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34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92624
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012
clscott Springfield, Missouri
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Springfield, Missouri
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“family owned service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

This is an older hotel but is well kept and the owners a friendly and accommodating. I recommend getting a room with a fireplace even if you aren't needing to use it, because the room is bigger and has a high ceiling, as well as being on a higher floor. The highway noise on the first floor is worse, but is constant no matter what-otherwise we could have listened to the ocean right across the street. We were usually only there during the evening-and the train didn't bother us at all. If you want to take any cruises or go to Catalina, the harbor is only about five minutes away. The room does have a musty odor so you may want to take some air freshener or incense. I think it is just due to the age of the hotel. The bed was very comfortable!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rancho Santa Margarita, California
1 review
“Great weekend getaway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

I spent a weekend there recently to just recharge and enjoy some beautiful scenery and relaxation. The staff was very attentive, nice beautiful gardens with lovely classical music playing; very nice rooms with comfy pillow top beds and balcony with spectacular ocean views and sunset. The only drawback (which has to do with location) is the amount of traffic noise from PCH. It dies down later at night and I would have loved to open the windows to get fresh air and hear the ocean waves at night but the porch light was so bright and could not be turned off so I had to keep A.C. on all night instead.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Seattle, Washington
1 review
“Avoid: Paid for breakfast, got no breakfast”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

This funny hotel:
I checked in and was told by the lady that I needed to pay an additional USD 14 for breakfast. I could not opt out of that fee.
Well, the next day I had to catch an early flight, so I went at 7.10am to the breakfast room. Everything was locked, no one was there.
At 7.10am I couldn't expect to get breakfast which I have paid for?

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Redmond, Washington, USA
1 review
“Great place near Doheny Beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

This was our second stay. We come for an annual family event at Doheny State Beach. This Best Western is walking distance to the beach and bon fire, close to the overpass. It is a great location. This is a family-run hotel, clean, well managed. We really like the personal attention from the owners. Also, the beds and pillows are terrific, soft any comfy. We'll be back.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“A hidden gem, wonderful ambience, great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

We recently stayed at the Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn By The Sea for a short mini vacation. What a wonderful surprise! Great location minutes from the beach, free continental breakfast, caring staff, and soothing gardens. Convenient to adjacent cities--Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. Ear plugs are provided just in case the Amtrack doesnt lull you to sleep. What is nice is that the rooms have a balcony with views of ocean and you dont have to walk forever to get to your room. Rooms are tastefully updated and comfortable. You could take the overhead walkway to get to the beach quickly. All in all, a nice stay.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92624
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Dana Point
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