The hotels below are listed in order of their distance from Ocean Institute.
Hotels near Ocean Institute Dana Point, CA
The Ocean Institute is located on Dana Point Harbor and is adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area.
Address:
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive ,
Dana Point ,
CA
92629
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1. Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort Dana Point
25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
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0.9 mile
0.9 mile from Ocean Institute
From $205
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service resort
Located on bluff overlooking Pacific Ocean
2 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
Many restaurants and lounges - room service
Full-service spa
Miniature golf course - pickleball court
Bicycle rentals
Valet parking only - $39 per night Not pet friendly
Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $29 per night - includes WiFi.
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2. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Inn Dana Point
34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629
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1.0 mile
1.0 mile from Ocean Institute
From $171
Check In 1500
Check Out 1100
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, highway hotel About 1 mile from Doheny State Beach Heated outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Parking costs $10 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- $75 per stay fee for each pet. - Aug 2015 < Less
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"The hotel room was clean and relaxing, but it was a little noisy being on the street side.2015-04-22 "
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3. Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Hotel Dana Point
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
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1.2 miles
1.2 miles from Ocean Institute
From $450
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated Very High
Luxury, smoke-free, full-service, beachfront hotel
Near Monarch Beach Golf Links
4 floors, 393 rooms and suites
2 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
3 restaurants - 2 lounges - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Valet parking only - $35 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- pets allowed only in 1st floor rooms, 2 pets per room - $150 per stay pet fee + an additional $50 per night pet fee. - May 2016 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $30 per night - includes WiFi and shuttle service.
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4. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Dana Point - I-5, Exit 79
34402 Pacific Coast Highway, I-5, Exit 79, Dana Point, CA 92629
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1.4 miles
1.4 miles from Ocean Institute
From $163
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, full-service hotel
Across from Doheny State Beach
4 floors, 195 suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
Free WiFi
Parking costs $22 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds - $50 per stay fee for each pet. - Aug 2015 < Less
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5. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point
1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629
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1.6 miles
1.6 miles from Ocean Institute
From $667
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Luxury, smoke-free, full-service, hillside resort
About 1 mile from beach
7 floors, 400 rooms and suites
3 heated outdoor swimming pools
24-hour exercise room
2 restaurants - 5 lounges - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Parking costs $60 per night Pet friendly resort
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- allows pets up to 35 pounds only, 2 pets per room - $200 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2021 < Less
Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $55 per night - includes WiFi and other resort amenities.
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6. Riviera Beach & Spa Resort Capistrano Beach
34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
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1.9 miles
1.9 miles from Ocean Institute
From $129
Check In 16 00
Check Out 10 00
Upscale, smoke-free, beachfront hotel
4 floors, 1 to 2-bedroom suites
Outdoor swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly.
7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Capistrano - I-5, Exit 81
33711 Camino Capistrano, I-5, Exit 81, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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2.0 miles
2.0 miles from Ocean Institute
From $161
Check In 1600
Check Out 1200
Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near I-5
3 floors 130 suites - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $12 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- $110 per stay pet fee. - Mar 2016 < Less
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8. Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point Capistrano Beach - I-5, Exit 78
34734 Pacific Coast Highway, I-5, Exit 78, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
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2.1 miles
2.1 miles from Ocean Institute
From $249
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, highway hotel near I-5
Also near Dana Point Harbor
3 floors, 31 rooms and suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Parking costs $10 per night Not pet friendly
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"Convenient location. The hotel was clean and inexpensive, and the front desk clerk was polite. Good complimentary breakfast. My stay was short but nice.2016-04-04 "
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9. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn by the Sea - I-5, Exit 78
34744 Pacific Coast Highway, I-5, Exit 78, Dana Point, CA 92624
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2.1 miles
2.1 miles from Ocean Institute
From $297
Check In 1500
Check Out 1100
