Best Hotels in Dana Point, CA

Located in Dana Point on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort offers 2 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges, in room dining, 3 swimming pools including a children’s pool, a championship golf course and an on-site spa and blow dry bar. Private beach access is featured. A private balcony or terrace, premium down duvets and a 50-inch LCD TV is included in each guest room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. A luxurious private bathroom with marble tile, over-sized bathtub and separate shower is also provided. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining at 33°North. The restaurant features locally sourced, natural, and organic sea food, meats, poultry and produce. The bar serves premium champagne and cognac from France and an extensive Single Malt Scotch Whiskey menu. Bourbon Steak features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and serves creative, yet-refined dishes showcasing locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients from land and seas. For coffee and quick to go meals guests can stop by Part & Parcel Market. The full-service spa features massage therapy, facials and body treatments. The full-service spa offers hair and nail services, yoga and a sea to spa package. An outdoor pool with fully-outfitted cabanas and a children's pool and lagoon pool are available for guest relaxation. The Monarch Beach Kids Club offers a children's program and babysitting services. This resort is 51 mi from Los Angeles International Airport and 30 minutes’ drive from John Wayne Airport. Mission San Juan Capistrano is 10 minutes’ drive away from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.

- "Wine & dine & golf" - "Exceptional and worthwhile." - "An Amazing and relaxing get away" - "The resort has all the amenities we were looking for and customer service was an A+." - "One of the best mini-vacations we have ever had, we loved the hotel & will definitely go back." - "Enjoyed facility amenities and grounds but room condition disappointing." - "Beautiful hotel" - "Overall it was okay." - "Clean, good location, expensive, and not very transparant."

This luxury hotel is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers beach access. The hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, multiple dining options and a tennis court. Each guest accommodations offers free WiFi. Offering ocean-inspired décor, rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel are equipped with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, a work desk and a DVD player. Rooms also feature bottled water and a coffee machine. Room service is also available. First floor ocean view rooms offer outdoor pits. Dining options at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel include enoSTEAK, an intimate steakhouse and 180Blu, which offers a light menu and views of the Pacific Ocean. Raya features Pan-Latin coastal fare and ocean views, while The Market Place offers healthy selections. The hotel also has a seasonal pool-side bar and restaurant with specialty cocktails. Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel can work out in the gym or enjoy a game of table tennis. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is within 6 minutes’ drive of Dana Point Harbor, which features a marina. Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano is 13 minutes’ drive away.

- "Great" - "Relax and enjoy" - "Beautiful property with a great view overlooking the ocean and beach." - "Great stay at Ritz Laguna Nigel" - "Relaxing"

Located in Dana Point, a 12-minute walk from Baby Beach, Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel has a hot tub and a tour desk. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dana Point, like hiking and cycling. Fashion Island is 21 miles from Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, while South Coast Plaza is 23 miles away. John Wayne Airport is 23 miles from the property.

- "One of the best trips I’ve ever taken." - "The beautiful views , Peaceful and relaxing stay ." - "Excellent" - "Amazing experience, we'll be back for sure!" - "Stay was awesome. We had a great experience. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great." - "Loved the staff and views" - "Had a wonderful stay at Thd Blue Lantern. Complimentary afternoon wine and cheese were a really lovely touch. Staff warm" - "Loved it . Extra value for the breakfasts even tho the property is expensive to tho property was expensive to stay at"

Perched atop the cliffs of Dana Point overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa features 2 year-round heated swimming pools that offer child-friendly zones. This resort features a restaurant and full-service spa, as well as an indoor/outdoor lounge. Beach and harbor access is just 1476 feet away. Each contemporary guest room at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort provides a flat-screen TV and a Bluetooth compatible Tivoli radio. Guest rooms include a coffee machine and plush robes. Ocean view rooms are available. The Spa at Laguna Cliffs offers massages, specialty treatments, a steam room and a relaxing hot tub. The fitness center includes free weights and cardio machines with personal TVs. A pickle ball court is available on site. Downtown Laguna Beach is less than 8.7 mi from the property. The historic surrounding Dana Point community offers world-class golf courses, shopping, dining and entertainment options. Outlet mall shopping at San Clemente is 4.7 mi from the property.

- "Absolutely beautiful and relaxing" - "Fabulous" - "worth the price" - "Great location. Very pretty room" - "EXCELLENT!" - "Exceeded my expectations" - "Very accommodating and quick to help, also left us a surprise for my wife birthday." - "Was a beautiful location, with excellent food, and beautiful views." - "Wedding Anniversary get away at a wonderful facility" - "Amazing clean and beautiful location" - "We were very pleased with everything."

