The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey - A waterfront luxury hotel with saltwater pool, marina views, and Sisley Spa

Situated on one of the world's largest recreational marinas, this 5-star Los Angeles hotel features 304 rooms and suites with private balconies. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey provides a heated waterfront saltwater pool, whirlpool, and tennis courts for active recreation. Cast & Plow restaurant serves California cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and a curated wine list, while WAVE Poolside Bar + Grill offers seasonal dining with private cabanas. The Sisley Spa delivers treatments using essential oils and plant extracts. A state-of-the-art fitness center includes Life Fitness and Nautilus equipment with private entertainment systems. Located less than five miles from LAX, the property sits one mile from Abbot Kinney's boutiques and restaurants in Venice. The hotel provides access to a 22-mile waterfront path connecting to nearby beaches and the Porsche Experience Center, featuring eight driving modules.

Pros

Daily Club Lounge wine tastings from 5-5:30 PM for Club Level guests

Full-service locker rooms with showers and keypad lockers available 6 AM to 8 PM

Proximity to Paradise Bound Yacht Charters for dinner cruises

Accessibility features throughout, including pool lifts and mobility-accessible rooms

Cons

Five-mile distance from LAX may mean occasional aircraft noise

Seasonal operation of WAVE Poolside Bar + Grill limits dining options during off-season