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, highway motel near I-5
Also near Capistrano Beach
3 floors, 29 rooms - elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The motel manager belittled and humiliated me, and blamed us for damage to room linens.2020-03-22 "
"We had a perfect view of the ocean from our balcony, and the king bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on. The motel staff was helpful. I highly recommend staying here.2017-07-20 "
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10. Inn at Mission San Juan Capistrano - I-5, Exit 82
26907 Old Mission Road, I-5, Exit 82, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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3.9 miles
3.9 miles from Ocean Institute
From $297
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free hotel near I-5, Exit 82
4 miles from Doheny State Beach
An Autograph Collection hotel
3 floors, 125 rooms to 1-bedroom suites - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - cafe
Restaurant open for dinner only
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $45 per night Not pet friendly
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11. Best Western Inn San Juan Capistrano - I-5, Exit 82
27174 Ortega Highway, I-5, Exit 82, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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4.1 miles
4.1 miles from Ocean Institute
From $106
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, interstate motel near I-5
Also near downtown San Juan Capistrano
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The motel was adequate, but the bed was hard as a rock. The included breakfast was good. Expect an average place.2023-03-19 "
"The motel was older but clean, and the beds were comfortable.2022-08-09 "
"The motel staff let me check in early since I'd been driving all day and had to attend a wedding. Unfortunately, the room had ants. Don't expect anything fancy.2021-01-26 "
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12. Ranch at Laguna Beach
31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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4.4 miles
4.4 miles from Ocean Institute
From $699
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service resort near beach
Also near Aliso Beach County Park
15 buildings - 1 and 2 floors, 97 rooms and suites - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - poolside bar - room service
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Parking costs $25 per night Not pet friendly
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $46 per night.
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13. Montage Resort & Spa Laguna Beach
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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4.7 miles
4.7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $1530
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, oceanfront resort
5 floors; 190 rooms, 60 suites, 37 bungalows
2 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
3 restaurants - lounge - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $36 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 45 pounds in 1st floor rooms only - $150 per stay pet fee. - Apr 2016 < Less
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14. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente - I-5, Exit 76
35 Via Pico Plaza, I-5, Exit 76, San Clemente, CA 92672
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5 miles
5 miles from Ocean Institute
From $136
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-5 and downtown
3 floors, 110 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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15. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa Laguna Beach
2510 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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6 miles
6 miles from Ocean Institute
From $399
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Luxury, smoke-free hotel
2 miles from downtown Laguna Beach
2 floors, 22 rooms - no elevatore
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant open for breakfast only Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 40 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - dogs cannot be left alone in room - $100 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2017 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $16 per night - includes parking and WiFi. Note: This hotel does not allow children under 18 years of age.
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16. Volare Hotel San Clemente - I-5, Exit 75
111 South Avenida de la Estrella, I-5, Exit 75, San Clemente, CA 92672
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6 miles
6 miles from Ocean Institute
From $104
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, interstate hotel near I-5 and downtown An Ascend Hotel Collection Member 3 floors, 72 rooms - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"This was our first stay at this hotel, but it won't be our last. We felt really comfortable and welcome, and the price was right. The room was nice and clean, the staff was great, and breakfast was good. Plenty of parking available. Ask for a room with a balcony. Nice place to stay.2019-04-19 "
"There was so much noise at night that I couldn't sleep - I asked to be moved to another room but was told it would cost extra - I decided not to stay.2014-06-01 "
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17. Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
1555 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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6 miles
6 miles from Ocean Institute
From $460
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, oceanfront hotel
Near Arch Cove
4 buildings - 9, 3, 4, and 4 floors, 167 rooms and suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Full-service spa
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Valet parking only - $35 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 25 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $150 per stay pet fee. - Feb 2018 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $20 per night - includes WiFi.
