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Monarch Beach Resort is a relaxing getaway in the heart of Dana Point. The five-star hotel features a variety of rooms and suites that overlook the scenic ocean, as well as modern dining options and fun activities for kids.
Each guest room and suite features a large desk, plenty of USB charging ports, complementary WiFi, and ocean-inspired decor. Guests may upgrade to an ocean suite, which features a full-size bar and pantry, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a relaxing terrace.
Guests can indulge in yoga, meditation, or body treatments at the Miraval Life in Balance Spa. Featured massages and treatments include the coastal stone massage, sports massage, the sea salt body ritual, and the ocean crystal facial. A drybar is also located here, which is perfect for blowouts, hair styles, and scalp massages. Fitness classes such as Pilates, endurance circuits, spinning, and cardio drumming are available at this resort as well.
Monarch Beach Resort offers upscale dining options that offer guests the flavors of the ocean and Mediterranean. Its flagship restaurants include 33°North, the Monarch Bay Club, and AVEO Table + Bar. A Starbucks and a Part & Parcel Market are also located here for quick snacks and cups of coffee.
Monarch Beach Resort features a swimming pool, golfing activities, running trails, an athletic club, and private surf lessons on the beach. The Monarch Beach Kids' Club offers indoor games and activities for kids. The resort combines lavish amenities with a relaxing oceanic getaway for a memorable trip to Dana Point.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
If you are planning on staying at the Monarch Beach Resort between Sunday and Thursday, make sure to take advantage of the Midweek Magic deal, as it will provide you with up to $80 of free breakfast credit and complimentary valet parking. One of the most popular packages offered through the hotel, the Complete Retreat also comes with $80 worth of breakfast credit, as well as $100 worth of credit that can be used on any on-site purchase.
When you stay at the Monarch Beach Resort, you will have exclusive access to the Monarch Bay Beach Club, which can be reached by tram in just 7min. In addition to free chair and towel rentals, the club provides a 30min surf lesson for each guest, boogie board rentals, and educational lectures given by employees at the Ocean Institute. Additionally, fun activities are held throughout the week, including s’mores making, ukulele lessons, and movie nights. There is a small museum that hosts a selection of rotating exhibits, with the themes often being related to surfing and the region’s history.
For guests that will be booking their wedding at the Monarch Beach Resort, there are numerous amenities to choose from, including more than 10 indoor and outdoor reception venues, such as ballrooms and the botanical garden. An on-site catering team will help you to create your perfect menu, and complimentary tastings are offered that include two salads, two soups, two entrees, and two desserts. The hotel has a list of preferred vendors that they can help you to get in contact with for services like floral arrangements, music, photography, and wedding coordinators.
If you are feeling particularly adventurous, go to Dana Point Parasail, a local business that is less than a 10min drive away and offers year-round guided parasailing adventures. To easily and affordably explore the city, head to the charming Laguna Beach Trolley that can be reached by car within 5min. For guests that would like to learn more about the area’s animals and plants, there is the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center that is also a 5min drive from the Monarch Beach Resort.
Once your plane has landed at John Wayne Airport, it will be easiest for you to then drive to the Monarch Beach Resort, which will take you between 35 to 40min depending on traffic. If you decide to take an Uber, your one-way fare will cost you approximately $25 to $35. For those that are interested in traveling on a budget, use public transportation instead, like the local bus. If you take lines 76, 57X, and 1, it will take you between 1h 30min to 2h. (Prices checked 17/07/19).
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is located at 1 Monarch Beach Resort, 1.5 miles from the center of Dana Point. Spa Gaucin is the closest landmark to Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.
Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers free Wi-Fi.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is 16 miles from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is 34.1 miles from Long Beach Municipal.
Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 7.9 |
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Distance to city center | 1.5 mi |
Nearest Airport | Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty |
Distance to airport | 16.0 mi |