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The Best Beach Hotels in Dana Point

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Dana Point

Dana Point, California is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Dana Point, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Dana Point, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Dana Point based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Dana Point, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Dana Point offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $535 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 25135 Park Lantern, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa has great rooms from $535 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this beach hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $913 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach which has nice rooms starting at $913. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Monarch Beach Resort. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

5-star Resort with prices starting at $1232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Dana Point
  • Outdoor pool
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We found The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $1232. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at One Ritz Carlton Drive. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.5 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
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Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts By Diamond Resorts

3-star Resort with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $281, Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts By Diamond Resorts, at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers child care, a hot tub, a game room, a pool table, and table tennis. It's located just 1.4 miles from the city center, too. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Blue Lantern Inn A Four Sisters Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $486 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Blue Lantern Inn A Four Sisters Inn has a great guest rating of 9.17 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $486 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 34343 Street of the Blue Lantern. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Dana Point Marina Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Dana Point Marina Inn is 7.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $200, and it's located at 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive. We also love the a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $190. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 34280 Pacific Coast Highway. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea offers breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $236 (before taxes). It's located at 34744 Pacific Coast Highway and has earned a guest rating of 7.70/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: San Diego, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, San Clemente, and Laguna Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dana Point, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Dana Point, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dana Point, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dana Point, or Best Hotels for One Week in Dana Point.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Dana Point?

Dana Point Average Beach Hotel Price
$509

Travelers to Dana Point, California will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $509. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dana Point.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1073
  • 4-star hotels: $535
  • 3-star hotels: $384
  • 2-star hotels: $209


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