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18. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo - I-5, Exit 85
28682 Marguerite Parkway, I-5, Exit 85, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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6 miles
6 miles from Ocean Institute
From $133
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Saddleback College Also near I-5 and Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 3 floors, 101 rooms and suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"A no-frills hotel, but it was clean and comfortable. The Internet was adequate. Efficient check-in and competent,friendly personnel. Free breakfast available. 2022-03-27 "
"Clean hotel and nice staff. The pool and fire pit were great. Adequate workout room.2018-02-12 "
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19. Laguna Riviera Hotel Laguna Beach
825 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $191
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Luxury, smoke-free motel
2 floors, 41 rooms - no elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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20. SCP Seven4one Hotel Laguna Beach
741 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $229
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Upscale, smoke-free hotel
Near Heisler Park
2 floors, 12 rooms and suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $38 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- $35 per stay pet fee. - Jan 2023 < Less
21. Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente - I-5, Exit 74
2002 South El Camino Real, I-5, Exit 74, San Clemente, CA 92672
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $117
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free hotel near I-5
1 mile from San Clemente State Beach
3 floors, 31 rooms and suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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22. Pacific Edge Hotel Laguna Beach
647 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $110
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated Average
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service, oceanfront hotel
5 buildings - 3, 3, 4, 4, and 5 floors
130 rooms and suites - elevator
One building with 3 floors does not have elevator
2 heated outdoor swimming pools
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $27 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 20 pounds, 1 pet per room - no pet fee. - Nov 2015 < Less
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23. Travelodge San Clemente - I-5, Exit 73
2441 South El Camino Real, I-5, Exit 73, San Clemente, CA 92672
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $73
Check In 1500
Check Out 1100
Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free, interstate hotel near I-5 Also near San Clemente State Beach 3 floors, 23 rooms - elevator No swimming pool Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The hotel wasn't updated or glamorous, but the room met our needs and the staff was friendly and helpful. No breakfast, but we had a good meal at The Sugar Shack.2019-04-25 "
"The hotel was comfortable and safe, and the customer service was excellent. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay.2018-03-14 "
"The hotel wasn't fancy, but it was a nice, clean little place. Almost everything was just a bike ride away.2017-12-18 "
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24. Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente - I-5, Exit 73
2481 South El Camino Real, I-5, Exit 73, San Clemente, CA 92672
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $139
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free interstate hotel near I-5 Also near San Clemente State Beach 3 floors, 69 rooms and suites - elevator Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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25. Inn at Laguna Beach
211 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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7 miles
7 miles from Ocean Institute
From $235
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, oceanfront, downtown hotel
On a bluff - near Heisler Park
5 floors, 70 rooms
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Parking costs $35 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 40 pounds - $100 per stay pet fee. - Aug 2019 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $25 per night - includes WiFi.
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26. Laguna Beach House
475 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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8 miles
8 miles from Ocean Institute
From $329
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, downtown motel
Near Heisler Park - 1 block from the beach
3 floors, 36 rooms - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Parking costs $20 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only - allows dogs up to 40 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $100 per stay pet fee. - Aug 2019 < Less
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27. Arabella Laguna Garden Guest Cottages
506 North Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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8 miles
8 miles from Ocean Institute
From $279
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated High
Luxury, smoke-free motel near Heisler Park
4 buildings - 2 floors, 7 suites and cottages
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking - limited to 1 car per room Pet friendly motel
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- allows dogs only - $20 per night fee for each dog. - Apr 2016 < Less
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28. Comfort Suites San Clemente - I-5, Exit 72
3701 South El Camino Real, I-5, Exit 72, San Clemente, CA 92672
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8 miles
8 miles from Ocean Institute
From $90
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel near I-5 Also near San Onofre State Beach 3 floors, 60 studio suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every suite Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"Hotel was close to Camp Pendleton. Wireless Internet connection didn't work. Front desk clerks provided conflicting information about payment methods. An adequate stay overall.2015-02-19 "
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29. Hotel Joaquin Laguna Beach
985 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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8 miles
8 miles from Ocean Institute
From $559
Check In 15 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, boutique hotel
Near Shaw's Cove and beach
2 floors, 22 rooms and suites - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open all year
Restaurant - lounge
Free continental breakfast Not pet friendly
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $45 per night - includes parking, WiFi, beach and wellness activities.
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30. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo
110 Vantis Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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8 miles
8 miles from Ocean Institute
From $204
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel Near Route 73, Exit 4 4 floors, 129 suites Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Kitchen in every suite Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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