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Our top choices for Monarch Beach hotels

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1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (711 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is ₩1,062,727
₩1,270,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"Nothing tops the personal care and attention to detail at the Ritz!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ₩1,104,055
₩1,320,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

3. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Monarch Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved this hotel! The surrounding area was beautiful. Restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Rick
The price is ₩143,289
₩159,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 3.9 km from Monarch Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place, wish we would have stayed longer."
United States
Ramona
The price is ₩190,588
₩212,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

5. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
14.7 km from Monarch Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,805 reviews)
"Very clean, great breakfast, nice staff"
United States
Juliana
The price is ₩130,154
₩143,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Laguna Hills Lodge
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

6. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 4.7 km from Monarch Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I love the property. Stay here whenever I’m in town."
United States
Chad
The price is ₩226,264
₩287,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

7. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,231 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms"
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩136,921
₩152,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
A spacious indoor area with a large window, a wooden floor, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
United States
William
The price is ₩168,033
₩181,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.

9. The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
3.5 star property
7.4 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"Clean room and very nice staff!!"
United States
ELAINE
The price is ₩168,365
₩191,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
An outdoor bar area with seating, a fire pit, and a bar stocked with bottles.

10. Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa Marriott
4.0 star property
27.6 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,758 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, extremely budget friendly and super clean and new appliances such as ac, bathroom🙏"
United States
Jesus
The price is ₩192,379
₩213,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Costa Mesa Marriott
A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and lush greenery.

11. Crescent Bay Inn

Crescent Bay Inn
2.0 star property
10.8 km from Monarch Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great motel..easy..clean..Great shower and comfortable bed. Love they have 5 pillows on the bed.. Great price for a very easy stay. Next to all of downtown restaurants..perfect. My wife and I loved it so much that we added a day for our quick vacation."
United States
PETER
The price is ₩140,450
₩160,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Crescent Bay Inn
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

12. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor, 3 km from Monarch Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,228 reviews)
"Good love great location"
United States
Emilio
The price is ₩125,537
₩139,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Dana Point Marina Inn
A hotel lobby with a beverage display, a frozen section, and a sign indicating a 100% smoke-free floor.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
3.5 star property
16.1 km from Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,215 reviews)
"Nice swimming pool and hot tub."
United States
Nurdin
The price is ₩167,542
₩184,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

14. Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
3.5 star property
21 km from Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,311 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff was very nice and helpful, breakfast was great, will stay at Ayres hotel again!"
United States
Alessandra
The price is ₩154,036
₩166,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum
4.0 star property
19.9 km from Monarch Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Leondro D
The price is ₩201,865
₩222,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

16. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
3.0 star property
9.8 km from Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"It is a cozy feeling hotel. We all loved our stay!"
United States
Sydney
The price is ₩231,603
₩319,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Laguna Beach House
A covered entrance with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

17. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Monarch Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was positive. Nice clean and updated rooms. The staff was great especially Joy at the front desk. I definitely would stay there again"
United States
ROBERT
The price is ₩140,954
₩155,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Capistrano Inn
A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Monarch Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,060 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Liberty
The price is ₩179,310
₩197,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a staircase, and a view of the upper floors.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
3.5 star property
25.6 km from Monarch Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,847 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel in a quite area."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ₩213,142
₩234,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

20. Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine
4.0 star property
24.6 km from Monarch Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,227 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff."
United States
William
The price is ₩297,192
₩327,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Hyatt Regency Irvine
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Compare popular hotels in Monarch Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
81 reviews
View
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
View
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,000 reviews
View
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
208 reviews
View
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.
Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
3,805 reviews
View

Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Find the best Monarch Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear blue sea, and a distant city skyline.

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and North Day Use Beach.

A coastal town with a marina, cliffs, and a beach.

Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and The Coach House Concert Hall.

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.

A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

Dana Hills

Though Dana Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.

Top Monarch Beach Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It wasa fine"
Bakari 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Monarch Beach like?
Monarch Beach is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach as part of your Monarch Beach travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Monarch Beach?
Based on our traveler data, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Monarch Beach. This resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Monarch Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Dana Point, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 127 Monarch Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Monarch Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Monarch Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Monarch Beach?
For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Monarch Beach, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Dana Point neighborhood?
Dip your toes in the water at Salt Creek Beach or Dana Strands Beach while you're in Monarch Beach. Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Point Preserve are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Three Arch Bay Beach, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, and Dana Hills Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Monarch Beach. When you're sightseeing in Dana Point, Baby Beach and Nature Interpretive Center are also worth a stop.

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