Dana Point Hotels

Luxury Hotels in Dana Point

Whether you are visiting the area for the weekend or treating yourself to a staycation, there is a Dana Point resort to match your needs. The most difficult choice will be deciding whether to stay at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, or Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point – Doheny Beach. Enjoy amazing ocean views, incredible dining, and top-notch amenities, including golfing and resort spa facilities during your stay in Dana Point.

Some of the Best Hotels in Dana Point

The best hotels in Dana Point offer comfortable and welcoming accommodations just steps from the beach. Enjoy all the oceanfront charm, proximity to dining, shopping, and outdoor fun Dana Point has to offer. Dana Point’s budget-friendly hotel options are comfortable and inviting, feeling like a home away from home. For the budget-conscious traveler looking for the lowest prices, we’re here to share how you can visit Dana Point without breaking the bank.

Here are some terrific Dana Point hotel options to choose from.

Dana Point Marina Inn

The Dana Point Marina Inn is the only Dana Point hotel located on the harbor. This pet-friendly waterfront hotel is near boutique shops, fine-dining restaurants, and water sport activities. In addition to views of the wharf from a private balcony, guests can enjoy the hotel’s daily breakfast before heading out for a walk along the harbor.

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is across from Dana Point’s harbor. This three-story hotel offers a wide variety of room types to satisfy nearly every need, from large two-room suites to standard hotel rooms with either a king bed or two queen beds. The hotel is pet-friendly, offers complimentary daily breakfast and a heated pool. There are also ‘Doheny Suite’ rooms perfect for families, groups, and wedding parties.

Riviera Beach & Shores Resort

Riviera Beach & Shores Resort is the perfect destination for your next beach vacation. Head into town to discover small shops, water activities and local restaurants, or venture out to nearby Laguna Beach. Back at the resort, you’ll find a sauna, fitness center and two pools overlooking the shores of Capistrano Beach.

The Beachfront Inn & Suites

There is no better way to begin your day than enjoying your morning coffee on the Beachfront Inn & Suites patio, while gazing at the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Between San Clemente and Dana Point, this hotel prides itself on being one of the most welcoming and affordable hotels in the area. Steps from Capistrano Beach and minutes from Doheny Beach. Some of the best surf areas in Southern California are also nearby, including Trestles, San Onofre and Salt Creek Beach.

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway just steps away from the ocean, El Caminante Bar & Bungalows has been meticulously recrafted and features highly ornate Spanish hacienda inspired design, including custom Saltillo tile flooring, hand-painted Talavera tile murals, authentic antique Monterey furniture, vintage light fixtures and hand-carved Dutch-doors.

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn is located across from Doheny State Beach and minutes from Dana Point Harbor. This Inn is near all the fun attractions in Southern California. From Legoland and Disneyland to the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld this is a perfect stay option for the whole family.

Blue Lantern Inn

The Blue Lantern Inn is a great place to stay in Dana Point and one of the most affordable beach hotels. Enjoy fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean no matter which window you look out. This bed and breakfast is located on a bluff above the Dana Point Yacht Harbor.

Blue Lantern Inn is pet-friendly, has onsite spa services, offers guests daily breakfast and wine and appetizers in the afternoon. Other amenities include a fitness center, two meeting rooms and bikes for exploring the beautiful Southern California coastline.

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn by the Sea

Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway just steps away from Capistrano Beach, Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea offers a tranquil haven for those seeking both adventure and serenity by the sea.