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Capistrano Coast House

Property class: 4

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Lobby lounge
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $193
$174 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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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Ocean View King with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a cushion.

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

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

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Ocean View King

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

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Hacienda Suite

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

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El Camino Suite

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Day Use Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Rooster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kamea Poke - ‬3 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Music library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-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 on-site 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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 526 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I very nice place to stay in a great location across from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun unique hotel, great place to unwind , clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were very clean staff was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice breakfast & coffee - great staff and accommodating - easy parking - close beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfect and the staff was super friendly and attentive!! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A cool boutique hotel. Cool rooms and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute property, our crew enjoyed the place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved staying here! Me and my finance stayed here a night just because and we loved the location and property! The most beautiful getaway! The room, the patio, the Santal 33 as the soap, WOW! Loved it though would so stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for couples to get away,osbaldo was very helpful and very professional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful place to stay! The details are adorable in the room, around the hotel, and products used in room. Such a great getaway and to hear the ocean - wow! The staff - especially Aldo was such a kind and helpful person - made you feel cared for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with very friendly staff. Rooms very clean, a lovely outdoor sitting area to chill. Short walk to the beach and free trolley round Dana point. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an Amazing stay!!! The room is Beautiful. We can’t wait to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a quaint place. We absolutely loved our time there. See you soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. Chiminea in the evening and coffee in the morning. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Our room was small but because of the patio it made it great! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed in the Hacienda Suite, AMAZING. The private patio and ocean views were just what we hoped for. One staff member went above and beyond and was just incredible, Aldo helped make our trip the best it could possibly be. The few hiccups we encountered he attended to quickly and with care. Also, Amazing Bathroom, and great furnishing/decorating to make it a unique spot to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My husband and I stayed this passed weekend and we just say we were so impressed with everything. From the minute we walked in the door the guy welcomed us right away with great dinner suggestions advised to let him know when we wanted our chimney turned out in the patio. We loved it and as locals this was a perfect get away because it felt cozy but the structure was beautiful we said we will be coming very often to just unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property across the street from Capo Beach, a mile or so from the center of Dana Pt. Unexpectedly beautiful for the price - rooms, fire pits, Spanish colonial tiling, and lounge area. Excited for when their resto-bar opens; will complete the picture!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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we liked the old vintage look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to relax outside. The king size bed fills most of the small room, but they make the most of the space they can. You just don't care because of the wonderful porch in the front of the room. It sits across the street from the ocean and has an outdoor fire. Just a cozy place to sit and be outside semi privately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very charming hotel. Loved the location and the convenient parking next to the rooms. Especially loved the mattress and pillows, which were incredibly comfortable. Staff were also extremely polite and helpful. Only critiques would be to remove the custom frames around the TV so you can easily turn it on/off and change channels without standing right on top of it. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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If you’re like me and you prefer boutique hotels over big brands, this place delivers. Plenty of character adds to the appeal. Small room but the patio really extends your living space and was private. I was disappointed to learn that the restaurant/bar were not yet open under the new ownership. I probably would have booked it anyway for the charm and the location. Just up the beach from Dana Point and convenient to local coffee shops and stores within a mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Adorable place in Dana Point. The decor is extremely well done in an old Spanish mission theme. The staff is very friendly. It was perfect for a quick, affordable escape near the beach. One disappointment was that the walls were super thin and we could hear everything from the next room. Another thing to note for people unfamiliar with the area is that Pacific Coast Highway is in between the hotel and the beach. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming old, but fully refurbished hotel. Immaculate grounds and rooms. We really enjoyed the porch over-looking the beach and Dana Point Harbor where we watched the sunset snuggled under the blanket provided for us. You have to understand that it is an old hotel, so the walls are thin, and you are right across the street from the train, which stops running after 9:00PM, but it's part of the charm. Loved the split doors where you could open the top and let the fresh air flood the room. Staff was very nice and helpful. We will certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

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