Shutters on the Beach

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Virgin rating

Ocean View Room
One Pico
Ocean View Suite bedroom
Ocean View Suite living room
Upper balcony patio
Courtyard
Ocean View Room
One Pico
Ocean View Suite bedroom
Ocean View Suite living room
Upper balcony patio
Courtyard

The hotel

A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Shutters on the Beach is an award-winning establishment with a distinctly discerning clientele. Similar in style to a 1920s or 1930s beach resort, it is light, airy and luxurious with many works of art on show, including pictures by David Hockney and Robert Motherwell. Rooms and suites boast all the comforts of home and are very generous in size with great views of the ocean. Amenities include the gorgeous ONE Spa offering a wide range of signature treatments, including the Signature Facial with Augustinus Bader. There’s also a swimming pool to laze by and a well-equipped fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms. One Pico is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, showcasing a seasonally changing menu of modern American cuisine. If a more laid-back atmosphere appeals, however, beach-side cafe Coast more than fits the bill and is open from morning until night. For afternoon tea and evening cocktails, look no further than the lobby lounge, a cosy, intimate space that is popular with locals and guests alike.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Overlooking the golden sands of Santa Monica Beach, 2 blocks from the historic Santa Monica Pier with amusements and restaurants. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

198 rooms and suites on 7 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Partial Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

One Pico (fine dining restaurant – lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch). Coast (beach-side cafe – breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour and dinner). Lobby bar. Swimming pool with Pacific Ocean view, whirlpool. Fitness centre with unisex sauna and steam room. ONE Spa offering a wide range of signature treatments*. Complimentary yoga classes on the beach. Gift shop. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Valet parking approx $40 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Premium high speed internet access - Welcome Drink (valued at $20) - Daily Exercise Classes - Daily on-hour bicycle rental - Twice Daily in-room bottled water service - House car transfers within 3 mile radius. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1278)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not great, poor value

May 7, 2024 Gloria W

While the hotel location is lovely and the front desk staff and valet were friendly and helpful, the room itself was dated and housekeeping was poor throughout my stay. They advertise twice daily service and I returned to my room three out of the four nights of my stay and my room hadn’t been cleaned. The shower head had some sort of green algae… Read more
While the hotel location is lovely and the front desk staff and valet were friendly and helpful, the room itself was dated and housekeeping was poor throughout my stay. They advertise twice daily service and I returned to my room three out of the four nights of my stay and my room hadn’t been cleaned. The shower head had some sort of green algae stuck to it and it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Not what I would expect from a hotel of this caliber. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional Beachy Hotel

Apr 29, 2024 tina w

The service was outstanding at this hotel. Best I've experienced in a long time. Hotel was very cute. Loved the beachy feel of this hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best high end hotel I have ever stayed in.

Apr 22, 2024 llangham2022 Greenville, Illinois

This place is unbelievable. From the time you step out of your car an attendant is there waiting and so friendly. Walking into the lobby will take your breath away. The concierge made a hair appointment when I called beforehand that I was wanting for a family wedding along with dinner reservations later in the week. Every one was so kind and… Read more
This place is unbelievable. From the time you step out of your car an attendant is there waiting and so friendly. Walking into the lobby will take your breath away. The concierge made a hair appointment when I called beforehand that I was wanting for a family wedding along with dinner reservations later in the week. Every one was so kind and our room was everything I dreamt it would be. Normally, no one wants to hang around in their hotel room, certainly not me, but in this case I was very content and relaxed sitting in there and utilizing our balcony as well because it is more like sitting in your home. The bikes were so fun riding along the paved path with the ocean view. I have stayed at several high end places and there is no comparison! My only disappointment in this stay was the day I had to leave. I will be back! Family members who came by, that were staying elsewhere, saw how stunning the hotel and guest room was is now making plans to stay there as well! Read less
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Feb 17, 2024 SereneTravels55

Perfect service at a great hotel. I love the music in the large, living room-like lobby. Great pool and right on the beach. The white-haired gentleman at Coast is the best waiter I’ve had in years. Concierge was efficient and very knowledgeable. Will be our go-to in LA!
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Feb 4, 2024 David L

I’ve been traveling to LA for business for years and, lucky for me, have stayed at most of the 5-star hotels in the city. Shutters is consistently 6-stars. The location, ambiance, bedding, the curated collection of books and furnishings, big and small details that have been considered by people with taste and the impeccable staff (increasingly… Read more
I’ve been traveling to LA for business for years and, lucky for me, have stayed at most of the 5-star hotels in the city. Shutters is consistently 6-stars. The location, ambiance, bedding, the curated collection of books and furnishings, big and small details that have been considered by people with taste and the impeccable staff (increasingly rare), all set Shutters apart from the other high end hotels in LA. On a personal note. My daughter, who has an even more discerning eye and palate than her parents, now attends college in LA. When I tell her I’ll be in town, she always wants to know whether I’ll be staying at Shutters, her favorite hotel. Read less