Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
$141
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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 this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Dana Point hotel walkable to Doheny State Beach
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 678 square feet (63 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 678 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

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 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Marina Shores
Best Western Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Dana Point
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Hotel Best Western Marina
Marina Shores Best Western
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick stay. No old beach property smell or stickiness in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved it! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It isn’t at the Marina but it is close and convenient and the free trolly runs close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

The room was a little stuffy, and the coffee maker was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Got the job done!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry Omarc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very reponsable and call you in case you forget something in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

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

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very NICE!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac

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

Great

Had a great experience really enjoyed ourselves and the place was clean. I have been coming to this motel every year for the past 15 years. My favorite place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast wasn't what i expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melchor Flores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property close to restaurants and park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as usual
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARISOL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La recepcionista nos facilitó la entrada anticipada de nuestro cuarto 💞 muy agradable y amable , me encantó la atención al cliente
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly, close walk to beach
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025