The Best Hotels Closest to The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a stone pathway, and a building with large windows and balconies in the background.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with large windows.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a covered entrance.

1. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Downtown, 1.2 mi from The Ecology Center

Jeff

£254

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A resort pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

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

2. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

2 mi from The Ecology Center

Melvin

£266

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach in the foreground, and a hilly backdrop.

A modern hotel exterior with a landscaped garden and a sign reading "Riviera Beach & Shores Hilton Vacation Club".

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

1.9 mi from The Ecology Center

Shannon

£165

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

An outdoor kitchen area with a stainless steel grill, seating under umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Del Obispo, 1.1 mi from The Ecology Center

Dmitri

£159

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1.8 mi from The Ecology Center

Dawn Elizabeth

£97

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a bench. There is a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

1.7 mi from The Ecology Center

Angelica

£128

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered entrance with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a hairdryer, a coffee maker, and a mirror reflecting a bedroom with a bed and a door.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Downtown, 1.4 mi from The Ecology Center

Marco

£96

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A balcony with potted plants, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky.

8. West Coast Surf and Stay

6.4 mi from The Ecology Center

Carlos

£103

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

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

9. North Beach Villa

4.8 mi from The Ecology Center

Brian

£285

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

10. Calafia Inn

6.6 mi from The Ecology Center

Dennis

£90

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

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

11. Beachcomber Inn

5.7 mi from The Ecology Center

Norma

£314

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

12. Sea Horse Resort

5.7 mi from The Ecology Center

Elizabeth Dodd

£203

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden four-poster bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

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

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

13. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

2.6 mi from The Ecology Center

Marquitta

£325

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

A buffet setup with various food items, including waffles, pastries, and fruits.

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

11.8 mi from The Ecology Center

Kevin

£78

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Capistrano Coast House

2.2 mi from The Ecology Center

Derrick

£139

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.

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

16. The Tides Laguna Beach

7.9 mi from The Ecology Center

Timothy

£166

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A coastal view from a balcony with a curved balustrade overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.

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.

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

17. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

2.9 mi from The Ecology Center

Noreen

£866

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

5.9 mi from The Ecology Center

Judith

£226

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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.

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

19. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

5.2 mi from The Ecology Center

Sandra

£293

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A resort with a large swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

20. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

4.7 mi from The Ecology Center

Genesis

£385

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to The Ecology Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott	9.2 Wonderful 422 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano	8.6 Excellent 703 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,025 reviews	View

Top The Ecology Center Hotel Reviews

Capistrano Coast House

10/10 Excellent

"Romantic seaside experience that felt very European. Very fun, made the inner artistic side of us come out!"

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice location staff are great and helpful"

Best Western Capistrano Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was awesome. I would definitely stay again."

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was so friendly and helpful it was a pleasure to check in."

@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Bliss w/ Golf & Ocean Views

8/10 Good

"This property was nice and spacious for my group of 5. communication with the host was thorough. Loved the view from the balcony! Would stay here again."

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

8/10 Good

"this property was beautiful located in a very cool old western town with a lot of history. there was a lot to do, tons of restaurants with delicious food, walking distance to old mission ruins. The hotel offered a beautiful pool, hot tub, and seating area with cabanas and tons of umbrellas for shade. They even included a high quality SPF station with lemon water. the room was diligently cleaned, staff were kind and the dinner restaurant food was amazing as well as the breakfast cafe that also offered delicious breakfast. Parking is pricey but the hotel is located next to an overnight parking garage within walking distance that is 1/2 the price. The only downfall was that the breakfast cafe that was supposed to serve lunch until 3pm closed their kitchen at 1pm and there were no servers at the pool during mon-wed which are the days we were there for so you have get up leave the pool for food and drinks."

3-bedroom house in the ocean view hills of peaceful San Juan Capistrano

10/10 Excellent

"The house and view was beautiful. It far exceeded our expectations. We especially loved the coffee setup and bottled water in the fridge!!"

Escape to your seaside cottage retreat and tropic tranquility

10/10 Excellent

"This condo is located very close to the ocean and has everything you need for a longer stay. It was a great time and peaceful neighborhood!"

Mission Jewel

10/10 Excellent

"A truly lovely historic property in an ideal location! Close enough to walk to everything, yet in a quiet neighborhood. We had a great 3-generation family weekend!"

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The Coach House Concert Hall

The Coach House Concert Hall is just one of the places to see in San Juan Capistrano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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The Coach House

8.6/10 (36 reviews)

Enjoy a show at The Coach House, a theatre with a story to tell in San Juan Capistrano. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Los Rios Historic District

9.0/10 (62 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San Juan Capistrano with a stop at Los Rios Historic District. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Trevor's At The Tracks

Trevor's At The Tracks is just one of the places to see in San Juan Capistrano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano

You can take time to visit Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.

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Rancho Capistrano Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Capistrano Winery during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.

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Historic Town Center Park

After visiting Historic Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Juan Capistrano.

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Blas Aguilar Adobe

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Blas Aguilar Adobe during your trip to San Juan Capistrano.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Ecology Center?

The Ecology Center is located in a historic area of San Juan Capistrano known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Ecology Center?

Dana Point Marina Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a marina and free breakfast. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Ecology Center. Other good options within a few miles include Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach and Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano.

How many hotels will I find near The Ecology Center?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Ecology Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Ecology Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Ecology Center.

What can I see and do near The Ecology Center?

Study the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute or Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time wandering around Salt Creek Beach, Lantern Bay County Park and Capistrano Beach Park.

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Our top choices for The Ecology Center hotels

1. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

2. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

8. West Coast Surf and Stay

9. North Beach Villa

10. Calafia Inn

11. Beachcomber Inn

12. Sea Horse Resort

13. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

14. Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

15. Capistrano Coast House

16. The Tides Laguna Beach

17. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

19. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

20. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

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Top The Ecology Center Hotel Reviews

Capistrano Coast House

Dana Point Marina Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Bliss w/ Golf & Ocean Views

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

3-bedroom house in the ocean view hills of peaceful San Juan Capistrano

Escape to your seaside cottage retreat and tropic tranquility

Mission Jewel

Other attractions near The Ecology Center

The Coach House Concert Hall

The Coach House

Los Rios Historic District

Trevor's At The Tracks

Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano

Rancho Capistrano Winery

Historic Town Center Park

Blas Aguilar Adobe

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