Name: Dana Point Marina Inn
Address: 24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, 92629, US

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Terence

Our bathroom could have used some maintenance. Sink and tub show signs of deferred maintenance. Otherwise stay was very good.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2026

Warren

Stay here for the location. Needs a serious remodel.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Glen

Night staff was so friendly and helpfu

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2026

cindy

My room flooded from water pouring into my bathroom while I was gone from the lights. I had option to leave only and was there for 1 week for my son's wedding. Entire bottom floor carpet was flooded as well from another broken pipe.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Rebecca

Great location

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Tamara

The staff was amazing. And I love that they are pet friendly. But they really need to revamp the honeymoon suite. I picked that room because it has a jacuzzi tub and I needed a relaxing getaway. I took my small pup with me. Well the carpet was absolutely disgusting. I highly recommend replacing it with waterproof vinyl since they are pet friendly. And the couch needs to go. It looks dirty and stained up. I loved the jacuzzi tub. For the price I paid I was a little disappointed and it’s such a perfect location. And if they just do a little remodeling that place would be an A+. They should also make sure whoever preps breakfast should wear a hairnet. I made a waffle and half way through eating eat, I found a hair. I couldn’t eat anymore. So it was in the mix that was made and put in another container that dispensed it into a cup.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2026

Michael

The hotel is in a prime location, near a lot of restaurants and bars and could be a destination hotel. Unfortunately, the facility is in need of renovation -- the infrastructure needs an upgrade (i.e., HVAC, plumbing, etc) and decor needs to updating. I look around and see potential.

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Michael

Very dirty, bathroom was nasty…

Room smelled, very noisy

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Tracy

The check in was smooth with a friendly staff member. The room was clean with a pretty harbor view. The shower was powerful and had plenty of hot water. The bed was comfortable. The furniture and bathroom was a bit dated and worn. There was some weird writing/logo on the upper corner of the TV screen that wouldn’t go away. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay and would stay there again.

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Ryan

Property is very rundown and clearly not regularly maintained. Upon check-in the sink in our room was clogged when I informed the front desk, they literally just shrugged their shoulders and said that they get lots of maitenance complaints due to\"zero upkeep\", in his words. Carpets in our room had large runs and stains with coils of material coming up all over the place. The room was extremely dirty and my wife stepped on a rusty nail just lying on the carpet in the middle of the room. The next day they must have fixed the sink when we were out but left all the plumbng parts and waste in the trash can in our bathroom. Overall very expensive due to its location, but would have rather stayed in a cheap motel off the highway. Very bad value for the money and would not recommend, unless being next to Dana Point Harbor is a must.

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Anita

I had to check out a day early because I did not want my children to be there. It was unclean

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Trent

The property is decent. It’s a good deal for the money, but you can definitely tell it’s lower budget. We booked the Harborview room with the two queen beds. If you do this, be aware that you will be ground level and don’t have a great view (bummer when you’re paying extra for the view). Only the king size bed Harbor views are on the second and third floor.

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Nancy

Great location. Very run down had to go to the front desk for towels. The staff was outside striking. Old torn sheets meds to be updated

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Amir

Old hotel in poor condition but great location

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Jane

Clean room. Perfect location. Friendly staff

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Gene C

Bed bugs bit me. I cancelled 2nd night of reservation.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Will

The property, especially its location and staff, were very good. The breakfast was acceptable.

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Sandra

Sheets and towels were clean. Toilet base dirty. Sink and tub dirty. Breakfast was pretty empty when we arrived hour before closing. Tub drained poorly. Not worth the prices. Great location. Access to parking good.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Kristina

The location of this hotel can not be beat. It is convenient to whale-watching cruises, farmers' markets, restaurants, museums, trolleys, walking trails and beaches. It is an older hotel and shows its age. It will be demolished soon, so I now understand why there have not been any updates. The whole marina is being redone. Stay here while the prices are reasonable because it may be out of your price range after. The staff was friendly, and the free breakfast was basic. The pool was well used. $15 parking each night is not a bad price.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Kristie

