Hotel Casa del Mar
Santa Monica, United States · Star Hotel
Hotel Casa del Mar Dog Friendly Review
Hotel Casa del Mar holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you set your heart on this Santa Monica address for a trip with your dog. There is little here to soften that verdict from a canine perspective, though one small mercy stands out: the hotel asks for no damage deposit, so you are not left putting down a lump sum against scuffed skirting boards or chewed carpet on top of everything else. That is a genuine convenience for an owner already juggling logistics, even if it sits within a wider picture that gives your dog very little else to enjoy.
Booking in requires attention to the practical rules rather than any list of comforts. Only some rooms are designated dog friendly, so you will need to confirm you are placed in one of these before you arrive rather than assuming any room will do. Your dog must weigh no more than 25 lbs, which rules this out for larger breeds outright, and you are permitted up to two dogs per room, useful if you are travelling with a pair of smaller companions. The stay carries a non-refundable fee of $125, a steep sum given that it buys you nothing beyond the bare right to bring your dog through the door alongside the deposit waiver. There is no in-room kit, no bowls, no bed and no treats to offset that cost.
The restrictions matter as much as the fee. Your dog cannot be left alone in the room, so plans that rely on slipping out for dinner or a long walk without them simply will not work here, and you should build your itinerary around constant company instead. There is no garden, no terrace, no lounge or bar access, no dedicated dog space and no dog walking or sitting service to lean on, which leaves you entirely responsible for exercise, cleanup and entertainment with no help from staff trained for canine guests. This hotel suits an owner with a single small dog under 25 lbs who plans to keep their companion close at all times and does not need frills. Owners of larger dogs, or anyone hoping for staff support or on-site amenities, should look elsewhere.
This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 21 September 2026.
Hotel Casa del Mar With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Hotel Casa del Mar dog friendly?
Hotel Casa del Mar welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank F rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Hotel Casa del Mar?
Yes. Hotel Casa del Mar charges a pet fee of $125 (non-refundable) per stay. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Hotel Casa del Mar?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Hotel Casa del Mar, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Hotel Casa del Mar?
Yes. Dogs up to 25 lb are welcome at Hotel Casa del Mar. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Is Hotel Casa del Mar pet-friendly?
Hotel Casa del Mar welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank F rating.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Casa del Mar?
Yes. Hotel Casa del Mar allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 25 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Hotel Casa del Mar hold?
Hotel Casa del Mar holds a Rank F rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Hotel Casa del Mar?
The pet policy at Hotel Casa del Mar covers the essentials: a pet fee of $125 (non-refundable) per stay applies, up to 2 dogs per room and a weight limit of 25 lb. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.