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1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,166 reviews)
"Good vacation stay near many beautiful kid friendly beaches"
United States
brittnie
The price is AED 420
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, free parking, decent breakfast, nice staff. ."
United States
Dawn Elizabeth
The price is AED 438
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Steve
The price is AED 535
AED 598 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 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 653
AED 825 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 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, (198 reviews)
"Staff was great, able to walk to the beach. Beds were super comfortable. Great to have all the home amenities especially the full kitchen"
United States
Celia
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, (1,224 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Scott
The price is AED 497
AED 552 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Reception

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
3.0 star property
Del Obispo, 2.5 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (705 reviews)
"Good room and amenities"
United States
Dmitri
The price is AED 691
AED 761 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

8. 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, (445 reviews)
"Wonderful location; great staff, clean rooms."
United States
Fenik
The price is AED 691
AED 768 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Capistrano Coast House
Exterior

9. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,013 reviews)
"Nice, big room, ice cold A/C, very quiet and excellent breakfast buffet"
United States
James
The price is AED 468
AED 516 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Coffee service

10. Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
7.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,843 reviews)
"good standard room which is all we needed. could be cleaner but overall a great stay. Awesome location"
United States
Ryan
The price is AED 427
AED 470 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Casablanca Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

11. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great shower"
United States
ney
The price is AED 261
AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Great location. Excellent staff."
United States
Andrea
The price is AED 485
AED 539 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
Exterior

13. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great location, excellent property, good breakfast options"
Canada
Gurinder
The price is AED 444
AED 489 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Sunset Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

14. 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, (396 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
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
View from property

15. Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
3.5 star property
8.6 km from Dana Point Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (935 reviews)
"Fabulous location! basic accomodations but clean."
United States
Elizabeth Dodd
The price is AED 927
AED 1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Sea Horse Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

16. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
Australia
Cole
The price is AED 528
AED 581 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exterior

17. Patriots Boutique Motel

Patriots Boutique Motel
2.0 star property
9.1 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512 reviews)
"Small well kept property with shops and dining close by."
United States
stephana
The price is AED 493
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Patriots Boutique Motel
Terrace/patio

18. The Surfbreak Hotel

The Surfbreak Hotel
2.5 star property
10 km from Dana Point Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (755 reviews)
"It was a great stay"
United States
Lacey
The price is AED 443
AED 588 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
The Surfbreak Hotel
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

19. 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, (991 reviews)
"Very nice accommodating staff"
United States
April
The price is AED 294
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
Surfing/boogie boarding

20. 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, (242 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Owner Dave was great. Close to everything in San Clemente"
United States
Dustin
The price is AED 578
AED 636 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
West Coast Surf and Stay
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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 North 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, Heritage Park and Dana Point Preserve 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

10/10 Excellent
"Was clean room and was good breakfast and nice pool"
Tyrel 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

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?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Baby Beach, Doheny State Beach, and North Day Use 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 Boneyard Beach Cafe or Harbor Point Park.