Our room was great! Nice and clean with a partial kitchen!
We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Staff were friendly. We had wanted to upgrade but the hotel was full.
Drive over to the harbor for a nice dinner. Very quiet area and we hope to return.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Daniel

Completely neglected and filthy

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Henry

Hot tub was ok

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Blenord

Do your self a favor and go anywhere else.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Ed

There was only two towels in the bathroom and tried to get at least two more and was told they were out of clean towels. Also tried to get more sheets and also was told they didn’t have any more.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Anisia

Room was outdated . Beautiful scenery

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Jacqueline

None

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Clinton

Close to beach

Pet

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Barbara

The Dana Point Marina Inn is a very old hotel, and you can definitely see the wear and tear. However, our room was clean and quite large and comfortable, though a little dark and dated. We had water leaking into the tub from the unit above us, and when we told the front desk they said it was an old hotel and they aren't fixing problems like this. The pool was always busy and the kids loved it, but we did not use it. We enjoyed the grey herons that showed up each morning to sip water from the pool, but when they jump in, I wonder about contaminated water. You can't beat the location even though there is massive construction going on. It is still nice to see the marina and all the beautiful boats and great restaurants still around. The breakfast was just okay but was convenient for us.

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Jeremiah

There were problems with a few things
No microwave
No balcony as advertised
No washcloths in bathroom
Dirty floors in kitchen
Will not be staying again

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Glen

The gentleman that check myself in was amazing...friendly، informative, and pleasant
Thank you ai much

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Kathrine

Old old hotel awesome location but the hotel is so old never have towels no house keeping loud air conditioner needs maintenance on paint and all cosmetic things

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

John

Wonderful location. Best value in South Orange County

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Gregory

They don't tell you that you have to call the front desk that you need to call the day before to have your rooms cleaned and for fresh sheets and towels. Plus the towels you get are so old that they're awful and rough. The rooms were dirty, the attendant in the breakfast room had the worst customer service. Plan on bringing your own microwave, none in the rooms. Luckingly the fridges worked. Bathrooms were awful, missing baseboards, exposed drywall, no lighting in bathrooms, water flow out of showers just dribbled out. Fend for your own toilet paper and don't count on there being available towels for the pool. We've stayed there multiple times, this was the worst. They've really let it go downhill. Plus, watch out for the flying cockroaches in the lobby.

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Brianna

We had to change rooms 3 separate times before canceling our stay after one night. The staff was very helpful and accommodating when making the room changes. However, the cleanliness of the hotel was very poor. Our first room had newer blood stains on the bedding, the second and third room we were provided was covered in mold.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Cathie

The location is fabulous for sunrise and sunset walks around the marina. It is also dog friendly. It has been at the heart of Dana Point for decades and it exudes the kind of beachy charm from the 70’s.Unfortunately, this hotel is being torn down and replaced with more modern hotels so it looks and feels like that is why it has not been recently maintained (ie - rust, etc.) But my room was clean and comfortable. My only negative experience was that I took the dog out at 6am and when I returned to the room, my keys had been deactivated so I couldn’t get back into my room. There was no one at the front desk until 7am. So I had to wait until then to get back into my room. Also, breakfast is supposed to be from 7 to 9 am. At 7:15- the hot portion (eggs and sausage) were not yet available.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Audrey

Nice, spacious and quiet room. Front desk staff was always friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Deborah

It’s been my go to place for years

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Charles

The room was clean when we got there ,the staff at the front desk was helpful, there was not a phone in the room the front desk told me we could call them on our cell phones. There wasn’t a small table on the deck just two chairs. The only time we saw housekeeping was about 20 minutes before we checked out.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Michael

This is an older hotel and it shows. The bathroom is not modernized and room is minimally furnished. The towels were too few for our family of three. The office did supply more when we asked.
The breakfast dining area is in adequate for the number of guests. The second morning we were there, they ran out of food a half hour before closing. Families with children were very unhappy as were my family.
Location near the waterfront is a plus, however, there is a major construction ongoing next door building a new hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

William

If you have two queen size beds all are on the 1st floor. Our ocean view was the parking lot

