Staff was wonderful and what food I had was decent. Pool (there is only one open currently while the other is being renovated) is beautiful. Rooms are very clean and nice. Overall a nice stay, definitely not luxury or anything but the grounds of the hotel are in a beautiful setting and once construction is over the pool should be amazing. read more

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The resort is beautiful and the views of the ocean outstanding. We were staying here for a work function and upgraded our room with a view. The room was pretty basic but spacious. Our big complaint was there seems to be the worlds thinnest walls and ceilings. It sounded like the people upstairs were rolling chairs around on the hardwood/laminate floors. I could hear our neighbor to the side where I'd imagine there sitting area was as well but we could hear their entire conversation. Had room service for breakfast, great portions and yummy food. read more

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I really wanted to like this stay. We got in on a slow rainy Sunday night. Valet took forever to greet us. We walked in and front desk was great. Kind and helpful. We get to the lobby again after self parking and the luggage is still on the cart waiting for a bell hop but we walk to our room and wait another 15 minutes - still no bell hop with my bag. We call the front desk and ten minutes later (on a slow night) the bags arrived. The room was ok... my ocean view was of the harbor and a construction zone. No one told me this would be the case when I reserved the room with a full ocean view upgrade. The bathroom floor was dirty and the coffee machine mug had coffee on it. We go to the lounge and order two lava cakes that had gone bad and tasted like dog food if I'm being kind. We call it a night and wake up at 8 am to housekeeping YELLING back and forth in the hallways. So disruptive. Oh this is after a heater that was loud and kept turning on and off all night. I couldn't take it. I called front desk and Lorelai was very kind but said her manager wasn't available to help address anything. I'd have to wait until the afternoon to hear from her. I asked them to let me leave. I cancelled my spa appointment because I no longer trusted any service there due to the clear poor management. They refunded my lava cakes and let me leave without a cancellation fee. I am a loyal Marriott customer and have never seen such terrible management. This place is getting run down and ignored it seems. It has potential and was sad. I left at 9 am that morning. I won't be back. read more

I had a great experience at Laguna Cliffs Marriott from the time I checked in until the time I checked out. The hotel room was clean and I had a partial ocean view from my room. The hotel is located close to restaurants within walking distance, Doheny State beach, and a short drive to shops at the Harbor as well as a hiking trail, Hilltop Conservation Park, near the Chart House (which I do not recommend eating at the Chart House). On occasion I had questions and asked the hotel staff, whether it was the valet attendants, bartenders, the Spa or the gift shop personnel, all of them were able to answer my questions. Unlike some hotels that may direct you to the front desk or elsewhere for answers. Overall the property was clean. I enjoyed relaxing on the deck just outside of the restaurant on the main level. However, I was disappointed that the front lawn was under construction. That's the view you see from the deck. I didn't see notification of construction when I booked my reservation. It would've been nice to have had a heads-up before booking. read more

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Not a nice experience. We stayed April 18th, and when booking the room we were never informed about the construction happening throughout the hotel -- and trust me, you notice it. Our room was on the first floor in the midst of the construction, they should not give those rooms to guests until the work is done. We asked for a room switch with no response. The kids' pool was the only pool open due to the construction, which again was never communicated to us before arrival. The pool is far from relaxing. After our stay, we informed the GM Edgar about our experience, and he guaranteed us a partial refund because of the inconvenience and poor experience. It has now been a month with no progress or follow-up. For a Marriott property, this was very disappointing. Better communication and follow-through with guests is expected. -Ella read more

Laguna Cliffs Marriott is a convenient location if you're visiting the area to see a show across the way at the beach. It has friendly staff and the location is probably the best in the area for beach access. read more

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dana Point, California

Loved it here. I only stayed for 1 night lol. View was immaculate. I got short ribs Benedict breakfast room service. It was SOOOOOO good. LOL read more

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When we open the curtain , we saw construction view, sand and bulldozers From lobby to the room is quite a long walk. This is ridiculous. We paid a lot to have to see this kind of construction view. read more

Really surprised with how much we enjoyed our stay. Pictures do not do this place justice the views and the grounds are expansive and beautiful. Sunsets are stunning and we grabbed some food and drinks at OverVue restaurant one night under the moonlight it was magical. Bed was comfy, room was immaculate, shower is ginormous, and the balcony with partial pool and ocean view was a great touch. Only stayed a single night but really enjoyed ourselves. Staff extremely friendly, would love to come back with the kids some time soon read more

