See all properties

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, South Day Use Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
Learn more about VIP AccessOpens in a new window

Room options

View all photos for Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Hacienda Suite

Hacienda Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for El Camino Suite

Beach/ocean view

El Camino Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Beach/ocean view
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,002 reviews
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Fun on the beach, near Dana Point Harbor
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, you're just a quick walk from Capistrano Beach Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
El Caminante Bar – On-site café.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Caminante Bar

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Capistrano Seaside
Capistrano Seaside Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Inn
Capistrano Seaside Inn Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Hotel Capistrano Beach
El Caminante
El Caminante Bar Bungalows
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Dana Point
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel Dana Point

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 296 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. The view of the pacific ocean from our upper floor room was perfect. We loved how the decor, fixtures and style of the place felt original and charming. Check-in and out was extremely easy, parking was easy, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was exactly what we were hoping for and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Korina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth the higher than usual cost. Had to park across the street because they have more rooms than their lot can accommodate. No pool or hot tub. Also had to keep the blinds down the whole stay because they were really tangled & broken. One of the bed posts broke because it had been poorly repaired with wood glue (see pic). Like 5 staff had to come into our tiny room to assess it and they said it had broke in the same place in the past. We were relieved they didn't blame us. Other than that the bed/pillows were very comfy, staff was friendly, and breakfast croissant & quiche were tasty (although a bit overpriced).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eytan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was great.parking was a bit of an issue but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the staff were EXCELLENT!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was small but stunning. The attention to detail was exquisite. Hand carved doors, tile murals in shower. Just lovely. We had such a quiet stay although the bar was below our room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and loved the bed and pillows. Ocean view was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Great find

Location, style, comfort and excellent staff You won’t want to ever leave
Private patio
Relaxing lounges at sunset
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is all around amazing. The room was so nice and the bed was very comfortable. I loved the outdoor seating area with chimnea. The staff was very friendly, and service at the bar was wonderful. The food was delicious, and so were the drinks. We walked across the street to the beach in the morning. This place is great value for the money, and I definitely recommend it. We'll be returning for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were especially impressed by the service and most notably Aldo. He made us feel like we were at home. A very special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing, great cocktails, gorgeos rooms. Would absolutely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro-chic beach bungalow hotel with beautiful view of the ocean. Well maintained and clean property. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiyang

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t really like the layout of the room. Can be changed for a much spacious room in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like that it’s only a few rooms, parking is very convenient, the view is amazing. Felt so relaxed would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hoang Lan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: The interior is great, the staff are responsive and friendly, we had to call them because of neighboring guests arguing loudly late at night for 2 hours. The views are gorgeous during the day and easy to get to the beach from your room, especially if you're upstairs. They give you complimentary beach towels and flip flops. Cons: The room condition could be better - we kept getting bites through the night in between the sheets so we had to sleep on top of the blanket for most of it. The staff on duty didn't try to accommodate for the mishap, dismissing it as part of the summer heat because the sheets are delivered new and clean everyday. This worries us as it means the potential problem (like bed bugs or ants) is in the mattress/bed, rather than on the sheets. Also, if you're a light sleeper, train tracks run along the beach line so you'll get trains passing by the hotel pretty frequently.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sayl

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

8/10 Good

Acacia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025