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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary full breakfast before hitting the 24-hour gym or unwinding by the outdoor pool near Dana Point Harbor

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel by Dana Point Harbor offers guests a free full breakfast for their coastal adventures. The property features an outdoor pool, relaxing terrace, and WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff and prime location consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dresser, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 371 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 374 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dresser, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 371 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (with Single Sofabed)

  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

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

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, fireplace, and patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Larger Room)

  • 426 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dana Point, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Thousand Steps Beach, while Ocean Institute and The Coach House are cultural highlights. Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Dana Point travel guide
Map
34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629

What's nearby

  • A coastal road with a view of the ocean and hills in the distance.
    Lantern Bay County Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
    Doheny State Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.
    Dana Point Harbor
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.
    Baby Beach
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.
    Salt Creek Beach Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Doho Cafe
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Lantern's Edge
    9 min walk
  • A's Burgers
    6 min walk
  • Wind & Sea Restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

  • Hotel near Doheny State Beach
  • Located close to Dana Point Harbor and Ocean Institute, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a computer station
    • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
    • A vending machine, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Recycling, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • Recycling

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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)

We should mention

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel on Aug 25, 2026 start from $141, including 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.

Is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and The Coach House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place lots of food close by
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what me and my 2 adult sons needed for trip to Dana Point - convenient to Harbor and everything and very safe and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very comfortable! The room was a great size and exceptionally clean. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our visit. The amenities were well maintained, and the swimming pool was a lot of fun for the kids. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and pleasant. Parking is easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRANNDI SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The view was nice. The staff was great. I didn't use the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the closeness to everything. The bed was very comfortable. Room was very nice and the staff was very friendly & helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They offer a good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is friendly, property just seems kind of rundown inside the rooms smell of mildew, carpet some areas of room grimy. Location is great. They could use some upgrades sometime in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Easy parking and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Comfortable beds. Clean bathrooms. Courteous staff. Well priced. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was perfect for walking access to the beach and harbor. Large room size gave us plenty of space. My only critic would be that our black out shades had some gaps, some of which had been closed with tape.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, great location — walkable to some good restaurants, quick drive to here beach. Lots of parking. Room was huge. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Upgraded our room Very clean room Location central to all kinds of places including beach and marina
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Best Western Plus Marina Shores in Dana Point was GREAT! The hotel was very well taken care of, our room on the third floor was extremely clean, the breakfast was quite good (many things to choose from) and the staff was amazing!!! Without exception the staff was incredible, all were exceedingly nice and accommodating. We were there for 2 nites for our July anniversary and I don't think things could have gone better. We had a basic king room and we had an unadvertised peek a boo view of the ocean! It was pretty warm outside and our room ac kept us very comfortable. We easily walked to the Dana Point Harbor and to Doheny Beach as well as to a few restaurants. All good! We're quite happy! Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, clean room, good breakfast, affordable price, close to beach and lots of eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The air conditioner makes noise and I needed more blankets and they said there wasn’t any spare.. The staff were excellent and very friendly .. The good thing is it’s walking distance to the beach but I’d rather spend money on a nicer hotel for the price I paid ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were very nice, staff was awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean inside and outside. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that our family of 5 had space to stay in one room. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and the location is great close to the beach and la ten district The hotel staff are all friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosa Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect location and walking distance to the beach and close to food and entertainment. 3rd floor had a weird smell but all other floors did not smell bad like 3rd floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025