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I was here for two nights for a business meeting and we had a fantastic time! The rooms were cleaning and spacious. The meeting rooms were quiet and tech support was available to help when we needed. The staff was super friendly and always helpful. In addition, the decor and views were spectacular. I would love to attend another meeting here - it was great! read more

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This is a really nice, beautiful property. From check in to check out, the staff was very kind and efficient. There for a conference, the meeting facilities were on the lobby level and easy to access. The meeting space was clean and spacious. The rooms were nicely appointed. Having arrived before the official check in time, I was appreciative that they got me in to a room that was open. While it wouldn't have been the room I would've had, I was just grateful to take whatever they had. It ended up being a double room with no balcony but overlooking the ocean. The screens on the window however obscured the views. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was fine but the setup with the glass in the shower wasn't ideal as water sprayed around it getting the floor wet. Dining here was a little challenging. The food from the conference breakfast buffet, to the food in the bar area (fish tacos), to the food on the room service menu (classic burger and salmon Caesar salad) had no seasoning. There wasn't a speck of pepper to be seen on any of the food aside from the fries. Also, there was clearly an issue with ordering room service from the app as both times my order was wrong. The staff were great and got my order rectified quickly both times and promised a discount for the error and delay. All in all, this place is very nice and there are heated pools and great views. I would recommend eating off property however. read more

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This is a beautiful hotel ! Great location and grounds and very nice. Pool is a bit small and jacuzzi was not ok. The jets were not so good. As far as the service at check in we received great fast service. Girl was very nice! Room was nice and clean however; the shower was clogged and water had a very slow drain. Nice balcony to enjoy the partial ocean view. Bed was horrible which is why I'm giving this hotel 3 stars. I left feeling achy and to me the bed is everything! I wouldn't stay here again due to this. read more

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My partner and I stayed here a few days ago, and we were completely blown away, by everything and everyone. The staff were truly something special. I don't think I've ever been so in awe of so many people at once. From Sandy and Drew to the front desk team, just wow. I also had the pleasure of chatting briefly with Mayu, who shared a bit about her journey working at the hotel. It was so refreshing to meet someone who genuinely loves what they do. She was incredibly sweet. I'm wishing her all the best! The rooms were spotless and beautifully designed, and the views? Absolutely breathtaking. The hotel itself has such a unique charm. it felt like a little hidden gem. The food was almost too pretty to eat... almost! (Yes, we definitely ate it.) Parking was a breeze with both a lot and valet service available. We can't wait to come back for a real staycation! read more

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My friend was staying at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott on a business trip and asked me to come join her over the weekend. It was a no brainer, so I packed up my dog, yoga mat, a cooler with my favorite snacks, a couple of books and I was set. Before I got the hotel, I researched yoga studios, pilates classes, markets and restaurants - everything I needed was within a 20 minute walk. Once I got to the hotel on Thursday, I didn't use my car all weekend, walked everywhere logging about 7-8 miles a day. Since November, I've been working 50+ hours a week/weekends. I'm burning out, so I didn't want to do anything over the weekend other than to take care of myself. I worked Friday morning from underneath a tree at Lantern Bay Park until my workday was over - it was heaven. I didn't use any of the hotel amenities - no gym, no spa, no pool, didn't have any meals there as there's so much close to the hotel within walking distance. I basically used the hotel to sleep and get ice. The staff I encountered were nice, helpful, attentive and they kept the hotel looking clean and nice. The property itself is ok - I feel the rooms are small. It's undergoing extensive renovations but thankfully it didn't interrupt my much-needed staycation. What I loved the most about the Laguna Cliffs Marriott is the location. It sits on a bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor with easy access via staircase from Lantern Bay Park to the bottom of Dana Point Harbor Drive just cross the street you're there - it's also a short walk Doheny State Beach. I enjoyed my time at the Marriott because I tailored it to what I needed which was a calm, restful and relaxing weekend. I took pilates and yoga classes, ate good food, walked everywhere, played with my dog at the park, wrote, got caught up on my reading, and took naps which I never do when I'm home. I definitely would come back again and I would love making coming here a yearly tradition over Super Bowl weekend. read more

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What a great spot. We decided to have an early dinner at the Overview Lounge at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. We were greeted by the Valet and proceeded into the lounge. Madison was our amazing server and she was kind, professional and efficient. We started with margaritas and guacamole with chips. I ordered a Cesar salad and for our entrees we both had the grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos. The food was very good and we plan to go back and try the 5 p.m. evening menu. We were there at 3:30 p.m. after a wonderful walk at the Dana Point Harbor. The view, ambiance and service were stellar. Highly recommended. read more

