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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

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34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dana Point

In entertainment district.You'll find Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor within a 15-minute walk of this Dana Point hotel. Ocean Institute and The Coach House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Thousand Steps Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 678 square feet (63 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 678 sq ft of conference space
  • 63 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vida

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property looks run down, dirty, and smelled awful!!! Parking are was dirty as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly, close walk to beach
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice parking area and electric vehicle charging is included.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front des
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Harout, Glendale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is a good choice for a Dana Point stay. I’d rate it average to good—nothing flashy, but it gets the job done. The staff are genuinely friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The location is a big plus, just a short walk to the beach. Rooms are comfortable, though they could use a bit of updating. Overall, a reliable spot for a convenient and pleasant visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

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

8/10 Good

Yashovardhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Pasadena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a fancy hotel but it is well operated and well cared for so a good option for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We almost left the second day. This property has so much potential, but an obvious lack of basic upkeep has you feeling like you're in a fleabag hotel with a partial view (from some rooms) The furniture and decor was old and worn and full housekeeping is "by request" They desperately need to overhaul this property and bring it up to the level of the location. If dark and dingy is the theme you're going for, this hotel is for you. On the upside, the location is very central, including the marina, and many food options are walkable. The bed was comfortable too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Martín

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Centhia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room stunk so bad. I couldn’t sleep. I have a horrible headache and Im exhausted. When a room smells so bad you can’t sleep, What a waste. This is a very old hotel, no. bells and whistles, which is completely fine. But the smell was so bad Its in my clothes. The staff was like, oh ,let me give you free parking. Well sheesh. Thanks for the peutrid smelling of room and the headache from hell because it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Excellent place to stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025