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Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & ResortsvsHotel Erwin

Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Oceana Beach Club Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Erwin. Oceana Beach Club Hotel is ranked #29 in Los Angeles with accolades from 13 sources like Gayot, Zagat and Fodor's.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
8/10
849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $550/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica's beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Generous-size suites, soundproofed windows, an open-air courtyard and pool, and ocean proximity add up to a delightful boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of Santa Monica’s prettiest hotels, the Oceana has flirtatiously colorful decor reminiscent of the French Riviera. Many of the large suites have views of the ocean."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica’s beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Lime green, eggshell blue, and canary yellow compose the punchy palette at this retro-beach-style boutique hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Across the street from the beach and a short walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara’s restaurant and bar scene, Hotel Oceana’s location cannot be beat." Full review
Star Service Star Service
" In fact, this remains the best small hotel in Santa Monica." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A fresh, bright, airy and comfortable alternative to the massive, and generally impersonal corporate hotels, the Oceana is across the street from the bluffs overlooking Santa Monica beach."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Just steps from the beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. All suites—and really very sweet on service and private beauty."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
""Gorgeous" rooms and suites (with Frette towels, Egyptian cotton linens and high-def TVs) in a "beautiful deco building" across from the beach in Santa Monica set this "lovely, intimate" find apart."
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Hotel Erwin
8/10
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291
From $197/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Formerly a Best Western, this now bonafide boutique hotel just off the Venice Beach boardwalk has a happening rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
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Request a room on the sixth floor, which was built during renovation.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Venice’s entry in the chic boutique hotel movement sweeping LA, this 23-year-old motor inn has been dressed up, colored and otherwise funkified in retro style." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"An eccentric 119-room hotel for budget-conscious travelers that's an easy walk to Venice Beach and plays off the area's hippie-centric history." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This branch of the Best Western is a pleasant Venice Beach hotel, giving you easy access to interesting cafés and stores."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located within a block of the lively Venice boardwalk, the look of this hipster hotel is one of uncluttered, new-styled retro." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Live like a local at Venice Beach's only beachfront hotel just steps from the famed boardwalk and the Pacific." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Set back one block from the infamous boardwalk scene and the beach, this is Venice's best option for travelers seeking out local flavor and international standards." Full review
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Barlo's barn-to-belly theme surfaces at all meals and is much appreciated by local hipsters, but be sure to make reservations on weekend eves.
Gayot Gayot
"Overlooking famous Muscle Beach, this boutique-style hotel is just a few blocks away from the dining and shopping of busy, trendy Abbot Kinney and close to the historic Venice canals."
BlackBook BlackBook
"No longer a Best Western, but still vibrant colors and bits of local flair. In the morning, rooftop brunchies, at night, rooftop drinkies."
Zagat Zagat
"This stylish Joie de Vivre boutique hotel sits on the edge of the boardwalk, in the heart of zany Venice Beach, offering smallish rooms with a bigger view."
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