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Capistrano Coast House

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean hotel near Dana Point Harbor

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Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
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Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, South Day Use Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Ocean View King with Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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El Camino Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Dana Point

Capistrano Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Capistrano Beach hotel, you'll find Capistrano Beach Park and South Day Use Beach. Doheny State Beach and Lantern Bay County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Day Use Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pines Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Poche Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 14 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Golondrinas - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Capistrano Coast House

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Dana Point Harbor
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Capistrano Coast House also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Capistrano Coast House was completed in July 2024.

This Mediterranean Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1938
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Capistrano Coast House offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Music library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Capistrano Seaside
Capistrano Seaside Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Inn
Capistrano Seaside Inn Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Hotel Capistrano Beach
El Caminante
El Caminante Bar Bungalows
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Dana Point
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel Dana Point

Frequently asked questions

How close is Capistrano Coast House to the airport?

Capistrano Coast House is 26.5 mi (35-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Capistrano Coast House?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capistrano Coast House on Jun 24, 2026 start from CA $198, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Capistrano Coast House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Capistrano Coast House.

How close is Capistrano Coast House to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from South Day Use Beach and 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Doheny State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Capistrano Coast House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Capistrano Coast House, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Capistrano Coast House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino San Clemente (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Capistrano Coast House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Capistrano Coast House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Capistrano Coast House have a pool?

Capistrano Coast House does not have a pool.

Does Capistrano Coast House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Capistrano Coast House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Capistrano Coast House to downtown Dana Point?

Capistrano Coast House is 1.8 mi away from Dana Point.

Capistrano Coast House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 305 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we’ve stayed! Beautiful rooms and views, super nice staff. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff were friendly, and property was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jiapeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boutique hotel at beach front. Very clean and surprisingly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and bed is comfortable!! My second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and we loved the out door fire pits they had. Right across the beach and a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the staff were EXCELLENT!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room, it had a nice vibe with the fireplace. Staff was friendly and the bar is a nice quaint place to have have a drink before you explore the local area. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute spot. Great location. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lyda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I've spent some time contemplating what to say about this "boutique" hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very unique! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bathroom were great, loads of space and a great view of the beach from the balcony. Staff all polite and friendly and the valet parking works like a dream. Breakfast was quality and plentiful. Would prefer a proper bean to cup machine for coffee rather than gas station filter coffee, but apart from that 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing, great cocktails, gorgeos rooms. Would absolutely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Marc

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was ok hotel Nice bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and great comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Journey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem at the base of Capo Beach. Chill vibe, “glamping” at its best. The bar is terrific and the staff are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Location, style, comfort and excellent staff You won’t want to ever leave
Private patio
Relaxing lounges at sunset
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach view in the morning and evening was lovely. Excellent breeze flowing through with dutch doors to room entrance and porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and loved the bed and pillows. Ocean view was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like that it’s only a few rooms, parking is very convenient, the view is amazing. Felt so relaxed would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. The view of the pacific ocean from our upper floor room was perfect. We loved how the decor, fixtures and style of the place felt original and charming. Check-in and out was extremely easy, parking was easy, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was exactly what we were hoping for and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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