Dana Point Marina Inn

United States , Los Angeles - CA
Dana Point, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr
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4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Steve

This property is in horrendous condition which only a total demolition can resolve.

The one positive is the location is priceless.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Christina

Location was great if taking the ferry and for nearby dining but the hotel is very old and in terrible condition. We had to change rooms upon arrival because the first one smelled of cigarettes and dog urine. Very short staffed, our room had 2 towels and it took over an hour to get 2 more. The maids refused to give us any and said we had to get more from the front desk or they would get in trouble. The rooms are extremely dated and not well kept.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Lynn

The place was pretty old and run down. I had hair in my bathroom and wet dog pee on the carpet when you walked in. Breakfast was average with the only hot choice being a waffle maker everyday. I had to change rooms after the first night.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Annabelle

The hotel was old. The rooms weren’t in great condition. The pictures on here don’t represent what the property looks like now. It’s rundown. My daughters didn’t even feel comfortable taking a shower in the bathroom.

Family

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Yvette

Hotel is shabby depressing and hasn’t been updated or maintained in years. Mattresses are shot. Tub doesn’t drain no water pressure luke warm water. Mold in various places in the hotel. Outside property is full of trash cigarette butts and dog poop. It’s a mess. Hotel is on the verge of the wrecking ball due to harbour renovation. They don’t care anymore. Sad. Probably a great place in its day

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

roger

Yes. Pool felt great!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Felix

First thing my daughter noticed was a roach on the wall over the bed, she would not go in the room. Second room was not impressive but it lacked extra guests so that was good. Location was excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Victoria

No complaints

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Randall

The hotel is pretty rundown. We had a 4 night stay and asked for our room to be cleaned after 2 nights and were told that due to staffing shortages it wouldn’t happen. The breakfast was also lacking. We arrived an hour into the breakfast and the hot items were gone. We’re told that due to spring break, they were running out of things. Just didn’t feel we got the experience we should have gotten for the price we paid.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

ROBERT J

The hotel is going to be torn down at the end of the year so the management is not making any improvements. The location is very nice next to the harbor. The pool and hot tub are okay. The bed was nice but the room is barely functional.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Alvin

Was a little run down. An old very stained mattress was thrown on the grounds near one of the entrances and was a shocking sight. Should have been removed immediately.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Andrea

Was disappointed in room cleanliness. Desk chair was ripped, dirty and needs to go in the trash. I was quite shocked that management would leave a chair in that condition in the room. The toilet did not flush well. I would not recommend or stay there again. For the price we paid it was very disappointing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

carla

Excellent Place had an awesome time. Everything was clean. Staff was awesome. Overall such a great experience.

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Melissa

Location was ideal, right in the marina. Hotel is a bit old and you can see it in the rooms. Would stay again just for one night but could not see staying more than that.

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

It was a room…

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Gigi

The place was decent. Definitely a bit run down and in need of some upgrades. But everything worked okay. Breakfast was underwhelming but did the job. The floors and walls were very thin and made it very difficult to relax. The location is good if you want to walk along the harbor. It was fun to be there during the whale Festival, although unexpected.

Family

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Ron

The one reason to stay here is it is walkable to the Catalina island boat landing if you are planning a day trip there (which is why I rated it a 2 rather than a 1) The hotel itself is very run down and poorly maintained. For example, the elevator inspection is expired, the breakfast is mostly stale and the walls in the shower were coming apart.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Brenda

The location is the best in Dana point right on the marina. Room is dated but large.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Mark

Nice pool and jacuzzi. Walking distance to the harbor and restaurant. Great staff.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Paige

My two daughters and I stayed in order to attend the Festival of Whales. The location was perfect for our needs. The property however is in great need of updating. It is quite run down. The walls were marked and dirty, the carpet was torn, the towels and sheets were threadbare, tiles were missing in the bathroom, there was rust in the bathtub, there was a shelf missing in the bathroom leaving no where to place toiletries, and there was a cockroach on the floor in our room the day we checked out. The front desk staff member removed our parking fee for the trouble of the pest. I cannot recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Michael

Friendly staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Benoate

Dind use it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

David

had a great stay good location

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Stephanie

The staff was courteous and nice. But I did see a cockroach crawling on the floor so I flushed it.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Kemp

Room was decent. Clean and close to Good restaurants.

