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Santa Monica Proper Hotel vs Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a 5-star, design-forward coastal luxury hotel with 262 rooms, the Westside’s only rooftop pool, and a full Ayurvedic spa — for travelers who want wellness-focused facilities and easy walking access to the Pier and Third Street Promenade. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is an upscale five-star coastal boutique hotel on Ocean Avenue with about 70 rooms, a waterfront address, and a full-service spa — for travelers who prefer an oceanfront location and a Hilton LXR-affiliated experience.

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Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Design-forward · Rooftop pool · Ayurvedic spa

Best for wellness-minded travelers and those who want Santa Monica’s only rooftop pool and large event space.

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Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica, California

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Oceanfront · Boutique-LXR · Smaller, quieter

Best for travelers who prioritize an oceanfront location and a smaller, quieter luxury hotel experience.

Quick Verdict: Santa Monica Proper Hotel vs Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

When Santa Monica Proper Hotel wins: Choose Proper if you want a larger property with more rooms, signature rooftop dining and the only rooftop pool in Santa Monica, a notable full-service Ayurvedic spa (Surya Spa), and extensive event spaces. It’s a better fit for wellness stays, rooftop dining, and groups or weddings.

When Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts wins: Pick Oceana if you want to be steps from the sand with an ocean-address hotel that’s smaller and more intimate; it’s a straightforward luxury option with two on-site restaurants/bars, a full-service spa, and a classic beachfront location.

Bottom line: Both are five-star hotels with spas and pool access; choose Proper for design-forward wellness programming, rooftop pool life, and larger facilities, and choose Oceana for a quieter, oceanfront boutique experience closer to the beach.

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Santa Monica Proper Hotel vs Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – At a Glance

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CategorySanta Monica Proper HotelOceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Overall vibeDesign-forward luxury with wellness programming and a lively rooftop sceneUpscale, smaller oceanfront boutique tied to Hilton LXR
Location700 Wilshire Blvd — short walk to Third Street Promenade and the Pier (about 0.4 mi to the beach)849 Ocean Ave — oceanfront/address on Ocean Avenue, steps from Santa Monica Beach
Size (rooms)262 rooms and suites70 guestrooms
Ages / audienceAll ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 (unaccompanied minors cannot register)All ages welcome; minimum check-in age: Not published
PoolsRooftop pool (only rooftop pool on the Westside); open 8am–sundown; pool deck diningOutdoor pool (number of pools: 1) and poolside bar
Restaurants & barsCalabra (rooftop Mediterranean‑Californian) and Palma (lobby lounge)Two restaurants/bars including SandPiper and a poolside bar; 24-hour room service
Spa & wellnessSurya Spa — LA’s flagship Ayurvedic spa with Panchakarma programs, Recovery Suite (sauna, cold plunge, red light), 24/7 fitness, yoga classesFull-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials; fitness center available
Known forRooftop pool, Kelly Wearstler design, large event and wedding spacesOceanfront address and Hilton LXR affiliation
Accessibility & family featuresFamily-friendly; bikes, fitness classes, pet-friendly (dogs welcome) and accessible common areasAccessible rooms and public areas; welcomes families (adultsOnly: false)
Parking & transportValet parking (fee), free bicycles, close to public transit; EV charging availableValet parking (surcharge), electric car charging station listed, near LAX access

A Look Inside Santa Monica Proper Hotel

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Location: city access vs oceanfront

Santa Monica Proper Hotel – Location

Santa Monica Proper sits on Wilshire Boulevard near the Third Street Promenade, the Pier, and a short walk to the beach.

  • About an 8-minute walk (≈0.4 miles) to Santa Monica State Beach and roughly 0.5 miles to the Pier.
  • Close walking distance to Third Street Promenade, Tongva Park, and Palisades Park; Reed Park is across Wilshire.
  • Good transit access (Big Blue Bus and nearby Expo Line station reachable); free hotel bicycles for local rides.

Choose Proper for easy access to shopping, dining, and Santa Monica’s main pedestrian corridors.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Location

Oceana Santa Monica occupies a prime Ocean Avenue address a short walk to the sand.

  • Placed directly on Ocean Avenue and listed as near Santa Monica Beach and the Pier (minutes by car or a short walk).
  • About 0.3 mi to Santa Monica Beach per the supplier listing and within a short drive of Venice Beach and local attractions.
  • Preferred airport listed as LAX; hotel is well situated for beach access and ocean views.

Choose Oceana for the convenience of an oceanfront stay and quick beach access.

Rooms: size and style

Santa Monica Proper Hotel – Rooms

Proper offers 262 rooms and suites with Kelly Wearstler interiors and wellness-focused in-room features.

  • Room types include Deluxe, Premier, Landmark rooms, and several suites (e.g., Deluxe Suite, Suite (Sunset)).
  • Wellness-focused amenities in rooms and the option to join a membership for perks.
  • In-room Wi‑Fi included; 24/7 room service available.

Choose Proper if you want more room-type variety and design-forward suites with a wellness focus.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Rooms

Oceana provides roughly 70 guestrooms and several one‑bedroom and suite configurations named in the supplier list.

