Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea
US$278
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$278
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea average US$123 in the cheapest month (December) and US$278 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$132 |
| February | US$133 |
| March | US$174 |
| April | US$163 |
| May | US$172 |
| June | US$181 |
| July | US$251 |
| August | US$195 |
| September | US$278 |
| October | US$143 |
| November | US$137 |
| December | US$123 |
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Cheapest: December (~US$123)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common a...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea in Dana Point (Capistrano Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Doheny State Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from San Clemente Pier.
What's nearby
South Day Use Beach(0.2 Miles)
Capistrano Beach Park(0.5 Miles)
Doheny State Beach(0.7 Miles)
Lantern Bay County Park(1.2 Miles)
North Day Use Beach(1.3 Miles)
The Sea Caves(1.3 Miles)
Dana Point Harbor(1.6 Miles)
Dana Wharf(1.8 Miles)
The Coach House(2.2 Miles)
Baby Beach(2.3 Miles)
Dana Cove Park(2.4 Miles)
Ocean Institute(2.6 Miles)
Dana Point Preserve(2.6 Miles)
Harbor Point Park(2.7 Miles)
Shorecliffs Golf Club(2.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea is John Wayne Airport (SNA)(23.8 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Location
34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, California, United States of America
South Day Use Beach (0.2 Miles)
Capistrano Beach Park (0.5 Miles)
Doheny State Beach (0.7 Miles)
Lantern Bay County Park (1.2 Miles)
North Day Use Beach (1.3 Miles)
The Sea Caves (1.3 Miles)
Room options
8
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
7
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)RefrigeratorFireplace
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 1,000 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
40%
Family
33%
Group
7%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea sits across Pacific Coast Highway from the beach, drawing praise for helpful, friendly staff, ocean views, and a generally satisfying free breakfast, though some guests note street/train noise and limited nearby dining.
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What guests think
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea sits across Pacific Coast Highway from the beach, drawing praise for helpful, friendly staff, ocean views, and a generally satisfying free breakfast, though some guests note street/train noise and limited nearby dining.
Rooms are often spacious with high ceilings and some have balconies or partial ocean views, but several comments cite small bathrooms, dated or sparse decor, and intermittent Wi‑Fi. Facilities feel mixed: free on‑site parking is convenient yet tight with low clearance, and common areas, stairs, and the elevator show wear or ongoing renovations; the hot tub or pool have occasionally been out of service. Cleanliness is frequently praised, although a few guests reported odors, ants, or housekeeping lapses. Expect a scenic, value‑minded beach stay with standout service and some trade‑offs in upkeep and noise.
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Facilities
Free on‑site parking is valued but can be tight with low clearance and a small garage. Common areas and infrastructure (elevator/stairs) show wear or renovation, and the hot tub or pool have at times been out of service.
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Hugh
29 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Room were recently updated and adequate. Exterior extremely run down. Needs lots of work Handicap access terrible even in breakfast room. Also with elevator from garage to room floors intermittently not functional day and night. Had multiple issues with a handicap person and extremely frustrating especially late at night. Bottom line is the price of the room for a 4-night stay was not worth the experience, issues and frustrations we had to deal with. The current management at this location has had the property only 4-days and doing everything they could in a positive manner. But the facility condition on turn over to them put them behind the 8-ball before they could even get out of the gate. Pulling their hair out trying the best they can and we’re extremely helpful. We wish them luck.
Room were recently updated and adequate. Exterior extremely run down. Needs lots of work Handicap access terrible even in breakfast room. Also with elevator from garage to room floors intermittently not functional day and night. Had multiple issues with a handicap person and extremely frustrating especially late at night. Bottom line is the price of the room for a 4-night stay was not worth the experience, issues and frustrations we had to deal with. The current management at this location has had the property only 4-days and doing everything they could in a positive manner. But the facility condition on turn over to them put them behind the 8-ball before they could even get out of the gate. Pulling their hair out trying the best they can and we’re extremely helpful. We wish them luck.