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Okay Marriott- go off We stayed here for a mini-moon after our snowy winter wedding last weekend. I know Laguna Cliffs doesn't control the weather, but they could have fooled me. The sun was out our entire stay, the views of the ocean were sparkling and we were so relaxed and happy we added one more night because we didn't want to leave. The service was impeccable. The food is better than your average hotel experience and the drinks were delicious. It's perfectly situated for adventure lovers. We walked to the harbor and had such a fun time whale watching and snacking our way through every restaurant. Our needs and wants were met at every turn. Thank you specifically to Dylan, Michael, Tory and Jacky for making this one of the best times of our life. read more

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it's pretty frustrating that you can't reach the front desk to speak with a live person. The number provided sends you through a crazy AI loop...Please AI is not effective read more

This place is under major, major construction!!!! It is a mess!!! Don't go there for at least a year. They don't mention it when you are booking the place. I was only staying two days so we just dealt with it. If we were staying longer we would have left. They have no bar or restaurant and a temporary lobby set up that is a joke. But they charge a fortune to stay there. read more

Great stay... super cute room, helpful staff. Where you NEED to go if staying here is the LANTERN's EDGE Restaurant!! Like, go now! Such great service, drinks, decor and food! We are lucky enough to be locals for 1/2 the year so we can't wait to go back! read more

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We came back after over 10 years and things have definitely changed. The resort went through a remodel and it is much better than before. Also, the service was much improved as was the responsiveness of the staff. Came for a 3 night stay, enjoyed the views, the pool and the overall environment. It was a very relaxing few days and we will definitely be coming back. read more

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dana Point, California

Pros: Large rooms Beautiful grounds Activities Pool Gym Cons: High parking ($60 per night) and resort fees Check in: Easy. You can download the app and check in via the app. You can also use a mobile key. The room: 105. Facing the resort with some view of the bay. It was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable. The shower was amazing. The toiletries smelled so good. They do provide shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion. The room also has a nespresso machine and a fridge. Bath robes are available for use in the closet. Amenities: They have two pools and they are heated. The gym is large. The machines are well maintained. There is a list of daily activities available. You can rent a bike for free. Yoga mats are also available. The restaurants have daily specials. I didn't try this, but they do have complimentary wine tasting or one free glass of wine. Tips: You can walk down to restaurants. The walk is about 10min. We tried harpoon Henry's. They had good seafood. read more

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Strolled into the Laguna Cliffs Coffee Shop next to the lobby and was immediately greeted with a warm smile by Wissam, the bartender. He crafted the most delicious Bear Coast Nutmeg Latte which was perfectly made! Wissam was attentive, kind, and clearly takes pride in his work. I stayed a while to enjoy the stunning views and even treated myself to a mimosa. PS. their festive Christmas decorations are absolutely worth checking out! Highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Booked a King bed room with resort view for one night staycation. Upon arrival, we were told they didn't have any King bed available and offered a double bed room. Apparently the couple who were checking in next to us also faced the same exact problem. We told the receptionist we would just cancel and she finally found one with ocean view after 30 min. She was very apologetic and gave us vouchers for complimentary beverages and breakfast. Not a great start, but we accepted the upgrade. Well, "Ocean View" meant some ocean and a view of a huge construction site for the hotel renovations. Again, not great, but fine. Then we went looking for the pool, but I guess the construction was for the pool, so no pool found on our side of the property. There was another pool, which was tiny and very underwhelming. Ok, skip the pool. After relaxing in the room for a while, we decided to eat at the restaurant downstairs. Ordered oysters and branzino, which was a mistake. The server said the oysters were Kumamoto but they definitely weren't and tasted... well not great, especially for $36 for half a dozen. Branzino was okay. Also the mocktail (Blue and Black) tasted just like a watered down soda with no flavor ($16). My husband's cocktail (Negroni) was quite good. The server was not very attentive and we had to chase him down to get the check. The room was okay except for the shower that was either freezing cold or scorching hot. Took at least 10 min to get the right temperature. At least our breakfast was free and the valet parking attendant charged our car overnight. We still had a good time but I don't think we will be returning to this hotel again. Huntington Beach Hyatt is much much better for the same price point. read more

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Nearby street parking for free and a four hour free lot on the property if you are visiting briefly. Nice view of the water. Dog park area that was popular. read more

