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Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,047 reviews)
"Great staff and location"
United States
Miaomiao
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Dana Point Marina Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
4.4 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,774 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay here, its a 5 min walk to the beach with a café around the corner :)"
United States
Vivian
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Casablanca Inn
Garden

Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
10.7 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,289 reviews)
"cozy stay with good restaurants close by"
United States
Julie
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Laguna Hills Lodge
Sun deck

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
3.5 star property
6.5 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, we loved the heated pool jacuzzi and the balcony. Great walk to the main beach area with tons of shops, eateries along the way."
United States
Daniel
The price is £204
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 1.7 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
"Great place for couples to get away,osbaldo was very helpful and very professional"
United States
omar
The price is £160
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Capistrano Coast House
Rooftop terrace

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel
3.5 star property
16.6 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
United States
Linda
The price is £285
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
4.8 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"I love Everything it’s my favorite place to stay in San Clemente."
United States
Maria
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Exterior

Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
3.8 mi from Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Close walkable to San Juan Capistrano Mission and town."
United States
Alice
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Exterior

Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
6.5 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (189 reviews)
"Host was polite and helpful. Bed was pretty good. Location conveniently in town.Easy to ealk,drive or bike to many places"
United States
steve
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Calafia Inn
Outdoor pool

Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
3.0 star property
14 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,306 reviews)
"Great property for the price and really appreciate a complimentary hot breakfast and free parking."
United States
Ayron
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
Lobby

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
3.0 star property
8.5 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Keisha
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
Exterior

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Ronald
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
6.2 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and breakfast was good."
United States
Karen
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
4.7 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean well.maintained property with free parking and great access"
United States
Abolfazl
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Microwave | Free WiFi

Harbor bay inn

Harbor bay inn
18.2 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable, management were really kind.and helpful. Emjoyed my stay looking forward to stay again."
United States
Norberto
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Harbor bay inn
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
3.0 star property
15.2 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect right near the beach and walking distance to the fun zone and shops. The Continental breakfast was ok. The room itself was clean but , was very hot and noisy at night. I think this hotel is geared towards a younger crowd but definitely worth a visit."
United States
Stephen
The price is £271
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Room amenity

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 1.6 mi from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,153 reviews)
"very good Hotel and Stuff"
United States
Carlos
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
2.5 star property
7.1 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (463 reviews)
"Super friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Candice
The price is £341
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
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Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
3.5 star property
5.3 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (912 reviews)
"Staff was very accomidating with early checkin"
United States
Anton
The price is £253
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Sea Horse Resort
Lobby

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
3.0 star property
10.5 mi from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,710 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Aljonon
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
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Where to stay in Dana Point Harbor

Find the best Dana Point Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear blue sea, and a distant city skyline.

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach.

A coastal resort with a beachfront, a golf course, and a large pool area.

Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Monarch Beach Golf Links or Salt Creek Beach.

A marina with numerous boats docked along the water.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff
Open Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

Dana Hills

While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Yara 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Dana Point Harbor?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Dana Point's Dana Point Harbor neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach as part of your Dana Point Harbor travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Dana Point Harbor?
Based on our traveller data, Dana Point Marina Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Dana Point Harbor. This hotel is steps from Dana Point Harbor, and offers a marina and free breakfast.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dana Point Harbor, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Dana Point Harbor.
What can I see and do in this Dana Point neighbourhood?
Dip your toes in the water at Doheny State Beach or Baby Beach while you're in Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor and Dana Cove Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Dana Point Harbor include Heritage Park, Dana Wharf and Ocean Institute. While you're out sightseeing in Dana Point, make sure that you visit other sights such as North Day Use Beach or Boneyard Beach Cafe.