The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.
A rooftop pool with a view of the hotel buildings, a lifeguard stand, and lounge chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a wall-mounted decorative item.
A beach with two striped beach chairs and a green and white striped umbrella.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $140
$122 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

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1600 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
  • Place, Pearl Street Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Woods Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Queen - Lower Level

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

Coastal Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Queen, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Coastal Double Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic King, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Coastal King w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King - Lower Level

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

Classic Double Queen - Lower Level

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

Accessible King - Roll in Shower - Lower Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Laguna Beach

Located in Laguna Beach (Pearl District), The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 11.8 mi (19 km) from University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bluebird Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Woods Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cleo Street Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Active Culture - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wigz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 26 per night)

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (54 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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 11:00 AM

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 26 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, 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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number 000000

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 215 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, beautiful views, very calming and relaxing vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel the staff were friendly and the closeness to the shops and beaches was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Good location close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a nice hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with walking distance to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean we enjoyed our stay the staff is super nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was 10/10 customer service. It was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly accommodating staff, nice private balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, we loved the heated pool jacuzzi and the balcony. Great walk to the main beach area with tons of shops, eateries along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ops Mgr Ruben Adali and check in staff were excellent ensuring our stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Only stayed one night but will definitely stay again! Such a comfortable bed and spacious room, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor in the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful rooftop deck with heated pool, hot tub and updated rooms. Amazing staff Ruben and Adali automated/online processes for check-in were
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Free water bottles and donuts were helpful. Allowance to use beach umbrellas and chairs were awesome too. Good location close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and accommodating and the hotel was pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, room was perfect. Location is perfect! Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, very helpful! The property was clean and easy to get around. Check in and check out was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The poolside terrace had nice ocean views. The location was perfect for spending time both in Laguna Beach and Dana Point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are bver nice and Clean, staff was out of this world answered and helped with any question I had
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent. I recommend it a 100%!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the rooms were clean! Complimentary champagne celebrating a birthday! Will be booking again because the hospitality was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean updated rooms. Friendly front desk people. Nice pool patio atea and lovely rooftop. There is mo food or drink service available there but lots close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026