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Awesome location! I was upgraded to full ocean view which is always a plus. Lots of amenities, with lots of activities for kids. The shower drain was a bit clogged so the water didn't drain that well. The latches for the lock of the patio door was broken, one of the lights in the living area didn't work. Otherwise no other issues, staff were all extremely friendly. Definitely recommend to check out this hotel if you're in the area. Would love to come back again! The views were definitely something amazing! read more

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dana Point, California

One thing i can't stand are people that work at customer service that does not let the customer finish talking before talking over you. i was asking Randy to see if our room is ready and before i can ask he started to talk there is no early check in which i get but when we checked in we were told that we can check earlier if we are here to see if the room might be ready. After i let him finish, since i want to just walk away from him... i saw Lu very nice woman that checked us in and even asked have you checked if the room is ready?? i said i was trying but Randy will not let me finish what i want to say!!! She checked and boom it was actually ready!!! were not for Lu i would have given them 1 star for having a poor reception staff!! Especially they are your front people that will greet patrons!! read more

This property is gorgeous but the lack of AC in the lobby was torture for a sweaty girl like me. Lol. Other than that the room was clean, the lighting in the bathroom was exquisite and the staff was very helpful. Erin helped us check in and made sure to inform us of all the amenities and was so kind in answering our questions. Bianca was our server the first night and she did such and amazing job and helped make my friend feel so special for his birthday. The next night we went to the downstairs bar and Noah helped us and he is an absolute gem. Noah was the only employee that informed us of the automatic gratuity applied to every check (which I did see when reading the receipts, but I truly appreciated the fact that he was the ONLY one to mention it to us thought our entire stay). Thank you for your good energy and wonderful service, Noah. The world needs more people like you. Super side note, if you do eat on the property do not sleep on the bread rolls. They were the softest and most tasty little things, and with the butter.....I wish I asked to take some for the road they were so good that my friend swapped the bun for the rolls for his chicken sandwich and it was a decision he did not regret. Thank you laguna cliffs Marriott! read more

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Good & clean location. Offers bikes and easy valet. The reason we didn't add a 5th star is because when we arrived at 11 pm at night, they grabbed our bags but took 30 plus minutes to get it to our room. I had to call for it to be delivered. Room service was not accommodating, we got back to the room and asked if she could give us an hour. After that we left for 3 hours came back and the room wasn't cleaned. The remote in our room didn't work well, it was a struggle changing channels. But overall a very nice stay with great areas to explore and beautiful views. read more

The OverVue restaurant is nice. Beautiful view. I think it's fair to say not cool to add 20% automatically to the tab. I understand the concept when there is a large party, but the hotel adds 20% to ALL dining checks. A tip is based on service and should be at the guest's discretion. read more

Came here for a long weekend staycation and have stayed at this property multiple times. The views are unbeatable, and the front desk staff is always welcoming and helpful. This time, however, the poolside service felt a bit lackluster. Servers seemed disengaged and automatically added a 20% gratuity to every check. One area that could really elevate the experience would be establishing a true adults-only pool. While it's marketed that way depending on who you ask, in reality, one pool is geared toward families with a splash pad, but the other isn't consistently enforced as adults-only. It would be great to have a dedicated space where guests can relax without kids running, screaming, or splashing. read more

We did a staycation couple of days for one of the BFF's birthday. We reserved double beds and we had a view of the ocean from a distant and also a renovation area. I'm glad they weren't doing any work at the moment as things can be loud. I wish the windows were bigger as opposed to 3 little once to get a better view once the renovation is complete. The Hotel smell so good when you walk in. I wish they use the same fragrance in every hallway. The Room we had was clean and decorated with beautiful furnitures. The bathroom is nice as well. They offered Happy Hour as a complimentary but we didn't take advantage of. The pool was heated but it wasn't warm enough for me. We ordered extra coffee and creamer and they delivered right away. For sure, we will be back again hopefully the renovation is complete in couple of months. read more

Great for a group retreat! My wife's employer held a retreat here. When you arrive, drive past the valet parking garage, and pull up in front. If you park on the hilly access road, then turn your steering wheel to turn your wheels, per California law. read more

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Liked this place but the ceilings and walls are too thin. It's definitely comfortable but furniture and decor are not special and closer to courtyard or residence inn level. Property is nice but not very walkable to anything given the hill to climb. Good location for short drive to many things and nice view from room but could also be quite noisy. Pools look decent and there are two. Bathroom bath towels are low end but bathroom is nice but no fan and only one light which is bright AF. Good TV and Comfy sofa. Place has potential to be more upscale but is stuck in between. Parking fee and resort fee are a shakedown or about $100 a day. Restaurant on site is way overpriced so don't bother. They have Nespresso but I actually prefer regular coffee. Nice try though. Get some better bath towels. read more

