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1. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,004 reviews)
The price is AED 387
AED 387
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
2. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,249 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(1,249 reviews)
The price is AED 350
AED 350
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
3. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel2.5 star property
Dana Point
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,006 reviews)
The price is AED 397
AED 397
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
4. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4.0 star property
Lantern District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (732 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(732 reviews)
The price is AED 1,157
AED 1,157
AED 1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
5. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano3.0 star property
Del Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (716 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(716 reviews)
The price is AED 579
AED 579
AED 638 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(1,008 reviews)
- Oceanfront family escapes with beach access, poolside loungers, and a vibrant rooftop sunset terrace for all-day adventures.
The price is AED 515
AED 515
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
7. Capistrano Coast House
Capistrano Coast House4.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (562 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(562 reviews)
The price is AED 590
AED 590
AED 656 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
8. Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Marina Inn3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,237 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(2,237 reviews)
The price is AED 314
AED 314
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
9. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo2.5 star property
Mission Viejo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,005 reviews)
The price is AED 465
AED 465
AED 503 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
10. Best Western Capistrano Inn
Best Western Capistrano Inn2.5 star property
Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(1,002 reviews)
The price is AED 375
AED 375
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Family-friendly hotels with pools in Dana Point
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1004)
The price is AED 387
AED 387
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel2.5 star property
Dana Point
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
8.4/10
Very good
(1006)
The price is AED 397
AED 397
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
8.2/10
Very good
(1008)
The price is AED 515
AED 515
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2237)
7.8/10
Good
(2237)
The price is AED 314
AED 314
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano3.0 star property
Del Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (716)
8.8/10
Excellent
(716)
The price is AED 579
AED 579
AED 638 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1861)
8.4/10
Very good
(1861)
The price is AED 361
AED 361
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel3.5 star property
Pearl District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(228)
The price is AED 401
AED 401
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG2.5 star property
San Clemente
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is AED 437
AED 437
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
8.0/10
Very good
(1002)
The price is AED 375
AED 375
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(207)
The price is AED 511
AED 511
AED 690 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Dana Point
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1004)
The price is AED 387
AED 387
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1249)
8.2/10
Very good
(1249)
The price is AED 350
AED 350
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel2.5 star property
Dana Point
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
8.4/10
Very good
(1006)
The price is AED 397
AED 397
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano3.0 star property
Del Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (716)
8.8/10
Excellent
(716)
The price is AED 579
AED 579
AED 638 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
8.2/10
Very good
(1008)
The price is AED 515
AED 515
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2237)
7.8/10
Good
(2237)
The price is AED 314
AED 314
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (562)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(562)
The price is AED 590
AED 590
AED 656 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4.0 star property
Lantern District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (732)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(732)
The price is AED 1,157
AED 1,157
AED 1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1861)
8.4/10
Very good
(1861)
The price is AED 361
AED 361
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
8.0/10
Very good
(1002)
The price is AED 375
AED 375
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
4-star family-friendly hotels in Dana Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (562)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(562)
The price is AED 590
AED 590
AED 656 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4.0 star property
Lantern District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (732)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(732)
The price is AED 1,157
AED 1,157
AED 1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (443)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(443)
The price is AED 1,098
AED 1,098
AED 1,393 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a Member of Design Hotels
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a Member of Design Hotels4.0 star property
South Laguna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (483)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(483)
The price is AED 863
AED 863
AED 986 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (837)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(837)
The price is AED 1,773
AED 1,773
AED 2,255 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(53)
The price is AED 699
AED 699
AED 797 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa4.0 star property
Lantern District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is AED 933
AED 933
AED 1,184 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Dana Point Hotel Reviews
Beachcomber Inn
Beachcomber InnSan Clemente
10/10 Excellent
It is always amazing to be there.
It is always amazing to be there.
Steven
North Beach Villa
North Beach VillaSan Clemente
10/10 Excellent
Impressive small hotel less than a mile from the restaurants and shopping district on Avenida Del Mar. New construction, thoughtfully appointed and very comfortable, plus great communication and updates from the owner during our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Impressive small hotel less than a mile from the restaurants and shopping district on Avenida Del Mar. New construction, thoughtfully appointed and very comfortable, plus great communication and updates from the owner during our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Paul
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters InnLantern District
10/10 Excellent
This hotel has a Cape Cod feel to it. Located on the cliffs of Dana Point and overlooking the harbor and ocean. Great service by all the staff and all were super friendly. They offer a wine, cheese, crackers in the afternoon and a fabulous buffet breakfast as well. All Complimentary. It is small quaint and quiet. A real gem on the coast. We are definitely going back!
