Surya Spa at Santa Monica Proper Hotel: what to know before you book
Surya Spa at Santa Monica Proper Hotel is the property's full-service Ayurvedic spa offering Panchakarma programs, signature Abhyanga + Shirodhara treatments, and a private Recovery Suite with sauna and cold plunge. Spa hours are listed as daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm; many treatments run 90–150 minutes or longer, and some multi-day Panchakarma programs are available.
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What Surya Spa is
Surya Spa at Santa Monica Proper Hotel is the hotel’s Ayurvedic wellness partner and is described as LA’s flagship Ayurvedic spa. It offers individualized Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma cleanse programs, and synchronized two-therapist services.
The spa partnership is with Martha and Roger Soffer’s Surya Wellness; the spa includes extended treatments (some up to four hours per day) and multi-day Panchakarma courses that can run for several days.
- Focus: Ayurvedic therapies including Panchakarma
- Signature formats: multi-therapist Abhyanga, Shirodhara
- Multi-day programs: Panchakarma courses (length varies)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Partnership | Surya Wellness collaboration with Martha & Roger Soffer |
| Treatment types | Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Panchakarma, Nasya, scrubs |
| Treatment length | Single sessions up to 4 hours; multi-day programs available |
Signature treatments, durations and sample pricing
The spa lists several signature offerings. A highlighted signature is the 2.5-hour Abhyanga + Shirodhara service. The property’s published rates list a 90-minute treatment price and a 2.5-hour price; other new short services are also available.
Some newer short services are priced per single- or two-therapist formats (for example, Pre‑Sweat and Scrub Post‑Sweating, and Nasya). Prices and offerings may be updated on the spa’s booking pages, so confirm at time of booking.
- 2.5-hour Abhyanga + Shirodhara is listed as a signature offering.
- A 90-minute service and a 2.5-hour service have published price points on the hotel site.
- New shorter treatments include Pre‑Sweat (single or two-therapist), Nasya (30 minutes), and Scrub Post‑Sweating.
| Treatment | Typical length | Published price (example) |
|---|---|---|
| Abhyanga + Shirodhara (signature) | 2.5 hours | $730 |
| Standard session (example) | 90 minutes | $504 |
| Pre‑Sweat (single/two-therapist) | varies (short) | $150 / $225 |
Recovery Suite and on-site wellness facilities
Beyond treatment rooms, the hotel’s Recovery Suite is a private wellness area with a sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy wall, and an Ammortal Chamber intended for pre- or post-treatment recovery/reset.
The hotel also provides a 24-hour fitness center (about 2,500 sq ft) with Peloton bikes, Woodway treadmills, Technogym equipment, reformer Pilates, and complimentary weekly yoga and bootcamp classes—useful if you want to pair spa therapies with active recovery.
- Recovery Suite: sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy wall, Ammortal Chamber
- Fitness center: open 24 hours with cardio, strength, and Pilates equipment
- Complimentary weekly yoga and bootcamp classes for hotel guests
| Wellness area | Availability / hours |
|---|---|
| Surya Spa | Daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm (hotel site hours) |
| Recovery Suite | Access described on spa/property pages (confirm at booking) |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours daily |
Who can use the spa and age rules
The hotel welcomes guests of all ages, but spa access requires adult supervision for minors—children under 18 are not permitted in the spa without an accompanying adult. If you are under 21 you cannot check into a room alone; the guest registering the room must be at least 21 and show photo ID and a credit card.
If you plan a family stay and want spa services for a minor, ask the spa or guest services about supervised youth treatments (policies can change). Always confirm age restrictions at the time you book a specific treatment.
- Minimum check-in age for rooms: 21 (valid photo ID and credit card required)
- Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel, but spa access requires adult supervision for under‑18s
- Confirm any youth treatment availability directly with Surya Spa
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hotel check-in age | 21 (photo ID & credit card required) |
| Minors at spa | Under 18 require adult supervision |
| Pets | Dogs allowed (2 per room, under 45 lbs; $100 non-refundable fee per stay) |
How to book, hours and practical tips
Surya Spa hours are listed as daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm on the hotel site (note a separate Surya listing shows slightly different weekend hours). Book spa appointments in advance through the hotel’s spa/reservations contact to secure therapists and Recovery Suite time.
Treatments like Panchakarma can be multi-day and require advance planning; the hotel notes that some Panchakarma programs can run multiple days. Confirm preparation, arrival time, and any pre-treatment recommendations when you reserve.
- Spa hours (hotel site): 8:00 am–8:00 pm daily; verify locally before arrival
- Book in advance for signature and multi‑therapist services
- Confirm treatment length, arrival time, and any pre-treatment restrictions
| Contact | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hotel guest services / spa desk | Book through the hotel site or contact Guest Services for spa reservations |
| Hotel phone (BookResorts agents, 24/7) | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| On-property spa hours | Daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm (confirm at booking) |
Combining spa time with a Santa Monica stay
Santa Monica Proper Hotel is about an 8-minute walk (roughly 0.4 miles) from Santa Monica State Beach and within a short walk of the Third Street Promenade and the Pier, making it straightforward to pair a spa day with beach time, dining at Calabra (rooftop) or Palma (lobby), or biking on the Marvin Braude path.
Pool access is included for hotel guests—the hotel operates the city’s only rooftop pool, open from 8:00 am until sundown, and poolside seating is reserved for guests. Note that dogs are not allowed in the restaurants or on the rooftop bar per property notes.
- Rooftop pool hours: 8:00 am–sundown (hotel guests only)
- Rooftop dining: Calabra serves Mediterranean-Californian menus and operates on a scheduled service window
- Hotel offers free bicycles for guests—useful for short rides to the pier or along the beach path
| On-site amenity | How it complements a spa visit |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool (Calabra) | Relax after treatments; open 8am–sundown for hotel guests |
| Palma lobby lounge | Casual all-day bites and juices near the lobby before/after spa |
| Fitness center & classes | Pair active recovery (yoga/bootcamp) with spa therapies |
