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Fairmont Miramar suits travelers who want Santa Monica's beachside neighborhood and on-site dining to shape their Los Angeles stay.

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The Moreton Bay fig tree shades the arrival drive, connecting your first impression of the hotel with its origins as a family estate.

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Weigh an ocean-facing tower setting against garden accommodation before booking, confirming the actual outlook and layout rather than choosing by room size alone.

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Reserve Soko ahead if its eight-seat sushi counter appeals, giving an intimate dinner its own place in your Santa Monica plans.

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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica

Five acres of gardens distinguish Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows from many of its Santa Monica neighbors. At 101 Wilshire Boulevard, near the corner of Ocean Avenue, the hotel sits on the bluffs above the Pacific rather than directly on the sand. Its 297 rooms and suites include 31 garden bungalows, alongside the historic Palisades wing and the ocean-facing tower. You can make the coast the focus of a Los Angeles stay while still having restaurants, shops, and Santa Monica's streets close at hand.

The choice of accommodation is unusually important here. An upper-floor tower room puts the ocean in front of you; a bungalow trades that outlook for a garden entrance and a more residential arrangement. The grounds give both a resort setting, but the Miramar remains part of a lively city. Its restaurants and bars draw local guests as well as travelers, particularly in the evening.

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Rooms

  • 297 297

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica

Deluxe Ocean View Room
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Deluxe Ocean View Room

269 sqft
From 541 USD

Glazed doors frame the coast from the bedroom. Depending on the room’s position, the view looks north toward Malibu or south toward Santa Monica Pier....

City View Palisades Room
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City View Palisades Room

398 sqft
From 542 USD

Classic furnishings and tall windows give the room a sense of its historic Palisades setting. Prints of Santa Monica hang above the padded headboards, with...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

269 sqft
From 620 USD

Lynda Murray’s design brings a relaxed, mid-century feel to this second-floor room in the Ocean Tower. Orange cushions and patterned curtains add color to the...

Fairmont Room
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Fairmont Room

398 sqft
From 657 USD

Tall windows and warm-toned walls give this room a classic feel within the historic Palisades Building. Black-and-white prints recall the coast, with padded headboards and...

Premier Ocean View Room
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Premier Ocean View Room

269 sqft
From 668 USD

On the upper floors of the Ocean Tower, broad glazed doors frame a stretch of California coastline. These rooms occupy floors six through ten, looking...

Signature Bungalow
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Signature Bungalow

355–420 sqft
From 749 USD

Pale finishes and bright accents bring a beach-house feel to these bungalows in the Miramar gardens. The king layout has green curtains, a patterned wall...

Palisades Suite
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Palisades Suite

495 sqft
From 760 USD

The separate living room has a sofa and leather armchair around a low table, creating a place to sit together. Lynda Murray’s design blends wood,...

Signature Ocean View Suite
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Signature Ocean View Suite

495 sqft
From 948 USD

Hickory floors and tactile wall coverings set a warm tone in the living area. Custom velvet wingback beds and steel-and-reclaimed-wood coffee tables are part of...

Palisades Grand Suite
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Palisades Grand Suite

775 sqft
From 1’349 USD

Earth tones, natural woods and leather give the grand suite its classic California character. The Palisades Wing dates from 1924, and the decor includes black-and-white...

Premier Bungalow
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Premier Bungalow

495 sqft
From 1’562 USD

A pitched ceiling rises above an open sleeping and sitting area, with French doors at one end. The round table provides room for a meal,...

Bungalow Suite
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Bungalow Suite

603 sqft
From 1’875 USD

French doors open from the living room toward the Miramar gardens. Blue curtains and pale finishes give the lounge a light coastal feel, with a...

Tower Suite
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Tower Suite

549 sqft
From 1’936 USD

Broad glass doors and mid-century furnishings give this tenth-floor suite a coastal feel. The bedroom is separate from the living room, where a blue sofa...

Miramar Ocean View Suite
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Miramar Ocean View Suite

786 sqft
From 1’973 USD

A chandelier above the dining area adds a more residential feel to this suite in the historic wing. A tufted armchair and soft sofa form...

Signature Palisades Suite
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Signature Palisades Suite

797 sqft
From 2’026 USD

Original oak walls and vintage prints tie the suite to the Palisades Building’s past. Sofas gather around a low table in the living room, with...

Bi-Level Bungalow Suite
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Bi-Level Bungalow Suite

1,001 sqft
From 4’014 USD

A long sofa, armchairs and a round dining table fill the downstairs lounge, with blue and green accents adding color to the pale interior. Doors...

3 Bedroom Bungalow
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3 Bedroom Bungalow

2,497 sqft
From 7’346 USD

Switchable privacy glass forms part of the main bathroom. Blue curtains and a recessed blue ceiling frame the pale living room, where a sofa faces...

The Moreton Bay fig tree in the arrival drive is the hotel's most memorable landmark. Its broad canopy and exposed roots belong to a property whose story began as the family estate of Senator John P. Jones and his wife, Georgina. The tree was designated a local historic landmark in 1976. It gives arriving guests a tangible connection to the estate's past without requiring a tour or a history lesson.

That older character carries through the gardens and the different buildings. The Palisades wing has a residential feel, the Ocean Tower reflects the 1950s, and the garden bungalows date from the 1930s. They share the same address but do not provide identical stays. Think about how you want to spend time at the hotel before choosing between a private outdoor entrance, a historic wing, or a balcony facing the coast.

Fairmont Palisades Rooms offer king or two-double-bed layouts in the historic wing. In the tower, Deluxe Rooms look toward the gardens or Santa Monica, while Deluxe Ocean View Rooms on floors three to five have balconies facing north toward Malibu or south toward the pier. Premier Ocean View Rooms occupy floors six to ten. The higher position is their main distinction, so it is worth considering when the view is central to your plans.