  • Room types include King Room, Oceana King Suite, One Bedroom Lanai Suite, Seaside Oceanfront Suite, Penthouse One Bedroom Lanai Suite and mobility/hearing accessible options.
  • Rooms include minibars, plasma/65in HDTVs in many suites, in-room safes, and complimentary WiFi.
  • Housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, and express check-in/out are available.

Choose Oceana for a smaller set of room types with several oceanfront suites and lanai options.

Dining & drinks: rooftop vs oceanfront dining

Santa Monica Proper Hotel – Dining & drinks

Santa Monica Proper centers much of its food and beverage on the rooftop with Calabra plus the lobby lounge Palma.

  • Calabra: Mediterranean‑Californian rooftop restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and ocean views; serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.
  • Palma: art-filled lobby lounge offering all-day small plates, cold-pressed juices, and cocktails.
  • Poolside dining available at the rooftop pool deck for hotel guests.

Choose Proper if rooftop dining and sunset views with a restaurant/bar atmosphere matter most.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Dining & drinks

Oceana features two on-site dining venues and 24-hour room service.

  • SandPiper is listed as one of the hotel's two restaurants; a poolside bar serves drinks and light fare.
  • Continental breakfasts are available for a fee and 24-hour room service is offered.
  • Bar/lounge and poolside options make it easy to stay on property for most meals.

Choose Oceana for convenient ocean-proximate dining and straightforward on-site restaurant options.

Pools & beach access: rooftop scene vs beachfront simplicity

Santa Monica Proper Hotel – Pools & beach access

Proper’s standout pool is its rooftop deck — the only rooftop pool on the Westside — with poolside dining and reserved guest seating.

  • Calabra Rooftop Pool measures 5,165 sq ft and includes a covered bar area (1,319 sq ft).
  • Pool hours are published as 8am–sundown and pool access is included with stays (guest-only seating).
  • Rooftop cabanas and poolside service are integrated with Calabra dining.

Choose Proper for a rooftop-pool-driven stay and sunset views over Santa Monica.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Pools & beach access

Oceana has an outdoor pool and a poolside bar and sits steps from the beach.

  • Supplier listing notes one outdoor pool and pool sun loungers plus a poolside bar.
  • Beach access is immediate from Ocean Avenue, making sand-and-surf the primary draw.
  • Pool features complement the oceanfront setting rather than replace beach time.

Choose Oceana if you want quick beach access with a small hotel pool as a secondary option.

Wellness & nightlife: spa offerings and evening options

Santa Monica Proper Hotel – Wellness & nightlife

Proper’s wellness program centers on Surya Spa, the Recovery Suite, and full fitness programming.

  • Surya Spa specializes in Ayurvedic Panchakarma programs, the 2.5‑hour Abhyanga + Shirodhara signature treatment, and multi-hour therapies.
  • Recovery Suite includes sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy wall, and other recovery tech.
  • 24/7 fitness center with Peloton, Woodway treadmills, Pilates reformer, and complimentary yoga/bootcamp classes.

Choose Proper for an intensive wellness stay with specialized Ayurvedic treatments and recovery facilities.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Wellness & nightlife

Oceana offers a full-service spa and fitness facilities for typical luxury-hotel wellness needs.

  • Spa services include massages, body treatments, and facials; reservations required for massage services per hotel policy.
  • Fitness center and fitness-related amenities are listed among hotel services.
  • Nightlife is low-key on property with one bar/lounge and nearby Santa Monica evening options a short walk away.

Choose Oceana for standard luxury spa treatments and a quieter evening scene near the beach.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best rooftop experience
Hallway with arched wooden doorway and patterned floor at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Rooftop pool, Calabra dining, and rooftop bar spaces set Proper apart for sunset views and poolside dining.

Best oceanfront location
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica, California

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Oceana’s Ocean Avenue address puts you closest to the sand and ocean views.

Best wellness program
Round table with mixed chairs and wall sculpture at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Surya Spa’s Panchakarma programs, Recovery Suite, and full fitness offerings make Proper the pick for wellness-focused stays.

Best small-hotel privacy
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica, California

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Oceana’s smaller guestroom count and boutique scale suit travelers seeking a quieter, more intimate luxury stay.

Frequently asked questions

Santa Monica Proper Hotel vs Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Oceana is on Ocean Avenue and closer to the sand; Proper is a short walk (about 0.4 miles) to Santa Monica State Beach.

Which hotel has better spa and wellness facilities?

Santa Monica Proper emphasizes wellness with Surya Spa, Panchakarma programs, and a Recovery Suite; Oceana offers a full-service spa for standard treatments.

Which hotel is better for rooftop pool time and sunset views?

Santa Monica Proper — it has the only rooftop pool on the Westside paired with rooftop dining at Calabra.

Are either hotels adults-only?

No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Proper has a minimum check-in age of 21 for the registering guest. Oceana’s supplier listing indicates adultsOnly: false.

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