fare. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel’s public spaces for guests who have wireless-ready laptops.

Insider tip: On the grounds of a historic trolley depot less than three miles from the hotel is the Santa Monica Museum of Art, as well as the trendy Bergamot Station, a colorful complex of warehouses-turned-art galleries. Forty galleries sell works by new and established artists from the Los Angeles area, including modern paintings, photographs, ceramics, furniture, and dining utensils.

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Rooms

Hotel Oceana's 70 California coastal-style guest suites on three floors are accessible by exterior hallways. Suites have full-length mirrors, wooden Plantation-style window and door shutters, high-definition plasma TVs, iPod/MP3 docking stations, semi-private studies, and wireless and wired high-speed Internet access.

Spacious bathrooms have marble vanities, wood accents, cotton linens, makeup/shaving mirrors, plush terry-cloth bathrobes, and telephones.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Designer toiletries

• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Television - High Definition
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

In the central courtyard, a year-round pool is bordered by an outdoor fireplace. The adjacent 24-hour fitness room has treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, free weights, exercise mats, towels, and showers. On-site personal trainers are available by request and massages are available in guest suites (surcharges).

The Santa Monica vicinity offers jogging paths, water sports, hiking, and horseback riding. At Temescul Canyon Park (three miles away) and Point Magu State Park (seven miles away), hiking paths wind through mountain foothills.

At least five golf courses are within 10 miles of Hotel Oceana; staff can arrange tee times.

A popular spot for surfing and boogie boarding is Malibu’s Surfrider Beach (11 miles away); Ocean Front Walk (within four miles) has a skateboard area, basketball courts, paved jogging/bike path, bicycle and in-line skate rentals, and the legendary Muscle Beach open-air gym.

At nearby Marina Del Rey (six miles away), guests can rent personal watercraft, and take fishing or boating excursions.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel in the Los Angeles area; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming on site
• Boat launch nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby

• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Basketball nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Volleyball nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

Outdoor areas include an extended central pool deck featuring a fireplace, lounge chairs, and café tables.

A 24-hour fitness room includes treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, free weights, and a special area for mat work. Hotel Oceana can schedule on-site personal trainers.

Faxing and copying services are available at the reception desk and in-room computer systems are provided on request. The meeting room has boardroom-style seating for up to 30 people and offers wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, audiovisual equipment, and catering services (surcharges).

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Concierge services
• Fitness equipment
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Room service (24 hours)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Secretarial services
• Business services
• Internet access - wireless

• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Number of suites: 70
• Tour assistance
• Dry cleaning service
• Patio
• Elevator/lift
• Parking (valet) Fees Apply
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Shoe shine

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $15 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access
• Local calls
• Use of fitness facilities and pool

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go

Rollaway beds are not available.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• Valet parking: $28 per 24-hour period with in/out privileges

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Ocean Lounge - Open 24 hours and providing 24-hour room service (meals can be served by the pool deck or in guest suites). The hotel provides liquor, wine, and beer service to guestrooms, poolside, or in the Ocean Lounge. Poolside menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Awards And Affiliations

Hotel Oceana is listed in the 2008 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Address

849 Ocean Ave

Santa Monica, CA 90403

USA

Nearest major airport:

Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)

Area:

Beach Cities, Los Angeles, California, United States of America