Extended Stay America Suites - Orange County - Lake Forest

Hotels
Extended Stay America Suites
7.2 (619 reviews)
20251 Lake Forest Drive , Foothill Ranch , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Value for Money
Cons:
Cleanliness
Service
Room Quality
Food and Beverage

Categories

Cleanliness
5.53
Numerous reviews highlighted dirty rooms, unclean facilities, and poor hygiene.
Service
8.5
Mixed sentiments about service; lacked warmth and friendliness from staff.
Location
10
Positive comments about the location being convenient and accessible.
Room Quality
6.54
Rooms described as old, uncomfortable, and dirty.
Amenities
8.49
Basic amenities were available, but breakfast and cleanliness were significant issues.
Value for Money
7.52
Pricing seen as acceptable, but overshadowed by poor cleanliness and service.
Food and Beverage
4.48
No proper breakfast provided, causing dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.53
Most reviews indicated a negative overall experience due to multiple serious issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:09

Property Description

Convenient Kitchenettes
Each room at Extended Stay America - Orange County - Lake Forest features a convenient kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave, and refrigerator. Perfect for longer stays, guests can enjoy the flexibility of preparing their meals just like at home.

Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a grab-and-go breakfast with a variety of options including breakfast bars, muffins, and hot cereal. The hotel also provides weekly housekeeping services at no extra cost, making your stay hassle-free.

Prime Location
Located in Lake Forest, our hotel is near popular attractions like the Saddleback Church and Verizon Amphitheater. With free onsite parking and easy access to nearby sites, Extended Stay America offers convenience and comfort for your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Extended Stay America - Orange County - Lake Forest.

Important information:

Please note that only weekly housekeeping services are provided. For a stay of 8 nights or longer, the provided weekly cleaning service includes dusting, vacuuming, emptying the trash, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the kitchen and more.
Fresh towels and linen can be exchanged at the front desk at any time. Daily housekeeping services are available for an additional fee.
The grab-and-go breakfast served includes breakfast bars, muffins, hot cereal, coffee and tea only.
A valid credit card is required at check-in for payment, cash is not accepted.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 619 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.54
Amenities: 8.49
Value for Money: 7.52
Food and Beverage: 4.48
Overall Experience: 6.53
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LaDonna family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They didn't have coffee or breakfast like they said it was just bad customer service

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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LaDonna family_with_children us
1
Cons:

The fact that had to wait few hours longer than 3pm to check in cause no rooms were clean then first night there my room didn't have frig or microwave. Then I extended stay and got kicked out at 1230am because they didn't process payment from booking.com right they didn't do their job and when lady from booking called he said thete was no way to help me so me and my daughter were kicked out at 1230am in the rain. When I had already paid for my stay.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Britani solo_traveller us
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Brainard couple us
2
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Doug solo_traveller us
1
Not informed of room faults before charged and room was not changed. Very un helpful staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Missing refrigerator, smell of mold, unhelpful staff, no coffee in morning, etc. etc.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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WARREN couple us
1
Atrocious
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was dirty cold
When to use the heat smelling like it was on fire Smoke detector was not on the ceiling toilet did not flush went down to reception I told him the room was very cold and the heater was not working he just gave me a blanket
We left without unpacking

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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FRANCISCA couple us
5
It was okay
Pros:

So so

Cons:

Need to improve quality 😕

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Cristina couple us
1
Uncomfortable
Pros:

The price is better than other places

Cons:

The facility is out at the back, the facility is dirty, the facility needs renovation, the bed is old and uncomfortable. It said free breakfast but when my bf went downstairs its all gone and it was only 9 am. Over all the palce needs a renovation and keep the homeless or drug people away. As we found a small zip lock bag ,who know whats in it as we flash it down the toilet .

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Kai extended_group cn
4
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
2
Cons:

I was charged two times and I stood one night in one room .I was charged by booking.com and when I got there they told me they couldn't find my reservation and I was charged second time for my room even though I got a free cancellation email from booking.com It was a mess

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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BRADLEY couple us
1
Horrible
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nimish solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

I was charged for 2 days when I stayed only for one day. Hotel asked me to go through booking.com for a refund. I cannot get access to customer service at booking.com as there is no number listed anywhere. The online message gives an error message when I try to text in the portal. Please call me to process refund - nimishtolat@gmail.com asap.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple us
1
We would not recommend staying here as it was expensive and dirty.
Pros:

The location was quiet.

Cons:

The room was dirty. The refrigerator had splatters on the front of it. The cabinets in the kitchenette were falling apart and sticky. The recliner in the room was torn up. The TV remote was sticky. They did not provide us with bath towels, so we had to use our beach towels. When we asked the front desk for towels, they said they were still in the dryer and were damp so to come back later, when later there was no one manning the front desk. The windows to the room had cracked glass, the ceiling was peeling away, and the room was missing the smoke detector and had wires sticking out of the ceiling where it should have been.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

It was quiet!

Cons:

Before a guest checks into a room make sure that all lamp fixtures are in working condition.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
3
Too many residents being noisy outside on camping chairs and breakfast was awful !
Pros:

Convenient location and good parking

Cons:

Only one member of staff doing everything !
Breakfast (or lack of) was awful.
Residents were outside all day chatting and sitting on camping chairs being noisy. They woke us up at 5am shouting and chatting sitting outside the complex.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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natalie family_with_children us
1
Pros:

There was availability on short notice.

Cons:

Rundown, completely. Terrible smell throughout. Kitchen did not work - fridge and stove both not functional. Cabinets smelled terrible, leaking water, loose wiring under sink. Towels were old, stained and had hair on them. They did not appear to be washed. Bed was very uncomfortable. If I was not stranded without a place, with my children I would never have stayed. If I was alone I would have slept in my car. There was also bugs. My original reservation with booking was for a Hilton hotel, which was oversold and I was turned away. Overall poor experience with this hotel and booking.com

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cyndie family_with_children us
1
This was awful, frustrating, and disgusting!
Pros:

Checking out, Alvin was very helpful.

Cons:

Everything. The rooms we a mess, shower floor was dirty and had been fixed and when you stepped in it, it was spongy and felt as though it would break. Only had had towels in our room and when I went to the front desk on 6/5/25 the manager said that is all he had. And when I seemed in shock, he told me to go that I was done. Really bad customer service so we left the hotel the very next morning and went to a new hotel. Outside there were broken down cars and trash everywhere. It seemed more like a half-way house then a hotel. For the price it was extremely disappointing, and we were discussed that a prortty was run this way. I will never stay at another Extended Stay Hotel.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller us
1
No room despite a reservation
Pros:

Nothing was good

Cons:

When I arrived there was no room despite having a reservation.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller us
5
Low quality, but at a low cost, so fair enough I guess
Pros:

Cost & Locale

Cons:

Sketchy people were always hanging around the property (random groups of teen boys were sneaking in and smoking pot indoors), Overall room cleanliness was very poor (stains & sticky spots on the floor), Staff were very curt & largely unhelpful with replacing towels or toilet paper, all stairs at the location smelt strongly of garbage & possibly even urine

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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zgheib solo_traveller us
2
2025-12-23 via Nuitee