The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Explore the area

1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629

Place, Salt Creek Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Monarch Beach Golf Links
‪15 min walk‬
Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Exceptional

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, View)

Exceptional

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Patio)

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Patio)

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Exceptional

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed (View)

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Room, Ocean View

400 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

1109 sq ft
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

784 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

784 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

391 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

398 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

398 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

391 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Patio)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Exceptional

784 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Balcony)

Very good

400 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dana Point

On the beach.With a stay at this Monarch Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Salt Creek Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Monarch Beach Golf Links. Dana Strands Beach and Dana Point Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

Salt Creek Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Eco-Adventure Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Salt Creek Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Monarch Beach Golf Links - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Dana Strands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

San Juan Capistrano Depot - 17 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Young’s Beach Shack - ‬7 min walk
‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪180blü - ‬9 min walk
‪Bourbon Steak - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a hot tub. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 26221 square feet (2436 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

396 guestrooms or units

5 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

Meeting rooms

26221 sq ft of conference space

2436 sq m of conference space

Built in 1984

Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Charging station for electric cars

Business facilities

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Terrace

Garden

Gift shop

Beauty salon

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Fireplace in lobby

Onsite shopping

Bellhop

Elevator

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

Bar by the pool

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers 396 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dana Point hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

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Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$788 nightly

Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Self parking on site (USD 75 per night)
Valet parking on site (USD 70 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 64 per person
2 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor tennis courts
24-hour gym
Ecotours
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Pilates classes
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Snorkeling
Steam room
Surfing/bodyboarding
Tennis lessons
Yoga classes

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 in meeting rooms
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Low-height door lock
Low-height view port in door
Stair-free path to entrance
Transfer shower
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 350.00 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Resort fee: USD 66.12 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Business center/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Newspaper
Spa access
Sporting facilities or equipment
WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 64 per person
Self parking fee: USD 75 per night
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 350.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

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 Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to the airport?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is 25.3 mi (37-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 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

As of Dec 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Jan 14, 2026 start from $599.2, 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 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 18 and 64 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino San Clemente (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 75 per night, and valet parking for USD 70 per day.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have a pool?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel features 2 outdoor pools.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have a restaurant?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is home to RAYA, which features ocean views.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments, mani/pedis, and body scrubs.

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to downtown Dana Point?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is 1.4 mi away from Dana Point.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ehab

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A pretty expensive place to stay but everything about it is wonderful - except for the cost. Great for special occasions. Just above Salt Creek Beach, a fun place to watch surfers. There is a shuttle to get you to and from the beach which is down a steep walkway. There is also a service that provides beach chairs and umbrellas for the beach. A nice touch.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family

Sep 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gong

Aug 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

View is blocked by people activity on the lawn in between the ocean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family

Aug 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location is unbeatable being perched on the cliff above Salt Creek. It is not an easy walk to the beach but there is a tram that takes you down and will pick you up. The beach that it goes down to is a very popular beach so depending on the season, it is very crowded. Our room was very nice and clean. They come and do 2 cleanings a day which we liked. The staff who clean the rooms and are at the inside cafe are awesome. We found the staff in the dining areas to be not as great which was surprising. We ate the regular sit down restaurant for breakfast and we only saw our server once when she came and took our order. She never returned. We had to ask others for our coffee, food and bill. It was really strange. The food took over 30 minutes to come out which was fine as we were not in a hurry, just seemed strange. We also experienced really poor service at the 180 out door bar. We waited about 20 minutes to just get our drinks once we ordered them and then our food took even longer. It seemed like our drinks were coming from the inside bar which did not make sense at all. The servers were never around. I really expected more from the onsite restaurants. There was also a fire alarm that went off twice during the night. That was also really strange. We ended up not leaving the room after we opened the doors to see if there was an emergency and looked outside as well. I would not come back here. I would look at other options.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rimon

Traveled with partner

Aug 8, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Excellent service comfortable bed and great experience. Over all excellent stay!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler, Traveled with pets

Aug 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful stay, the valet crew were awesome. Close proximity to very nice beaches. Sunset views are amazing!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

SHINKO

Aug 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Armine

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveler

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Jul 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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