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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Doheny State Beach

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Beach/ocean view
Lobby lounge
Hacienda Suite | Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hacienda Suite

Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Suite (The Camino)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Ocean View King with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dana Point

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Capistrano Beach hotel, you'll find Poche Beach and Capistrano Beach Park. Also, South Day Use Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Doheny State Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4-star beachfront hotel near Doheny State Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

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 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

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 cash
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 cash.

We should mention

  • 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

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 260 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a weekend away for an anniversary! We loved the short walk to the beach and food. We also enjoyed the comfortable bed and wonderful staff. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a beach front hotel 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, clean rooms with welcoming decor. The outside patio areas are great but lack privacy. Went for a day, nice place to just unwind near the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture dont do justice to this hotel. It was absolutely stunning. It was a short trip for us but it was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, recently restored resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place by the ocean. Amazing hospitality. Would visit again if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful find. Little bit of traffic noise, but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Margaret, Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay. This hotel had so much character and charm. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous inn! Thoughtfully remodeled! Directly across from the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by beach and staff was amazing. Even offered us some bikes for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025