Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Doheny State Beach

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Explore the area

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34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
  • Place, Lantern Bay County Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, 2 Room, Sofabed, Balcony, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 5

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, 2 Room, Sofabed, Balcony, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Balcony-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Dana Point

At Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a terrace, multilingual staff and a water dispenser. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this Dana Point hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Ocean Institute and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from The Coach House.

What's nearby

  • Lantern Bay County Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Cove Dog Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Institute - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turk's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Doheny State Beach
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 aged 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: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Marina Shores
Best Western Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
Best Western Plus Marina Shores
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Dana Point
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Hotel Best Western Marina
Marina Shores Best Western
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Best Plus Marina Shores
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel has a self car park for USD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$193.38, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Doheny State Beach.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors adore the free full brekkie here! Offered daily, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

No, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sundeep

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff and all the expected stuff. They also had a program for charging EVs and that was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
The room was spacious with a comfortable bed and separate seating room. It was very dark and whilst it was lovely to have a balcony, there was only one chair on it and it overlooked the busy road so there was constant traffic noise. The website seemed to indicate that there was a microwave in the room but there was not. The room types on the website are confusing as so many rooms seemed to be called the same thing. The pool area was ok but no shade available and only one subbed. Breakfast was ok but the quality could be better. Overall our stay was fine, but the hotel could do with some updating - it’s tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moderate quality of breakfast. No fresh fruit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good value for condition of hotel.

Good location. Small room with uncomfortable beds. Walking through the hotel, it does not feel or smell clean. The floors have stained carpet and the smell of smoke was strong. Breakfast was okay but not great. The breakfast area is way too small and it was hard to find a table for 4 people. I feel like we paid way too much for these compromises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carl, Bellevue

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Old. Needs updating. Wonderful staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiayu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lida

Liked: Staff & service
They offered breakfast but the quality was questionable. Three of us couldn’t eat it. The building smells and the hotel needs improvement however the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I enjoyed the location that was close to the beach. Near food and everything you need. Quite relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was amazing. Would highly recommend this hotel. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was nice and in a good area for getting to beach, marina, restaurants and bars. We were here for a wedding which was about 7 mins drive away. Hotel breakfast had good selection, would be nice to have proper cutlery, plates etc rather than plastic & paper. Suite was large and had loads of space. Only negative would be the room was getting dated and the drapes were ripped. The pool is very small with only one sunbed and some chairs. Other than that the staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay! The staff were incredibly friendly, the hotel was spotless, and the breakfast was amazing. I definitely plan to return. My only minor issue was that housekeeping inquired about our checkout progress with 40 minutes left. We were already packing and preparing to leave, but it did make us feel a little rushed at the end.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mold/mildew scent in rooms and stains on curtains and opening in the ceiling. Staff was friendly but place was a dump.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahrzad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff at this facility. My only complaint was that there was not a safe in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansel Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy safe parking , awesome staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025