Dana Point Marina Inn
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629-2919
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Relax in a spacious balcony room overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Marina Inn is the only hotel on the Dana Point Harbor and a 5 minute walk to Doheny State Beach. Our Dana Point Harbor Hotel is steps from local shops, restaurants and activities. Guests enjoy rooms featuring private balconies, Flat screen TVs, mini fridges, microwaves and Free Wi Fi. Upgrade to a suite for even more room and a kitchenette. We offer free breakfast daily for our guests. Don't forget to squeeze in some time to work out in the onsite Fitness Center with state of the art equipment, including a Peloton Bike.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Boating
Kids stay free
Secured parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Vending machine
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
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Centrally Located
Harbor View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Grade: 86 out of 100
22Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
8Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Checked in on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Stood here to celebrate my 26th year wedding anniversary. First time staying at this hotel. Not every day you see a DECEASED person being taken out in a body bag in the elevator ride down to the lobby after checking in! Condolences to the person's family, but talk about a bad first impression. Not the hotels fault, but you would think that the hotel would have a separate employee entrance to avoid awkward situations like this. Kinda ruined my stay. You can't "unsee" something like this. Other than that, great location and good breakfast.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Hotel staff not keen on upgrading rooms to harbor view, even for special occasions like 26th year...
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The hotel itself is a 3 since it’s older and needs a remodel. Our room was right off the lobby, and it was a decent size. The bathroom is small and old. Everything worked except our slider handle didn’t lock, but it had a lock on the bottom. The room looked outdated but it was clean enough and suited our needs. The room was just ok overall. The location, however, is spectacular, and that gets a 5. This hotel is walking distance from the beach, and the marina is right outside the hotel. I walked all along the marina in the evening with my daughter and felt very safe. There are many shops and restaurants nearby along the marina and we enjoyed that as well. I was nervous to stay here after reading the reviews. I decided to stay anyway because of the location. The hotel looks like it was great once upon a time. Yet I didn’t feel it was as bad as some of the reviews, at least in my opinion. It absolutely needs a remodel, but I still enjoyed my stay. The staff was pleasant and we had no issues. And the location is amazing. Overall, with the location, this hotel is a 4.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 16 Aug 2022
Hello WeLove2Travel2345: Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience you recently had in our hotel! We enjoyed reading how delighted you were with the hotel and our location-we hope you'll come back very soon!
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There was a skid mark on the sheets upon check in. Amazingly, the manager demurred to change sheets due to a staffing shortage. Offered $50 off. Amazing, really. Stay away. If I could give zero stars I would.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Dec 22 to 27. 2022 DO NOT GO HERE! This hotel ruined the visit for my out of town family . Horrible, dirty, no use of the tub , it was clogged with filth.NO MAID unless you contact them for one 24 hours before! As my Sister who is staying there. It is a dump. She said they did not care. And finally moved them to another room not much better. This hotel is getting torn down for remodel , so they really could give a crap. Motel 6 would be cleaner than this. Wwme were having a family reunion . Do not go here! There is many others to stay at. I am a resident of this area for 30 years. My family came from out of state. This was the worst hotel they had ever been to.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: Do not go here. It is in the worst shape because it is getting torn down next year as the harbor...
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 2 Jan 2023
Hi Vercheren: Please accept our apologies for the difficult stay you recently had in our hotel. It was difficult to read that you had many issues with Housekeeping and Engineering. Regardless of the possibilities that the hotel may not be around long term, we have a duty to our guests to make sure they have an enjoyable stay. Your feedback definitely helps us move towards that goal.
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We love this hotel and would love to go back for a longer stay. It was peaceful, nice room with balcony and friendly staff. The breakfast was great....fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage. waffles (with chocolate chips and strawberries!🙂) juices including watermelon juice. It was spead out so it wasn't crowded. Big breakfast room and outside area by the pool. The employee was quick to refill and clean. We needed a room with an ADA roll in shower and it was perfect for us. The property is a bit dated but everything worked on our room and had been remodeled. The bed was comfortable and the linens seemed new and fluffy. I recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: We only had shampoo in our room...you might want to bring conditioner. We were only given one...
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Hello dana B: Thank you for the wonderful review on TripAdvisor! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back with us again soon. It was great to read that you were so satisfied with the room, our breakfast offerings and team members.
