Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point

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Exterior
Lobby
Point of interest
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Place, Lantern Bay County Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Lantern Bay County Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Day Use Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Cove Dog Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lantern's Edge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine 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
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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 offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 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

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
  • Recycling

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is 23.8 mi (26-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 Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $164, 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 Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Doheny State Beach and 9-minute walk from North Day Use Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino San Clemente (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to downtown Dana Point?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Dana Point.

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mikole

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room at the Best Western, Dana Point PCH was clean and a good size with 2 queen beds! The front desk clerk , named Galvinder was very accommodating with a couple requests! The included breakfast buffet was delicious ! Thank you for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable and in a great location with lots of restaurants around. The staff were, ESPECIALLY Maya & Lori were great! Be sure to request a QUIET room NOT one on the PCH side.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Great location, nice rooms, and friendly staff. I will
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a terrible experience! There was a roach in our room and it is a battle to get your money back off the Expedia app, I’m still waiting on a refund especially since we never stayed one night!!! I recommend booking through the actual hotel website, but we will never be back because of the roaches!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

G

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Bettendorf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful staff, decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reserved a king suite,upon arrival at check-in the clerk did not mention King suite was not available until we open the door to our room and saw there was two queen beds no microwave no mini fridge. Immediately informed clerk at checkin she then stated no King suites available.We had to throw out our dinner. No microwave to warm it no mini fridge to preserve it. Will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with family
Parking was awful, and out TV didn’t work half the time kept going off line. They were under renovation of rooms dusty conditions and had to wait for ever for the elevator And then one of the girls working the night shift was extremely rude! We won’t visit there again wasn’t for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Yotheany, Riverside

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Oak Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aviva

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the 3rd floor, a quite room which is our first preference. Check in staff at front desk was very professional and accommodated our preference.We were pleased with our room it was clean and quite. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Oak Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great. room was very nice. close to food and the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in very quick easy and friendly, nice staff all over the hotel. Breakfast is good they have a nice latte machine. Maybe just need to add fresh fruits.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone at this hotel is so kind and helpful. The rooms are clean and functional. The breakfast is great. The beach is 2 blocks away or the pool works for a quick dip or sunshine. You have easy on and off to the 5 freeway. 3 luggage carts. Plenty of parking. There is a bathroom lobby on the second floor. They are getting a brand new gym. Excellent snack center. Easy walkable hotel in Dana Point!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Kids loved the heated pool. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 5 or 6 times now, always good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026