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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property

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A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A marina with boats docked, a rocky breakwater, and a coastal town in the background.
A grand entrance with a white balustrade, a blue overhang, and a statue of dolphins.
A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dresser, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dresser, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (with Single Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (with Single Sofabed)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

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

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, fireplace, and patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Larger Room)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The free breakfast at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Doheny State Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a computer and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.

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
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 at the property

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

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 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • 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
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Dana Point
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Hotel Best Western Marina
Marina Shores Best Western
Marina Shores Hotel
Best Plus Marina Shores
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, clean room, good breakfast, affordable price, close to beach and lots of eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Great hotel! Maya and Rachel were the best at check in! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were very nice, staff was awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean inside and outside. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that our family of 5 had space to stay in one room. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and the location is great close to the beach and la ten district The hotel staff are all friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, central to a great area of Dana Point. The rooms were spacious (2 bedroom king suite with balcony). Not “modern” per se, but very clean and just felt very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In town for a family wedding. Great location & comfortable room. The fresh, abundant Complimentary Breakfast was the best I’ve enjoyed in years! Well done BW Marina Shores!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 5 or 6 times now, always good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast with.lots of options. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and having a two-room suite was a plus. The balcony with a single chair only provides a view of trees--you cannot see the ocean from the hotel but Doheny State Beach is only a block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good breakfast. EV Charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very friendly staff at check in. Night shift girl very nice, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for a quick weekend visit. Staff were excellent and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
The room was very large and it was in a good area for walking and convenience. We were only there for one night. The whole place needed some updating. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful staff, decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfasts and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025