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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $141
$127 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Place, Lantern Bay County Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 371 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 374 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 371 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (with Single Sofabed)

  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Larger Room)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Larger Room)

  • 426 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dana Point

Located in Dana Point, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ocean Institute and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from The Coach House.

What's nearby

  • Lantern Bay County Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crystal Cove Dog Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dana Point Harbor - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Institute - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lantern's Edge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
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 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Best Western Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
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Hotel Best Western Marina
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 5 or 6 times now, always good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast with.lots of options. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for a quick weekend visit. Staff were excellent and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very friendly staff at check in. Night shift girl very nice, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfasts and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful staff, decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Wenpei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was very nice. Great food all in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, room is decent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Rory

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, but run down rooms and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, rooms need a refresh. Area was great. Skip the bbq place next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed; friendly staff; great breakfast with a nice selection of warm and cold options; walkable to Marina and beach. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Great location, nice rooms, and friendly staff. I will
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great. room was very nice. close to food and the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026