Dana Point Marina Inn - Dana Point

The location was convenient to shops and restaurants.

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Considering the "normal" (non-Hotels.com) rate, we were expecting a lot better quality, to be sure. For starters: The room looked generally run-down. The furnishings were wobbly. The walls were so thin we could hear people talking next doors. The bed was -- as seems to be the gold standard these days -- ROCK HARD!! While they claim to have "free internet" […] it was completely unusable. When we complained, the clerk said that was just the way it was, & if it was critical we could use the lobby computer, but not to expect any better service. The bathroom, while clean, but left a lot to be desired. The sink had a huge crack in it. There was a big mold stain on the ceiling. The caulking was peeling and looked unsightly. The shower curtain was ripped. The towel rack was bowed so badly that if you touched the stack, all the towels fell. There was not a towel rod or hook to be had (1 robe hook on the door's back); ironic, considering they want you to help conserve water & the environment, so we were forced to hang all the towels over the shower rod, off the door handle, & from the hair dryer. The staff was polite but all had the personality of dead fish. About the only plus about this place was that it was quiet, was close to the harbor & a small shopping area, was a short drive to the center of town, and offered a nice breakfast room. The breakfast offerings however were mediocre at best. Would I come back here? Not on a bet. Read more

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Great, Mahalo

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Took our family to Dana Point for Easter weekend. Staff was very knowledgable and courteous. Hotel is within walking distance of 10 restaurant and coffee shops. Property faced the Marina and had walking path that connected beach area, tide pools and shops. Will go back, especially considering the rate.

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best to confirm ones booking before actually showing up, lesson learned. It was our second wedding anniversary and we booked a King Kitchenette. We got a Standard Queen and no help but only rudeness when trying to resolve. Normally I would be happy to recommend this hotel, but now I am just angry. Also, it seems all the ocean-facing rooms are taken […] by permanent residents, and most of the other upper rooms look at the flat roof below, not appealing. Also, we had 0 cell reception and our room phone didn't work, so we couldn't even complain from the room! Read more

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Will stay again.

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unfortunately, location is not everything. The location is excellent...adjacent to the marina, nice restaurants and shops, convenient to freeways and major streets...and the weather is excellent. On the poor side was the TV...an old tube model that had so much snow you could not watch it. I asked to have it fixed and they responded and did make it better...for […] a while. Also the Wi-Fi was unusable. I asked that this be fixed and they tried but the signal was so weak I could not use it. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. It was fine for us but I would use it again only if the electronics were fixed...I will check. I come to the area about four times a year and would like to stay there again for convenience sake. Read more

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not good! had to change from the first room as the bed was wet from a leaking ceiling! the second room much better but thin walls-do not like joining rooms and the toilet seat was about to come off! poor night sleep on bed.other than the location, not much going for this hotel...

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Wonderful local hotel! Right on the harbor and in walking distance to the ocean. Best deal for location. Hotel is older and needs new carpeting and fixtures. Overall, I've stayed here for business trips and recommend it to friends and family.

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This hotel is a very convient place to stay, as it's the only hotel right in Dana Point Harbor. You can walk to restaurants and shops. It's fine if you're not planning on spending alot of time in your room. It's a little outdated, but it looked like they were in the process of doing some renovations. The room was clean and comfortable. You can't beat […] the price and the friendly staff. I've stayed here several times over the last 5 years, and will continue to do so anytime I'm going back to Dana Point for a visit. Read more

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Very good location on the water in the barber short walk from the beach. The pool was great as was the hot tube. All in all it was a great weekend with lots to do even in the off season

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The location of the hotel is right next to the marina, as the name implies. There are numerous shops and restaurants within walking distance, and the price isn't exorbitant. The rooms come with breakfast, and a kitchenette if you are interested in a protracted stay. The rooms are nothing fancy, but clean and well kept. The walls are thin, but when we […] were there, it was relatively uncrowded. Read more

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THE LOCATION IS GREAT AND THE STAFF FRIENDLY BUT AS A BUSINESS TRAVELER THE INTERNET STINKS AND I AM THANKFUL FOR MY IPHONE.

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Inexpensive Hotel in Dana Point. Better sevice than anticipated considering the price and Breakfast is included. We stayed here many times summer and winter. It feels like coming home ! The effort of the staff is exemplary. Yes it's not the Ritz more like a Motel!

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Have stayed here before, and will definitely return. Can't beat the location -- plenty of great restaurants and shops within walking distance, and the beach plus many more just minutes away. Perfect for a weekend getaway.

