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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Shutters on the Beach - Truly Outstanding!

Aug 30, 2024 scott h

We've been faithful customers of Shutters for 25 years, and just when we thought it couldn't get any better, they raised the bar...again. The "new attitude" of personal connections and warm, welcoming behavior permeated every level and person at the property. They've elevated the experience to a new level. We were absolutely delighted. The staff's… Read more
We've been faithful customers of Shutters for 25 years, and just when we thought it couldn't get any better, they raised the bar...again. The "new attitude" of personal connections and warm, welcoming behavior permeated every level and person at the property. They've elevated the experience to a new level. We were absolutely delighted. The staff's attentiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to make you happy is clearly evident. Combine that with the oceanfront location, magnificent property, and stellar onsite amenities, and you have the formula for a wonderful holiday. We love this property and always have such a wonderful time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Shutterly perfect

Aug 29, 2024 Navigator06587905140 Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

At check-out the receptionist asked me how my stay had been. Without hesitating I said, perfect in every way. And it was. It had long been a dream of mine to stay at Shutters on the Beach & I decided to treat myself, figuring that if you’re doing it you *have* to do it right & be overlooking the ocean. I booked a partial ocean view room & then… Read more
At check-out the receptionist asked me how my stay had been. Without hesitating I said, perfect in every way. And it was. It had long been a dream of mine to stay at Shutters on the Beach & I decided to treat myself, figuring that if you’re doing it you *have* to do it right & be overlooking the ocean. I booked a partial ocean view room & then fretted endlessly about what that meant, would I have a balcony etc etc. After a couple of emails in advance requesting high floor, balcony, seeing at least some ocean, I arrived after an 11 hour transatlantic flight to find that they had accommodated me in every way. My room (730) was stunning & the sunset view as I checked in, sublime. During my 4 night stay I enjoyed every aspect of the hotel - from the wonderfully well appointed room, fabulous breakfast at Coast, lovely sundowners on the balcony of the Lounge bar, complimentary bike rental, to the amazingly friendly staff (special mention to Lisa at Coast, who was bubbly & helpful as I prevaricated over wine choices, & the effortlessly attentive & friendly Tim in the Lounge). I switched over to Casa del Mar one night for a drink & charcuterie platter at their bar - lovely but, for me, not a patch on the Cape Cod beachy vibes at Shutters. My only regret was that I had to leave. I am already planning my next trip. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect location on Santa Monica beach with exceptional staff

Aug 27, 2024 PhilMHove

After initially booking a different hotel we decided we wanted more facilities so walked down to check out Shutters. After a drink in the lounge we booked it for the next 5 nights. Our room was fantastic with a large comfy bed. The facilities including the pool deck and the bars and eateries were spot on. Great location for walking out or just… Read more
After initially booking a different hotel we decided we wanted more facilities so walked down to check out Shutters. After a drink in the lounge we booked it for the next 5 nights. Our room was fantastic with a large comfy bed. The facilities including the pool deck and the bars and eateries were spot on. Great location for walking out or just watching the craziness of Santa Monica pass by. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous place to celebrate!

Aug 22, 2024 Christopher W

We just had our 50th anniversary celebration in the Beachside Room at Shutters. We can't possibly find words to adequately describe how perfect every aspect of what Shutters provided us was. From the room itself with its views of the beach to the extraordinary food and drink, and the EXTRAORDINARY staff who pulled it all together, it was a… Read more
We just had our 50th anniversary celebration in the Beachside Room at Shutters. We can't possibly find words to adequately describe how perfect every aspect of what Shutters provided us was. From the room itself with its views of the beach to the extraordinary food and drink, and the EXTRAORDINARY staff who pulled it all together, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that exceeded all of our expectations. Our guests still talk about how wonderful it was. We highly recommend it for anyone's most special and important celebrations. Thank you to Katrina Ramirez for guiding everything along the way! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Broken window at valet -taking no responsibility

Jul 23, 2024 alp222018

Broke my car window at valet-looks like someone tried to break in. They are saying that my window was already broken and it wasn’t. I drove a hour to lunch which we waited 1&1/2 hours for. They won’t let me see the tape without a court order. Won’t look back at when I got out of the car with it fine! I know because I had a conversation through my… Read more
Broke my car window at valet-looks like someone tried to break in. They are saying that my window was already broken and it wasn’t. I drove a hour to lunch which we waited 1&1/2 hours for. They won’t let me see the tape without a court order. Won’t look back at when I got out of the car with it fine! I know because I had a conversation through my window and if it had been broken I wouldn’t have left my home with it. I was treated like I was a ditzy woman who would t notice a Y shaped crack covering my whole window. I’m sensitive to flashing lights and this was horrid on the way home. Read less