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Suzanne
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great parking not too far from anything. Little disappointed that the pool wasn't working but then we didn't get back from dinner in time anyways so it didn't affect us my dream just sit in the spa was my fault not theirs
Great parking not too far from anything. Little disappointed that the pool wasn't working but then we didn't get back from dinner in time anyways so it didn't affect us my dream just sit in the spa was my fault not theirs
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Larry
1 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Across the street from wide beach. Have to drive to find any food. Nothing but motels and condos along PCH here. Nice uncrowded beach though, and hot tub was nice.
Across the street from wide beach. Have to drive to find any food. Nothing but motels and condos along PCH here. Nice uncrowded beach though, and hot tub was nice.
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Stephanie
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel across from the beach. Hot breakfast, clean rooms that seem a bit larger than most. Parking can be a challenge as the underground lot is a bit small. We would definitely stay here again!
Great hotel across from the beach. Hot breakfast, clean rooms that seem a bit larger than most. Parking can be a challenge as the underground lot is a bit small. We would definitely stay here again!
10
Dupre
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location. Across from the beach. Nice views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast fresh with great views. Our fridge would not get could which is an issue for meds, they came up and fixed it in no time. With a friendly smile even. Underground parking a huge plus.
Amazing location. Across from the beach. Nice views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast fresh with great views. Our fridge would not get could which is an issue for meds, they came up and fixed it in no time. With a friendly smile even. Underground parking a huge plus.
10
Allessondra
11 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The ocean view was great for breakfast on the patio small Jacuzzi was perfect for the kids after a beach day
The ocean view was great for breakfast on the patio small Jacuzzi was perfect for the kids after a beach day
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Lorraine
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful full breakfast was provided. Quaint building with multiple sitting areas to enjoy the view of the beach and waves. The train went by a few times, but it didn’t disturb us. The king size bed room was very spacious. Great location near the bridge to cross the street to get to the beach. Free parking was an extra bonus.
Wonderful full breakfast was provided. Quaint building with multiple sitting areas to enjoy the view of the beach and waves. The train went by a few times, but it didn’t disturb us. The king size bed room was very spacious. Great location near the bridge to cross the street to get to the beach. Free parking was an extra bonus.
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michael
17 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice, but older, facility. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Average breakfast. Wish the room windows had blackout shades as porch light (no switch) keeps room lighter than I need for good sleep. Liked that they had a 220 volt Tesla charger in underground carport with no extra fee.
Nice, but older, facility. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Average breakfast. Wish the room windows had blackout shades as porch light (no switch) keeps room lighter than I need for good sleep. Liked that they had a 220 volt Tesla charger in underground carport with no extra fee.
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Michael
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The vaulted ceiling and the remodel of the bathrooms were nice. But the elevator was incredibly slow and one of the stairwells was broken.
The vaulted ceiling and the remodel of the bathrooms were nice. But the elevator was incredibly slow and one of the stairwells was broken.
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Patricia
10 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
So shabby! Walls paper thin. Elevator was not working. Stairs were roped off due to rotting wood.
So shabby! Walls paper thin. Elevator was not working. Stairs were roped off due to rotting wood.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found the property clean, but others reported issues like odors, ants, dirty floors, and inconsistent towel replacement.
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Ashleigh
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location of the property is great and had convenient access to the beach. We couldn’t enjoy our balcony due to the amount of ants. There were also ants in our bathroom and around the sink. We had trouble connecting to the WiFi and when we asked for assistance, staff could not help.
The location of the property is great and had convenient access to the beach. We couldn’t enjoy our balcony due to the amount of ants. There were also ants in our bathroom and around the sink. We had trouble connecting to the WiFi and when we asked for assistance, staff could not help.
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Candice
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was large and clean. It was very noisy 2 out of the 3 nights we stayed. No blackout curtains. Maid kept taking all the towels that didn’t need to be changed and leaving us without towels and we had to then ask for towels to be replaced both days. Complimentary breakfast was good and parking also good.
Room was large and clean. It was very noisy 2 out of the 3 nights we stayed. No blackout curtains. Maid kept taking all the towels that didn’t need to be changed and leaving us without towels and we had to then ask for towels to be replaced both days. Complimentary breakfast was good and parking also good.
