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Capistrano Coast House

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Ocean View King with Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $155
$139 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, South Day Use Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Ocean View King with Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

El Camino Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dana Point

With a stay at Capistrano Coast House in Dana Point (Capistrano Beach), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Doheny State Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from San Clemente Pier.

What's nearby

  • South Day Use Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pines Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Poche Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Golondrinas - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Capistrano Coast House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. 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.
Capistrano Coast House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Music library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

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 (33 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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
  • Built in 1938
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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
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

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

Capistrano Coast House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 305 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we’ve stayed! Beautiful rooms and views, super nice staff. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I've spent some time contemplating what to say about this "boutique" hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jiapeng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boutique hotel at beach front. Very clean and surprisingly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dacia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Manor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bathroom were great, loads of space and a great view of the beach from the balcony. Staff all polite and friendly and the valet parking works like a dream. Breakfast was quality and plentiful. Would prefer a proper bean to cup machine for coffee rather than gas station filter coffee, but apart from that 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and bed is comfortable!! My second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay at El Caminante. We were warmly greeted and allowed an early check-in, which was much needed. The location was perfect and free of any traffic issues. The rooms were smaller than a normal hotel room but had the character and class that we were looking for. The porch was really neat with a view of the Pacific, nice patio furniture, and a firepit. The bar had great coffee, and while we didn't try the food, the menu looked great. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is because the fire alarm went off one night (probably a fluke but just bad timing), and we also did not receive a park pass as stated in the reservation (they said they had been stolen). The staff accommodated this and gave us a credit back on our bill to compensate. Michael at the front was especially great - so helpful, answered all of our questions, and was a jack of all trades. Loved this place and would definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was courteous, but not very informative. Upon check in, they should be telling you about the hotel and what it has to offer. We had no idea they served any type of breakfast or had Ebikes for use. They should have shown the menus or had them in the room. There were no instructions on how to use the coffee pot in the room, The rooms could use slippers. I would not say this was a luxury property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was quaint but is very small, barely enough space to get around bed., no closet, no shelf space in bathroom. There were 2 drawers under bed but difficult to access. Property is very pretty with lots of flowers and a chimanea on the patio. It seems that the patio is to make up for the lack of space in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Skanthan, Los Angeles

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

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff were friendly, and property was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marigress

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming little boutique hotel. The room we stayed in was immaculately clean & comfortable (nice mattress & crisp linens). The Spanish colonial decor is so charming and so fitting for SoCal... and the view from our ocean facing patio room was amazing. Our patio was perfect for enjoying the ocean at sunset, and the chiminea kept us cozy and warm so we could continue to enjoy the patio as the temperature dropped into the evening. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. This was the perfect place for us to stay for a quick 2-day anniversary getaway from San Diego. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very unique! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thanh-Tam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Arvada

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and we loved the out door fire pits they had. Right across the beach and a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the 2nd time I stay here. The place is gorgeous and super comfortable. I had an ADA room and it was much roomier. I have a bad hip and the extra space made it easy to get around the room. Everything was clean and the room smelled great. I love the toiletries. Plush towels and perfect bedding. I put on my jammies and wrapped myself in the robe and sat by the chimney in the patio. I read for hours with the sound of the waves and the fire. El Caminante is a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, ALPINE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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