The Tower Suite measures 550 square feet and sits on the tenth floor. Alongside the king bedroom is a separate living room, with two furnished balconies extending the space outdoors. This makes it a natural choice for a couple wanting both a coastal outlook and somewhere to sit apart from the bed. It is a city-hotel suite with generous views, not a sprawling garden residence.

Accessible categories are listed in the Palisades wing, the tower, and the bungalow collection. Discuss your specific bathroom and access needs with the hotel when selecting a room. For families, connecting arrangements, extra beds, or a crib should be settled around the actual category rather than the hotel's overall room range.

The 31 bungalows have their own open-air entrances through the gardens. This is the option to consider when coming and going without an interior hotel corridor appeals to you. The name covers several sizes, however, and does not always mean a large suite. Signature Bungalows measure 350 to 425 square feet, with either a king bed or two double beds. Some have a patio and some do not, so outdoor seating should be part of the room request.

A Bi-Level Bungalow Suite provides 1,000 square feet across two floors. The living room and sofa bed are downstairs, with the king bedroom above. Two private patios extend the living space into the garden setting. It accommodates up to four guests, making it useful for a family that wants more separation than a single room can give. The internal stairs are also a practical consideration for anyone with mobility needs or very young children.

Bungalow One Suite provides 2,500 square feet, three bedrooms, and space for up to eight guests. The beds are two kings and two doubles. A large private patio opens toward the gardens and pool, while the main bathroom has a La Cava tub and switchable privacy glass. This is the more substantial option for a family group or a longer stay. Its garden-and-pool outlook should not be confused with a private swimming pool.

FIG brings a neighborhood restaurant atmosphere to the hotel, using ingredients from local farms and other regional producers. Its seasonal approach makes it a useful dinner choice even when you have plans to eat around Santa Monica on other nights. The restaurant sits comfortably between a formal hotel dining room and somewhere to drop in after a day by the coast.

Soko Sushi is much smaller: an eight-seat counter tucked into a former storeroom beside the lobby. Nigiri and rolls sit alongside an omakase selection, and the intimate scale makes a reservation sensible. It offers a focused dinner rather than the broad choice of a large restaurant. A group can also ask about reserving the whole counter for an evening together.

Dogtown Coffee supplies the casual start to the day, with organic micro-roasted coffee and breakfast food tied to the area's surf and skate culture. The Lobby Lounge is another option for a light meal or drinks, with a terrace looking toward the gardens and bungalows. In-room dining lets you use a suite or patio for a quieter evening instead of making every meal an outing.

The Bungalow bar is separate from the guest bungalows. Created by Brent Bolthouse in a 1947 casita, it combines a beach-house interior with a garden patio, ocean-facing deck, and spaces for billiards and conversation. Margaritas and lounge food fit the social setting, which attracts Santa Monica residents as well as hotel guests.

This is part of the Miramar's appeal for travelers who enjoy a local evening scene without another car journey. It also means the property should not be mistaken for an entirely secluded retreat. If early nights matter more than nightlife, make a quiet room position part of the discussion before arrival.

The outdoor pool sits among the palms and gardens, with daybeds and poolside food available. It gives families and couples somewhere to swim without heading down to the beach, and makes a short break at the hotel worthwhile between plans elsewhere. The pool's setting is closer to a garden resort than a rooftop city pool.

EMWell Spa provides massages, facials, and an infrared sauna. Its fitness program includes classes such as yoga, mat Pilates, and HIIT, while the hotel's second-floor gym has Peloton bikes, free weights, and training machines. An outdoor gym terrace looks toward the ocean. Treatments and classes can be arranged around the stay, with the spa advising on suitability and access conditions.

The pier, beach, and Third Street Promenade make Santa Monica an easy place to spend time near the hotel. Walk the neighborhood or cycle along the coast before adding trips farther into Los Angeles. LAX is approximately nine miles away, though the drive depends on traffic. The concierge can arrange transport; an airport shuttle is not automatically part of the stay. Keeping some days close to the Miramar leaves time to enjoy what makes this address distinctive: ocean views, garden space, and a choice of rooms that goes well beyond a standard beach hotel.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Five acres of gardens spread the hotel across its bluff-top grounds, offering outdoor space for a pause between coastal outings.

FIG draws on local farmers, ranches, fishers and foragers, giving a meal at the hotel a connection to Southern California's produce.

The Bungalow pairs handcrafted margaritas with lounge bites in a cottage setting, bringing a social evening option onto the hotel grounds.

Location of Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

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What to Know About Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica

Is Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows good for Santa Monica?

Yes. Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows is a strong Santa Monica choice for travelers who want a classic coastal resort. It suits guests who value ocean views, private bungalows, garden space, dining, spa time, pool days, and beach access.

Where is Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows located?

Fairmont Miramar is in Santa Monica, set on landscaped grounds above the beach and close to Ocean Avenue. The location works well for Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Palisades Park, beach paths, Malibu, and Venice.

How many rooms does Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows have?

Fairmont Miramar has 297 guest rooms, including 62 suites and 31 private bungalows. This mix lets guests choose between tower views, classic rooms, larger suites, and more secluded bungalow-style stays.

What are the rooms like at Fairmont Miramar?

Rooms and suites blend California comfort, natural light, coastal colors, and practical layouts for beach or city stays. Some categories include ocean views, balconies, or extra space, so guests should choose carefully if the view matters.

Are the bungalows at Fairmont Miramar worth booking?

Yes, for travelers who want a more private and residential feeling within the resort grounds. The bungalows work especially well for couples, families, and repeat guests who want space away from the main building.

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