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Susan
22 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a room overlooking the ocean. Although the room faced Hwy 1, it was quiet at night. We could see the sunset from our room. The hotel is located near Dana Point Harbor so it was easy to find good restaurants. The staff and management are accommodating and helpful. The rooms are kept spotlessly clean. The hotel was undergoing renovations during our stay so it was understandable that the some of the outside areas were not as tidy. We enjoyed out stay and would return.
We had a room overlooking the ocean. Although the room faced Hwy 1, it was quiet at night. We could see the sunset from our room. The hotel is located near Dana Point Harbor so it was easy to find good restaurants. The staff and management are accommodating and helpful. The rooms are kept spotlessly clean. The hotel was undergoing renovations during our stay so it was understandable that the some of the outside areas were not as tidy. We enjoyed out stay and would return.
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George S
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The floor was so dirty that when we took a shower the shower floor turned black. Reported this to the manager First night and the problem still occurred. On our day of departure after three days there was urine in the stairwell.
The floor was so dirty that when we took a shower the shower floor turned black. Reported this to the manager First night and the problem still occurred. On our day of departure after three days there was urine in the stairwell.
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deborah
30 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I was really impressed with this hotel. It was immaculately clean. I had a great room. It was very large with vaulted ceilings. Room 303.
I was really impressed with this hotel. It was immaculately clean. I had a great room. It was very large with vaulted ceilings. Room 303.
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Cassandra
25 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was perfect, clean and comfortable. The view was absolutely breathtaking!
The room was perfect, clean and comfortable. The view was absolutely breathtaking!
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Lois
1 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Definitely disappointed in a few specific things. The room had a very strong mildew odor which made my head and throat hurt. Walking around in socks or bare feet resulted in the bottoms of our feet/socks becoming really dirty, showing that the floor really wasn’t clean. The mattress was ok but saggy and squeaky. And the thermostat was pretty difficult to use. On the positive side, the price was good during the off season, staff was very helpful and kind and the breakfast was pretty good. We were definitely satisfied with those items but we won’t be staying there again.
Definitely disappointed in a few specific things. The room had a very strong mildew odor which made my head and throat hurt. Walking around in socks or bare feet resulted in the bottoms of our feet/socks becoming really dirty, showing that the floor really wasn’t clean. The mattress was ok but saggy and squeaky. And the thermostat was pretty difficult to use. On the positive side, the price was good during the off season, staff was very helpful and kind and the breakfast was pretty good. We were definitely satisfied with those items but we won’t be staying there again.
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Nancy
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Internet was not secure. Bathroom not clean.
Internet was not secure. Bathroom not clean.
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Kristi
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had stayed at a different hotel for four days prior to our stay here. Although it was on the ocean and had a beautiful view, it was old And outdated. The service was not great. We were pleasantly surprised when we had our last night. Stay here. It was clean. It was updated. The breakfast was wonderful. The staff was amazing. We will be coming back here anytime we are in the SoCal area.
We had stayed at a different hotel for four days prior to our stay here. Although it was on the ocean and had a beautiful view, it was old And outdated. The service was not great. We were pleasantly surprised when we had our last night. Stay here. It was clean. It was updated. The breakfast was wonderful. The staff was amazing. We will be coming back here anytime we are in the SoCal area.
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Theodore
23 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is the second time that I stayed here. It’s a shabby beach hotel but it’s ok. The rooms were pretty clean but run down. Our door was damaged from being kicked in. My imagination was going wild with what might have happened. Our curtain was broken and hung down. There was a missing knob on the bathroom vanity. But it’s across the street from the beach and you can’t beat that. All this being said. I’ll stay there again.
This is the second time that I stayed here. It’s a shabby beach hotel but it’s ok. The rooms were pretty clean but run down. Our door was damaged from being kicked in. My imagination was going wild with what might have happened. Our curtain was broken and hung down. There was a missing knob on the bathroom vanity. But it’s across the street from the beach and you can’t beat that. All this being said. I’ll stay there again.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious, some with high ceilings and ocean or partial‑ocean views. Downsides include small bathrooms, dated or sparse decor in places, and occasional Wi‑Fi or room‑feature quirks.
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Ken
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very good mid priced hotel. Great service and location. The supplied breakfast was good and included a view of the ocean. The room was well appointed, however well used and could stand for minor updates.