We had a staycation and decided to stay here as its close proximity to restaurants and the view. Check in was quick, our room was nice and had a partial ocean view. The hotel does have a little older feel to it, but still a nice place to stay. Only issue we had is the battery on our door keycard reader died so we had to wait 20minutes in the hall for maintenance to come fix it so we could enter our room. You have the option to Valet or self park. The self park is in a parking garage that is right in front of the hotel so super short walk. read more

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Logan (the Pool master) is amazing!!!! He took care of us two days in a row by the hotel pool and was fabulous! When the dump bucket for the kids got stuck, he jumped! & fixed it! He was training another server and she will be great! Because she learned from the best! read more

Truly a must visit and gem. Had a spectacular experience and one of my favorite go to spots in Dana Point. I would highly recommend this Marriott Property. The staff here is without a doubt THE All-Star team. I had the privilege and honor of meeting two Elite staff members who assisted with delivering an impeccable check-in process, Aaron and Edgar, both of whom I would like to acknowledge and recognize for their hospitality and invaluable efforts to ensure I had a 1st Class experience. Kudos! read more

Beautiful location, close to the marina and a few restaurants. The rooms are clean but housekeeping placed dirty towels in our room. Please check if the towels are stained before placing them in the rooms. The trash was not cleared either. The front desk was super helpful and replaced/corrected it right away. After each event, we were rushed out of the rooms and the vue lawn immediately as they closed out. Felt so awkward. The bar is very nice and has great views of the ocean and the sunset. read more

Nice hotel on the cliff overlooking the water. Aldo, at the front desk, was gracious and extremely helpful. Ate a bite at the restaurant in the lobby. The poke as fabulous. Unfortunately, a different to-go order took so long that it had to be canceled. read more

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Great location, beautiful property w/amazing views. That being said, it's very expensive and has some flaws. The stand-alone shower has only a half glass "door" similar to showers in Europe, so be sure to ask for a lot of extra towels because the bathroom floor is going to get soaked with water. The A/C in our room blew so hard (there was no difference between auto, low & high fan), we had to hand a towel from a lamp in front of the vent so we could sleep with out getting blown away! Their shampoo has the consistency of water. read more

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We went golfing at Monarch Beach Golf Links and decided to book a night during post Christmas week. It was a short 10 mins drive from Monarch Beach Golf. Resort location was very convenient, it is across from Dana Point Harbar & Marina and Doheny Beach. You will have to drive up a small hill from the main street and you will see the hotel entrance. There is a nice park right in front of the hotel with public access. Valet parking only for $46/night. It's a beautiful , comfortable, pricey hotel (+ resort fee, valet parking, & tax). We went during the holiday season so it was all decked out with decorations and a beautiful xmas tree. The staff and front desk were very welcoming, check-in process was very easy and we were given 1 alcoholic/ coffee/tea voucher (1 voucher per night of stay). We end up grabbing couple drinks at the lounge and the outdoor patio. It was a nice clear day/night so we decided to sit outside. It's a pretty big outdoor patio with heat lamps . The night view was gorgeous with ocean view and the sound of ocean waves. We came back to the lounge/deck for lunch the next day. You will not be disappointed, every single dish was so delicious. Their menu is hawaiian fusion type of food, I would order the whole menu if I have a bigger party. We ordered the Yakiniku Steak skewers, chimichurri chicken wings, Karaage chicken sliders w/ fries, Cliff Hanger cocktail, and house white wine. They were all flavorful and pretty good sized portion for the price. I would definitely come back to eat if I'm in the area. We had a corner room that has a couch area and a big dresser tv stand/desk. We also had a balcony that has a bit of ocean view and lounge chairs. The kind size bed was very very comfortable. The bathroom is beautiful but it doesn't really have a full shower door so we end up having a pool of water right outside the shower. It was so nice that it has 2 shower function (rainfall shower head + handheld). They have one of the best line of Hotel Toiletries brand LATHER (body wash, hand wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion). It smells amazing (fresh lemongrass). I was able to get a late check out as a Bonvoy Gold Member so we were able to use the hotel amenities and not be in a rush. (Late check out is based on hotel availability) The gym has alot of work out machines , weights, drinking water machine, treadmills w/ TV, elliptical machines w/ TV. If you need filtered drinking water, they are also in the hotel rooms hallway. We also took a dip in the hot tub and it was perfect for a winter day. We would definitely come back and stay here again. read more

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