This hotel has a Cape Cod feel to it. Located on the cliffs of Dana Point and overlooking the harbor and ocean. Great service by all the staff and all were super friendly. They offer a wine, cheese, crackers in the afternoon and a fabulous buffet breakfast as well. All Complimentary. It is small quaint and quiet. A real gem on the coast. We are definitely going back!
Eric
Sea Horse Resort
Sea Horse ResortSan Clemente
10/10 Excellent
Absolutely lovely room. Staff wonderful!
Absolutely lovely room. Staff wonderful!
Karin
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a Member of Design Hotels
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a Member of Design HotelsSouth Laguna
10/10 Excellent
Great little hotel conveniently located. Free trolly takes you to and from all the nearby coastal hotspots.....
Great little hotel conveniently located. Free trolly takes you to and from all the nearby coastal hotspots.....
John
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP HotelsLaguna Village
10/10 Excellent
Laguna Surf Lodge is a best kept secret! We loved the family feel and location on the beach!
Laguna Surf Lodge is a best kept secret! We loved the family feel and location on the beach!
Anthony
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
The Ranch at Laguna BeachSouth Laguna
10/10 Excellent
My wife and I made the short drive south from Huntington Beach to Laguna for a short staycation. We absolutely loved the Ranch. We did not feel like we were even in Orange County once on the property. It is a beautiful setting and the resort is awesome!
My wife and I made the short drive south from Huntington Beach to Laguna for a short staycation. We absolutely loved the Ranch. We did not feel like we were even in Orange County once on the property. It is a beautiful setting and the resort is awesome!
Tim
Laguna Surf
Laguna SurfLaguna Village
10/10 Excellent
I love this location. It is so close to the beach, you cannot beat it! And you cannot beat the views! Cozy and convenient...hidden gem!
I love this location. It is so close to the beach, you cannot beat it! And you cannot beat the views! Cozy and convenient...hidden gem!
Jasmine
Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna BeachSouth Laguna
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful location. A little busy though. There were two weddings and a huge baby shower the weekend we were there. We had a ground level suite with a patio and we felt like we were in a fishbowl because the events were right off of our patio. Most of the staff were phenomenal and exceptionally good at their jobs. A few of the staff were a little clueless and contradicted their exceptional colleagues. The food was really exceptional. Perhaps the best resort food I have ever experienced.
Beautiful location. A little busy though. There were two weddings and a huge baby shower the weekend we were there. We had a ground level suite with a patio and we felt like we were in a fishbowl because the events were right off of our patio. Most of the staff were phenomenal and exceptionally good at their jobs. A few of the staff were a little clueless and contradicted their exceptional colleagues. The food was really exceptional. Perhaps the best resort food I have ever experienced.
Anonymous traveler
Capistrano Coast House
Capistrano Coast HouseCapistrano Beach
10/10 Excellent
Amazing
Amazing
Thomas
Woods Cove Inn
Woods Cove InnLaguna Beach
10/10 Excellent
Beautifully curated boutique hotel.
We were told there would be complementary coffee in the morning and disappointed to find out it was instant packets of Nescafé coffee. We thought there would be fresh brewed based off the vibe. The pastries were great, sourced from a local bakery.
Covered parking spaces are tiny, couldn’t get out of our car. Hard to find parking, On top of that it’s $30/night for parking.
Beautifully curated boutique hotel.
We were told there would be complementary coffee in the morning and disappointed to find out it was instant packets of Nescafé coffee. We thought there would be fresh brewed based off the vibe. The pastries were great, sourced from a local bakery.
Covered parking spaces are tiny, couldn’t get out of our car. Hard to find parking, On top of that it’s $30/night for parking.
Marissa
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by MarriottDowntown
10/10 Excellent
Loved this Hotel and will definitely stay here again. Clean, newer, friendly staff and in the middle of old town San Juan Capistrano.
Loved this Hotel and will definitely stay here again. Clean, newer, friendly staff and in the middle of old town San Juan Capistrano.
Lynn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelMonarch Beach
10/10 Excellent
This resort is gorgeous! Our room had amazing views of the ocean and sunsets. The room was clean had incredibly high end coffee maker and amenities. The staff was incredible, so friendly and helpful. We did room service and it was quick and delicious. We will definitely be back!