Very good mid priced hotel. Great service and location. The supplied breakfast was good and included a view of the ocean. The room was well appointed, however well used and could stand for minor updates.
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Wendy
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We've stayed here every year for over 10 years for a business trip. The hotel has been updated. I guess it is ok... it is very stark, no carpeting, no pictures on the wall... super bright lights over the bed, no side table lamps. Felt super cold. Bed was pretty comfortable. Probably won't stay here again.
We've stayed here every year for over 10 years for a business trip. The hotel has been updated. I guess it is ok... it is very stark, no carpeting, no pictures on the wall... super bright lights over the bed, no side table lamps. Felt super cold. Bed was pretty comfortable. Probably won't stay here again.
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Jeff
9 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed in the newly remodeled "Hot tub" suite. It says "ocean view", but this is not true. The only way to see the ocean is to stand behind the entry door and look way off to the side. You have a view of only the shingles of the roof of the building in front from this room. The staff were excellent, the place was clean, the price was right. It\'s a bit of a walk to get to the beach from the hotel, it is located on the other side of the highway and train tracks.
Stayed in the newly remodeled "Hot tub" suite. It says "ocean view", but this is not true. The only way to see the ocean is to stand behind the entry door and look way off to the side. You have a view of only the shingles of the roof of the building in front from this room. The staff were excellent, the place was clean, the price was right. It\'s a bit of a walk to get to the beach from the hotel, it is located on the other side of the highway and train tracks.
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Sigrid
29 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay. Not a luxury hotel , but I wasn’t there for luxury. Room was VERY spacious with a vaulted ceiling, nice updated hvac system and very good lighting. The bed was comfortable enough. I liked that it had hard floor instead of carpeting! Breakfast was quite good. The seating area was very small, but they had tables outside too . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful .
Great stay. Not a luxury hotel , but I wasn’t there for luxury. Room was VERY spacious with a vaulted ceiling, nice updated hvac system and very good lighting. The bed was comfortable enough. I liked that it had hard floor instead of carpeting! Breakfast was quite good. The seating area was very small, but they had tables outside too . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful .
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Michael
10 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the high ceiling of our room on the third floor….gave the room a very spacious feel.
We loved the high ceiling of our room on the third floor….gave the room a very spacious feel.
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candi
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was clean and comfortable. My room was beautiful with a great view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. It does tend to be a little loud being right next to the highway, but the view is worth it.
The property was clean and comfortable. My room was beautiful with a great view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. It does tend to be a little loud being right next to the highway, but the view is worth it.
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LI
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice view of ocean
Nice view of ocean
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Anna
2 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in extremely welcoming. Room is large and comfortable with view of the ocean.
Check in extremely welcoming. Room is large and comfortable with view of the ocean.
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patti
29 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a nice place to stay. The beds were extremely comfortable. The ocean view was lovely. I had a nice run to the beach from the hotel. Very easy to access. The neighbors above is were noisy at all hours. The internet was intermittent too which is frustrating. I’m not in love with the parking situation there. If you have a taller vehicle (like us) pray you get a space near the entrance!
This is a nice place to stay. The beds were extremely comfortable. The ocean view was lovely. I had a nice run to the beach from the hotel. Very easy to access. The neighbors above is were noisy at all hours. The internet was intermittent too which is frustrating. I’m not in love with the parking situation there. If you have a taller vehicle (like us) pray you get a space near the entrance!
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Maureen
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was basic but as expected. Very nice view of the ocean and sunset, but the PCH and the Pacific Surfliner train are right outside the window as well. In the daytime there is a lot of traffic noise, but it wasn't bad at night. A few trains went by - no horn noise at least. The people at the front desk were very pleasant and accommodating. The bathroom was the tiniest I have ever seen. Smaller than a stall of a public restroom, and more like a restroom on an airplane.
The room was basic but as expected. Very nice view of the ocean and sunset, but the PCH and the Pacific Surfliner train are right outside the window as well. In the daytime there is a lot of traffic noise, but it wasn't bad at night. A few trains went by - no horn noise at least. The people at the front desk were very pleasant and accommodating. The bathroom was the tiniest I have ever seen. Smaller than a stall of a public restroom, and more like a restroom on an airplane.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with smooth check‑ins and occasional complimentary upgrades. A few guests mentioned slow handling of issues or confusion tied to third‑party booking descriptions.
