Dana Point Marina Inn

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Baby Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(145 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dana Point

With a stay at Dana Point Marina Inn in Dana Point (Dana Point Harbor), you'll be steps from Dana Point Harbor and 14 minutes by foot from Doheny State Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Salt Creek Beach and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

What's nearby

  • Dana Point Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dana Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Baby Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocean Institute - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 13 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lantern's Edge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn offers 136 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Dana Point hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 136 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Dana Point Marina Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Dana Point? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dana Point Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn Hotel

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Marina Inn Dana Point

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Dana Point Marina Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 840 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 519 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 338 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1984 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan

great location but Dana Point Harbor is under construction. This property will be torn down so it's pretty basic. Not bad though - good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

The Marina Inn is a small hotel located in the county run harbor and owned by the county government.The hotel was built in the early seventies as an alternative to the pricier privately owned city hotels, and possibly as a convenience to the boaters who dock in the harbor. Because the hotel is in the harbor it's super convenient for walking and eating. Although the accommodations are spartan, the staff is warm and friendly. We stayed in a first floor suite for two nights and we found it to be quite comfortable. The room we stayed in was clean, quiet and had been recently upgraded- new mattress, new sofa, fresh paint and it looked like a new carpet throughout the main floor. The bathroom is simple and small, but there was plenty of hot water, a decent shower, and clean towels. There was a good size TV in both the living room and in the bedroom with lots of channels. The living room had a large overhead fan and a heating/cooling system for comfort. There was a small kitchenette with a granite counter, microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine. The bedroom with a king size bed also housed a walk-in closet. Parking is conveniently located in front of the hotel. All in all, considering the harbor location and the resonable price, we thought we got great value for our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's clean but rundown. They're totally demolishing & rebuilding soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience from top to bottom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great view! Thank you Christine!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just love staying there and am grateful they are still open - clean, great location, parking, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Litchfield Park

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator was broken and our key got deactivated every time we left the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Bakersfield

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
old hotel, a dump
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Blaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Needs some updating and some seriously upgraded breakfast facilities but as the whole area is due for demolition and a laguna style modern renovation (sad to lose all the characterful buildings and restaurants) it really doesn’t matter. It is clean, basic and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

The
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

MADHUR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Karley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Travelled with family
Its a dated motel, but Its the only hotel at the marina. Nothing fancy, just a place to stay, and it does include a breakfast: make your own waffles, yogurt, bagles, cereal, juice, and of course coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026