Dana Point Marina Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Point of interest
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available

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24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Dana Point Marina Inn

3-star Dana Point hotel steps from Dana Point Harbor
At Dana Point Marina Inn, hit the nearby beach, relax by an outdoor pool, or spend the day at a marina. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dana Point Marina Inn offers 136 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Dana Point hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

In addition to a marina, Dana Point Marina Inn features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and 3 meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Event facilities measuring 1200 square feet (111 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance can be provided. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Dana Point Marina Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM 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 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dana Point Inn
Dana Point Marina Inn Hotel
Dana Point Marina Inn
Marina Inn Dana Point
Dana Point Marina Hotel Dana Point
Dana Point Marina Inn Dana Point
Dana Point Marina Inn Hotel Dana Point

Dana Point Marina Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 456 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1608 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Definitely NOT going back

The place was a total catfish. When we arrived, there was food spilled all over the floor and someone was trying to get another person to leave their dog with them (a stranger). We stood at the counter for about 15+ minutes while this was happening and tried to stay out of the way. No one was at the front. After 15 mins we tried calling to see if the phone might alert someone, but it just rang and rang. After another 10 mins, and more "long term guests" arguing in the entryway, someone came from the room behind and it was apparent they were just sitting around trying to avoid the guests. They checked us in and we went up to our room. The room was pretty gross. Stains all over the carpeting and poorly layered paint everywhere. The door barely closed. The cable didn't work and when we tried to fix it the TV stopped working (kept giving errors). When we tried to just watch something on our laptop the internet had no connection or link. We tried to call the front desk for help and realized the phone in the room was disconnected. We sat on the bed for a minute and looked around and were so uncomfortable we just left and found another hotel at 10pm. No one was at the desk when we tried to leave so we just left the key at the front counter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay near the harbor. Recommend for the pricepoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

Nice location for our needs. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location and very affordable

Is a great place to stay. It’s a great location and it’s quiet. They have a nice pool and a hot tub and it’s right on the harbor so it’s so nice to walk there. It’s also within walking distance to downtown Dana Point and the restaurants and shops there. I was told that they were going to tear it down in September so now is the time to get a great deal on a hotel in that area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to pay to park wasn't happy about
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lia, Altadena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to the beach, the harbor, restaurants, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
every thing was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eulalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Dana Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, the Marina Inn was satisfactory, but definitely no-frills and somewhat rundown (though clean). The Dana Point Harbor is undergoing a full renovation and this property is among those that will eventually be torn down to make space for two new hotels. The staff was friendly and helpful, but not always available at the front desk. We had to switch rooms mid-stay due to the heater not working in our first room. The hotel offers a decent selection in the breakfast room. Parking is very convenient though costs $15 per day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Tehachapi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position across the road from harbour where quite a few restaurants were located. Hotel was old but very clean and well maintained. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent, full service motel with superb staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanese

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay in the harbor. I always love coming back here! Helpful staff and well maintained pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five star location but 2.5 star hotel rooms. The hotel is scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt as a 4-5 star later in 2025.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Litchfield Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, affordable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christy Lyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is the big selling point as the hotel itself was cold, there were no phones in the whole hotel that guests could use, the breakfast was all bread/oatmeal products and the cleanliness was below par. Upon arrival there was a ditey face cloth on the floor of the one elevator, and the next morning it was still there, even after a staff member helped to replace a broken desk chair, pushed it aside with her foot and kept going. With cold overnight temperatures and no central heat (or it wasn't turned on), the hallways felt like fridges. The bedding was two sheets and the thinnest blanket and even asking for a thicker blanket it wasn't sufficient bedding to avoid running the noisy heat all night. The staff knew this was the blankets were provided with ear plugs. If you're unlucky enough to face inland, there is no sun or warmth on that side of the building. But the location of the property itself was awesome. Not sure I could stay again in a winter month unless I packed bedding from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025