Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
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About this property
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a five-star property in Dana Point, California, set directly on a private stretch of beach. This Hilton Worldwide resort spans 400 guestrooms, including 75 suites, and anchors itself as a full-service oceanside destination within a 10-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Each of the 400 guestrooms features a private balcony or patio, a minibar, and a Smart television mounted above premium bedding dressed in down comforters. Bathrooms are appointed with separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers stocked with designer toiletries. Guest comfort ratings consistently reach 4.7 out of 5.
Dining options include an on-site restaurant supplemented by 24-hour room service. The resort operates five bars and lounges—including dedicated beach and poolside bars—where guests can order refreshments. Daily breakfast service runs from 6 AM to 11 AM for a surcharge.
Recreation and wellness anchor the guest experience. An on-site golf course accommodates players of all levels, with professional instruction and equipment available at the clubhouse pro shop. A full-service spa provides massages, body treatments, and facials. Three heated outdoor pools, two hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center with yoga and pilates classes support active pursuits. The private beach offers direct access to surfing, volleyball, and paddleboarding, while a complimentary shuttle ferries guests to and from the sand. Free bicycles, hiking trails on-site, and nearby kayaking and scuba diving round out outdoor options.
Dana Point sits 15.1 miles from Irvine Spectrum Center and 17.5 miles from UC Irvine. John Wayne Airport lies 21 miles away. Overall guest rating stands at 4.5 out of 5 across 624 reviews, with an 89.8% recommendation rate.
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to midnight; check-out is 11:00 AM. Pets weighing up to 35 pounds are welcome in first-floor guestrooms for a nonrefundable $150 fee, with a maximum of two dogs per room. The property offers wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout, including parking, registration, dining, and fitness areas.
Location & nearby attractions
Monarch Beach Golf Links - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Salt Creek Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Salt Creek Beach Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Dana Point Preserve - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Dana Strands Beach - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Baby Beach - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Ocean Institute - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Dana Cove Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Thousand Steps Beach - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lantern Bay County Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mission Hospital Laguna Beach - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Dana Point Harbor - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Table Rock Beach - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Doheny State Beach - 5 km / 3.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 43.4 km / 27 mi
Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 71.1 km / 44.2 mi
The preferred airport for Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is John Wayne Airport (SNA).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- $150.00 nonrefundable pet fee. Pets must weigh less than 75 pounds.Guestrooms will be blocked on the 1st floor only.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 69.55 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
- Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 200 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night<
Know before you go
- Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).