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

William

Location is excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Anthony

Staff was great

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Daniela

Lovation

Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Rebecca

We were not expecting much because we know the place is potentially on the chopping block with the harbor redevelopment. But we still found the room a little cringe mainly because of the carpets. The room smelt fine when the AC was on, but when we left the sliding door open to feel the ocean breeze, the humidity made the carpet smell of wet dog.
The bed was comfortable enough and the sheets and towels were clean. There was a coffee maker and refrigerater in the room, but no microwave.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Selena

Our 2nd time staying and we can’t wait to go back!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

James

This hotel is closing and will be demolished soon.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

JoAnn

The building is going to be demolished in November and it is clear that the owners are not bothering to keep up with maintenance or cleaning. My towels were dingy, the bath mat had black marks on it. Bathroom cabinets had dust build up on it. Coffee maker leaked water, the shower head was crooked, etc. Owners certainly didn't ask for feedback. Active construction was going on and had been planned before I booked but that wasn't disclosed when I reserved the room. When power went out in the area there was no back up generator or safety lights in the building. Everyone used their cell phone lights to get around. Staff was nice under the circumstances and none of this was their fault. I'm sure the new hotel will be really nice and very expensive but I would never go back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Marta

Clean room
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Nice Hot tub and pool

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Brittany

The pool and hot are fantastic, the rooms are fairly clean unless you look under the beds, but the beds are soft. While we were there the power went out for 5 hours. About 80% of time our keys didn’t work and we would need to walk down stairs to get a new key. The hallways were always dirty! Also the breakfast was nothing great. The place definitely needs to be cleaned and renovated.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Kayla

Loved the location of this hotel and it was nice to be able to go in the pool by the beach. We were disappointed by how stuffy the room was and had to have the small AC unit on to keep it comfortable. The TV didn’t work well and it was clear the bathroom needs updating. The most disappointing part of our stay was us not realizing there were no full size bath towels in the bathroom and having to request them only to be told they were “running low.” We were staying in a room with two queen beds which generally people assume would mean four guests, but when we finally got towels there were only two and it had all taken so long we just dealt with it. It’s hard to beat the location of this hotel but the price is just for the location as the service and condition of the hotel are not worth the money.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Joseph

I know they’re taking this place down in November but they are replacing it and it would’ve been nice to lead into something new with something that was at least clean

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Amanda

Staff is always great. Love staying here and enjoying our evenings on the balcony

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

David

Staff is excellent and very accommodating.

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Cameron Evan

Disappointing stay due to construction and poor communication. Booked for 6 nights for visiting family and the beach from out of state.

Construction noise disrupted our sleep for the first three nights. Staff initially said the room would be compensated, but this never happened. I requested a quieter room and was told construction was occurring on both sides, so moving would not help. I later had to initiate another request before we were finally transferred.

The bedroom also had no air conditioning. When I asked for a fan, staff responded that they were “not that kind of hotel” and claimed no fans were available. However, the room we transferred into already had a fan.

Some staff were short and somewhat rude when I asked about the status of the room transfer and compensation. Instead of compensating the affected nights as promised, the hotel waived about $100 in parking fees that I was never informed about beforehand. Waiving an undisclosed fee did not adequately address three nights of construction noise, interrupted sleep, and poor service.

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

david

Dirty place. Old rooms. We booked an ocean view and upon arrival were told the room had plumbing issues. It’s a dump
Of a hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

renee

Our shower wasn’t cleaned. Our carpets weren’t cleaned and we waited three hours before we could get into our room because they said they were cleaning it. It was filthy. I was afraid of bedbugs and we searched everywhere for bedbugs. My other family members left early for the same reason I’d be very careful staying in this hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Ana

Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Gregory

Good price for a nice location. It's a shame it will be demolished for a \"High End Boutique Hotel\".