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Planned for 5 nights but stayed for 2 nights due to emergency. Left my coach big bag in a hurry and never recovered it. Their front desk clerk, Christine - should not be in a customer service job at all. She might smile but looked irritated when i returned twice to re-programmed my hotel key - which kept on not working every time i leave the room. Then when i left my bag, she put on my on a long hold - immediately upon answering the phone, put me on hold without asking; never got the return call when i asked for detailed explanation on what happened. They simply said, they did'nt find my bag! Obviously , Christine is not trained to handle customer complaints. And looks like the manager, Irene- whom I requested for return call never called back. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT TRUST WORTHY HOTEL! I am almost okay to disregard the dirt and fruit flies/mosquitoes flying around my hotel room - but for me to lose my belongings? Aren't they supposed to check and clean the hotel thoroughly before another guest comes in???? Looks like the hotel employees simple do not care.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 30 Sep 2022
It was unfortunate to read the disappointment you felt during your recent stay in our hotel. Lost and Found inquiries are sometimes very troublesome and we apologize that we did not get back to you quickly with the news your bag was not found at the property.
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Only good thing I can say about this place is the location. Cons: 1.Once you check in your on your own. No map of grounds or adequate directions to room .No carts to be found for moving luggage. 2. Out dated room, small bathroom. No room to put toiletries. Sink did not drain well. 3. Hotel booked catalina express. Desk could not provide map or adequate direction to get to the ferry. 4 Breakfast room unappealing, Had no milk. Made no effort to get any. Person in charge did not seem like happy camper 5. Had to go to desk for any questions or concerns. Would not always answer phone and desk at times was vacant.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 5 Aug 2022
Hi jimbR5845GX: While we appreciate any feedback regarding a guest stay, please accept our apologies for the many inconveniences you encountered during your recent stay with us. All the items you mentioned are within the control of the hotel, and we benefit when guests let us know what we can do better. Thank you for sharing your concerns.
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We stayed here for 3 nights. Room was very old and the carpet had a sticky stain on it that felt like honey. ALL the carpets in the entire hotel look like they were from a crime scene; stained and dirty. There was NO cleaning service the entire time. Had to ask for towels from the front desk each day, only to be told they were "out of towels". Breakfast lady was incredibly rude in the hot, crowded breakfast room. DO NOT stay here.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 19 Jul 2022
Hi D6028Nlkathyg: We sure are sorry that your most recent stay didn't go as well as we all would have liked. Your feedback about Housekeeping and the Breakfast Room was good for us to know about so we can make improvements to our facility and services.
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Suites are very spacious and connect to the room next door. Older hotel but has new electronics. Plenty of USB ports in the room! A/c. Friendly staff. The breakfast area was super crowded and they ran out of bananas. That is my primary breakfast so I was super bummed about that.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 30 Jun 2022
Hi Rbar612: We appreciate all of the positive feedback but feel terrible about running out of bananas! Please be assured that we will save one for you on your next trip! :)
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Not the most luxurious accommodations, but I knew what to expect. A dated gem. I came here specifically to enjoy the affordable nostalgia (of my hometown hotel) before it is torn down and becomes just another Southern California upgrade that common folk cannot afford. I am sad but my stay was great. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff was friendly enough. The breakfast was ok. But the location(!) is golden. Plenty of walking areas, bike rental nearby, DP harbor just steps away, restaurants, shopping, beaches...the sound of seals and seagulls...I wish I had time for the pool and jacuzzi!... It was a restful stay indeed.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: I had a courtyard view on the second floor. It was perfect
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Response from Rod Hurt, Owner at Dana Point Marina Inn
Responded 6 Jun 2022
Hi sdmt33: We're glad your stroll down memory lane was a positive one! Come back for another one when your travels bring you back to Dana Point...you're more than welcome with us at any time.
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PRICE RANGE
US$157 - US$273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
dana point marina hotel dana point, dana point marina inn
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaOrange CountyDana Point
NUMBER OF ROOMS
136
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Point Marina Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Dana Point Marina Inn?
Nearby attractions include Dana Point Harbor (0.3 km), Baby Beach (0.4 km), and Doris Walker Overlook (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dana Point Marina Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include RJ's Cafe, Jimmy's Famous American Tavern, and Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Dana Point Marina Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Dana Point Marina Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dana Point Marina Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.