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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Presidential Suite
Restaurant
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Doheny State Beach and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from San Clemente Pier.
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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

  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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 motel 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 motel 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 motel'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.

Languages

English

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, unique design, incredible attention to detail, great staff.. wonderful stay and great location! I love the doors in the rooms that the upper half opens to see the ocean. Best stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

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

Quirky but charming.

Quirky but pleasant; spruced up old motel on Pacific Coast Highway across from beach and ocean (lightly used commuter rail tracks between PCH and ocean. Tight room with king size bed. The “living room” is outside—sofa, easy chair, coffee and side table, ceramic propane fire pot. In off season it can be chilly and overcast/foggy this close to the water. Modern bath with tiled, glass shower stall. Pleasant, “old” California bar where continental breakfast is available, drinks all evening. Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property with great landscaping, decor, high quality furniture and fixtures. Unfortunately our room was missing some essentials like hand soap, extra toilet paper, and body wash. Staff very friendly and helpful, but they are understaffed. Regardless, I would stay here again because it’s so beautiful and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere in the beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Journey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L

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

Beautiful ocean view room

Beautiful hotel with an ocean view. The rooms were newly renovated and really nice. Not a lot of space in the room. The bed takes up the whole room. The patio was great with a wonderful view. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Love the decor, tile design in bathroom, plush towels; however, cons outweigh the pros. Room was very tiny, no fridge or micro as stated, no balcony as stated- it was a walkway to all the other rooms on the second floor. No maintenance person available when I had a problem at midnight with a toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beautiful cottages love the design.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Beautiful view and beautiful rooms

This place is beautiful. It’s clean, nicely appointed and extremely reasonably priced. The only negative would be the size of the room. But if you don’t need a lot of space I would stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Tough place to review. Tiny bungalows with ocean view and recently went through major renovations. Workmanship excellent; but room is very small and not furnished or designed correctly. No closet (couple of hooks behind bathroom door with 4 hangars; no bureau or chest (drawers as part of headboard on the floor). No table or chairs. Only place to sit is bed (or toilet). Big four poster king bed floating in the middle of the room. Stayed one night of four. Very polite when we checked out early and refunded payment. Mattress very comfortable. Vessel sink in bathroom with 3” of counter on each side. Submarine size shower. May be good for single or people who have no luggage. Also no elevator and train runs directly in front of the property (but we knew those things). Beautiful, but non-functional. Wish I could have rated higher
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin Marquez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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The hotel is cute & the staff were very friendly, however the hotel pictures and amenities are misleading. The room was extremely small, the balcony was shared with other guests, there was no refrigerator or microwave in room. Definitely not what I was expecting for the amount paid. Another inconvenience was the shades were broken and since the balcony is shared, others walk in the area so we literally had to go into the bathroom to change clothes. No privacy at all. There’s a train that runs along the coast across the street from the hotel that I wasn’t aware of. It’s not a big deal but if you’re a light sleeper it will definitely wake you a few times. Last thing, we picked up snacks from the room for our car ride home (these are $8-$10 ) each and realized both were expired by over a month. Small things but overall I would expect better from somewhere as expensive as this place is. I didn’t complain because I didn’t want to ruin my husband’s birthday but definitely not staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

colleen, Savannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little loud with the train going past across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed here for valentines weekend and it was lovely! Our only issue we had was that the floors of our room seemed to be very dirty and could’ve been cleaned better prior to us arriving. Other than that it was beautiful and staff was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint, very clean. Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025