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Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows

Hotel in Santa Monica

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.3 (2088 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Opened
1923
Brand
Fairmont

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Santa Monica, Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows is a hotel. It sits close to Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica State Beach, about 1 km from Downtown Santa Monica. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.3/5 across 2088 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Expansive ocean views, exceptional service..

Notable stay

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is a historic five-star hotel located near the beach in Santa Monica, California, not far from the Santa Monica Pier. The property was originally a private estate, built in 1889. It was converted to a hotel in 1921. The hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (via Wikipedia)

What guests mention

breakfast & food4location3friendly staff2the view2the pool2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade0.3 km
  • Santa Monica State Beach0.3 km
  • Breakdance Showdown0.9 km
  • Santa Mónica Pier Aquarium1.0 km
  • Carousel Park1.0 km
  • Santa Monica Pier1.1 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 81 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 4.7 km → all hotels near SMO
Nearest station
Downtown Santa Monica — 1.0 km
Nearest beach
Santa Monica State Beach — 0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 23.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows?

From Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows, the nearest station, Downtown Santa Monica, is about 1.0 km away; Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) is around 4.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows from the beach?

The nearest beach, Santa Monica State Beach, is about 0.3 km from Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows in a straight line.

How is Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows rated?

Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows scores 4.3 out of 5 across 2088 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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