The Best Hotels Closest to Dana Strands Beach in Dana Point - 2026 Updated Prices

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A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a beach area.

A room with striped armchairs, a sofa, and a wicker ottoman. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A table set for breakfast with a view of the sea, including plates of food, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District, 0.5 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Mark Robert

£273

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a central pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A landscaped courtyard with palm trees, cacti, and a pathway leading to a building with balconies.

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the beach, and a ceiling with a unique light fixture.

An outdoor dining area with a central fire feature, surrounded by tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

2. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 1.2 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Ryan

£724

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.

A luxurious dining area with a view of the ocean, elegant furniture, and a grand staircase.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a checkered floor.

A coastal hotel with a beachfront view, featuring a large building with a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 0.7 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Minoo Poorghorbanlasheh

£793

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A coastal resort with multiple-story buildings, a golf course, and a beach.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a central fire pit, and a view of the sunset over a landscape with trees and a building.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a coastal town.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District, 1.4 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Karen

£267

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A marina with boats docked, a rocky breakwater, and a coastal town in the background.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A grand entrance with a white balustrade, a blue overhang, and a statue of dolphins.

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1.5 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Debra

£93

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows allowing natural light.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and a view of distant mountains.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach, 2 mi from Dana Strands Beach

William

£117

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

7. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 1.2 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Emilio

£71

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.

A sign with the text "West Coast Surf and Stay" against a clear blue sky.

Two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

A family with a dog and a surfboard in a room with a tiled floor.

8. West Coast Surf and Stay

7.3 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Andrew

£89

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

9. North Beach Villa

5.7 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Brian

£252

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pier. There are wicker chairs and a small round table.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

10. Sea Horse Resort

6.4 mi from Dana Strands Beach

ann-michele

£173

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.

A pathway lined with tropical plants and a beach view in the background.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a small table, and a chair.

11. Beachcomber Inn

6.4 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Janalyn

£244

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

12. Calafia Inn

7.5 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Aaron

£104

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

13. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

10 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Xiao Rong

£111

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

14. The Tides Laguna Beach

7 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Valle

£108

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

15. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 2.7 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Fenik

£127

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.

An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

16. Laguna Beach House

7.1 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Sydney

£185

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A dining area with a view of a golf course and hills.

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, parking area, and surrounding hills.

An aerial view of a golf course with a mountainous backdrop, a parking area, and buildings with red roofs.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple bar stools.

17. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

3.9 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Lilit

£493

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and palm trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with rows of benches and hanging planters.

A room with a blue upholstered sofa, a round table with a vase, and a star-shaped hanging light.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a red roof.

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

5 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Rosa

£187

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.

A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.

19. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

6.1 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Terence

£262

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A coastal beach with a rocky cliff, palm trees, and a calm sea.

A kitchen with a central island, green cabinets, white stools, and a person preparing drinks.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. There is a large window with a view of trees and a balcony.

20. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

4.3 mi from Dana Strands Beach

Ralph

£258

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dana Strands Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn	9.6 Exceptional 722 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	9.2 Wonderful 706 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	9.2 Wonderful 78 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Dana Strands Beach Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and amenities. Beach access, loved our stay"

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, polite (giving elevator priority to guests, replacing linens, etc.). Breakfast okay, yogurt dispenser a little odd, over sweet product. Small kitchenette counter in room was useful. Lightbulbs in rooms somewhat dim if drapes are closed . Very close and walkable to Doheney State Beach"

Dana Point Marina Inn

8/10 Good

"Good love great location"

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The mattress needed to be replaced. There were craters on either side and made it uncomfortable."

Luxurious coastal condo with amazing backyard

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in walking distance to Dana Point. Had a great time with our stay and the check in/out couldn’t be easier."

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

10/10 Excellent

"The condo was clean, comfortable, well equipped and accurately described on the vrbo website.Communications from Nancy we’re timely and helpful."

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

10/10 Excellent

"The property was EXACTLY as shown in their ad - and it is spectacular!!! The unobstructed view was perfect and the soothing sounds of the lapping waves was very soothing.Owners were great at checking in with us and quickly answered any and all questions.Property was immaculate and everything was clean and completely functional.We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!!!!!! "

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific location walkable to just about everywhere in main areas of Dana Point. Having A/C was a huge plus as we hit a heat wave when there. The only con was the bed was somewhat soft and indented where people have slept. I filled in the indentation with a folded beach towel and slept well. It is an old historic place so not modern at all, but it has personality and we loved it. Coffee on the front deck every morning, smart TV for shows at night."

Dana Dream Coastal Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place was exactly as advertised. So comfortable and cozy. Very relaxing grilling hot tub area."

Other attractions near Dana Strands Beach

A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal landscape with a clear blue ocean, a sandy beach, and a town in the distance.

Dana Point Preserve

You can take time to visit Dana Point Preserve during your travels to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.

Ocean Institute

8.8/10 (192 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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A rocky shoreline with a sailboat on calm blue waters.

Baby Beach

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?

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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Dana Cove Park

9.0/10 (158 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Nature Interpretive Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nature Interpretive Center during your trip to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Harbor Point Park

9.2/10 (150 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Harbor Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

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Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel as part of your travels around Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dana Strands Beach?

Dana Strands Beach is located in Dana Point. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 87 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Dana Strands Beach?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dana Strands Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Dana Point Marina Inn and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach.

How many hotels will I find close to Dana Strands Beach?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dana Strands Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dana Strands Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Dana Strands Beach.

What can I see and do near Dana Strands Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Salt Creek Beach, Capistrano Beach Park and Dana Cove Park.

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Our top choices for Dana Strands Beach hotels

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

2. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

7. Dana Point Marina Inn

8. West Coast Surf and Stay

9. North Beach Villa

10. Sea Horse Resort

11. Beachcomber Inn

12. Calafia Inn

13. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

14. The Tides Laguna Beach

15. Capistrano Coast House

16. Laguna Beach House

17. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

19. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

20. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

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Top Dana Strands Beach Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Dana Point Marina Inn

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Luxurious coastal condo with amazing backyard

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

Dana Dream Coastal Retreat

Other attractions near Dana Strands Beach

Salt Creek Beach Park

Dana Point Preserve

Ocean Institute

Baby Beach

Dana Cove Park

Nature Interpretive Center

Harbor Point Park

Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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