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Desi
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We booked a room expecting a balcony with an ocean view. No such luck. We got a room in the back of the complex with no view other than the courtyard. Very disappointed. The volume on the TV didn’t work, the bed frame was sticking out (wife ran into it twice) , and there were ants. The lady checking us in was sweet but sooooo slow. The manager fixed the bed and the TV , but nothing could be done about the room. The free breakfast was meh! We will not be returning.
We booked a room expecting a balcony with an ocean view. No such luck. We got a room in the back of the complex with no view other than the courtyard. Very disappointed. The volume on the TV didn’t work, the bed frame was sticking out (wife ran into it twice) , and there were ants. The lady checking us in was sweet but sooooo slow. The manager fixed the bed and the TV , but nothing could be done about the room. The free breakfast was meh! We will not be returning.
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Kristin
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Neopolitan and Bella were the best greeting team! They were so helpful when we were evacuated and we felt so at home.
Neopolitan and Bella were the best greeting team! They were so helpful when we were evacuated and we felt so at home.
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Ryann
23 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had an excellent stay on a Wednesday night. Front desk check in was awesome. I didn’t get his name but he was so nice and accommodating. Made check in a breeze.
Had an excellent stay on a Wednesday night. Front desk check in was awesome. I didn’t get his name but he was so nice and accommodating. Made check in a breeze.
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Destiny
13 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay. The hotel was so beautiful and clean! The staff was exceptional! So friendly! We got there an hour before check in and they had no problem with it, had our room ready for us. Every interaction with staff during our stay was so pleasant. Extremely happy with our stay and will be coming back!
Amazing stay. The hotel was so beautiful and clean! The staff was exceptional! So friendly! We got there an hour before check in and they had no problem with it, had our room ready for us. Every interaction with staff during our stay was so pleasant. Extremely happy with our stay and will be coming back!
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Omar
5 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even allowed me to use a computer for a quick business transaction.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even allowed me to use a computer for a quick business transaction.
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Edwin
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel. Great staff. Lovely family that owns it. Wasn't crazy about the location as you have to drive to go anywhere. Breakfast was great. Only complaint beds were bot really comfortable and pillows were hard.
Great hotel. Great staff. Lovely family that owns it. Wasn't crazy about the location as you have to drive to go anywhere. Breakfast was great. Only complaint beds were bot really comfortable and pillows were hard.
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vincent
11 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
First of all Phil upgraded our rm. beautiful ocean view check in early rm had everything we could ask for Helena breakfast was hot and plenty warm comfortable stay definitely will return probably next week if they have availability for date night thanks Phil & Helena
First of all Phil upgraded our rm. beautiful ocean view check in early rm had everything we could ask for Helena breakfast was hot and plenty warm comfortable stay definitely will return probably next week if they have availability for date night thanks Phil & Helena
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Elizabeth
14 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was super friendly and helpful! It was an excellent value for such a Million Dollar location!
The staff was super friendly and helpful! It was an excellent value for such a Million Dollar location!
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Kimberly
21 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had an amazing stay. The room was immaculately clean. Looked like it was just redone with fresh everything. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and even upgraded our room to an ocean view at no cost to us. The included breakfast was adequate like most hotel breakfast items I’ve seen at previous breakfast included hotels. We were able to cross over a bridge and be right on the beach within minutes. Free parking and easy access to PCH highway. Overall was great and I’d so stay here again when visiting. A+ for friendly staff. 👍😊
We had an amazing stay. The room was immaculately clean. Looked like it was just redone with fresh everything. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and even upgraded our room to an ocean view at no cost to us. The included breakfast was adequate like most hotel breakfast items I’ve seen at previous breakfast included hotels. We were able to cross over a bridge and be right on the beach within minutes. Free parking and easy access to PCH highway. Overall was great and I’d so stay here again when visiting. A+ for friendly staff. 👍😊
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Ryann
7 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Napoleon is the best!
Napoleon is the best!
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Location
Across PCH from the beach with access via a pedestrian bridge and broad ocean views. Expect some traffic/train noise and only a few restaurants within easy walking distance.
