The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dana Point

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Dana Point, California? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Dana Point for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Dana Point over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Dana Point at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

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

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

5-star Resort with prices starting at $1232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Dana Point
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at One Ritz Carlton Drive, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel has great rooms from $1232 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 7.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care at this convenient hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $913 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

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 fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend visitors 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Blue Lantern Inn A Four Sisters Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $486 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

We found Blue Lantern Inn A Four Sisters Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $486. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.17 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 34343 Street of the Blue Lantern. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $535 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $535, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, at 25135 Park Lantern provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts By Diamond Resorts

3-star Resort with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Dana Point
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts By Diamond Resorts has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $281 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach. Furthermore, it also offers child care, a hot tub, a game room, a pool table, and table tennis, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Carlsbad, and Santa Monica.

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


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Dana Point?

Dana Point Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$689

Travelers to Dana Point, California will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $689. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

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


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