Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Doheny State Beach

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel by Dana Point Harbor offers guests a free full breakfast for their coastal adventures. The property features an outdoor pool, relaxing terrace, and WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff and prime location consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 419
AED 466 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629

What's nearby

  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Thousand Steps Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel near Doheny State Beach
Located close to Dana Point Harbor and Ocean Institute, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 678 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel on 2 November 2025 start from $126.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and The Coach House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large rooms, easy walk to the beach and good value for the rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahrzad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location ... parking spots are TIGHT
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to beach & marina

Location of walking distance from the beach is perfect! The staff was friendly. Is was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Old. Needs updating. Wonderful staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked great for a night. Close to everything from beach, to restaurants to coffee shops. Hotel was clean and easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lida

Liked: Staff & service
They offered breakfast but the quality was questionable. Three of us couldn’t eat it. The building smells and the hotel needs improvement however the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick stay. No old beach property smell or stickiness in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the breakfast. Good rates in a excellent area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked having a separate room for relaxing so kids can sleep and parents can stay up without leaving the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very good experience. Quiet. Clean. Walkable to shopping & dining
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and ease of the property and staff. love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, walking distance to beach and super roomy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice stay, we booked a suite Very comfortable, location near restaurants and the beach, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was included, which was excellent, warm and cold buffet style.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marina Hotel

This place is real close(Across the street) to Dana Point and the state park. Clean Friendly place with warm pool. Also included is Breakfast. Big Room and large Jacuzzi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older property, rooms are a little dated but spotless! Front desk staff are amazing and you can't beat the location. Close to the marina, beaches and great restaurants. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent property with parking and close to restaurants and dana point harbor for whale watching tours
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It isn’t at the Marina but it is close and convenient and the free trolly runs close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always friendly. Breakfast in the morning was good and kept well stocked.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stars was really friendly an made our stay much better
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

juan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice area. We selpt well and the breakfast was good. Nothing special but satisfying. Our issues were with the cleanliness of the room. Carpet was a bit old and dirty and there was a musky smell. With that being said, it served it's purpose and we enjoyed our weekend. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is centrally located on PCH and is near areas of interest for the family. The staff is professional, friendly and caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024