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Denis
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
My girlfriend and Istayed at the property in a King sized room that had a view of the ocean from the third floor. Convenient on site parking, friendly staff, and was perfect for us. We had a great time at the beach that was right across the street and used the hotel as a base of operation while we visited the surrounding parts of California.
My girlfriend and Istayed at the property in a King sized room that had a view of the ocean from the third floor. Convenient on site parking, friendly staff, and was perfect for us. We had a great time at the beach that was right across the street and used the hotel as a base of operation while we visited the surrounding parts of California.
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Elizabeth
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great property. Right on the PCH. Only a few restaurants within walking distance.
Great property. Right on the PCH. Only a few restaurants within walking distance.
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Ingrid
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
the only complaint i have is the pictures basically show your sitting on the beach if you go out the patio. this place is across a VERY busy street. you do have a beautiful ocean view. and there is a balcony. but is no where near the sand. was expecting to sleep with the door open and hear the waves. that was NOT an option.
the only complaint i have is the pictures basically show your sitting on the beach if you go out the patio. this place is across a VERY busy street. you do have a beautiful ocean view. and there is a balcony. but is no where near the sand. was expecting to sleep with the door open and hear the waves. that was NOT an option.
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Monica
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location although you cannot directly cross street to beach. Room was comfortable.
Great location although you cannot directly cross street to beach. Room was comfortable.
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Tracey
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location good. Mexican restaurant walking distance was good. Beach accross the street. Room ok, building is run down. Hotel parking too tight. Hotel breakfast eggs had black color, sausage under cooked.
Location good. Mexican restaurant walking distance was good. Beach accross the street. Room ok, building is run down. Hotel parking too tight. Hotel breakfast eggs had black color, sausage under cooked.
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WILLIAM
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Nice short stroll over the bridge to the beach.
Great location. Nice short stroll over the bridge to the beach.
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Prashant
11 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, small bathroom, room had smoke smell, breakfast is average, safe didn’t work initially
Great location, small bathroom, room had smoke smell, breakfast is average, safe didn’t work initially
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Susan
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and the hotel looked nice on the outside but the room, although it was large, was sparsely furnished and strongly smelled like smoke. There were trsin tracks right across the highway that we were not aware of with trains running very often. Pretty noisy. The view of the ocean and sunset were definitely the highlights of this hotel.
The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and the hotel looked nice on the outside but the room, although it was large, was sparsely furnished and strongly smelled like smoke. There were trsin tracks right across the highway that we were not aware of with trains running very often. Pretty noisy. The view of the ocean and sunset were definitely the highlights of this hotel.
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Dupre
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location. Across from the beach. Nice views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast fresh with great views. Our fridge would not get could which is an issue for meds, they came up and fixed it in no time. With a friendly smile even. Underground parking a huge plus.
Amazing location. Across from the beach. Nice views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast fresh with great views. Our fridge would not get could which is an issue for meds, they came up and fixed it in no time. With a friendly smile even. Underground parking a huge plus.
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Anna
23 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall good stay for the affordable price and a quick trip. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good! A super convenient location for shops, things to do, etc.
Overall good stay for the affordable price and a quick trip. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good! A super convenient location for shops, things to do, etc.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with hot items and occasional made‑to‑order options and outdoor seating with views. Critiques include a small breakfast room and occasional quality or variety concerns.
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Lois
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Our room was clean and quiet but had an odor of mildew. That’s possibly because the hotel is right on the ocean but still unpleasant. The bed was good just a little saggy. The breakfast was very good. Our last morning, we had to leave very early before breakfast opened. We asked about their offered “to go breakfast” but two of the office staff didn’t seem to understand what we were talking about. We ended up just leaving without any breakfast rather than trying to get some food.
Our room was clean and quiet but had an odor of mildew. That’s possibly because the hotel is right on the ocean but still unpleasant. The bed was good just a little saggy. The breakfast was very good. Our last morning, we had to leave very early before breakfast opened. We asked about their offered “to go breakfast” but two of the office staff didn’t seem to understand what we were talking about. We ended up just leaving without any breakfast rather than trying to get some food.