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

MARTIN

This property is almost ready for destruction. Probably the worst place we have ever stayed.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

EDWARD

Hotel is old, like 1970's. Our tub backed up. They offered another room. Carpets worn. Its in bad shape. Kitchen had a fridge and coffee. No plates or utensils. To be fair, this place will be demolished for 2- 4 star hotels. Its best feature is a large pool and jacuzzi. The bed/mattress was very comfortable with clean cozy bedsheets and pillows.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Jodi

The room was dingey and in desperate need of a makeover. Shower enclosure had stains but looked dirty. Our bedding when pulled down was stained. The bathroom sink faucet was so old and corroded it had two holes in it where water could get somewhere? Minor paint touchups would have done wonders. The patio was so filthy we would not go outside. Thick with cobwebs and debris stuck in the cobwebs. For 300$ per night an extreme disappointment.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Brian

Would not recommend this place unless you absolutely only care about running water and a bed. Place is run down, there was a dead bug for over a day that was never cleaned up, dogs barking next to our room, and literally a pile of poop next to the elevator on our last day. Staff appears to be extremely shorthanded. Our room was also rundown. Our TV was not working and after a short while of trying i attempted to call the front desk. However, the phone had no line and I had to walk to the front desk. They gave me a solution for the TV to try but when I asked about the phone they told me some phones work and others dont. In good faith I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and I would not be staying here again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Teresa

Property in poor condition. Room carpets filthy. Convenient only because of our plans at the harbor, otherwise we would never have stayed.

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Erik

They are getting ready to tear this place down. The management leaves one person to run the entire place and then doesn’t want to spend money on maintenance and upkeep so the bathrooms were gross, carpet was not cleaned and the bedding looked like it had stains on it. The staff was very apologetic about the issues and offered a full refund, but the hotel itself is in rough shape. No furniture in the halls and it seems like the rooms have been stripped down as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

michael

im glad they are still open

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Diana

We love the Dana Point Marina Inn. Have been coming here for about 5 years. But… it is time for some severe upgrades and renovations.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Chloe

Enjoyable stay and we enjoyed having a balcony overlooking the pool area, however the screen door had a huge hole in the screen allowing mosquitos and bugs to fly into the room.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Jeffrey D

Staff was awesome. Breakfast was fair. Property is in need of a major rejuvenation. Location couldn’t be better. Decent value for the price. Would go again. Positives far outweigh the negatives.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Kevin

Good location but the hotel itself was NG. It just felt dirty. The carpet everywhere (in the room too) was really stained and torn. Almost to the level where you might hesitate going barefoot in your room. We had our two grandkids with us and needed two extra bath towels. I went to the front desk to get them but was told that they were out of towels and might have some the next day. Maybe I’m being naive but for over $600 for two nights I guess I was expecting better.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Justin

Toilet seat broken, room was near lobby and very loud throughout the night with staff talking, breakfast not replenished for the 8:30 crew. Location is great.

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

aruna

It had a lot of bed bugs .. terrible

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Fadi

Nothing was good.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Indhra

We had a wonderful trip and the staff are so friendly and helpful.

The rooms need updating and it would be great to be able to access streaming channels.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Michael

It’s dated but it’s cheap & in a great location

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Aaron

Nice location breakfast was great !!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

David

Great place get it while you can

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Clyde

Tha Dana Point Marina has an awesome staff. Always willing to help answer any questions, weather it is about the hotel or the local area. The hotel rooms are quiet and the few times I've stayed here always get a full night's rest. The rooms are very spacious. Lots of restaurants in the area and a Ralph's supermarket about a 10 minute walk up the hill. The Marina boardwalk is really a must! Overall, a quiet area to catch some R & R.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

John

Refrigerator was completely iced up and needed maintenance. Hotel is old and carpets smelled bad. Deck space very dirty.
Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Shayleh

Helpful, kind staff, good breakfast, rooms a little outdated but clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Rebecca

We are sad this property will be closing at some point. It’s a great location, close to everything in Dana Point, especially if you are doing an excursion. It is walking distance to the marina, Dana Wharf and restaurants. We plan to come back next month.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Anthony

Great stay. Enjoyed it.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Lesia

We've stayed at this hotel several times and it has declined since our last stay. There was a terrible odor down the hallway on the second floor and in our room. I think it was the carpet. Hair in the tub and bathroom floor. Mattress lumpy and needed replaced. Pillows were in bad shape too.
Staff is great and you cannot beat the location !
So sad to see this hotel be neglected. The place is tired and needs a total renovation. Rumor has it that the hotel will be torn down in October as part of the huge Dana Marina renovation. I guess that's why they are doing no updating.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

TOM

Excellent spot! Staff was very helpful and friendly ! We will be back!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Kendra

The hotel is very average. Location is fine but the service wasn’t great. Rooms are not serviced, coffee is not replenished in the room, it felt like they did not have adequate housekeeping staff. Front desk was helpful. The place is a bit rundown. Overall, it is fine for a quick stay and affordable for the area.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Jodi

Dana Point Marina Inn is a great location and I am sad that it will be gone soon. However, even though the location is wonderful and prices reasonable, the Inn isn't very clean and is very dusty inside the rooms. If you are sensitive to dust, it may not be the best choice. I enjoy the morning breakfast spread offered at the Inn and the staff are responsive when you need something. However, if I were management, I would give all the rooms a very deep cleaning. The guest may not expect upgrades or improvements since the Inn will be demolished soon. But cleanliness is non-negotiable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Greg

I think they stopped trying because the end is near. The new renovation to the whole area is changing the future of affordability in that sea port town beautiful as it once was a great hotel but now it’s in a Bagon era of expansion where the billionaires are pushing the millionaires out! Good luck to people that made that place fun and beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

David

Great location and having the option of an outside patio is a plus for me

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Eva

the room was not clean second day from our stay , no phone in the room,

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Brandyn

The hotel is old and I think they are going to remodel it or rebuild it as the city is updating the entire pier. That being said, the staff were nice and it is a great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Jeanette

Suite is very spacious. Expect out dated decor and furniture. We chose this hotel for the ease of shopping, the ocean, the beach and parks! Great for small families or groups.I will stay again.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Brenda

Older property, rooms are cozy. Could be cleaner but okay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Casey

At $300/night, I was expecting slightly more modern facilities and maintenance. Our room probably had its last upgrade in the 1950s or 60s. The kitchen had one spoon, two forks and one knife. The carpet was ripped, sink had a broken piece just sitting in the sink, several little hairs in the tub. There is no AC in the bedroom, only in the family room. We won't be back.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Mehran

very rude staff and dirty and smelly place

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Christina

Great experience from start to finish.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Christie

Door looks need to be updated we had to get new key cards every other day because our key cards did not work. We were told to keep them away from our cell phones which we did. Stairwells smelled like urine. Laundry room trash was over flowing and laundry room smelled moldy.
I do want to shout out Aiden at the front desk he was very friendly, professional, helpful. I did enjoys staying there it was right by the water very quiet and peaceful the cost was affordable and a good deal for where we were at and you get breakfast which was amazing and yummy. Thank you to the morning staff. Please make sure Aiden gets a shout out.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Tamas

3

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Andre

Rooms are a little out dated but I was given a great experience with the location and helpful staff.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Jovy

The floor is dorty , slipper of previous stayed still there under bed. No houskeeping , they said they clean only after four days stay. Nobody pick up or at least give new towels to room.everything is dusty. Its awful food inly eggs and salty sausage.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Jill

This used to be one of my favorite little harbor-side hotels, and the location is still unbeatable. The beds were clean and the staff was pleasant. Unfortunately, the property itself has been allowed to deteriorate significantly.

I understand that older hotels have character and may show some wear and tear. This was far beyond that. The carpets throughout the hotel and in my room were heavily stained, snagged, and worn. The desk chair looked decades old and was completely discolored and peeling. My room was missing window sheers, and there were rust stains throughout the bathroom.

What was most disappointing was learning during my stay that the hotel is reportedly scheduled to be demolished in October. Based on its current condition, it feels as though major upkeep has been abandoned. Had I known this before booking, I would have stayed elsewhere, especially at more than $200 per night.

The location is wonderful, but guests should be made aware that this property appears to be in its final months and is no longer being maintained to the standard one would reasonably expect for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Luz

Good service and clean room