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Our top choices for Monarch Beach hotels

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (688 reviews)
"A favorite destination of our which we have been visiting for years. I love the location and the amenities! The hotel could use a renovation-the public spaces are looking tired but you simply can’t beat having access to the beach club! Dinner at sunset is magic!"
United States
Jimmy
The price is ￥143,388
￥170,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Love the view, great beach access."
United States
Noreen
The price is ￥159,261
￥188,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Aerial view

3. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor, 3 km from Monarch Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,139 reviews)
"Nice location breakfast was great !!!!"
United States
Aaron
The price is ￥21,362
￥23,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Dana Point Marina Inn
Exterior

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Monarch Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Great place lots of food close by"
United States
Mike
The price is ￥19,003
￥21,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Exterior

5. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Monarch Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Big rooms, and very clean. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Beautiful area and great location."
United States
Marco
The price is ￥19,635
￥21,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Restaurant

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms & friendly staff! "
United States
Romie
The price is ￥19,478
￥21,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
Room amenity

7. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,208 reviews)
"Location was ideal, right across from the beach! Room was clean, on the smaller side but had all we needed. The staff were really nice and friendly."
United States
Marina
The price is ￥20,266
￥22,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Terrace/patio

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
3.0 star property
11 km from Monarch Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean quiet room Great location towards Laguna Beach Love it that I can bring my little puppy"
United States
Anja
The price is ￥23,417
￥25,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
Terrace/patio

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
3.5 star property
16.5 km from Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean and spacious room with free parking. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Nazanin
The price is ￥20,916
￥23,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
Lobby

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,714 reviews)
"Awesome customer service, wonderful comfy rooms, clean hotel, yummy breakfast, fun pool and great price point!"
United States
Marisa
The price is ￥21,378
￥23,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
Garden

11. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
14.7 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,549 reviews)
"Very clean great price good breakfast and decent pool and sauna."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥14,348
￥15,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Laguna Hills Lodge
Exterior

12. Laguna Inn & Suites

Laguna Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2 km from Monarch Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (606 reviews)
"Nice place for weekday stay"
United States
Junxian
The price is ￥15,304
￥16,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Laguna Inn & Suites
Coffee service

13. Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Monarch Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,839 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, location was perfect."
United States
Allison
The price is ￥18,933
￥20,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Casablanca Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
10.4 km from Monarch Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Will do it again in the future."
United States
Gayle
The price is ￥13,678
￥15,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Front of property - evening/night

15. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
3.5 star property
16.1 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,199 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast, and very helpful and friendly staff."
United States
John
The price is ￥20,785
￥22,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Terrace/patio

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

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and made my stay very comfortable"
United States
Connie
The price is ￥21,228
￥23,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

17. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
11.2 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great bar and amenities!"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥34,275
￥37,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel
Exterior

18. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
10.5 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nicely decorated, comfortable beds, nice location, breakfast included, parking is tight, location is fantastically close to the beach."
United States
Erica
The price is ￥20,087
￥22,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Terrace/patio

19. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Our entire stay in as great!! The facility was clean, rooms nice and the breakfast options were good."
United States
Susi
The price is ￥19,478
￥21,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest
Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

20. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 5.3 km from Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (419 reviews)
"Nice boutique hotel, staff was friendly, location was quiet. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Derrick
The price is ￥27,271
￥30,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Capistrano Coast House
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Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Find the best Monarch Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Monarch Beach
Learn more about Monarch Beach
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 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

While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and The Sea Caves.

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.

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

Dana Hills

Though Dana Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach.

Top Monarch Beach Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Location"
Gabriel 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Dana Point Marina Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Monarch Beach like?
Monarch Beach is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach as part of your Monarch Beach travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Monarch Beach?
Based on our traveler data, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Monarch Beach. This resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Another good option for your stay in the area is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Monarch Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Dana Point, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 128 Monarch Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Monarch Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Monarch Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Monarch Beach?
For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Monarch Beach, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Dana Point neighborhood?
Dip your toes in the water at Salt Creek Beach or Dana Strands Beach while you're in Monarch Beach. Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Point Preserve are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Three Arch Bay Beach, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, and Dana Hills Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Monarch Beach. When you're sightseeing in Dana Point, Baby Beach and Nature Interpretive Center are also worth a stop.

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