We traveled to Dana Point for a wedding at the end of December and had a wonderful stay at the Best Western Marina Shores. Free parking and complimentary WiFi and breakfast each morning were hugely helpful with the schedule we had to keep that weekend.

The hotel is walking distance from a few cute shops and restaurants and a very close drive to Laguna Beach if you're interested in heading up that way for a fancier meal.

The staff was very friendly and helpful and our room was spacious and very clean. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay again if we ever travel back to that area.

excellent facility - but they need to put handicap parking on the first level - same level for entrance to parking . By the time I arrived - without handicap parking on level - we ended up near an elevator that required a room key. We had not checked in - so no card...meant walking up steps to get the room key. Rest of stay was pretty good - comfort, clean, and we never made it to breakfast - slept until the kids ran down the hall screaming.

We have stayed here three times, and intend to stay here when we need a hotel in Dana Point. (We just purchased a house here, so after March 1 we are unlikely to need a hotel, so my "very likely" rating reflects the probability that we will direct our visitors from the East Coast here). We will also recommend it to family and friends. Dana Point is beautiful, and the hotel is conveniently located. There is a great breakfast restaurant across the street, and plenty of delicious dining in Dana Point. We had one minor glitch this time. We were in Dana Point for our anniversary, and to inspect the house we purchased. The first room assigned smelled of tobacco smoke. The desk clerk immediately moved us to a clean room with a large Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. We truly enjoyed our stay.

We stayed ten days through Christmas and New Year holidays. The location is great for us to be near our family. The room was comfortable and very clean. We normally rent a small condo or house for our visits but recently had a bad experience with cleanliness in a local condo and did not want to deal with that on this trip. We were not disappointed. Housekeeping did a great job every day. If we had to name one area for improvement, it would be breakfast. Get rid of the pancake machine. It caused traffic jams and extra work for the employees. Provide an easy/cheap oatmeal option...instant or already cooked. We will definitely stay again.