The Best Hotels Closest to Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point for 2026

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A resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple balconies.

A beach scene with a couple walking, beach chairs, and a basket of items on the sand.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A couple dining at a table with a view of the ocean, surrounded by wicker chairs and a tiled floor.

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Ryan

AED 2,942

AED 3,534 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.

A luxurious dining area with a view of the ocean, elegant furniture, and a grand staircase.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a checkered floor.

A coastal view from a balcony with a curved balustrade overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 1.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Jessica

AED 3,119

AED 3,727 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A tree with white flowers in front of a building with balconies and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

3. Laguna Hills Lodge

14.6 km from Salt Creek Beach

Juliana

AED 324

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

A conference table with a vase of red roses in the center, surrounded by leather chairs.

4. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

14.2 km from Salt Creek Beach

Xiao Rong

AED 526

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a white facade, red-tiled roof, and arched windows. There are outdoor tables and red umbrellas, and palm trees in the background.

A bakery counter with various pastries and a sign indicating breakfast is ready.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A covered swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

11.3 km from Salt Creek Beach

Gurinder

AED 419

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wall with climbing plants and flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a crosswalk.

6. Casablanca Inn

10.7 km from Salt Creek Beach

AED 380

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.

A balcony with potted plants, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky.

A sign with the text "West Coast Surf and Stay" against a clear blue sky.

Two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

7. West Coast Surf and Stay

13.7 km from Salt Creek Beach

Michael

AED 432

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

8. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 6.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Neiufi

AED 533

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, connected to an indoor space with a kitchen visible through glass doors.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of palm trees and buildings.

A modern lounge area with curved seating and a small table, large windows with a view of outdoor furniture, and potted plants.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas and tables, a bar area with a counter, and a fireplace.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

10.8 km from Salt Creek Beach

Lin

AED 539

AED 594 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.

A spacious lobby with green armchairs, a central coffee table, and a fireplace.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, a promenade, and a rocky cliff.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

10. San Clemente Inn

14.4 km from Salt Creek Beach

Adrian

AED 323

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with high stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and pendant lighting.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, black bar stools, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

15.9 km from Salt Creek Beach

Sanyla

AED 465

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and lush greenery.

A reception area with a counter, coffee machine, seating, and a TV.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, bed, and bathroom.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and a wall-mounted headboard.

12. Crescent Bay Inn

10.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

PETER

AED 389

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a stone pillar.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a number '4' sign, and a large framed picture on the right wall.

A crowded restaurant with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring a bar area and multiple dining tables.

A modern bathroom with a large oval sink, a mirror, and a wooden vanity.

13. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

12.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Michael

AED 335

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with blue doors and windows, outdoor seating with wooden chairs, and a parking sign indicating a minimum fine.

14. Calafia Inn

14 km from Salt Creek Beach

Aaron

AED 390

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is a beach front hotel.

A sign for 'Beach Front Inn & Suites at Dana Point' with a palm tree and a building in the background.

A room with a blue sofa, a round table with chairs, and a view of the sunset through large windows with patterned curtains.

15. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 5.9 km from Salt Creek Beach

Amanda

AED 347

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted TV.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table, and a wall with a circular design.

16. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

11.9 km from Salt Creek Beach

Grace E

AED 459

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.

17. The Tides Laguna Beach

9.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Valle

AED 565

AED 644 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A beach with rocky terrain, a palm tree, and a building with a staircase leading down to the beach.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace with a decorative piece above it.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

18. Capri Laguna on the Beach

7 km from Salt Creek Beach

Daysi

AED 737

AED 1,009 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a hotel building with a modern design.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and surfboards against the wall.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire pit, and a view of the building's interior.

19. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

11 km from Salt Creek Beach

Anthony

AED 790

AED 871 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A waiting area with a patterned carpet, two chairs, a small table, a radiator, and a window with a view of the outside.

An empty industrial-style interior with exposed ceilings, concrete floors, and minimalistic white walls.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a bookshelf with travel brochures, two chairs, and a patterned carpet.

20. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

11.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

James

AED 276

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Salt Creek Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	9.2 Wonderful 711 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews	View
Laguna Hills Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 3,789 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo	9.4 Exceptional 1,719 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Salt Creek Beach Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great 1-night stay right in the harbor! Will do back!"

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the property! They are remodeling but it was great"

Coastal NEWLY RENOVATED Condo in Dana Point. Walking distance to the Salt Creek!

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed, great views, great value"

• Beach Close 1BR Retreat • Sleeps 4 • Fireplace - Beach Trail Bungalow

10/10 Excellent

"In the past, we have stayed at other rental condos but Beach Trail Bunglow was far and away the best. Very clean, well stocked, and great location. No issues and very relaxing. We would highly recommend it."

Oasis of calm, charm, and comfort in great location near the ocean, resorts

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place for us to stay for a weekend wedding in the area. Host was very responsive. Place was clean and exactly as described. We would stay again. Thank you for your hospitality"

Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at the apartment. It is new renovated and very nice funitured and very functional. It‘s perfect. Beautiful location and village. We will come back ! We loved it !"

Blue Tide Cottage: Ocean Views, Steps to the Beach, Dining, Shopping + More!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful first level ocean view across from Strand Beach. Attentive host responded to needs quickly. Very clean environment. Plenty of kitchen items. Recently remodeled. Close to walk to restaurants. Found it to be an excellent choice to stay."

Walk to, Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach and Salt Creek Beach.

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve been spending part of the summer in the Dana Point area for about eight years, and rented this condo three times. It is, by far, the best property we’ve stayed in. Great location, comfortable furniture and the owner couldn’t be more responsive to our questions. Highly recommended."

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN-GOLF Views, step in shower, KING bed, garage, Gym STR14-0115

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful condo. The view was absolutely stunning. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need. The upgrades in the condo were so very nice. Very comfortable condo."

Other attractions near Salt Creek Beach

A coastal town with houses on cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Three Arch Bay Beach

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A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal cliff with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.

Thousand Steps Beach

9.4/10 (329 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thousand Steps Beach during your travels in Laguna Beach?

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A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

Dana Strands Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dana Strands Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A coastal landscape with a clear blue ocean, a sandy beach, and a town in the distance.

Dana Point Preserve

You can take time to visit Dana Point Preserve during your travels to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Monarch Beach Golf Links

8.6/10 (123 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links and enjoy other activities in Dana Point such as surfing. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel during your visit to Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sea Canyon Park

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

Sea Canyon Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salt Creek Beach?

Salt Creek Beach is located in Dana Point. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 84 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Salt Creek Beach?

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salt Creek Beach. Another good choice is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Salt Creek Beach?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salt Creek Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salt Creek Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Salt Creek Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salt Creek Beach?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Salt Creek Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Salt Creek Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute, and Orange County Natural History Museum. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Capistrano Beach Park, Dana Cove Park, or Lantern Bay County Park.

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Our top choices for Salt Creek Beach hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Laguna Hills Lodge

4. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

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

6. Casablanca Inn

7. West Coast Surf and Stay

8. Capistrano Coast House

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

10. San Clemente Inn

11. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

12. Crescent Bay Inn

13. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

14. Calafia Inn

15. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

16. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

17. The Tides Laguna Beach

18. Capri Laguna on the Beach

19. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

20. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

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Top Salt Creek Beach Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Coastal NEWLY RENOVATED Condo in Dana Point. Walking distance to the Salt Creek!

• Beach Close 1BR Retreat • Sleeps 4 • Fireplace - Beach Trail Bungalow

Oasis of calm, charm, and comfort in great location near the ocean, resorts

Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat

Blue Tide Cottage: Ocean Views, Steps to the Beach, Dining, Shopping + More!

Walk to, Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach and Salt Creek Beach.

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN-GOLF Views, step in shower, KING bed, garage, Gym STR14-0115

Other attractions near Salt Creek Beach

Three Arch Bay Beach

Salt Creek Beach Park

Thousand Steps Beach

Dana Strands Beach

Dana Point Preserve

Monarch Beach Golf Links

Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Sea Canyon Park

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