Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Beachfront hotel within easy reach of Doheny State Beach

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By the sea in Capistrano Beach, Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea offers a serene escape with continental breakfast and a spa tub. Relax on the garden terrace or get some work done at the business center. With free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff, previous guests have praised this hotel's warm welcome.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$119 nightly
$132 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 18 of 18 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Wonderful
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Good
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Very good
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Shower - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Jetted Tub, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ocean View, Microwave and Refrigerator, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Wet Bar, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Ocean View, Microwave and Refrigerator, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Ocean View, Electric Fireplace, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
34744 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624

What's nearby

  • South Day Use Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pines Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capistrano Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 26 min drive
  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • San Clemente Pier Station - 14 min drive
  • Laguna Niguel Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

At Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • One child (18 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino San Clemente (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a garden.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea like?

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea is a short 14-minute walk from Doheny State Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Capistrano Beach Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great with many options available. (49 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and beautiful beach location with easy access and stunning ocean views. (25 reviews)
  • The hot tub was wonderful, amazing, and awesome, providing a great experience for guests. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Great location and good complimentary breakfast.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and relaxing accommodations. Ocean was visible from our room. Complimentary breakfast had a nice selection. Great location!
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes, extremely clean.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Staff very nice!
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was amazing. Ocean view great
Anabel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was great! Right by the beach. Convenient to everything and breakfast was good!
Andrea Rose, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious, clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The free breakfast was good with many options. The staff was very helpful.
Patsy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good slept
Daisuke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location across from the beach and central to other area activities. Room was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful!
Jim, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great view and the staff was friendly. I enjoyed my stay.
Fanella L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Shahin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a pleasure to stay in this hotel. Service and amenities were excellent. Thank you!
Maria Gracia R, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless. Evelyn was super efficient professional and kind. Very good experience.
Therese, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was pleasantly surprised on the size of the room!
Lorena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Courteous and friendly staff. Convenient parking. Spacious room. It was a good night’s sleep!
marina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

AC worked great
Cybil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast Was Amazing Great Variety.
SHANNON, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Weekend and Labor Day omelets and wonderful breakfast during our stay. Pleasant views of the Pacific
jeffrey, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent. Parking can get full quickly. Room are clean and have a great view.
Efrain, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend breakfast options were amazing. Staff was friendly and very attentive
Amber, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The ocean view was great for breakfast on the patio small Jacuzzi was perfect for the kids after a beach day
Allessondra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, walkable to beach and restaurants. Will stay again!
Sandra, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great views of the ocean

Great one night stay, location, breakfast,nice service and friendly.
Enio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, facing ocean, good breakfast options, reasonable rates.
Doris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, quick check in and check out. Guests were friendly and minding their own business.
JENNIFER, 1-night trip