Pet Friendly Hotels & Resorts in Santa Monica from AU$284

Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica are Casa Del Mar, Shutters on the Beach, Regent Santa Monica Beach, The Georgian Hotel, and Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels.


The Casa Del Mar, with a 9.4 rating, offers beautiful suites and excellent service, with guests frequently praising the fantastic staff and great bar.


Shutters on the Beach, also a hotel rated 9.4, is highly regarded for its excellent and friendly staff, beautiful location, and spotless rooms. It also features a full-service spa.


The Regent Santa Monica Beach boasts a great 10.0 review rating and provides luxurious amenities such as poolside cabanas, a beachfront restaurant, and premium bedding.


The Georgian Hotel, a property with a 9.4 rating, is praised by guests for its attentive and helpful staff, spacious and clean rooms, and a great location near shopping outlets.


Finally, the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, with a 9.2 rating, offers comfortable and beautiful rooms, a great location, and friendly staff, along with complimentary bikes for guests.

There is one highly-rated pet-friendly hotel in Santa Monica that offers a no-fee policy for pets: the Regent Santa Monica Beach.


The Regent Santa Monica Beach, with an exceptional 10.0 rating, stands out for its policy of allowing pets to stay free of charge. This luxury hotel also boasts a range of amenities for human guests, including a pool, poolside bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

The best area to stay in Santa Monica for pet-friendly hotels is Downtown Santa Monica, particularly around Santa Monica Place and the Third Street Promenade.


This area is the heart of Santa Monica's shopping and dining scene. It's very walkable, with most hotels located a short stroll from the beach, the Santa Monica Pier, and numerous shops and restaurants along the pedestrianised Third Street Promenade. Many establishments in this district welcome well-behaved pets, often providing water bowls outside their doors.


Couples travelling with their pets will find this area particularly convenient. You're close to the Marvin Braude Beach Trail for walks along the coast, and several parks like Palisades Park offer green spaces with ocean views where dogs are permitted on leads.

For pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica that offer excellent outdoor spaces, consider the Regent Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, and Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts.


The Regent Santa Monica Beach, which boasts a great 10.0 rating, provides furnished patios and terraces, great for pets to relax outdoors with their owners.


The Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, an establishment with a 9.2 rating, offers terraces and patios. Guests often highlight the comfortable rooms and friendly staff.


Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, another hotel rated 9.2, features lanais and terraces, providing lovely outdoor areas. Reviewers frequently praise its gorgeous pool and kind staff.

For pet-friendly activities in Santa Monica, you'll find plenty to enjoy, especially around the areas of Main Street and Ocean Avenue.


Main Street, running parallel to the beach, is a fantastic area for pet owners. Many of the shops and cafes along this street welcome well-behaved dogs, often displaying "dog-friendly" signs in their windows or offering water bowls outside. It's a relaxed area superb for a casual stroll with your dog, browsing the local boutiques, and stopping for a coffee or a bite to eat on a patio.


Ocean Avenue, with its iconic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Pier, is another excellent choice. The wide pathways along Palisades Park, which stretches along Ocean Avenue, are ideal for walking your dog while enjoying the ocean breeze and scenic vistas. While dogs aren't allowed on the main beach area in Santa Monica, the park itself offers ample space for exercise and enjoying the outdoors together.


Both Main Street and Ocean Avenue are well-suited for couples looking to enjoy Santa Monica with their furry companions.

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First ensure you have picked a pet-friendly hotel by using the "Pet friendly" filter under the “Amenities” section in your search. If a hotel in Santa Monica has restrictions on pet sizes or breeds, you will find this information clearly in their property listing on Expedia. When you're on the property listing page, simply click on "Policies" to see what pet-specific policies the hotel implements.

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To ensure you've booked a pet-friendly room on Expedia, use the filters in your search and select "Pet friendly" under the “Amenities” section. This will narrow your options to properties that allow pets. Once you find a hotel you're interested in, click on it and review the “Policies” section for specific details about their pet policy. This often includes information about pet types, size restrictions, fees, and whether pets are allowed in all rooms or only certain ones. When selecting your room type, read the room description to check that its pet-friendly, as not all rooms in a pet-friendly hotel may accommodate pets. For added peace of mind, contact the hotel directly to confirm the room you've selected allows pets.

You can find pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica from AU$284 with Expedia. Staying at a pet-friendly hotel offers a convenient and welcoming experience for travellers who don’t want to leave their furry companions behind. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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When selecting a hotel in Santa Monica for you and your pet, look for amenities like food and water bowls, pet-friendly outdoor spaces and pet beds. You may find hotels that go the extra kilometre with pet-friendly dining options, treats and toys. It's also worth looking to see if there are any pet-friendly parks or walking trails nearby.