Steps from beautiful beaches and Doheny Beach State Park, this Dana Point, California hotel offers variety room type of accommodations, delicious on-site dining options and signature Sweet Dreams beds. Every stay at Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach is sure to be relaxing with thoughtful amenities including modern fitness facilities and an outdoor pool. The hotel also features California-inspired cuisine at the on-site Doheny Surf restaurant. Guests can also enjoy ocean views over drinks and appetizers at the Longboard Rooftop Bar Guests can enjoy boating and fishing at Dana Point Harbor and top-rated golf at Monarch Bay Golf Course, both only minutes from the Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach. Disneyland and ferries to Catalina Island are also within driving distance.

- "Always a wonderful experience!" - "Wonderful destination for our quick family get away!" - "Great" - "Good time and great staff." - "Pretty good for a weekend getaway" - "Top notch great value" - "Very Satisfied overall" - "Will be back" - "Keep it up god bless" - "Excellent experience❣️" - "Thanks" - "The staff was amazing. Everyone was friendly and went above and beyond with the service" - "Excellent"

Located off coastal Highway 1, this Dana Point hotel features a year round outdoor pool and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It serves a daily hot American breakfast featuring eggs, pancakes and yogurt. Dana Point Harbor is 4 minutes’ drive away. A relaxing spa bath is provided in each air-conditioned guest room at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel. A flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station, a refrigerator and a coffee maker are included in all of the traditionally decorated rooms. A 24-hour reception is offered to guests of Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Guests can workout in the on-site fitness center. For convenience, a business center featuring fax and photocopying services is available. San Juan Capistrano is 4 miles away from this hotel. Aliso Creek Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Laguna Beach is 8 miles away from this Best Western Plus.

- "Definitely worth staying here!" - "Great value for the price paid" - "Great place to stay for a good value" - "Perfect for our family." - "We were there for only one night but I would definitely stay there again and would recommend this hotel to others. The h" - "Awesome" - "Would stay there again" - "Only one night but was a good hotel choice in the area if looking to stay on a budget. Breakfast included is a plus."

Dana Point Marina Inn is located in Dana Point, a 10-minute walk from Doheny State Beach and 16 miles from Fashion Island. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Private parking is available on site. All rooms have air conditioning, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. Guests at Dana Point Marina Inn can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a hot tub. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. South Coast Plaza is 25 miles from Dana Point Marina Inn, while Heisler Park is 8.6 miles away. John Wayne Airport is 22 miles from the property.

- "A great relaxing stay!!" - "Great to be back in the neighborhood. Waves were great . I’ll be back see you guys soon ALOHA !!🤙" - "Can't beat the location." - "Great location.friendly staff" - "Peace and relaxation" - "It was what I needed for the location and served my purpose for my stay." - "Great value, clean rooms, accessible to restaurants and the marina." - "The location of this place is fantastic to enjoy the marina."

Located 2 miles from Dana Point Harbor and across from Doheny State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor hot tub. It serves a daily continental breakfast. All guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. A cable TV with extended satellite channels is provided in each spacious guest room at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn by the Sea. All of the air-conditioned rooms include a work desk, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. For guest convenience a 24-hour reception is featured at Best Western Dana Point Inn by the Sea. Guests have access to the business center which offers fax and photocopying services. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available. San Juan Hills Golf Club is 4 miles away from this hotel. Mission San Juan Capistrano is 10 minutes’ drive away. San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Train Station is 4 miles away.

- "Great place to stay" - "A very good value for the money!" - "perfect stop over" - "It was a pleasant experience" - "Very nice place to stay. The room was nice and big but the ac pointed at the bed. The bed was an older one and really ne" - "Great location: beach 🏖️ just across the street from the hotel. Staff very friendly and kind" - "perfect location for where we needed to go, room was a good value, but the bed was really lumpy"

Showcasing ocean views from their outdoor swimming pool, this Capistrano Beach resort is located directly across from Doheny State Beach off scenic Pacific Highway 1. A fitness center is located on site. Featuring a balcony, each accommodations offers a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a seating area and a flat-screen cable TV at Capistrano SurfSide Inn. Beach inspired, all rooms are uniquely decorated. After a day at the beach, guests can enjoy the on-site hot tub. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to Surfside Inn Capistrano. A game room with pool table is available for guest use. Disneyland and Legoland California are within 40 miles of Capistrano SurfSide Inn. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away.

- "Excellent place. Would stay again." - "We had a wonderful stay & look forward to coming back. But we'll not use Booking.com!" - "Beautiful place, conveniently located, helpful staff, and a reasonable price!" - "Staff was very friendly and accommodating. i’ve already booked to come back in August." - "A Wonderful place to stay." - "Just what I needed." - "Great staff, great location and well appointed." - "We had a great time! Can't wait to go back!"