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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dana Point

In entertainment district.You'll find Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor within a 15-minute walk of this Dana Point hotel. Ocean Institute and The Coach House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Thousand Steps Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outer Reef - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel near Doheny State Beach in Dana Point
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 678 square feet (63 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 678 sq ft of conference space
  • 63 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is 23.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel on Sep 21, 2025 start from $122.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Doheny State Beach and 4.1 mi (6-min drive) from Thousand Steps Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino San Clemente (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel to downtown Dana Point?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Dana Point.