Los Angeles · Santa Monica · United States
The Proper Hotel Santa Monica
Rooftop Pool with Pacific Views · best Late afternoon for sunset views
- Rooftop
- Indoor + outdoor
- Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica cityscape view
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 1 shared swimming pool and 1 plunge pool.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 10 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | Not verified |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 6.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 10 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
88/100
Heated pool check
Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not verified
- Heated pools
- None confirmed
- Swimming pools documented
- 1
Heating details last checked 10 Sept 2026. Check The Proper Hotel Santa Monica's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
1 shared pool and 1 plunge pool.
Heating has not been confirmed for any pool here.
Rooftop Pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Rooftop · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Recovery Suite Cold Plunge Pools
Plunge pool · Indoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 1 shared swimming pool and 1 plunge pool.
- Pool type
- Rooftop Pool with Pacific Views
- Pool size
- Described as very small and tiny.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon for sunset views
- View from the pool
- Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica cityscape
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
88/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4★ | 1,068 | 100% | 88/100 |
Editor's note
The Santa Monica Proper Hotel boasts the only rooftop pool in Santa Monica, offering panoramic Pacific views. Guests can unwind on the sundeck, reserve private alcoves, and enjoy seasonal cocktails and cuisine from Calabra. While the pool itself is a standout feature, explicit details on poolside service beyond food and drink are not provided. The overall atmosphere appears sophisticated and exclusive.
We are still confirming these pool details. Treat them as provisional. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
We thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop bar and restaurant, as well as the pool area.
The centerpiece of the hotel is undoubtedly the stunning Rooftop Pool and Calabra Restaurant. Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica cityscape, this area is a pure coastal oasis.
The rooftop pool is the only one you’ll find in the area, so nab a sunbed or treat yourself to an alcove for the day for that added relaxation – no need to move, just have your drinks and food delivered to you, they’ll even supply the suncream, you’ll need it on those summer days.
Full transparency
Every pool comment we found
All 3 substantive guest comments about the pool at The Proper Hotel Santa Monica — praise and criticism alike, unedited and linked to their source.
Positive · 3
“We thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop bar and restaurant, as well as the pool area.”
— Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGDGoogle ↗
“The centerpiece of the hotel is undoubtedly the stunning Rooftop Pool and Calabra Restaurant. Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica cityscape, this area is a pure coastal oasis.”
— Pedrosa ElzaGoogle ↗
“The rooftop pool is the only one you’ll find in the area, so nab a sunbed or treat yourself to an alcove for the day for that added relaxation – no need to move, just have your drinks and food delivered to you, they’ll even supply the suncream, you’ll need it on those summer days.”
— Santa Monica Proper Hotel | Virgin Atlantic Holidays - Virgin AtlanticWeb ↗
Critical · 0
No critical pool comments found yet. We publish them as soon as we find any.
Comments are grouped automatically by tone and shown verbatim. We never remove negative feedback.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
10 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Proper Hotel Santa Monica features the only rooftop pool deck on the Westside. This outdoor pool offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica cityscape. It serves as a vibrant social hub, with sunbeds and cabanas available, and food and drinks delivered to guests.
Why it's not higher
The pool is described as very small and tiny for the size of the hotel. There are often not enough lounge chairs, leading to wait times, particularly on weekends. The pool and restaurants are also open to the public, which can make it difficult to secure a spot.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: properhotel.com/santa-monica/?utm_source=local-l ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/contrib/110099842694095574688/re ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
The official site and Google Places confirm a rooftop pool. TripAdvisor and web articles confirm it is the only rooftop pool on the Westside and highlight its Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica cityscape views. TripAdvisor also details the pool's small size, limited loungers, and public access, while the database confirms it is an outdoor pool open year-round with day passes available and children not allowed.
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