Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hotels
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Hilton Grand Vacations
9 (160 reviews)
34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, California, 92624 , Capistrano Beach , US

Facilities

Elevator
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Arcade/game room
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Billiards or pool table
24-hour fitness facilities
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Ocean/beachfront views and proximity to Doheny Beach
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean rooms and recently renovated units
Well-equipped kitchens (stovetop, grill, full-size fridge)
Spacious studios and private balconies/decks
Close to shopping and dining
Cons:
Air conditioning problems in some rooms (no cooling/portable AC only)
Limited parking availability in hotel section
Occasional bugs and weird hallway/room odors reported
Elevator outages in central building (accessibility concern)
Pool/Jacuzzi issues (too warm pool, overly chlorinated jacuzzi)
Limited towel hooks and some privacy between balconies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally praised as very clean (recently renovated rooms, clean linens), but some guests reported bugs and a weird odor in hallways/rooms, so cleanliness is slightly reduced.
Service
9.6
Consistently highlighted as a major positive: staff described as very kind, friendly, helpful, attentive and accommodating (tips, anniversary gift, good guest interaction).
Location
9.5
Excellent location: oceanfront/across from Doheny State Park and the beach, close to shopping and dining — repeatedly noted as a key positive.
Room Quality
8.1
Mixed room quality: rooms cited as spacious with great ocean views and useful kitchens, but there are recurring issues (AC not cooling/failing, privacy concerns between balconies, occasional bugs) that lower the score.
Amenities
9.3
Strong amenities (well-equipped kitchens, pool, jacuzzi), though some operational issues noted (warm pool, over-chlorinated jacuzzi, limited towel hooks, elevator outages in one building).
Value for Money
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.3
Mostly excellent overall stays reported ("amazing stay", "won’t stay anywhere else", many repeat guests) with a few operational negatives that slightly temper the perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Take advantage of the outdoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center for relaxation and recreation.

Premium Services
Enjoy concierge services and an arcade/game room for added convenience and entertainment.

Comfortable Accommodations
Make yourself at home in air-conditioned rooms with kitchens, cable TV, and separate sitting areas.

Book your stay at Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts for a memorable experience by the beach.

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 160 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.3
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nathan
6
Pros:

The room didn’t cool well. The ac only ran in the living room and didn’t cool the bedrooms. Found some bugs. No parking in our hotel section.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family
10
Pros:

The property was near the beach which was excellent for me.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • partner
8
Pros:

The staff was very kind and helpful. Our room had a beautiful view of the ocean and sunset.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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April
10
Pros:

This hotel is so beautiful! We were greeted by friendly staff. Gave us tips. They even gave us a gift for our anniversary stay. Super cool. The view from the balcony over looking the ocean is great. The street by hotel isnt noisy as other reviews say. We will return!

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Christina
10
Pros:

Very nice balcony view. Room was clean. Kitchen was nice and would be appreciated for longer stays.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Emma
8
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed and linens felt clean. The little deck was nice. Very basic kitchen but had everything we needed.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • partner
10
Pros:

The studio was very spacious and the ocean view was beautiful

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family
10
Pros:

The only thing I'll say is be very focused on what kind of room you choose. There are three different buildings and three different room configurations. Not all one bedrooms are alike. If you book on Expedia you have to be careful what you might wind up being assigned. Some rooms have a separate bathroom from the one bedroom and some configurations have the bathroom in the bedroom and all of this is important depending on how many people and who is in your party. So I would suggest reserving with the actual Hotel itself and making sure you get the exact configuration to accommodate your guests as needed.

Other than that, people are wonderful and it's so cool near Doheny beach where you can watch the surfers. And also in the central building the elevator has been out on and off for 3 years so that's another situation where you have to be vigilant because you don't want to be in the building without the elevator if you have transportation and disability needs.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Nancy
8
Pros:

Room was nice and clean. View of the ocean from balcony. But no privacy wall between neighbor's on that part of the building. 1 bedroom with comfortable king bed. Sink and vanity in there was a nice extra. Everything worked. My grip is only 1 nite stand. There should be one on each side of the bed. Big tub and nice shower. My grip is not enough towel racks. Pool towels, bath towels, bathing suits. They don't want them on the balcony but one hook and one rack is not enough. Pool was warm and lots of lounge chairs with umbrellas. The Jacuzzi was hot but too much chlorine. Burned my eyes and didn't stay in very long. Over all nice. Across the street from the ocean and 10 min from Dana Pt Harbor

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather
6
Pros:

I thought there was a weird smell in the hallways and rooms.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Chad • partner
10
Pros:

When in town..won’t stay anywhere else

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Lauren
10
Everything you need
Pros:

One of the cleanest hotels I have been in and the room had all the accommodations for cooking and the beach. I would definitely stay here with my family again.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Chad • partner
10
Pros:

Always excellent stays!

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family
10
Pros:

Staff is friendly and rooms are clean and comfortable

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Chad • partner
10
Pros:

The staff are so friendly and attentive, accommodating, every time we stay at resort. Oceanfront units across from Doheny State Park…, doesn’t get much better.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Karl • family
8
Pros:

The view of the beach was the best part

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Brandon
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Stay was amazing, with the stovetop, grill, and full size fridge this place had eveything I needed and more

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Phil • friends
10
Pros:

Property was in very good condition. Our room was recently renovated and very clean. Many shopping and dining options close by.

Only thing that could be improved is to have more parking available.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • friends
2
Pros:

No working a/c in the room. Unable for a/c to be fixed and only supplied a small portable a/c. No one can fix the situation.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • partner
10
Pros:

What a great place! We’ve stayed here before and enjoyed it immensely this time as well. We had a nice room in the first building with the fantastic ocean view. We also were able to get out and enjoy the pool which was really nice. Michelle was very welcoming and professional and answered our questions. Her demeanor and calm but can do attitude was a deciding factor in my decision to join the Hilton Rewards program. We are already planning our next visit-go!

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee