Name: Hotel Joaquin
Address: 985 North Coast Highway, North Laguna, Laguna Beach, California, United States of America, Laguna Beach, Orange County, US
Price range: $284–$971 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Guests describe Hotel Joaquin as a stylish, intimate boutique stay near the beach, with warm service, attractive decor, and relaxed vibes, but some report small or noisy rooms, occasional service lapses, and inconsistent pool conditions or availability.

Breakfast and drinks are widely enjoyed, though a few guests found the morning menu limited or disliked the added gratuity expectation. Most find the property very clean, while some noticed tired furnishings or minor maintenance concerns. The setting offers easy walks to Shaw’s Cove and Main Beach, yet a few felt nearby restaurant options were less convenient. Overall, expect a distinctive coastal stay with a few rough edges.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests praise the pool area and on-site bar, but a few report the pool being cold or temporarily unavailable. Resort fee value divides opinions.

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10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

6

Robert

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hard to write a review of this property, the staff were genuinely lovely and extremely helpful, however the first night we were allocated a room to the front of the hotel, and due to noise we didn’t sleep at all. They gracefully allowed us to move when we raised the issue and the second room was much better. The rooms are a little tired. Furniture is a Laraine’s and walls need a re-paint, but they also have a lovely charm. Good location and beautiful beach. Having to pay a gratuity on the free breakfast everyday was a bit of a sting. Along with being charged the full resort fee despite the swimming pool not being operational when we stayed.

10

Eric

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great boutique experience. Great pool, well-appointed property and fantastic staff. We will be booking again soon!

8

Melissa

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and clean property and overall pretty good experience for a couple of nights. Our mattress was not very comfortable and likely needed to be replaced. It dipped in some parts. The pool was cold and definitely was not at 90 (nor even 80 or 70 degrees) temperature as advertised. More likely the pool temperature was in the 60s. Short walk to lovely Shaw’s Cove but there are limited spots to set your things up and it was very crowded.

6

Dominique

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really wanted to like this hotel. We had such high hopes. We were having a romantic getaway. The property itself is pretty, the decor is super cute and the food/bar is good. That's where it ends. After arriving a little early for check in (just before 2pm) I knew I would have to wait for my room. I was told 45 minutes. So I grabbed a drink and some food and sat on the terrace and enjoyed that sun. At 4pm I finally asked if my room was ready and was told the "final touches" were being added. I was taken to my room at 4:45pm. The room faced Pacific Coast Highway and all night long you can hear every single car that goes by. It's super loud. At one point I put water into my water bottle from the tap and it was cloudy and dirty. We asked another guest about their room and they said you could hear everything in the room next door - showers, toilets, doors etc. When we addressed the concerns we felt like we were patted on the head and told "oh well". It's too bad - the property itself is really quite pretty so I was hoping for a better experience.

10

Lauren

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect! The staff couldn’t be nicer. The breakfast and poolside snacks blew us away! Perfect getaway, can’t wait to come back.

10

Elizabeth

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and relaxing property with amazing staff. Pool was gorgeous and the record players in the rooms was a great touch.

10

JOSE JOAQUÍN

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool

10

Karla

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this space, even you get a resort stay charge but totally worth it because you get sit down breakfast with service for free every morning with coffee and juices and walking to the beach and a pool. It’s ideal

10

E helen

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous trip! We love staying here. Everyone is so helpful and kind. The drinks are delicious and the service is impeccable.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews highlight very clean rooms and well-kept spaces. A few note worn furnishings, wall scuffs, or isolated issues like stained flooring or cloudy tap water.

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10

Daniel

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, and very clean rooms.

10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

6

Robert

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hard to write a review of this property, the staff were genuinely lovely and extremely helpful, however the first night we were allocated a room to the front of the hotel, and due to noise we didn’t sleep at all. They gracefully allowed us to move when we raised the issue and the second room was much better. The rooms are a little tired. Furniture is a Laraine’s and walls need a re-paint, but they also have a lovely charm. Good location and beautiful beach. Having to pay a gratuity on the free breakfast everyday was a bit of a sting. Along with being charged the full resort fee despite the swimming pool not being operational when we stayed.

8

Melissa

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and clean property and overall pretty good experience for a couple of nights. Our mattress was not very comfortable and likely needed to be replaced. It dipped in some parts. The pool was cold and definitely was not at 90 (nor even 80 or 70 degrees) temperature as advertised. More likely the pool temperature was in the 60s. Short walk to lovely Shaw’s Cove but there are limited spots to set your things up and it was very crowded.

6

Dominique

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really wanted to like this hotel. We had such high hopes. We were having a romantic getaway. The property itself is pretty, the decor is super cute and the food/bar is good. That's where it ends. After arriving a little early for check in (just before 2pm) I knew I would have to wait for my room. I was told 45 minutes. So I grabbed a drink and some food and sat on the terrace and enjoyed that sun. At 4pm I finally asked if my room was ready and was told the "final touches" were being added. I was taken to my room at 4:45pm. The room faced Pacific Coast Highway and all night long you can hear every single car that goes by. It's super loud. At one point I put water into my water bottle from the tap and it was cloudy and dirty. We asked another guest about their room and they said you could hear everything in the room next door - showers, toilets, doors etc. When we addressed the concerns we felt like we were patted on the head and told "oh well". It's too bad - the property itself is really quite pretty so I was hoping for a better experience.

4

Eliad

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

The value for the money is not too great. The rooms are very small, and we had stains on our room floors. The stay is over priced.

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and thoughtfully appointed, with record players and some offering coastal views, but several guests found certain rooms small and some along PCH or near other rooms noisy. Occasional comfort issues arise, such as a dipping mattress, missing heater in one room, and the absence of TVs.

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10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

8

Melissa

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and clean property and overall pretty good experience for a couple of nights. Our mattress was not very comfortable and likely needed to be replaced. It dipped in some parts. The pool was cold and definitely was not at 90 (nor even 80 or 70 degrees) temperature as advertised. More likely the pool temperature was in the 60s. Short walk to lovely Shaw’s Cove but there are limited spots to set your things up and it was very crowded.

10

Valerie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely boutique, hotel, walking distance from beautiful Laguna Beach. Quaint and peaceful, decorated in minimalist surfer chic. Free of televisions, telephones, only the vintage record player and vinyl selection to enhance your stay. Small detailed touches like morning coffee delivered to your door add to the properties charm. The staff was so kind,I look forward to my next visit!

6

Dominique

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really wanted to like this hotel. We had such high hopes. We were having a romantic getaway. The property itself is pretty, the decor is super cute and the food/bar is good. That's where it ends. After arriving a little early for check in (just before 2pm) I knew I would have to wait for my room. I was told 45 minutes. So I grabbed a drink and some food and sat on the terrace and enjoyed that sun. At 4pm I finally asked if my room was ready and was told the "final touches" were being added. I was taken to my room at 4:45pm. The room faced Pacific Coast Highway and all night long you can hear every single car that goes by. It's super loud. At one point I put water into my water bottle from the tap and it was cloudy and dirty. We asked another guest about their room and they said you could hear everything in the room next door - showers, toilets, doors etc. When we addressed the concerns we felt like we were patted on the head and told "oh well". It's too bad - the property itself is really quite pretty so I was hoping for a better experience.

10

Daniel

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Only downfall was no heater in the room, room 10 if youre wondering. But thats neither here nor there.

10

Elizabeth

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and relaxing property with amazing staff. Pool was gorgeous and the record players in the rooms was a great touch.

6

Carmel

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very small, in the alley. Nothing special. Over priced for what we got. No tv in the room. Location was not ideal for restaurants etc.

8

Li

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very tasteful hotel with vinyl player in the room. But it can get noisy in the morning if other guests wake up very early.

10

Matthew

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time here and enjoyed our mini "staycation" last night. The views were spectacular and the room was very comfortable. Highly recommend this place!

10

Michael

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Top notch room design and materials, amenities, and attention to detail.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm and attentive, with many citing welcoming staff and helpful touches. However, some report inconsistent experiences, including slow or late room readiness, perceived indifference, and an unsympathetic response to accessibility needs.

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10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

10

javier

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was amazing and the service was great

6

adel

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place in a great location. The service is underwhelming, bordering on disinterested. Particularly before they received my reservation, they were a bit rude. I have mobility challenges, when i asked for a chair in the shower, the receptionist pointed to a few chairs and said “ you can take that one, no one uses it” instead of offering to bring a chair there. Not a bad experience, just for the price, the service is very mediocre

10

Valerie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely boutique, hotel, walking distance from beautiful Laguna Beach. Quaint and peaceful, decorated in minimalist surfer chic. Free of televisions, telephones, only the vintage record player and vinyl selection to enhance your stay. Small detailed touches like morning coffee delivered to your door add to the properties charm. The staff was so kind,I look forward to my next visit!

10

Michael

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Intimacy and friendliness of staff.

6

Dominique

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really wanted to like this hotel. We had such high hopes. We were having a romantic getaway. The property itself is pretty, the decor is super cute and the food/bar is good. That's where it ends. After arriving a little early for check in (just before 2pm) I knew I would have to wait for my room. I was told 45 minutes. So I grabbed a drink and some food and sat on the terrace and enjoyed that sun. At 4pm I finally asked if my room was ready and was told the "final touches" were being added. I was taken to my room at 4:45pm. The room faced Pacific Coast Highway and all night long you can hear every single car that goes by. It's super loud. At one point I put water into my water bottle from the tap and it was cloudy and dirty. We asked another guest about their room and they said you could hear everything in the room next door - showers, toilets, doors etc. When we addressed the concerns we felt like we were patted on the head and told "oh well". It's too bad - the property itself is really quite pretty so I was hoping for a better experience.

10

April

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Eric was fantastic

6

adel

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disinterested staff

10

Gilbert

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful experience at Hotel Joaquin! from the moment we arrived , the staff went over and beyond to welcome us. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and the hotel was both relaxing and stylish.

10

E helen

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous trip! We love staying here. Everyone is so helpful and kind. The drinks are delicious and the service is impeccable.

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Location

Walkable to Shaw’s Cove and Main Beach, with coastal views and a quieter setting away from the crowds. A few guests found restaurants less convenient from the hotel.

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10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

10

Kimberly

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is a very short walk to the water. All of the staff were warm and welcoming. The aesthetics are really nice and not campy like other beach properties. They made my Christmas very nice with a sweet little gift under the tree.

8

Melissa

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and clean property and overall pretty good experience for a couple of nights. Our mattress was not very comfortable and likely needed to be replaced. It dipped in some parts. The pool was cold and definitely was not at 90 (nor even 80 or 70 degrees) temperature as advertised. More likely the pool temperature was in the 60s. Short walk to lovely Shaw’s Cove but there are limited spots to set your things up and it was very crowded.

10

Valerie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely boutique, hotel, walking distance from beautiful Laguna Beach. Quaint and peaceful, decorated in minimalist surfer chic. Free of televisions, telephones, only the vintage record player and vinyl selection to enhance your stay. Small detailed touches like morning coffee delivered to your door add to the properties charm. The staff was so kind,I look forward to my next visit!

10

Roger

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely property and good location. Lose to the Main Beach but away from the crowd.

10

Yan

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

How unique it is and tucked away. Amazing spot

6

Carmel

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very small, in the alley. Nothing special. Over priced for what we got. No tv in the room. Location was not ideal for restaurants etc.

10

Alliya

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always such a beautiful, magical, and unique experience staying at this hotel filled with music, positive energy, coastal views and stunning decor.

10

Karla

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this space, even you get a resort stay charge but totally worth it because you get sit down breakfast with service for free every morning with coffee and juices and walking to the beach and a pool. It’s ideal

10

Matthew

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time here and enjoyed our mini "staycation" last night. The views were spectacular and the room was very comfortable. Highly recommend this place!

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Dining

Breakfast and drinks receive strong praise for quality and enjoyment. Some guests disliked the added gratuity on the included breakfast or found the morning selection limited with few specialty coffee options.

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MARCELO

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked the location , the beach access, the bar. The staff seems to be unexperienced, we expected little touches that usually small hotels offer. Did not have welcome drink, glasses in the room and courtesy bottles of water were missing some days. Breakfast offered was limited to few things, no cappuccino, no latte , no pastries , no squeezed orange juice. No table in room to work with a computer. In general was not what we expected for the price we paid.

10

Daniel

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, and very clean rooms.

10

Keisha

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is amazing! Everything is in the details. It’s super clean, peaceful, the pool is awesome, view is great, decor is INCREDIBLE, loved the record player and LPs in the room. Love the movies, the taffy in the jars, the staff are so sweet, positive and lovely. The food is also really great. The only thing is check in is at 4pm which is a little late IMO.

6

Robert

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hard to write a review of this property, the staff were genuinely lovely and extremely helpful, however the first night we were allocated a room to the front of the hotel, and due to noise we didn’t sleep at all. They gracefully allowed us to move when we raised the issue and the second room was much better. The rooms are a little tired. Furniture is a Laraine’s and walls need a re-paint, but they also have a lovely charm. Good location and beautiful beach. Having to pay a gratuity on the free breakfast everyday was a bit of a sting. Along with being charged the full resort fee despite the swimming pool not being operational when we stayed.

6

Dominique

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really wanted to like this hotel. We had such high hopes. We were having a romantic getaway. The property itself is pretty, the decor is super cute and the food/bar is good. That's where it ends. After arriving a little early for check in (just before 2pm) I knew I would have to wait for my room. I was told 45 minutes. So I grabbed a drink and some food and sat on the terrace and enjoyed that sun. At 4pm I finally asked if my room was ready and was told the "final touches" were being added. I was taken to my room at 4:45pm. The room faced Pacific Coast Highway and all night long you can hear every single car that goes by. It's super loud. At one point I put water into my water bottle from the tap and it was cloudy and dirty. We asked another guest about their room and they said you could hear everything in the room next door - showers, toilets, doors etc. When we addressed the concerns we felt like we were patted on the head and told "oh well". It's too bad - the property itself is really quite pretty so I was hoping for a better experience.

10

Lauren

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect! The staff couldn’t be nicer. The breakfast and poolside snacks blew us away! Perfect getaway, can’t wait to come back.

10

Karla

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this space, even you get a resort stay charge but totally worth it because you get sit down breakfast with service for free every morning with coffee and juices and walking to the beach and a pool. It’s ideal

10

Samantha

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was such a dream! This was a Christmas gift to myself due to being alone this year, and it was so special. Such an intimate environment, with extremely kind staff and amazing food and drink! They even gave me a sweet little Christmas gift and placed it under their Christmas tree. Altogether such a sweet experience, wish I could've stayed longer!

10

Gilbert

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful experience at Hotel Joaquin! from the moment we arrived , the staff went over and beyond to welcome us. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and the hotel was both relaxing and stylish.

10

E helen

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous trip! We love staying here. Everyone is so helpful and kind. The drinks are delicious and the service is impeccable.

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Month	Average price
January	$279
February	$298
March	$353
April	$382
May	$416
June	$476
July	$585
August	$554
September	$520
October	$489
November	$371
December	$271

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $683	3
4 $342	5 $303	6	7 $317	8 $371	9 $591	10
11 $314	12 $317	13 $371	14 $438	15 $490	16 $686	17
18 $346	19 $438	20 $346	21 $368	22 $346	23 $747	24
25 $382	26 $312	27 $284	28 $481	29 $480	30 $665	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $515	17 $507	18 $831	19
20 $625	21 $413	22	23	24 $491	25 $971	26
27 $715	28	29 $385	30 $414

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Adapted)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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Room, 1 King Bed (Joaquin)

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