Shutters On The Beach
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Shutters On The Beach is worth booking if you want a five-star beachfront base in Santa Monica and accept a very high price. Skip it if you plan to spend most of your days in central Los Angeles or you are watching every euro.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Los Angeles. It holds an official 5-star rating and a guest score of 9.2 out of 10 from 411 reviews. The property lists a beachfront position, a pool, a spa, a gym, a restaurant and air conditioning, and its tags include pets, so travellers with a dog should look closer.
It suits couples and anyone who wants the sea at the door and a calm, service-led stay. Guests often single out the staff as friendly, professional and eager to help.
Skip it if value matters most. The most common complaint is that rates and extras such as parking feel high for facilities some guests describe as aging.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, and the location score from guests is 9.7, the strongest part of the profile. Guests say it sits directly on the seafront within walking distance of the pier and local attractions.
The city sights in our data are a different story. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is 13.7 km away, roughly 171 minutes on foot. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is 18.8 km, about 235 minutes. The View Park-Windsor Hills area is 13.4 km. These walking times are straight-line estimates, and all three are far: plan on public transport or a taxi for anything beyond the beach area.
What guests say
Two themes come up in positive reviews. First, location: right on the seafront, close to the pier. Second, the team: attentive, professional and quick to help with requests.
The negative theme is value for money. Some guests feel high room rates and costly extras, with parking named directly, are not matched by the condition of the facilities.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price we saw was about €858 per night, roughly €1,715 for the 2-night reference stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. In the provider sample, the median was about €263 per night, which puts this hotel far above the typical rate.
Our other two Los Angeles picks cost a fraction of that. Olyver Hotel, the Budget choice, is 3 stars with an 8.5 score at about €123 per night. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown, the Best Value choice, is 4 stars with an 8.7 score at about €129 per night. You pay roughly six to seven times more here for the beachfront, the fifth star and a higher guest score.
Breakfast options listed are Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and American. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 19 eligible properties in Los Angeles. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5. Shutters On The Beach is official 5-star and shared the top review-score position of the 19, with a 9.2 overall and a 9.7 for location.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and what parking costs per day, since parking is a known pain point. Check opening times and any fees for the spa, pool and gym. If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and any charge directly with the property.
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the latest reviews and the rate conditions before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Shutters On The Beach worth the price?
It depends on what you value. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 and love the seafront position and staff, but the most common complaint is that rates and extras feel high. If the beach is the point of your trip, it makes sense; if not, our other picks cost far less.
How far is Shutters On The Beach from downtown sights?
Far. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is 13.7 km away and the Memorial Coliseum 18.8 km, both well over two hours on foot by straight-line estimate. You will need public transport or a taxi.
Does Shutters On The Beach include breakfast?
Not confirmed. The property lists Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and American options, but you should check whether your rate includes it.
Is parking expensive at Shutters On The Beach?
Guests mention parking as one of the costly extras. The exact daily charge is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before arrival.