Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 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
  • Ocean Institute - 3 min drive - 2.3 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. 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
  • 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 10 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 25 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 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 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.

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1007 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

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

Old beach hotel, charming!

Our room wasn't ready until 5 even though check in was at 3. The hotel handled it though, it was an old beach hotel so it did have its charm. Good sized room and very comfortable. Breakfast was just so so.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice stay, we booked a suite Very comfortable, location near restaurants and the beach, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was included, which was excellent, warm and cold buffet style.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Needs updating but staff is lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room layout, so spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and tired and not that much around it for dining. While the facilities are old and tired, the staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and engaged. Rooms were clean and the property is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

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

Bring your nose plugs.

Second time staying at this hotel as our first experience was good. We arrived 15 minutes before check in and were told that a $25 early check in fee was going to be applied. I declined and waited in my car for 15 minutes. I should have known that it was going downhill from there. Got to the room opened the door and our sense of smell was assaulted by funk stail air. Turned the AC on opened the sliding glass door to air out the room. Opened up the fridge and it smelled like something died in it. Good thing we only stayed 2 nights/1day. If Cleanliness is not high on your standards then this place is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Property was dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always friendly. Breakfast in the morning was good and kept well stocked.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good choice for Dana Point Harbor

Good location with view of the ocean through the trees from some rooms. Very spacious suites with refrigerator. No microwave, which would be nice. Partial room servicing each day which was fine. Several restaurants are close by, with a short walk to Dana Point Harbor area. Some items/areas could use a decor refresh - for example our jetted tub was a bit stained. Breakfast was good. Extra $10 per day charge for parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Fun Weekend Stop!

GREAT location, they were VERY kind, breakfast looked great though we went out to eat on the water. The only problem is one of the rooms REEKED of smoke and chemicals like they had tried to cover the smoke smell. But they were VERY QUICK to give us another room which smelled perfectly glorious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Issaquah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older property, rooms are a little dated but spotless! Front desk staff are amazing and you can't beat the location. Close to the marina, beaches and great restaurants. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025