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

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Dana Point

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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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

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
$115 nightly
The total price is $128
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • 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
  • Poche Beach - 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 - 4 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
  • ‪Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea puts you within a 10-minute drive of San Clemente Pier. 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

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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
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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
DONE

Required at check-in

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

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)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

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
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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 30.00 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
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).

Also known as

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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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Reviews

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

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great with a variety of choices and excellent quality. (45 reviews)
  • The property offers a great beach location with easy access and stunning ocean views. (24 reviews)
  • The hot tub was wonderful, nice, amazing, and beautiful, providing a great experience for guests. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
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Beach
Breakfast
Location
View
Ocean
Bed
Building
Ocean view

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

clean room, staff
Jahangir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Third floor room was spacious and I loved the high ceiling. Staff was professional and courteous.
Jeffery, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

We will stay here again

Amazing location. Across from the beach. Nice views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast fresh with great views. Our fridge would not get could which is an issue for meds, they came up and fixed it in no time. With a friendly smile even. Underground parking a huge plus.
Dupre, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice view of ocean
LI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super value and location

Great location and value. Breakfast was omelette made to order where we dined outside. Excellent staff!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Our check in with Napolean was perfect. Man, if I had one thing that I would improve, it would be to put high end mattresses on the beds....the property deserves it.
Kelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

ocean outside was nice…climbing up over the train tracks was awful,beach had lots of rocks..
Lindsey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great views of the ocean

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed the nice sea view from my window, and the staff are very polite and helpful. The breakfast has a nice variety but is the same everyday and had to ask they to prepare me some turkey sausage everyday because they always serviced pork meat which i don’t eat.
Manar, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable with a nice view of the water. The PCH traffic sound wasn’t too bad and the staff were wonderful. I’d stay again for sure.
Alexis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed being able to sit on my balcony and enjoy the view of the ocean directly across the street.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast

They could do better with the breakfast , coffee was good , juice was not so good , lady at front desk was very very nice , then a guy was in charge not so pleasant needs a personality
Louisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Nice short stroll over the bridge to the beach.
WILLIAM, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Right on the PCH. Only a few restaurants within walking distance.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good comfortable stay with the family.
MILLI, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was clean and comfortable. My room was beautiful with a great view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. It does tend to be a little loud being right next to the highway, but the view is worth it.
candi, 2-night trip