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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

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September 2025

October 2025

3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

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Hot tub
Pool
Breakfast available
Bar
Parking available

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1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629

Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Dana Point Harbor
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Doheny State Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

50 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing Tub)

Exceptional

50 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

Exceptional

50 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside), Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

90 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Excellent

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

288 sq m
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Resort View

68 sq m
1 bedroom
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

50 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

90 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom

130 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

68 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

68 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

68 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

68 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Exceptional

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Ocean Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

130 sq m
1 bedroom
Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

68 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

68 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

Wonderful

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View Terrace (Fireside)

68 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

87 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

68 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

About the area

Dana Point

With a stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point (Monarch Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 8 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. .This beach resort is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Doheny State Beach.

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What's nearby

Monarch Beach Golf Links - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Salt Creek Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Dana Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Doheny State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
The Coach House - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

San Juan Capistrano Depot - 14 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Young’s Beach Shack - ‬18 min walk
‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬4 min drive
‪Project Social - ‬12 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Dana Kai - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers 400 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach, a 24-hour health club, and complimentary bicycles. 3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 20 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 400 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 5 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Dana Point? This resort has 120203 square feet (11167 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 34 meeting rooms.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has a restaurant on site.

AVEO Table and Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

33North - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Part and Parcel - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Bourbon Steak OC - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free beach shuttle
Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
5 bars/lounges
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

33North
AVEO Table and Bar
Bourbon Steak OC
Part and Parcel

Things to do

18-hole golf course
2 hot tubs
24-hour health club
3 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Children's club
Children's pool
Designer stores
Fitness classes
Free beach club
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Hiking/biking trails
Pilates classes
Pro golf lessons
Pro golf shop
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Surfing/bodyboarding
TV in common areas

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's games
Children's pool
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

34 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference centre (120,203 square foot of space)

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

20 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages
Thai massages

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
Hardwood flooring in room
High-pile carpet in room
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2001
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Pay films
Smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 200

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

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

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 67.55 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Business center/computer access
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access
Housekeeping
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Pool access
Shuttle service

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

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 200 one-time cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Property is also known as

Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point

Monarch Beach Dana Point

Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach Resort

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

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