Regent Santa Monica Beach

Luxury Hospitality Done Right My family and I just returned from a Father's Day weekend at Regent Santa Monica Beach, and it was one of the most impressive hotel experiences we've had. We stayed in a 720 Oceanfront King room, which was spectacular. The room was spacious, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable, but the true highlight was the view. Being able to sit on the patio and watch the ocean while our children played, read, relaxed, and enjoyed the room created some of our favorite memories of the weekend. We found ourselves spending far more time in the room than we normally do on vacation simply because it was such a wonderful place to be. While the property itself is stunning, what truly sets Regent Santa Monica Beach apart is the service culture. Every interaction felt thoughtful, genuine, and personal. Before our arrival, Deidra was incredibly helpful and responsive regarding room questions I had. Throughout the stay, Waldo made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for, taking the time to ensure our family was comfortable and enjoying everything the property had to offer. Lex checked in proactively and made certain our stay was going smoothly. The level of engagement from the leadership team was remarkable and set the tone for the entire experience. What impressed me most was how attentive the staff were to details. Housekeeping noticed we were traveling with a toddler and disposing of diapers in the room trash. Without us requesting anything, they proactively delivered a Diaper Genie to our room. It was such a simple gesture, but it demonstrated an incredible level of awareness and care. Dining at Orla was another highlight. Both breakfast and dinner were outstanding. Pia stopped by our table to personally ensure everything was going well and even made sure we hadn't left any belongings behind when we finished our meal. Ryan provided exceptional service during dinner and went above and beyond for our family. When our son preferred traditional dinner rolls over the pita bread being served, Ryan and the team went out of their way to locate rolls elsewhere so he could have something he enjoyed. They also handled special requests with grace and professionalism, making our children feel genuinely welcome throughout the meal. The food itself was excellent. The breakfasts were memorable, the seafood dishes were outstanding, the cocktails were creative and well-crafted, and the desserts were fantastic. Orla delivered the kind of dining experience that would be worth visiting even if you weren't staying at the hotel. What impressed me most about Regent was the consistency. The front desk team, concierge staff, housekeeping, restaurant staff, bell team, and managers all seemed aligned around the same goal: creating an exceptional guest experience. It wasn't one outstanding employee—it was an entire culture of hospitality. There are many luxury hotels with beautiful buildings and desirable locations. Far fewer succeed in making guests feel genuinely cared for. Regent Santa Monica Beach does both. This is unquestionably a luxury property, but after experiencing the level of service, attention to detail, dining, and hospitality we received, we left feeling it delivered tremendous value. We have stayed at many excellent hotels over the years, and this is one of the few that had our family discussing a return visit before we had even checked out. Thank you to Waldo, Deidra, Lex, Pia, Ryan, and the entire Regent Santa Monica Beach team for making our Father's Day weekend so memorable. We are already looking forward to coming back.

Took the HIIT class with Alix and no regrets!!! He worked one on one with each of our needs and you can feel it right awayyyy!!! Makes sure you’re comfortable the whole time but still pushes you towards progress 💯💯

Had breakfast here this morning for the first time, and it's awesome. I chose to build my own omelet, and I loved it. They had gluten free toast (it's LA!), and a nice matcha latte. My friends ordered bowls, and they looked pretty tasty as well. Service is outstanding - fast and friendly. I'm coming back for the breakfast burrito. It's tough for me to shove a burrito in my mouth while eating with people, but I'll definitely try eating solo. Get a table by the window and enjoy the view.

I really liked this hotel. The rooms are clean. The interior is beautiful. There's a fireplace on the veranda, a great idea for the cooler season. A good gym (with cardio machines, upper and lower body weights, dumbbells of various weights, and a massage gun). There's a delicious coffee shop downstairs. And a small store with designer clothing. The breakfasts were excellent! Dinner was a total disappointment; the food was strange and completely ordinary, not worth the money. There wasn't even any hint of flavor.

The disgusting man at the entrance spoke rudely to me at 3:15 PM on June 1st. I will not be coming back. I do not recommend it.

This establishment truly merits a five-star rating. The staff members are exceptionally friendly and attentive, and the cuisine is utterly delicious. The ocean view is an added bonus, contributing to a very elegant experience.

Lex the receptionist was so clutch, helped me print out stuff last minute!! Amazing service

cancelled my reservation and they didn’t refund the money. after ten days I called (thankfully i remembered to check) and they confirmed that “the refund didn’t process when you cancelled your reservation” I find this unacceptable. had i not called, i would have probably lost the money… does their system forget to charge too???

This Hotel is a GEM 💎!!! Not only did they do a phenomenal job with the interior design but the staff are extremely well trained and all seem to be the nicest people! I’ve visited a few times and every single time, the service is consistently excellent! Tonight I accidentally left my phone and didn’t call until 2 hours later. The team located it and held it for me with security. Can’t beat that! Come for special occasions… they go all out! Also grateful for the baby friendly, spacious all-gender restroom near the lobby. Makes changing a baby a breeze! Make reservations at Orla the restaurant by Michael Mina. The food is phenomenal!!!

Don’t pay attention to the negative reviews. This hotel is impeccable. Highly recommend.