The young man at the desk was great. Great personality and very helpful. Give him a raise.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Marty

The staff was courteous and the bed comfortable. The continent breakfast was decent. No complaints as this is a no frills hotel. The room does have a microwave, sink and refrigerator for families looking to cook some meals in for saving money from always dining out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Cindy

Really nice. Staff was very friendly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Hussein

I had an excellent stay at Dana Point Marina Inn. The staff was extremely professional, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit. The management clearly runs the property very well, and both check-in and check-out were smooth and efficient. The location is fantastic — close to the marina and surrounded by beautiful views. The room was clean and comfortable, and the overall value for the price is very good. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

theresa

Fabulous location, nice to have a free breakfast buffet, hot tub is a great feature, friendly, and helpful front desk staff. Nice to be close and walkable to so many great food options. Hotel was basic but clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Holly

No frills but nice

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Jaynie

The room we booked was ruined from the storm so they upgraded us to a new room but it was extremely outdated. The lady working the breakfast made us feel uncomfortable and very unwelcomed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Norma

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

ANDY

very quaint hotel. Staff friendly and accommodating. Rooms were spacious and a beautiful spot right on the harbor. Other than being dated it was a great place to stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Judith

Staff very friendly. Great location

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Walid

Clean
Safe
Friendly staff
Amazing area
Affordable price

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Richard

Easy check in. Clean room, nothing fancy, convenient to shops, friendly staff.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Angie

Clean. Nice staff. Breakfast options could be better and include eggs or protein.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2026

Randall

An aging hotel but it was ok. 3 stars.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Such a wonderful spot. The morning walks by the Marina boats in peace and tranquility are priceless. Everyone around is nice.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2026

Susan

great location but Dana Point Harbor is under construction. This property will be torn down so it's pretty basic. Not bad though - good price.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Linda

The Marina Inn is a small hotel located in the county run harbor and owned by the county government.The hotel was built in the early seventies as an alternative to the pricier privately owned city hotels, and possibly as a convenience to the boaters who dock in the harbor. Because the hotel is in the harbor it's super convenient for walking and eating. Although the accommodations are spartan, the staff is warm and friendly. We stayed in a first floor suite for two nights and we found it to be quite comfortable. The room we stayed in was clean, quiet and had been recently upgraded- new mattress, new sofa, fresh paint and it looked like a new carpet throughout the main floor. The bathroom is simple and small, but there was plenty of hot water, a decent shower, and clean towels. There was a good size TV in both the living room and in the bedroom with lots of channels. The living room had a large overhead fan and a heating/cooling system for comfort. There was a small kitchenette with a granite counter, microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine. The bedroom with a king size bed also housed a walk-in closet. Parking is conveniently located in front of the hotel. All in all, considering the harbor location and the resonable price, we thought we got great value for our two night stay.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2026

Marsha

It's clean but rundown. They're totally demolishing & rebuilding soon.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Brian

Wonderful experience from top to bottom

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Richard

Great room and great view! Thank you Christine!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Jane

great place to stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Jane

just love staying there and am grateful they are still open - clean, great location, parking, etc.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Feb 2026

Raymond

The refrigerator was broken and our key got deactivated every time we left the room.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2026

robert

old hotel, a dump

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Blaine

Clean room. staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2026

Susan

Lovely location. Needs some updating and some seriously upgraded breakfast facilities but as the whole area is due for demolition and a laguna style modern renovation (sad to lose all the characterful buildings and restaurants) it really doesn’t matter. It is clean, basic and the staff are friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2026

Lindsay

The

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Desiree

Its a dated motel, but Its the only hotel at the marina.
Nothing fancy, just a place to stay, and it does include a breakfast: make your own waffles, yogurt, bagles, cereal, juice, and of course coffee.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Stephen

Staff were fine.
Rooms were pretty tired.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Jonathan

Hotel to be torn down October 2026.
The door frames are crusty and falling apart. The trash chuts are frightening. It’s an old old place. Bunt out room light bulbs! Remote controls don’t work. It’s cost effective to stay but you get what pay for there.

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Damian

Location is great.
Staff was great.
But this place missed maintenance and cleaning for at least 20 or 30 years. If I would know the condition of the room, I would NEVER stay there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

rita

always a GREAT stay at this place. Clean, safe, quiet. Staff is always efficient, friendly and responsive. Amazing location near marina, Wednesday farmers market, eateries, and walking paths.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

Marie

The rooms are nice. However I had noisy neighbors carrying on until after midnight. So the front desk was kind enough to move me to a quiet room. So grateful!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

CHRISTOPHER

The room was dated and didn’t seem very clean. But nothing specifically unavceptable

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Akari

Room smelled weird. The furniture in it was falling apart. Overall, it didn’t feel very clean. The carpet was very dirty. The staff is nice and welcoming, though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Susan

Our first experience at this hotel exceeded our expectations from check in to check out.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Keean

Bathroom door needs fixed, sgower needs rexhalked. All other things were great

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

Ellie

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Rob

Harbor view and hot tub.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

robert

yes and pet friendly

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Rodney

Excellent staff and facility

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2026

David

It is old

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Mark

Ants in the bathroom, staff friendly

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Jesus

Yes

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Ingrid

My only complaint was that, on New Year's Day, the breakfast room closed at 9:00 as if it was a regular weekday. That was very inconvenient.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Shirley

Would be better if there were eggs

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Jim

Clean, affordable, conveniently located. I love Dana Point Marina. You do need to request housekeeping

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Dirk

Basic comfort. Good value. Good pool and jacuzzi. Rooms are big. Minimal Food and Beverage.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Clyde

