(310) 581-5533

1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405 34.0067 -118.4912

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Neighborhoods: Ocean Park, West LA

HOTELCASADELMAR.COM

Years in business

Established in 1926

Last updated 6.20.11

Category:

Hotels & Motels, Beach Hotels, Weekend Getaway Hotels, Lodging

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Hotel & Motel Amenities:

Hotel Pool

Lodging Special Features:

Romantic

What People Are Saying About Casa Del Mar

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

The Scene – With brass and wood accents, this Gatsby-on-the-Pacific-inspired dining room is framed by a fireplace and huge, panoramic windows overlooking the expanse of Santa Monica's beach and boardwalk. The adjacent lounge's torch singers add to the glory of nature's own show, as elegantly casual tourists and business diners remain utterly engaged in their dinners and deals. – – The Food – A European-influenced menu confirms the kitchen's reputation for fine cuisine, including reliable fish and meat dishes and a few culinary gems. Delicate crab cakes are beautifully…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
For a more casual setting with all of the elegance, try Shutters on the Beach just across the way. It's owned and managed by the same company.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Normally I love the food and atmosphere at the casa del mar but I doubt if ever will go back again.
  2. Very cool and romantic place.
dessert
0.0% positive
  1. When we told our waitress that the chocolate cannolli was horrible her response was "yes we get a lot of complaints on that one" It was burnt to a crisp & hard as a rock!
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Normally I love the food and atmosphere at the casa del mar but I doubt if ever will go back again.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Normally I love the food and atmosphere at the casa del mar but I doubt if ever will go back again.
service
0.0% positive
  1. When we told our waitress that the chocolate cannolli was horrible her response was "yes we get a lot of complaints on that one" It was burnt to a crisp & hard as a rock!
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/03/08

Gift shop clerk very rude

by itsme470

I have been in this gift shop a few times. The clerk is more interested in her phone conversations then helping the guests. She seems very put out when you walk in.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/30/07

GORGEOUS!

by mckensies

I have clients come into town from out of the country and they love it here! I could hang out with them in their rooms all day long and feel like I'm in heaven!

  • Pros: Beautiful
  • Cons: nothing
2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/07/06

What a disappointment

by cleopta08

Regardless of how good or bad you thought the service was.....they take a 20% graduity. I left about a 15% tip on my credit card, then all the sudden I was checking my checking account statement and see they charged me more then what I signed for......I don't know, that is just WRONG to me......almost sounds illegal too!!! Sure the food is good......but I really wouldn't go eat there again.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/22/06

Love this place

by dariusthegreat

One late night, some years back, I proposed to my wife in this hotel. Every so often I stop-by and reminisce. Great place, great service, great location, great view.

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/16/06

Do NOT go to their "High Tide" (high tea) Service!!!!

by ginburri

We went to the Casa Del Mar after reading a write up on their high tea service. When we arrived we were told that you have to have at least 24 hr advance reservations, but it doesn't mention this any where on their website, so we wasted a drive to santa monica. I later called to make reservations for the following week & was told that they needed a credit card to secure a reservation & it must be faxed. I do not have a fax & requested an e-mail form instead which took 2 days to be sent to me.

After finally getting my reservation confirmed we were dismally disappointed with their high tea. The bread was stale on the few sandwiches you get, some of the desserts were totally inedible. When we told our waitress that the chocolate cannolli was horrible her response was "yes we get a lot of complaints on that one" It was burnt to a crisp & hard as a rock! No apology or offer of some kind of replacement. And to add insult to injury our waitress added in her own gratuity of almost 20% for a party of 3!!! I can't stress how disappointed we were with the whole experience. Normally I love the food and atmosphere at the casa del mar but I doubt if ever will go back again....

  • Pros: usually great place to have drinks & appetizers & watch sunset
  • Cons: horrible high tea, nonchalant attitude

The Details on Casa Del Mar

Place Categories:

  • cool very
  • great place
  • love atmosphere
  • horrible chocolate cannolli
  • love food

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