Dana Point Marina Inn

Hotels
7.4 (2330 reviews)
24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive , Dana Point , us
+1 949-496-1203

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Affordable rates
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.18
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and unpleasant conditions.
Service
8.65
Many reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
Location was consistently highlighted as a major positive aspect.
Room Quality
6.64
Rooms were described as outdated and in need of maintenance, but some were comfortable.
Amenities
7.17
Amenities such as the hot tub and pool were appreciated, but some issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.13
The hotel was considered affordable for its location and offerings.
Food and Beverage
5.68
Breakfast options were frequently criticized as limited.
Overall Experience
7.55
Guests expressed a mixed experience but appreciated location and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Dana Point Marina Inn, nestled in the heart of Dana Point, offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub after a day of exploring the nearby beaches.

Convenient Facilities
Experience top-notch service with our 24-hour front desk and private parking. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and maintain your fitness routine at our well-equipped fitness centre.

Prime Location
Situated just a stone's throw away from Doheny State Beach and Baby Beach, our 2-star hotel provides easy access to the best that Dana Point has to offer. Book your stay at Dana Point Marina Inn for a memorable coastal getaway.

Important information:

Please note that only 1 vehicle is permitted per reservation.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2330 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.18
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 6.64
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 5.68
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Addie • solo_traveller • us
3
Staff is friendly and helpful! Location is good but with all the construction not what it used to be. I heard people tal
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything is old and falling apart…I know they were going to torn soon and that has fallen through so it’s time to renovate fully! Not just put band-aids on

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • family_with_children • de
5
Man merkt, dass das Haus kurz vor dem Abriss steht und nur noch das Allernötigste gemacht wird.
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut. am Rande der Marina, mitten im Ort.

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage war sehr laut und ineffizient. Die Betten ziemlich durchgelegen. Das WLAN instabil und langsam. Wände aus Pappe, selbst normale Gespräche im Nachbarzimmer waren zu hören.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
7
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Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tired in need of update

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Shevick • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Location comfortable

Cons:

Not very clean ,out dated fixtures had a musty smell like dog

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
4
Pros:

The location was on the marina.

Cons:

The property definitely needed renovations. Rooms were spacious but very outdated.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • us
3
A place to sleep.
Pros:

It was somewhere to sleep.

Cons:

Old. Dirty. Not well maintained. Cockroaches. And next to an active construction site.(6am every morning but Saturday & Sunday. And our last day at 5am.)

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • couple • us
5
Our expectations were not met. We love Dana Point and chose to stay at the Harbor because of the location and the opport
Pros:

The location being near the marina, great places to eat nearby, close to the Catalina Express so you have a place to stay before getting on the road or a place to stay before going to the rock. Nice breakfast.

Cons:

Due to the construction going on next door to the property we were told we had to pay for parking which we have never had to do when paying for a hotel for the night. How else do you get to your hotel destination for your stay coming from northern Ca if you drive unless you take an uber, taxi, Lyft, etc because you didn’t drive, totally unacceptable. The coffee pot in the room was broken and we didn’t know that until the next morning. I spoke to two people and they didn’t know what to do so said, “well, the breakfast area opens soon so you can get coffee there but I will check with maintenance “. At the same time I told the gentleman, “and your smoke detector has been beeping all night right outside our door “ . He said, I have to call maintenance to fix that. The door to the office was within 7 feet of the smoke alarm and you could hear it from the front desk.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • us
5
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jay DeZarn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I'd be coming here for years. I love the location and the rooms are great.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Burt • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Warren_g • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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RENEE L • family_with_children • us
5
Location was nice and quiet but hotel was old and musty.
Pros:

Breakfast was very minimal and only tried it once.

Cons:

Bathroom was little, mold in grout in shower.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • us
4
It was ok
Pros:

Remote for tv didn’t work, patches in the bathtub & sink

Cons:

Remote for tv to work, bathtub better looking, looked like patching was old & never finished the complete job

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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ERNST • couple • nl
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Warren_g • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Free breakfast!

Cons:

No room service

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Vickey • solo_traveller • us
10
Will stay here every chance I get!!
Pros:

I luved this property! Can’t wait to go back!

Cons:

I had no complaints about Marina Inn!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Bertha • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Silvester • family_with_children • se
3
Zlé!
Pros:

Lokalita.

Cons:

Neporiadok,staré vybavenie, hlučná klimatizácia !!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Vickey • solo_traveller • us
10
Would stay there again but they are scheduled to be torn down for renovations soon I was told
Pros:

Marina Inn was my favorite stay on this vacation! I walked out my sliding glass door to the heated pool everyday! Walk to harbor and beach was just minutes and shops and restaurant also! Great location!

Cons:

Didn’t have a microwave in room but front desk heated up my food for me! My room was beside elevator which was noisy at times!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee