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

Find hotels in Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

This weekend
21 Aug - 23 Aug
Next weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Our top choices for Dana Point Harbor hotels

Aerial view

1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,142 reviews)
"Good vacation stay near many beautiful kid friendly beaches"
United States
brittnie
The price is AED 492
AED 547 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Dana Point Marina Inn
Exterior

2. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"Great place lots of food close by"
United States
Mike
The price is AED 438
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

3. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 1.6 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and stay"
United States
Angelica
The price is AED 606
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Outdoor pool

4. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.2 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The location is great!!"
United States
Shannon
The price is AED 652
AED 825 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Front of property

5. Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.3 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (195 reviews)
"Great staff, location and accommodations! "
United States
Rick
The price is AED 584
AED 771 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Room amenity

6. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.5 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,210 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay. Staff were helpful. The location was fabulous"
United States
Sheri
The price is AED 467
AED 519 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

7. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.7 km from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (420 reviews)
"Nice boutique hotel, staff was friendly, location was quiet. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Derrick
The price is AED 629
AED 699 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Capistrano Coast House
Exterior

8. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Big rooms, and very clean. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Beautiful area and great location."
United States
Marco
The price is AED 453
AED 499 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Coffee service

9. Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
7.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,840 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, location was perfect."
United States
Allison
The price is AED 463
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Casablanca Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
7.6 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Will do it again in the future."
United States
Gayle
The price is AED 291
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Exterior

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

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Dana Point Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 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 AED 463
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Terrace/patio

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

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.5 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Super cute hotel. I am totally going to stay there again Next time I am in the need of a very relaxing, quaint, quiet getaway. It is right across the street from the beach and very convenient to everything. I definitely recommend this place."
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 489
AED 544 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
Sunset Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

13. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (395 reviews)
"Great stay! Clean and easy check in with great add-ons and other options. Close to the beach and a nice area overall."
United States
Michael
The price is AED 414
AED 496 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

14. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
Australia
Cole
The price is AED 493
AED 543 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exterior

15. Patriots Boutique Motel

Patriots Boutique Motel
2.0 star property
9.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (511 reviews)
"Great parking clean room friendly staff had a blast"
United States
Matteo
The price is AED 493
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Patriots Boutique Motel
Outdoor pool

16. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
9.5 km from Dana Point Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Celebrated our mini honeymoon and we loved it."
United States
Judith
The price is AED 1,015
AED 1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

17. Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach

Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
7.4 out of 10, Good, (986 reviews)
"Affordable and good for what it is."
United States
Santino
The price is AED 404
AED 444 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
Surfing/boogie boarding

18. West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Carlos
The price is AED 469
AED 516 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sep - 13 Sep
West Coast Surf and Stay
Exterior

19. Laguna Inn & Suites

Laguna Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
9.8 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (606 reviews)
"Nice place for weekday stay"
United States
Junxian
The price is AED 353
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Laguna Inn & Suites
Restaurant

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Dana Point Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms & friendly staff! "
United States
Romie
The price is AED 449
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
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.
View all properties

Where to stay in Dana Point Harbor

Find the best Dana Point Harbor areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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 coastal resort with a beachfront, a golf course, and a large pool area.

Monarch Beach

Travelers come to Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach while you're in town.

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 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 Dana Point Harbor Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience!"
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Dana Point Harbor?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Dana Point's Dana Point Harbor neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach as part of your Dana Point Harbor travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Dana Point Harbor?
Based on our traveler data, Dana Point Marina Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Dana Point Harbor. This hotel is steps from Dana Point Harbor, and offers a marina and free breakfast.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dana Point Harbor, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Dana Point Harbor.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Dana Point Harbor?
For more information about updating your trip to Dana Point Harbor or cancelling it, 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 Baby Beach or Doheny State Beach while you're in Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor and Dana Cove Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Dana Point Harbor include Heritage Park, Dana Wharf, and Ocean Institute. While you're out sightseeing in Dana Point, be sure to visit other sights like North Day Use Beach or Boneyard Beach Cafe.