Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

5.0 star property
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3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Terrace/patio
Garden
Restaurant
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Monarch Beach Golf Links
    1 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach
    17 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach Park
    4 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    35 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 50 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing Tub)

  • 50 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 50 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside), Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 288 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 68 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 50 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 130 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 50 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dana Point

With a stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point (Monarch Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mission San Juan Capistrano and Monarch Beach Golf Links. .This beach hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Monarch Beach Golf Links - 1 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach - 17 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • Dana Point Harbor - 5 min drive
  • Doheny State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Young's Beach Shack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bottega Angelina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Project Social - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers 400 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach, a 24-hour health club, and complimentary bicycles. 3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 20 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 400 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 5 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Dana Point? This hotel has 120203 square feet (11167 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 34 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has a restaurant on site.
AVEO Table and Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
33North - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Part and Parcel - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Bourbon Steak OC - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Korean, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11 AM: USD 10-50 for adults and USD 10-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • AVEO Table and Bar
  • 33North
  • Part and Parcel
  • Bourbon Steak OC

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Designer shops
  • Free beach club
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pilates classes
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Golf pro shop
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (120203 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 34

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Deep-pile carpet in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 200
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 69.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 200 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point
Monarch Beach Dana Point
Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach Resort
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 608 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dalia

Service was ok, but expected better for a 5 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Manhattan Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
The stay was fabulous as we were celebrating my wife's 50th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nohemi, West Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent, Russell at reception went above and beyond my expectations. Bourbon Steakhouse was delicious and a treat for the entire family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is fantastic but the parking fees are awful We stayed for 11 days at the Hotel and the parking fee was $ 825 which was more than I paid for our hire car We have stayed many years in this area at other hotels and because we are staying so long they usually help you with the parking fee In fact we have stayed many many times at Monarch Beach but since they have outsourced their parking service to a third party they are unable to help I realize most visitors from the US would probably only stay one or two nights but when you visit from Europe you tend to stay a lot longer
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were here for a wedding and everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JAN DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renata

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely misrepresented property and unjustified room rates! Cheap Hilton, not Waldorf Astoria!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Ottawa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is five star level and location is great with easy access to the beaches around the area. Gym and pool are also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep, Paradise Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much better resort than Ritz next door and even Montage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and impeccable service from the entire staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Although the hotel fees and valet fees are something to keep in mind. Dinning at the hotel can be very expensive although food is delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so so
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pradyuman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PK
Everything was great, we did celebrate 4th of July with family having lots of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Close to many things or you can stay on the property and have everything you want. Fast and friendly staff provide anything you may need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property facilities were not maintained as one would expect at a 5 star resort. The food served was average. No mini fridge in the upgraded room. Only one hook in the bathroom. Again, not what one would expect from a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JC, Houston

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, the check-in personnel was not attentive. She was a little bit rude and condescending.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024