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Sigrid
29 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay. Not a luxury hotel , but I wasn’t there for luxury. Room was VERY spacious with a vaulted ceiling, nice updated hvac system and very good lighting. The bed was comfortable enough. I liked that it had hard floor instead of carpeting! Breakfast was quite good. The seating area was very small, but they had tables outside too . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful .
Great stay. Not a luxury hotel , but I wasn’t there for luxury. Room was VERY spacious with a vaulted ceiling, nice updated hvac system and very good lighting. The bed was comfortable enough. I liked that it had hard floor instead of carpeting! Breakfast was quite good. The seating area was very small, but they had tables outside too . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful .
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SHANNON
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast Was Amazing Great Variety.
Breakfast Was Amazing Great Variety.
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Louisa
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
They could do better with the breakfast , coffee was good , juice was not so good , lady at front desk was very very nice , then a guy was in charge not so pleasant needs a personality
They could do better with the breakfast , coffee was good , juice was not so good , lady at front desk was very very nice , then a guy was in charge not so pleasant needs a personality
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Tracey
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location good. Mexican restaurant walking distance was good. Beach accross the street. Room ok, building is run down. Hotel parking too tight. Hotel breakfast eggs had black color, sausage under cooked.
Location good. Mexican restaurant walking distance was good. Beach accross the street. Room ok, building is run down. Hotel parking too tight. Hotel breakfast eggs had black color, sausage under cooked.
10
Mary
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and value. Breakfast was omelette made to order where we dined outside. Excellent staff!
Great location and value. Breakfast was omelette made to order where we dined outside. Excellent staff!
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Paul
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great breakfast, nice horn, friendly staff, quiet, good location
Great breakfast, nice horn, friendly staff, quiet, good location
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Lorraine
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful full breakfast was provided. Quaint building with multiple sitting areas to enjoy the view of the beach and waves. The train went by a few times, but it didn’t disturb us. The king size bed room was very spacious. Great location near the bridge to cross the street to get to the beach. Free parking was an extra bonus.
Wonderful full breakfast was provided. Quaint building with multiple sitting areas to enjoy the view of the beach and waves. The train went by a few times, but it didn’t disturb us. The king size bed room was very spacious. Great location near the bridge to cross the street to get to the beach. Free parking was an extra bonus.
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Miles
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This Best Western Plus was not as welcoming a facility as their website suggests. It is somewhat aged, confining, and the parking is all under the structure and confined. Their breakfast was traditional and nothing out of the ordinary. The staff was particularly helpful. We would not return..
This Best Western Plus was not as welcoming a facility as their website suggests. It is somewhat aged, confining, and the parking is all under the structure and confined. Their breakfast was traditional and nothing out of the ordinary. The staff was particularly helpful. We would not return..
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Amber
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Weekend breakfast options were amazing. Staff was friendly and very attentive
Weekend breakfast options were amazing. Staff was friendly and very attentive
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Sarkis
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Good, very close to the beach
Good, very close to the beach
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lorraine
27 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The view was great! Breakfast with an ocean view was beautiful. The location is by any and everything you need in Dana Point
The view was great! Breakfast with an ocean view was beautiful. The location is by any and everything you need in Dana Point
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Mikole
26 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great time the only thing was I wish the air conditioning worked better other then that had a great stay.
Had a great time the only thing was I wish the air conditioning worked better other then that had a great stay.
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Suzanne
27 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The shower in room 101 appears to be broken. The hand held head cannot be attached to the top bracket so you have to hold it which makes it very difficult to wash yr hair with only one hand. Otherwise everything was great. We did not use the hot tub.
The shower in room 101 appears to be broken. The hand held head cannot be attached to the top bracket so you have to hold it which makes it very difficult to wash yr hair with only one hand. Otherwise everything was great. We did not use the hot tub.
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lorin
23 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Greet .very good..all very good 👍
Greet .very good..all very good 👍
FAQs about Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available onsite, but parking is limited. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible parking. Additional accessibility features may be available; guests are encouraged to inquire directly.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in Dana Point (Capistrano Beach), just a 3-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. It is 0.7 miles from Doheny State Beach and 4.7 miles from San Clemente Pier.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 18 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 30.00 per night, and this requires advance request or confirmation.
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An adult age 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.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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)
- One child 18 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit https://www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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