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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
Restaurant
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Popular amenities

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

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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 view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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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. 159 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 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

Mark

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

Great for a short stay

Wonderful hotel -- renovation of an historic property done right. The rooms are small, with no closets, but furnished well, beautiful tile in the lovely bathrooms, excellent bed linens, towels and the soap/shampoo/lotions are all from Le Labo which is very impressive and classy! Everyone is friendly, it's comfortable for a short stay and location was perfect for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

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

Beautiful little get away

First time stay at this beautiful little boutique place with an ocean view. Small room and road noise, but such a quaint little place with tons of detail. Super clean, extremely comfortable bed, and lots of character. Record player in the room with some choices of vinyl in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Romantic weekend

We stayed here for the weekend for my wife’s 40th birthday. It was amazing. We rode the e-bikes up and down PCH, relaxed on the beach, and by the fireplace on our patio. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

4/10 Poor

Betty A

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The rooms are small and the coffee was terrible. The bed took up the whole room, and there was no table to use my computer. For two days, loud music was playing. I wanted to enjoy the sun but didn't want to listen to the music. One good thing: the workers were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was neat with its architecture. Perfect location for a weekend getaway with your lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the atmosphere and the proximity to all the locations I like.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are small but perfect for a short stay. We booked the patio suite and loved it since we were only staying for 1 night. The bar/lobby and whole aesthetics of the entire property were really cool. The bartender was really into crafting his cocktails which made them taste even better! Not to mention the great music selection which also helped set the vibe, highly recommend. Morning was great since they have an espresso machine onsite! For beach path access, you can take a short walk to the street light or j-walk across PCH.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good if you need a place in town for a night

Like the title says, I wouldn’t stay here more than a night but I see the appeal if you want to drink at their bar / there is an event on property maybe ur going to. No room service, no pool, no hotel phone for concierge- think bed and breakfast almost. Rooms are tiny tiny but that’s the charm. They said a text would be sent to my phone for a chat concierge but I never got it. Room key is cute. Record player cute, super cute! The bathroom and interior design EATS but having lived by the beach I just hope their new crown molding in each room doesn’t get too dusty over time!! Le labo is always a good sign in a hotel. Coffee was yummy. Fire pits are a nice touch with the ocean view rooms. You can hear everything ur next door neighbor is saying tho so not sure how romantic that was haha Great for locals but expect to walk over to poche beach if you want the water. We were celebrating a birthday as included in my notes and a comped drink would’ve been nice esp since it’s a new hotel. 4 pm check in is a little later than most. 11am check out is fine but there isn’t much to linger around on your last day so we went to montage and le petit pali to see other options for future anniversaries. I hope the bungalows it do well - I think with the right local activations and events it could!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, especially from Paul. We loved the property and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Surrounded by Beauty

The property was impeccable. The wooden doors were breathtakingly beautiful. The rooms were immaculately clean. The decor was fantastic. The staff, despite being busy, especially during happy hour/weekend was friendly, kind and helpful. The food, drinks and music were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitelyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! We booked last minute and were treated excellently. The room was clean and beautiful. Every staff member was so thoughtful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location across from the pacific. It’s on the road, so some road noise but that was a given with the location. Very cool and charming vibe. Turntables in the room and you can borrow vinyl from the bar (my son pulled Bob Marley). Very clean and cool Spanish style decor. Staff was very friendly. My only criticism is the scones and muffins we bought for breakfast were a bit overtoasted and hard, but the cappuccino was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Couples Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable. The shower had great water pressure. We enjoyed the view of the ocean from the bed. While the rooms are small, we enjoyed the coziness of it. We wish they had something other than instant coffee in the rooms though. Overall, enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sojourner

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very charming & for the price I paid, I thought it was worth it. The room was clean & spacious with a fireplace. The bed was comfortable, & the TV had all of the apps I wanted so I didn’t have to airplay. The location was great & I had a lovely view of the ocean. There were hardwood floors & the room had a 1940s feel with velvet couches & crown molding. I liked the decor a lot. The hotel bar served excellent drinks although there weren’t many breakfast options. There’s no real kitchen so its offerings are limited. The windows are not dual paned so you can hear the PCH traffic. If you are sensitive to noise, you may want ear plugs. Again, for the price I paid (under $300) it didn’t bother me. I really feel like I got my monies worth.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and lovely to have a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan, Paso Robles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the places brand new and it has a great location. We checked out one day early because the first night we were there they allowed another person to check in at 1 AM above us and they walked around for a few hours keeping us awake. The rooms have tile floor so if there’s someone above you, you can hear every footstep very loudly. I would suggest that you get a room that does not have rooms above you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. Room was small, but comfortable. Perfect for the one night getaway we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, unique design, incredible attention to detail, great staff.. wonderful stay and great location! I love the doors in the rooms that the upper half opens to see the ocean. Best stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

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

Quirky but charming.

Quirky but pleasant; spruced up old motel on Pacific Coast Highway across from beach and ocean (lightly used commuter rail tracks between PCH and ocean. Tight room with king size bed. The “living room” is outside—sofa, easy chair, coffee and side table, ceramic propane fire pot. In off season it can be chilly and overcast/foggy this close to the water. Modern bath with tiled, glass shower stall. Pleasant, “old” California bar where continental breakfast is available, drinks all evening. Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025