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A very good hotel and one of the best in terms of price in this area (if not the best). Only a couple of issues. One, having a good night's rest is often the result of a good bed and one of the issues with a good bed is having good quality pillows. This hotel - and unfortunately too many hotels, scrimp on the pillows. This hotel's pillows were so thin […] and soft it was like having no pillow at all. Some people prefer it, but a better hotel would give visitors an option of stocking a couple of extra pillows in the closet for use by those who prefer a firmer pillow. Second, the bathrooms have been recently "upgraded." But, the upgrade means no bathtubs. So, if that's your preference you are out of luck. And the walk-in showers are likely to leave the entire bathroom floor wet because the angle of the drain doesn't keep the water flowing into it without flowing out into the bathroom area. Also, the shower head is a fixed spray head - there's no adjusting it for a stronger stream or anything else. All in all it's a good hotel, but cost-savings have created a couple of problems that need a quick and easy fix if this hotel is ever to get a higher rating from me. Read more

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Nice location, great value for the money. Helpful staff. Rooms are comfortable and clean but basic. WiFi signal strength very good and easy to access.

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Rooms were clean, decor was nice, but older. Bed was somewhat hard. All-in-all, we will stay there again as the price was right!

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Clean, comfortable and quiet. Loved the location!

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Excellent location. Great staff. Very reasonable rates.

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Service, location, public areas, and breakfast were great. Unfortunately, our room had used soap, etc & dirty bathroom. The bed was nothing to write home about either. It was so lumpy that I was sore by morning time. Also, the walls are indeed so thin. We could hear the doors closing & opening in other nearby rooms. Some of the rooms were under construction […] in our aisle. Perhaps, they will make room improvements in the future. It had outdated decor & old furniture in the room, but for being by the coast, it is acceptable. Read more

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Approx. 45 minutes from Anaheim located right at the marina Dana Point this will be my favorite place to stay when in the area. Hotel is about to refurbish rooms and hallways. Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. All / most rooms have balcony. They offer rooms "harbor view" at a much higher price. I believe that this price is too high. My price […] "mountain view" was acceptable and only a little higher that Super 8. We enjoyed the pool and the nice marina promenade with plenty of nice restaurants. Staff was very friendly. Surrounding of the hotel is clean and in good shape. Read more

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The Marina Inn is in a great spot, good value but the Inn decor and amenities are stuck is the 70's and in serious need for a remodel.

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Will stay at DPMI again.

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This was my second short (2 night) stay here since August, and the location would be hard to beat.....great walking around the waterfront and just a few steps from all sorts of restaurants (Marina Grill, Mahe, RJ's for breakfast). The place isn't fancy.....plastic cups and a strange absence of towel bars....but it more than met our needs.

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The water was so hot it burned my feet. When he started the shower for me he told me it was hot and it would cool down. So I waited and then tested the shower water and it was cool. Except the drain did not drain fast enough so when I stepped in my feet were scolded. I had to si most of the night. And had no time to call the front desk.

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I was treated very nicely upon arrival and was generally happy with the room and surroundings. It was not until we tried to sleep that the conditions became unacceptable. you could hear the occupants in the adjoining room as though they were in your own room - the occupants above us sounded like they were bowling and the people using the pool facilities […] were partying in our room - it was miserable - we did not get much sleep. Read more

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Excellent location. Convenient to dock, dining and shopping.

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Overall OK. Good location, staff is helpful. Rooms confortable. Hotel appears tired and in need of a make over. Cont breakfast is weak and ends @ 9am- Too early.

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the airconditioning was very noisey,every time the compressor came on .it woke me up!

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This is a must stay hotel close right on the harbor. The mountainside view rooms are great and the harbor view suites are fabulous! The rooms are very clean with upgraded amenities in the harbor view rooms. You are within walking distance to wonderful restaurants and shopping. Lots to do at the harbor. I stayed with my one year old in the harbor view […] room and the space was great for him to play around while I was able to still get work done.The staff is extremely helpful. I could not have asked for a better place to stay here. I will definitely be coming back every time I visit Southern California. Read more

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this place is a complete dump. Felt like in a very old motel 6. Air conditioners were thru the wall, room stuffy and hold. Furniture not comfortable. what more can I say. Worst hotel I have stayed at in many, many years. Do not stay here.

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The hotel needs to be refurbished. The sink in the bathroom was chiped and not clean. The screen door to the balcony was broken and the balcony was dirty. They needed new chairs on the balcony. They did not have reading lamps on each side of the beds. The carpet needed to be shampooed. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

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