This property is aged but, with that said the room and common areas very clean. The staff very friendly. The breakfast had some fresh fruit options like apples and bananas. There were some dry cereal selections and yogurt cups. Also fresh waffle batter so you could make your own waffles. Also fresh bread and a gel selections. Fresh coffee and juice too. Plenty of food.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Janet

We have stayed here previously and appreciate the location along the harbor and the ocean view. Rooms are clean, but some furniture is showing its age and needs to be replaced. For example, the vinyl arms on the desk chair were very cracked and one kept falling off the chair, and the wood underneath the fridge was falling apart. However, the room was a good value for a midweek stay, and the nearby restaurants are within walking distance. We will return again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Steven

It is very apparent that this hotel is closing. There is much needed upgrades throughout the hotel and it doesn't appear that they will be upgrading prior to their close date. We used to really enjoy this place. The last 3 times we have been here there has been some sort of water leak adjacent to the breakfast room. Although we have enjoyed our 8 stays, we will not be back. Maybe when they rebuild it will be more suitable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Lisa

Great location. Friendly service.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

Jessica

Clean room, just aged. Even though it is now “non-smoking”, reminiscence of smoking in the past is still in the curtains & carpet. Slept with the balcony open. The location can’t be beat. Would stay again but in a room that was never a smoking room.

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Leslie

Good old place in the harbor. Complete redevelopment going on in Dana Point harbor. Will really miss this place . Not sure if it's getting a complete makeover or rebuilding, Lots going on down there including a multi story parking lot. Might want to check for updates before visiting

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Jesus

was not expecting the $15 for parking

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2025

Barbara

The room was nice and location was amazing. The couple next door were constantly fighting, slamming doors, and we could not sleep. Hotel didn't seem very secure.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

Staff very courteous. This hotel will be demolished in 2026 for redevelopment in Dana Point. Hotel is getting worn out. Breakfast is a poor offering.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Catherine

Staff was very friendly. Rooms are outdated and chairs leather is in poor shape but everything was clean. Comfortable stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Shaher

The staff was lovely, the room was decent, the bed was very comfortable, I slept so so good. Breakfast was included which was nice, we were hoping for some protein in the mix but it was mainly cereal, oatmeal, bagels and muffins. As a couple who don't eat many carbs, there wasn't much to choose from but we made it work. The place overall feels a little dated but the Inn as a whole was good for the price and we loved it was in walking distance to the harbor and alot of other great spots. If you're looking for a reasonably priced spot near the harbor this is a good choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Tyler

Hot tub and pool were clean and enjoyable. Always have a great time there. I wish the scrambled eggs and sausage were still offered for breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Harmony

Lovely location

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2025

Daphne

No kitchen services to speak of. Persistent smell in the bathroom.

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Warren

Love this place. Should update a little

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Helga

Very nice and spacious. Had a real kitchenette. Stayed there with my dogs while attending a dog scentwork trial. Lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Giovanna

Room was clean and staff was professional and friendly.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Sharon

When we arrived the room was hot and stuffy. The bathtub had a rusty hole and the pedestal sink was too small to accommodate our things.
The curtain appeared broken due to not fully closing.
There was heavy equipment trimming and tearing down trees down from my room. At 7:30 am the next day the same equipment was now outside our room. We left for the day. Returned to rest for the evening activities only to have the equipment working outside our room.
The manager was willing to refund us a night
The only thing good about this hotel was the location. We will not return to this hotel the next time we visit Dana Point

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Amy

Fine if you know what to expect.
It was a decent place with a bed close to marina with convenient location. Breakfast was good and staff was great. Do not expect nice and new though- Room was old and had a bad smell. Black mold or something in bathtub and very run down. Super cute building and great location but building and rooms need major updates.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Jacky

Overall a nice place to stay. However, there were few plumbing problems . Bathrooms sink stopper was not installed properly so stopper wouldn’t go up and down; bathtub stopper was very hard to engage and bathtub was not draining well when stopper was removed.

2/10

Poor

11 Dec 2025

Janis

This hotel is near and dear to my heart. I grew up in the area and am super disappointed with how run down it has become. The faucet handle came off (completely) when I turned on the cold water. Dark mold in the shower and on floor. 2 towels had unidentified stuff on them. Hair dryer didn't dry at all made lots of noise but wasn’t hot and I ended up standing in front of air conditioner. Walls were dirty - they also looked moldy and I heard my neighbor pop open a coke. Awful. I think it’s being torn down soon but then they shouldn’t book stays if the rooms are that bad.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Wendy

The location, staff, room were all awesome. This is our 3rd time staying here and will definitely stay her again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Asuelu

It’s good

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Lisa

Friendly staff, nice room

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2025

Nancy

New pillows! They are awful,
new curtain rods , they are all rusted, actually the entire bathroom needs attending to, looks to be mold around tub seams.
Lobby attendants were polite and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Gina

Friendly staff easy check in and self check out. Pool was nice close to the harbour.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Julia

Accomadatingvery nice staff and location

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Alan

The kitchen had very limited utensils, no dish towel, just one cup and a couple of plates. There was no air conditioning in the bedroom. overall, the room presented as being very old and a little musty smelling.

Partner