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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
Hacienda Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hacienda Suite

Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

El Camino Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dana Point

With a stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows in Dana Point (Capistrano Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Doheny State Beach and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from San Clemente Pier.

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Fun on the beach, near Dana Point Harbor
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes.
This smoke-free hotel features complimentary parking nearby, bodyboards on site, and complimentary bicycles on site. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails on site, boat tours nearby, and snorkeling nearby.
Enjoy a meal at El Caminante Bar or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
El Caminante Bar - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Caminante Bar

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Capistrano Seaside
Capistrano Seaside Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Inn
Capistrano Seaside Inn Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Hotel Capistrano Beach
El Caminante
El Caminante Bar Bungalows
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Dana Point
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel Dana Point

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay. This hotel had so much character and charm. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous inn! Thoughtfully remodeled! Directly across from the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by beach and staff was amazing. Even offered us some bikes for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing atmosphere

This place was so beautiful and relaxing. I love the chimenea! The food was delicious though limited. The cocktails was wonderful too. I felt like I was in a different world and only an hour from home. I cant wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute place with fabulous service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful! The room was lovely, the only thing is that it mentions a microwave but there was none. The bar had some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had. There was a dj on our last night there and we had so much fun. We had a beautiful view of the beach. No complaints and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Very unique and well appointed. Service was impeccable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be back. Make sure you shower with the bathroom door closed or you’ll set off the fire alarm. Other than that we loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t wait to return

Beautiful property. So much history. The buildings have been beaufully restored. Each room is a private oasis. Incredible views of the Pacific. The bar is fully stocked. Our bar tender was a wealth of knowledge. Drinks were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We will be back but not in a room above us
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

The room was quite small, very tastefully appointed. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, as the room itself was not the type of room you would want to stay in all day, but was great for sleeping. Common spaces were few and the balcony was not private, as it appeared to be in the photos online.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, my family was heard. Location great. But if I had to be nit picky, it would be, the living room tv wifi setup was not user friendly but I blame the tv not the property. Overall 9.8, seriously though, would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Stayed 1 night in May 2025