This resort is gorgeous! Our room had amazing views of the ocean and sunsets. The room was clean had incredibly high end coffee maker and amenities. The staff was incredible, so friendly and helpful. We did room service and it was quick and delicious. We will definitely be back!
Alex
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Waldorf Astoria Monarch BeachMonarch Beach
10/10 Excellent
Five stars and the best facility in the Laguna area by far. Makes all the other hotels i.e. Montage, Ritz Carlton and Pelican seem like relics from 2000. The service has now caught its stride and its almost nearly as perfect as the Four Seasons Wailea or the Mayfair on Stratton in London.
Five stars and the best facility in the Laguna area by far. Makes all the other hotels i.e. Montage, Ritz Carlton and Pelican seem like relics from 2000. The service has now caught its stride and its almost nearly as perfect as the Four Seasons Wailea or the Mayfair on Stratton in London.
Anonymous traveler
Capri Laguna on the Beach
Capri Laguna on the BeachHip District
10/10 Excellent
From start to finish, our stay was truly wonderful! I don’t usually leave reviews, but this experience was so great, I just had to share. The location was perfect, the facilities were excellent, and everything—from the complimentary parking and delicious breakfast to the spotless rooms—exceeded expectations. I went back and forth between a few options, and I’m so glad I chose Capri Laguna. Thank you for the warm hospitality—I’ll definitely be back!
From start to finish, our stay was truly wonderful! I don’t usually leave reviews, but this experience was so great, I just had to share. The location was perfect, the facilities were excellent, and everything—from the complimentary parking and delicious breakfast to the spotless rooms—exceeded expectations. I went back and forth between a few options, and I’m so glad I chose Capri Laguna. Thank you for the warm hospitality—I’ll definitely be back!
Timoteo
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission ViejoMission Viejo
10/10 Excellent
Nice place to stay when visiting friends in Ladera Ranch.Pool is nice, am breakfast nice too, coffee at 6am.
Super quiet, good price, extra free parking and nice mall w Nordstrom close by.Fast food also, Dana Point is an easy, maybe 10 minute drive w lovely beaches and harbor. Don't miss Truly pizza also.A+
Nice place to stay when visiting friends in Ladera Ranch.Pool is nice, am breakfast nice too, coffee at 6am.
Super quiet, good price, extra free parking and nice mall w Nordstrom close by.Fast food also, Dana Point is an easy, maybe 10 minute drive w lovely beaches and harbor. Don't miss Truly pizza also.A+
Janet
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHGSan Clemente
10/10 Excellent
Upon parking our vehicle, the parking lot, building, and area were well kept and clean. The fragrance in the lobby was fresh & clean. The decor and furnishings were up to date. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the furnishings up to date. We loved how there was extra ports to charge our devices and beside outlets by the night stands. It's great for people like us who have to sleep with CPAP's. We were overall pleased!
Upon parking our vehicle, the parking lot, building, and area were well kept and clean. The fragrance in the lobby was fresh & clean. The decor and furnishings were up to date. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the furnishings up to date. We loved how there was extra ports to charge our devices and beside outlets by the night stands. It's great for people like us who have to sleep with CPAP's. We were overall pleased!
Natalie
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay HotelPearl District
10/10 Excellent
Great pool and Hot tub
Great pool and Hot tub
Jason
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Capistrano Surfside InnCapistrano Beach
10/10 Excellent
We very much enjoyed our stay. We left Los Angeles after the Palisades and Eaton fires began and are glad we found this place. The 1bdrm was perfect for our family of 3. The property is right up next to PCH so it can get noisy but it was wonderful to hear the waves at night. We also appreciated the bridge access to the beach, it was convenient. Not much to walk to though but there were stores within a 5min drive away.
We very much enjoyed our stay. We left Los Angeles after the Palisades and Eaton fires began and are glad we found this place. The 1bdrm was perfect for our family of 3. The property is right up next to PCH so it can get noisy but it was wonderful to hear the waves at night. We also appreciated the bridge access to the beach, it was convenient. Not much to walk to though but there were stores within a 5min drive away.
Michael
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Dana Point like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Dana Point is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The whale watching, boating, and beaches are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Dana Point?
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your kid-friendly vacation include Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach.
When’s the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Dana Point?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Dana Point is 12 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Dana Point?
While you are vacationing in Dana Point, you and the family might want to see interesting spots such as Dana Point Harbor and Dana Wharf. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Dana Hills Tennis Center and Irvine Spectrum Center.